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The R/C Car Bible: How to build, tune and drive electric and nitro-powered radio control cars on and off-road

The R/C Car Bible: How to build, tune and drive electric and nitro-powered radio control cars on and off-road
By Robert Schleicher

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When it comes to scale-size motorsport thrills, few hobbies can match the untethered thrills of R/C cars. Whether screaming across the asphalt or bounding over a dirt course, R/C cars offer enthusiasts an ever-increasing level of power, detail, and sophistication. In this volume for veteran and newbie R/C enthusiasts alike, ace hobby writer Robert Schleicher offers a fully illustrated guide to both electric and fuel remote-control vehicles. From selecting the right scale and tending to the power source to tuning the chassis and choosing gear ratios and tires, Schleicher covers all the angles that go into R/C driving. He also considers nitro power, painting and decals, off-road driving techniques, setting up road-race courses in parking lots, and even building off-road courses. Appendices include a glossary and information on clubs, publications, and suppliers.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #71309 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-11-15
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages

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From the Back Cover

R/C cars are faster than ever, more powerful, more complex—and ever more realistic! In The R/C Car Bible

, expert Robert Schleicher offers the latest information on building, tuning, and driving these cool vehicles.

 

Ideal for both new and veteran R/C enthusiasts alike, this fully illustrated guide covers electric and fuel radio- and remote-control vehicles. In addition to selecting the right scale and caring for the power source, tuning the chassis, and choosing gear ratios and tires, Schleicher covers such considerations as nitro power, painting and decals, off-road driving techniques, setting up road-race courses in parking lots, and even building off-road courses. Appendices feature a glossary and information on clubs, publications, and suppliers.

 

Whether screaming across the asphalt or bounding over a dirt course, when it comes to scale-size motorsport thrills, few hobbies can match the thrills of R/C cars!

 

 

 

About the Author

Robert Schleicher has been writing best-selling hobby books for nearly 40 years. The author of several previous MBI titles, including The Slot Car Bible

, The Big Book of Lionel, and How To Build and Fly Electric Model Aircraft, lives in Niwot, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT intro to rc cars/trucks4
this is the ideal book for the "newbie" to the remote controlled car/truck world. it packs everything you need to know about tuning, building, and racing into a really thorough (yet conveniently concise) reference and introductory RC book

R/C Car Bible4
I read part of the book and I consider that is a good help for those people begining in this wonderful world.

R/C car bible5
Great product that really gives alot of tips and direction on getting the most out of your R/c. I really like that it covered a wide variety of cars. Thanks.