Electric RC Car selection

SRI Remote Toys has a great range of brushed electric RC Cars and RC electric trucks, including brands such as Traxxas, Ansmann Racing, Acme and HSP.  Electric Models are a great introduction into RC for newbies and so make great gifts for all ages.  Below are a selection of RC Electric models from our website.

Traxxas Bandit XL-5

The Traxxas Bandit™ redefines traditional buggy performance by creating a whole new class of Extreme Sports Buggy™. Bandit offers the highest levels of speed, action, and fun that will easily make it one of your favorites for all kinds of R/C driving excitement. The lightweight Bandit chassis is loaded with an aggressive Titan® 12-Turn modified motor and a high-current XL-5 Electronic Speed Control that deliver lightning-fast acceleration and incredible 35+mph* performance.

 Traxxas Grave Digger Monster Jam Truck 

• Officially Licensed Monster Jam^® bodies and graphics
• New Monster Jam tires with detailed tread design
• Authentic beadlock-style wheels
• Waterproof electronics for all-weather driving
  excitement in water, mud and snow!
• Titan^® 12-Turn 550 Motor
• 30+mph!*

• Powerful XL-5 Waterproof Electronic Speed Control 

 Ansmann Racing Mad Rat RTR

Thunder across the roughest of terrain with the MAD RAT and experience the fascination of this electric 2WD off-road rc buggy.

  HSP XSTR Electric RC Buggy

If you are ready to take the electric rc hobby to the next level with a proper rc buggy then this is the model to go for. No longer do you have to pay hundreds of pounds if you want a fully built model that features all the technology of any top spec buggy.

HSP Flying Fish Electric RC Drift Car

Toyota Truero and Lamborghini

This HSP Flying Fish represents a new generation of 1/10 scale on road drift RC car. This RTR Radio Controlled Drift RC car is electric powered and perfect for indoor or outdoor drifting.

HSP Brontosaurus/ Bug Crusher Electric RC Truck

If you are ready to take the electric rc hobby to the next level with a proper rc buggy then this is the model to go for. No longer do you have to pay hundreds of pounds if you want a fully built model that features all the technology of any top spec buggy.

Gift Ideas for Men & Boys

With Christmas just around the corner, why not break the traditional habit of buying a bottle of aftershave, socks etc for the men & boys in your life. Surprise them with some of our fabulous gift ideas.

We have some wonderful Gift ideas for boys, these are great fun as well as educational. Our build it yourself kit products are a great introduction to engineering and will develop technical skills and understanding of basic mechanics. Our gift ideas for boys are something they will never forget and the smile on their face will be a reward worth every penny.

We have a great selection of Radio controlled gifts ideas for men and boys, so the guys in your life never have to receive a dull present again. If you’re thinking about what to give the men in your life for their Birthday, Christmas, anniversary, father’s day or maybe just because you love him, you have found the right place. 

Gift Ideas for Men & Boys

This build it yourself nitro radio controlled car kit  is one of our most popular gifts. Forget  Lego etc., these self build kits provide hours of fun and when they are finished they are actually fun to use! For all of  the hours of enjoyment your loved ones will get from first building and then racing these kits, they are amazing value for money. In particular these are a very popular Christmas gift as they will keep kids and big kids quiet while they build the models over the Christmas holidays. (Suitable for aged 14+ ).  We have a varied range of self build RC kits that would make great gifts.

Syma SO32 Helicopter

A perfect Christmas gift, These are the easiest to fly indoor model helicopters to date, with outstanding stability due to the counter rotating blades and onboard gyroscopic stabiliser keeping the tail where it should be, leaving you free to get on with the flying. 

Gift Ideas for Men

We have some fantastic gifts for men aged 17+. The gifts are guaranteed to make them happy. For the technical guys we have kits to be constructed, or some serious petrol models reaching speeds of up to an eye watering 80 km/h. These gifts for men will certainly be the favourite present they receive and will never be forgotten. Forget socks, aftershave and all that boring stuff, they will get enough of that already, get them something fun instead!

The CopterX CX450 pro helicopter was specifically conceived for high performance flight but with easy maintenance in mind. This is a shaft driven heli, the alternative drive system for rc helicopters, and offers certain performance advantages over the belt driven copters.

