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RC Cars & Trucks RTR
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Frequently Asked Questions
RTR stands for Ready-to-Run, indicating that the RC vehicle comes fully assembled and often includes essential components for immediate use.
While many RTR RC cars and trucks include a battery and charger, it's essential to check the product description to confirm if they are included or need to be purchased separately.
Electric RC cars are popular due to their quieter operation, cleaner emissions, ease of control, and advancements in battery and motor technology.
Like any mechanical device, RC cars can break under certain conditions such as crashes, rough terrain, or improper maintenance. However, with proper care and maintenance, they can provide years of enjoyment.
Yes, enthusiasts can customise and upgrade RTR models with aftermarket parts, and new bodies.
RTR RC vehicles vary in terrain suitability; some are for on-road, others for off-road. When considering which car to buy think about where you are going to run it and on what surfaces.
A brushed motor is what is traditionally used in Rc cars, however they create a lot of drag with the bushes. Which reduces the top speed of the motor.
A lot of cars now run a Brushless motors. This is a 3 phase motor that runs without bushes, this reduces friction and provides a huge boost to power over traditional brushed motors.
A lipo battery is a gel style pack that provides an extremely high power to weight ratio. They are well regarded in the RC scene for their ability to get the most out of the Brushless Motors. Without lipo batteries, brushless motors would ot provide the output that they are so well known form.
Lipo batteries can be dangerous if mistreated or if charged incorrectly.
Please when you charge your batteries please don’t leave them unattended.Check your settings, and if a battery has a hole in it, a cracked case or has blown up at all. It would be best to dispose of the battery and replace it.
To avoid fires always include a lipo safety bag in your battery purchase to charge and store the batteries in. This will prevent fires from leaking out and damaging what is around them.