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Expertise
I can answer questions about r/c cars and trucks including on-road and off-road vehicles. I am knowledgeable in both nitro and electric powered vehicles. I can also handle questions about repair and maintenance of any wheeled vehicle.
Experience in the area
I have owned and raced many different kinds of vehicles. I also help administer a busy website devoted to the r/c hobby. I have done repair work for hobbyshops in the past and have helped many beginners get started in the hobby. I also operate a middle school r/c club.
Organizations
ROAR, Mensa, NSTA
Publications
www.wnyrcinfo.com
Education/Credentials
I am a certified Physics teacher now teaching middle school science and Physics in New York State.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Zamuda Jr | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank matt for your help., im thinking ..... |
| david | 07/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks alot for answering me |
| dj | 07/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for all the help |
| jetro | 06/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thankyou very very much. |
| shannon | 05/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you you probably saved our r/c ..... |
Recent Answers from Matt Coia
2010-07-16 solar RC cars:
Hi Justin, Using solar panels to charge batteries is a great idea. Unfortunately, there are some problems that need to be overcome. Simply plugging a solar panel into the car's circuitry is probably
2009-11-11 scale sizes:
Hi Ivan, I've never seen a chart for this but I'll give you a basic list of avalable sizes. Gas - 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/18 electric - 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/16, 1/18, 1/24, 1/32
2009-10-30 Antenna for rc car:
hmmm...I've never tried that. I don't know if you can unscrew the screw or if it's permanently attached. I don't know of any great sites in Aussieland but rcuniverse.com seems to have a widespread
2009-10-29 My Twitching Electric R/C Car:
I don't know if you'll be able to find the exact one but you may want to research the different types. As far as I know, there are only two types. One has a female end that screws into the transmitter
2009-10-29 My Twitching Electric R/C Car:
Hey, It sounds like you are getting some interference from something else or the batteries in the transmitter are low. The broken antenna could cause that if it's very damaged, also. If your car is
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