Tamiya TA05 IFS

Here is the Tamiya TA05 IFS line of electric rc cars. These are 4wd on-road touring cars. Unique is the lay-down front shock absorber design for low nose rc car bodies.
Technical Specs: Front/rear ball differential * C.V.A. mini shock absorbers * equal length drive belts * center mounted spur gear * aluminum die–cast motor mount [...]

Comparison of Electric RC Cars

Here is a comparison of electric powered on road rc cars from popular manufacturers. Update as of Nov 2009.

Company
Power
On/Off Road
Scale
Category
Model
Drive

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/10
Touring
Sprint 2 Flux
4wd

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/10
Drift
Sprint 2 Drift Assembled 
4wd

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/10
F1
Formula 10 (F10)
2wd

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/10
Touring
E10
4wd

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/18
Touring
Micro RS4 Drift 
4wd

HPI
Electric
On Road
1/12
Mini
Cup Racer
4wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/12
Pan
12R5.1 Factory Team Kit
2wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/10
Pan
RC10R5 Factory Team Kit
2wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/18
Touring
RC18R Kamino
4wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/18
Touring
RC18R Citroen XSARA
4wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/18
Touring
RC 18R Niteline
4wd

Associated
Electric
On Road
1/10
Touring
FT TC5F Foam Tire
4wd

Associated
Electric
On [...]

Novak Kinetic Ballistic ESC

After two years of racing my Novak GTB brushless esc in both on-road and off-road modified races, I must say it is a durable unit. The only thing that needs improvement in my opinion is the brakes.
Finally Novak has released a new version of their brushed/brushless ESC, the Kinetic Racing ESC. Technical highlights:

Dynamic Timing Advance motor [...]

Meaning of Motor Turns

Frequently asked is “what does number of motor turns mean?” Here is a quick summary.
In general a motor with higher number of turns (e.g. 27 turn) is slower than a motor with lower number of turns (e.g. 12 turn).
Principle is same whether it is brushed or brushless motors.
Most kit come with the popular Mabuchi or [...]

NiCad Battery Chargers

Nicad batteries are very popular and usually used in ready to run kits or toy rc cars bought in department or toy stores.
Nicads are relatively durable and safe if handled properly. My tip is to read the charging instruction that came with your Nicad battery pack.
As for a charger, there are three types.
1. Wall charger [...]

Lipo Battery Chargers

To me Lipo batteries are great especially for racing. They hold their voltage and power even after 1 year of racing. You can also keep using the same lipo battery several times in a day without noticing a power loss.
And great thing is Lipo battery chargers are very cheap. Personally I use the LRP pulsar [...]

Speed of Electric RC Cars

For 1/10 scale, here are some guides to get your electric rc car up to speed.
35 MPH
You will need a 7.2v nimh battery and a powerful brushless motor in the 3500KV range.
45 MPH
You will need a stronger battery such as a 7.4v LIPO pack.
50 MPH
You will need a modified motor (e.g. 3.5T brushless) or an 8.4v [...]

Tamiya RC Cars

Probably the biggest rc car company in Japan, Tamiya electric rc cars are popular worldwide. My first true hobby quality rc car was a Tamiya. Today I’ve lost count as to how many I have. I’m just addicted to buying them.
If you are a beginner, I highly recommend you start off with a Tamiya rc [...]

Yokomo RC Cars

Yokomo is a well known rc car manufacturer from Japan. Known for producing race quality electric and drift rc cars. Not as big as Kyosho or Tamiya, team Yokomo is well known by it’s driver Masami Hirosaka (who recently retired). Masami is a 14 time world champion who drove for Team Yokomo.
I had the pleasure [...]

Electric RC Cars

Hi and welcome to the electric rc cars page. Hope the tips and resources here will help you get started and enjoy the hobby for a long time. Let’s begin.
For Beginners
Most of my electric powered rc cars are from a company called Tamiya. I like their models, realistic and easy to assemble. And if you [...]

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