Haynes Manual for RC CARS

jimmy · #1 20-05-2008

Matt Benfield from Radio Control Car RACER magazine got together with Haynes (Famous for their full-scale car maintenance manuals) to produce an interesting and informative book on various aspects of R/C Cars. Aimed at various aspects, from buying to maintenance & even going for your first race - the book is aimed at people getting into the hobby more than experienced racers, but should still be a good read for all - Oh and there's some great oOple photos in there of course.

Owning and driving a radio control car is enormous funfor drivers of all ages. Modern radio control cars offersomething for everyone, from pre-built models for indoor use, to professionally designed kits which make use of modern materials to allow miniaturisation of the cutting-edge technology used in full-size cars.
This book provides a complete guide to all aspects of buying and using a radio control car, covering both electric and nitro models. The down-to-earth text, supported by numerous colour photographs and
illustrations, provides everything the complete novice needs to know, yet is suffi ciently detailed to appeal to those who already own a radio control car who are looking to progress to a more complex model or to become involved in racing.
With the aid of over 200 colour illustrations, The Radio Control Car Manual includes details of:

■ How to choose a model – including electric and
nitro, kits and ready-to-run (RTR)
■ Building a car – tools, assembly techniques,
basic set-up, installing radio gear, painting
and fi nishing
■ Maintaining a car – cleaning, checking
geometry, checking electrics, protecting
against water
■ Performance enhancements – upgrading,
batteries, chassis and suspension settings,
gearing, bodyshells, wheels and tyres
■ Driving a car – choosing radio gear, driving
techniques, mastering jumps, problem solving
■ Going racing – racing classes, race day, racing
techniques, designing a track
■ Appendices – including glossary
and useful contacts