Since radio controlled cars are no longer considered just kids’ toys, but more of an investment of time and money; increasing their value with the addition of new parts or altering some of their mechanical capacities to improve their performance has become the norm.

A hobby-grade RC car is usually the only type of these vehicles that can be upgraded. The installation of a new motor, a better tire or body is commonly what RC aficionados do when upgrading their RC’s.

External Modifications
Indeed, it’s the internal parts of a radio controlled car that makes it work. But it would look a lot cooler if you try to improve its external parts, right? The usual “mods” or modifications that RC aficionados do to the external parts of their RC’s include repainting, which can be more fun if the owner chooses to have some intricate designs on his RC. Adding some decals with the use of your PC and trusty inkjet printer can also be a good external mod for your RC.

Wheels And Tires Modifications
It’s an option whether an RC car owner just wants to dye the rims of his RC’s or would prefer to change the tires altogether. Choosing the right foam tires and/or performance tires to improve the racing capacity of your RC is one trick that an RC enthusiast should never overlook if he or she wants to become his or her own efficient RC handyman.

Electric Modifications
This kind of modification requires an ample amount of “geekiness” really. Not many know which engine to choose if they are into this endeavor. If you’re aiming to better the performance of your nitro-powered radio controlled vehicle, installing a tuned pipe is one popular way to do it. Maybe a video tutorial or just any illustrated do-it-yourself RC mod project site can help you.

What happens if you are on a long drive, enjoying your favorite music and suddenly hear a loud and unpleasant rumbling sound? Just check your tires if it is so. Pull the car over. Your suspicion was right! Yes, the tires are flat! Ugh… Nothing worse can happen to your mood, your long drive and most importantly your car, isn’t it? I know flat tires are indeed unexpected misfortunes. So how should you escape flat tires? The only solution which everyone (including me) will provide is proper care and maintenance of your car tires. Here are some care tips. Read on.

The very first thing to do is to frequently check the tires of your car. Inspect your car at least once a month and ensure that they are properly inflated, free of stones, glass, metal or any other foreign objects. This way, prevent the loss of air in the tires.

The next thing to do is prevent the accumulation of moisture that degrades tire structure with ultimately leads to tire failure.  Check the tire pressure as well.

Other important aspects that are often neglected by car owners are the steering misalignment, improper balancing, excessive heat build up and suspension. This leads to baldness in the tires. The tires are excessively worn out which leads to sluggish driving, skidding and unnecessary accidents. If the tires are not balanced properly, you may experience constant vibrations as you drive. This can lead to misalignments in the wheels, bent wheels and inadequately operating brakes.

Hence, it is always recommended that you ask a specialist to examine your car for its wear and tear at least once in a month. Drop in your car into a garage for servicing once in every month to ensure safe driving.