Myself 3rd mechanical engineering student I'm beginner in RC car , I am so interested n curious in designing my own IC ( internal combustion )powered RC car but I have no clear idea about its mechanism  ? How to build ? Where to get components ? How much it will cost ? . I need a expert advice  can any one help me.

Hello Raja. Its good to see you want to build something on your own. But you ve to be a little specific. You ve mentioned you want to build an IC Powered car, so this IC refers to Internal Combustion Engine, or Integrated Circuit that has to be answered. If you want to build an Internal Combustion car, then there are many engines that are available in the market. But again there are categories, like Nitro, Gasoline. But both of the engines are easily available, only with a price difference. Nitros are inexpensive than gasoline. If you are referring to Integrated Circuit based car then there a whole new chapter. So you be specific n ofcourse there are many people here to help you.

@Miginstruments how would he possibly make an intergrated circuit car? Probably take a dip package and solder few wheels on its pins? By the context it was quite clear that IC means internal combustion.
@raja do you want to design a car from ground up? I think you should first get a car, see how it works, then you can go ahead with designing your own car. Generally people design cars when they want to improve upon previous designs, but I don't know what rocks your boat.

@ashwin Sir I ve mentioned IC  controlled car not powered car. and of course one can build IC controlled cars. 

Hello sir ,I mean internal combustion engine powered RC CAR. Is there is any source from which can I Learn.        @ miginstruments @ashwin.

yes as I said there are many sources that sell ic engine cars. but since you want to make one by yourself, what I suggest is to just get an engine separately, n the other components separately, then you can assemble it. but before that you need to know how the stuff works. so I suggest you to get a ready car, study it n then it ll be easier for you to make your own. rcbazaar.com is selling some nitro car below 20k you can also checkout rcmumbai, they too ve some good nitros.

Oh ok thank u sir @ miginstruments , I will go through it. N Is there any shop I can directly buy rather than online shopping

well if you are at mumbai then you can visit chintal from rcmumbai.com. if you can go to pune then there is a rcbazaar outlet at pune. other than that there are not much options.most of the hobby stores in india are only online.

Hmm thank u sir . Then can I know some detail about the RC CAR events n competiton n off road races . Is it happens occasionally n is there is any eligibility criteria

competition are rare.  you ve to find car guys at forum.  There are many car lovers at the forum you can find them easily.  pm me your number.

@miginstruments this is my no.-08754096710 .