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Rc cars are cool! Growing up I always used to love looking
forward to Christmas as I was always hoping for a new car or a
part for my existing car. What a great anticipation that was. My
favorite used to be a jet hopper with knobbly tires for maximum
traction in the dirt. Remote control cars and remote control
toys in general are becoming increasingly more popular. People
tend to think that RC cars, RC airplanes and RC toys are very
expensive hobbies - and yes, it used to be, but these days you
can actually go buy a quality RC car kit including both car and
radio for less than $200. So come and join the fun, the world of
rc hobbies is no longer reserved only for professionals. RC cars
are surpassing speeds of 60 mph and let you experience speed
close up. Or how about driving that big truck through the
off-road track with the dirt spraying from the tires? No matter
what your passion is I'm sure you will find satisfaction in the
world of rc hobbies. Boats, airplanes, rockets, helicopters
offer other and individual challenges in both building and
controlling the models.

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Rechargeable Batteries For Your RC Car

An RC car is run and operated by batteries. RC car batteries are
important parts because basically, your electronic RC car will
not run if it doesn't have batteries in it. On the other hand,
even if it has batteries in it, it should be the correct
batteries. There are in fact a lot of checking and testing first
before you put it to use for your RC car.

RC cars and trucks that runs electronically need to be the
rechargeable ones to compensate for the running hours of your
practice and competition duration. Since there are so many types
of batteries out in the market, you need to make sure that you
have the correct information regarding the needed battery device
for your RC car. So, first of all, know that rechargeable
batteries are the NiCD and NiMH ones. NiCD stands for
nickel-cadmium while NiMH is for nickel-hydride. Other than the
two, it is not rechargeable so be very careful with this detail.

The brand that you prefer comes next because there are
affordable rechargeable batteries on sale but ones which do not
meet the needed requirement for running RC cars and trucks.
Regardless though, make sure that you choose a battery brand
that conforms well to your RC car/truck's running time needs.

The battery charger that you use also counts and lengthens the
life of a rechargeable battery. Make sure that you select a good
charger that automatically stops from charging when the battery
is already full.

A battery pack has a specific voltage (V), power consumption (W)
and Maximum Current Drain (A) limit and so it is also important
for you to know these things. Take for instance the required
volts of a battery to run a RC car is 7.2. This is already good
for running a car for about 10 minutes but then, there are also
conditions which affects the running time of a RC car.

Batteries are usually sold by packs, each pack consisting at
least six or more batteries. The difference between the two NiCD
and NiMH is the shelf life of each. A NiCD can last up to six
months where as a NiMH battery can last up to 12 months.
Regardless, keeping your RC car in its most top condition and
making sure that you drive it with extra care helps your
batteries perform at its best.

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Volkswagen Formula 3 Engine Ready For Competition

In the past, Volkswagen has been an engine supplier for
motorsports but it pulled out in the 1980s. But the largest
European automaker is now making a comeback as it announced
earlier this year that they will be supplying engines to teams
competing in DTM. The announcement was welcomed by enthusiasts
of the sport who remembered the championships won by teams
supplied with engine by Volkswagen. Recently, the automaker
announced that the engines are ready to see action and it will
be used come August 31.

The new engine is a 2-liter engine with an output of 210
horsepower and it will be used on three cars. Maximilian Gotz
and Jonathan Summerton, both driving for Italian Team RC
Motorsport along with Marco Holzer driving for AM Holzer
Rennsport, will be the first three drivers who will be using the
new engine from Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen said that the engine
has been tested already in the lab and it is now time to see
what it can do in competition. "The new Formula 3 engine from
Volkswagen has completed many hours of rig testing and reeled
off plenty of test kilometers on the track. Now it's time to
test it in direct competition," said Nissen.

Nissen added that the first races that the new Volkswagen
engines will be used will provide them with information on how
to further improve the performance of the racing engine. "The
first races are intended to help us assess where we stand and to
give us new information we can use in the unit's evolution for
the coming season," said Nissen.

According to the manufacturer, the engine that they will supply
to racing teams competing in Formula 3 is based on the design of
an engine used for production cars. The production version of
the engine is only rated to produce 150 horsepower but it has
the reliability that Volkswagen is known for. The engine that
will be supplied to Formula 3 teams uses lightweight materials,
has a robust design, and is compact. Although the racing engine
is much more powerful than its production version, it would be a
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Jonathan Summerton have been testing the new engine on the
tracks and the driver said that the engine is performing well
and that he is now looking forward to competing with the new
Volkswagen engine to see how they match up against other teams.
"Power and performance of the Volkswagen engine are already at a
high level. I'm eager to see where we stand compared with the
competition," said the Florida native.

Aside from Summerton, the other two drivers will also be testing
the new engine for three hours on Thursday. Gotz said: "The
possibility to test suits us well because it allows us to work
out the optimal set-up for our car without being pressured by
time." Marco Holzer, on the other hand, said that the
partnership with Volkswagen is a step forward for his team. "The
collaboration with Volkswagen is a major step forwards for us,"
said Marco Holzer.

About the author:
Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up
in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive
magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.