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M
mAh -- An abbreviation for milliamp hour, a technical term that shows how long a
given power source (like a battery) can give off power.
Main, or Main Event-- In Rc
car and truck racing terms, this refers to the final race of the day in each class
you are entered in. See Qualifier, then read the rest of this definition.
Right after
all the qualifying races are over, the race computer will sort all the racers, with
the 10 fastest racers in the A Main, the next 10 fastest in the B Main, and so on.
The number of racers in each main may vary, depending on the number of total racers
in the class. Each main event is run in order from the highest letter to the lowest.
For example, if there are enough racers to make an E Main, the E Main is run first,
then the D, the C, the B, the A, etc. The winner of the A Main is the winner for
that class.
Large events (National and World Championships) will usually have what
are called Triple A Mains. This is only for the top ten racers in each class, and
they will all run three main events. In this case, your two best finishes count towards
the final score, so if you win two races in the Triple A Main, you would be crowned
the champion.
Mid-Narrow -- see width, wheel.
Milliamp -- A rating given to batteries,
generally the higher the milliamp rating, the longer the cell can provide power.
Currently, batteries are available for Rc use that range from 1500 to 3800 milliamps.
Mini
-- From the Morris Mini Cooper, Mini refers to an Rc car that is roughly 1/10 scale
but models a very small real-life car like the Mini Cooper, VW Polo or the Daimler/Chrysler
A-Class. The general difference between a Mini car and a regular sedan car is that
the wheels, tires, body, suspension arms and chassis are smaller. For cost-saving
measures the rest of the parts are generally interchangeable, especially the drivetrain,
bulkheads and shock towers.
Molded Inner Foam --A form of tire insert that is molded in a special mold instead
of cut out of foam sheets. While more expensive, the molded inner foam stays in place
on the wheel and does not move side to side as the car goes through cornering forces.
Motor
-- In Rc racing this generally refers to an electric motor.
Muffler -- Installed on
every Nitro-powered car, the muffler system traps exhaust gases from the engine case
and provide pressure to the fuel tank while keeping noise levels to a minimum. Tuned
pipes are another type of exhaust system that provide more power than a muffler.
