RC eBook – Gas or Nitro Powered RC Car Book

RC e-Book is a complete guide to the R/C hobby. Explained are gas powered rc cars and remote control electric cars. Learn how to build, tune, and race rc cars.

Hi. After 25 years in the hobby, collecting, playing, and racing, I have decided to write a book about the rc car hobby.

Secrets of Nitro RC Cars eBook

ANNOUNCEMENT: Until the entire book is completed... I have decided to create a mini eBook called "Secrets of Nitro RC Cars". It is about how to get started in nitro or gas powered cars... perfect for beginners, and the engine tuning tips might even help the experienced hobbyists.

Best part is that is I am giving this eBook away for FREE... because I want to promote the hobby and help beginners enjoy nitro cars. To download the book in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) just click on the link below:

Secrets of Nitro RC Cars eBook

To keep the file size low (392KB), the image quality had to be lessened.

Feel free to email the book to your friends. Hope you find it useful.

Good luck!

Joel M.

Table of Contents

Although still in writing, below is a preview of what you can expect from the complete e-book... 

FOREWORD

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RADIO CONTROL CARS 
History and Evolution 
The 60’s 
The 70’s 
The 80’s 
The 90’s 
2000 – Present
The Future of R/C

CHAPTER 2: THE CARS 
Direct Drive vs. Gearbox Transmission 
2-Wheel Drive vs. 4-Wheel Drive
Pan vs. Full Suspension Chassis
Foam vs. Rubber Tires
On-Road vs. Off-Road
Gas vs. Electric (brush vs. brush-less)
Scale Size
1/8th Scale On-Road Gas
1/12th Scale On-Road Electric
1/10th Scale Off-Road Electric
1/8th Scale Off-Road Gas
1/10th Scale On-Road Electric
1/10th Scale On-Road Gas
1/10th Scale Off-Road Gas
1/10th Scale Electric Touring 
1/10th Scale Gas Touring
Small Scale Electric (Tamtech, Mini-Z, Micro RS4)

CHAPTER 3: EQUIPMENT FOR ELECTRIC CARS
Transmitter
Receiver
Servos
Frequency Crystals
Batteries for the Transmitter and Receiver
Electric Motors
Batteries for the Electric Car
Battery Chargers

CHAPTER 4: EQUIPMENT FOR GAS CARS
Gas Engines
Fuel
Glow Plug
Igniter
Starter

CHAPTER 5: BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO R/C 
Toys vs. R/C Kits vs. Ready-to-Run (RTR)
What Type of Car to Buy
Additional Equipment to Buy 
Proper Tools

CHAPTER 6: TUNING AND PERFORMANCE HOP UPS
Ball Bearings

CHAPTER 7: RACING
Organizations (IFMAR, ROAR, FEMCA)
Professional Driving Tips

CHAPTER 8: TIPS
Electric Motors
Gas Motors
Car setup
and more...

PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS

DEFINITION OF TERMS 

REFERENCES

PHOTO CREDITS

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