The Fastest Ready-To-Race^®
Electric Stadium Truck
You Can Buy!

The Traxxas Rustler VXL is a top of the range electric radio controlled car from one of the most respected rc car manufacturers in the world.  If your looking for a gift to impress, then take a look at this model, with top speeds of up to 70+ Mph 

Now Waterproof for Fun in Water,
Mud, and Snow!

1/5 Scale Yama Petrol RC Buggy

Our price £299.99

 The Yama RC petrol Buggy combines raw power with superb quality and will suit a competitive man with a need  for speed. The model is built up with multiple aluminium parts and has a stunning look, with oil filled coordinated coloured suspension shocks. The model runs on normal unleaded petrol and oil from the petrol station so is easy and convenient to run. Make sure you buy lots of wrapping paper because this model is big and will look great under the Christmas tree. This is one of our ultimate gifts for men.

Here at Sri Remote Toys we have the experience and knowledge to help you choose the right gift for that lucky person, you can telephone us at 01827 700250, or email if you need any further help choosing that perfect gift.

Traxxas VXL RC Rally Car

The throttle is wide open. All four tires howl as they slide across the asphalt. You finesse the input, work the steering wheel. Now you’re perfectly balanced between slip and grip as you carve through the turn sideways, emerging from clouds of tire smoke to scream on to the next corner. This is asphalt rally racing gymkhana style, and the Traxxas Rally VXL is the only R/C vehicle designed to give you the experience of hanging it out in the turns and powering down the straights with the perfect blend of speed, power, and traction. The specially tuned suspension and tire compounds let you ride the slip angle with thrilling precision, putting your skills to the test as you master the art, right in your own driveway. The Velineon^® brushless power system combines with 4-wheel drive to give the Traxxas Rally VXL road-ripping muscle that rivals the full-scale racers. Officially licensed BFGoodrich^® rally tires deliver authentic style and performance, and the tough, wide-body design features cutting-edge graphics that could only come from Traxxas. Get ready for a new kind of R/C driving excitement with the Traxxas Rally VXL. For more info take a look at our website.

Understanding LiPo Batteries for RC Models

LiPo batteries are very different from previous generation batteries and understanding how they work, and especially how to charge them, is the key to getting the best performance.

Series
Individual Lithium Polymer cells have a nominal voltage of 3.7 volts (vs. 1.2volts per cell for Ni-Cds or NiMHs). Cells are wired in series to give the following pack voltages:
1 cell = 3.7 volts
2 cells in series = 7.4 volts
3 cells in series = 11.1 volts

 Parallel

Unlike Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries that self-discharge when wired in parallel, LiPo cells can be hooked up, charged and discharged in parallel with no detrimental effect. Wiring two LiPo cells in parallel doubles the capacity (more run time), plus an important advantage of wiring in parallel is that each cell only sees half the total current.


3S 2P
A battery pack that has three cells in series (giving 11.1 volts) and 2 of these 3-cell packs are wired in parallel is commonly referred to as a 3S, 2P (3 series, 2 parallel).


C Rating
LiPo cells are also commonly given a C or current rating. This is the maximum average recommended discharge current for the cell. For example, the VP2150/20C packs have a 20C rating. To determine the maximum recommended discharge rate multiply the capacity times the C rating. 2150mAh x 20C = 43,000. So the maximum recommended discharge rate would be 43,000mA or 43 amps. If your application has a higher amp draw, remember that LiPo cells can be wired in parallel, and with 2 cells in parallel each cell sees half the total current. With 3 cells in parallel, each cell see one third the current.
By wiring packs in a combination of series to get the voltage and parallel to achieve the capacity and individual cell current to an acceptable level, LiPo cells can be used to power nearly every type and size of model. 


Charging
Charging LiPo batteries requires a very different charge method than other types of cells. It's imperative to use a charger designed specifically for LiPo batteries, and with most LiPo-specific chargers it's necessary to correctly select the cell count (1, 2 or 3 cells) manually.

RC Nitro Acme Conquistador doing oblivious donuts.MP4