FAQ for R/C electric off-road racing INDEX V1.01 (Oct_8_1995)

• Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction
•   1.1) About the Author
•   1.2) What is R/C electric off-road racing?
•   1.3) How do these cars differ from what I can buy at Radio Shack?
•   1.4) What other classes of R/C racing exist?
•   1.5) What are the pluses and minuses of R/C electric off-road racing compared with other classes of electric R/C racing?
•   1.6) What are the pluses and minuses of electric versus gas power?
•   1.7) How are races run?
•   1.8) How is racing organized at a national level in the USA?
•   1.9) What's the difference between stock and modified classes?
•   1.10) What is the atmosphere like at races?
•   1.11) Is this a hobby suitable for young children?
•   1.12) How do I find a place to race, and how do I learn more?
•   1.13) What does it cost?
• Chapter 2) Choosing your equipment
•   2.1) Should I start with a buggy or a truck?
•   2.2) What about four-wheel-drive buggies?
•   2.3) How should I buy my equipment?
•   2.4) What do I need to get started?
•     2.4.1) Kit
•     2.4.2) Tire upgrade
•     2.4.3) Transmitter, receiver, steering servo
•     2.4.4) Transmitter ni-cd, trickle charger
•     2.4.5) Spare set of crystals
•     2.4.6) Servo upgrade
•     2.4.7) Servo saver
•     2.4.8) Electronic Speed Control
•     2.4.9) Batteries
•     2.4.10) Connectors
•     2.4.11) Battery charger
•     2.4.12) Stock motor
•     2.4.13) Pinion gears
•     2.4.14) Thin CA glue
•     2.4.15) Paint
•     2.4.16) RTV adhesive
•     2.4.17) Motor oiler
•     2.4.18) Motor spray
•     2.4.19) Comm drops
•     2.4.20) Hardened Allen wrench (pinion set screw)
•     2.4.21) 2.5 mm ball driver (motor screws)
•     2.4.22) Shock wrench set
•     2.4.23) Tooth brush
•     2.4.24) Box
•   2.5) What's the first modified motor I should buy?
• Chapter 3) Building your car
•   3.1) Thread locking
•   3.2) Tire gluing
•   3.3) Soldering
•   3.4) Capacitor mounting
•   3.5) Compatibility of servos, speed controls, and receivers
•   3.6) Servo, speed control, and receiver mounting
•   3.7) Body painting
• Chapter 4) Running your car
•   4.1) How do I charge my batteries?
•   4.2) How do I turn on and off?
•   4.3) How can we run more than one car at a time?
•   4.4) How do I drive this thing?
•   4.5) What about maintenance?
•   4.6) Why does my motor get so hot?
•   4.7) What's a gear ratio and why should I care?
• Chapter 5) Adjusting your car
•   5.1) What's the slipper clutch for and how do I adjust it?
•   5.2) How should I adjust the brakes?
•   5.3) How should I adjust the gearing?