Nitro Radio Cars

Your Easy Guide To Getting Started With RC Vehicles

As a newbie, you wouldn’t want to risk purchasing a RC Aircraft or a RC Sailing Craft without developing your flight feathers and sea legs first. You would surely want to get started in a more controlled environment where the danger of damaging your RC vehicle is minimal. For this reason, there is no better location for your inaugural test run than the comfort of your own home.
So what type of radio controlled vehicle is cheap to buy, cheap, risk-free and easy to run, but above all, incredibly fun to drive?
How about a Super Infrared Controlled mini RC vehicle? Here are the benefits to you of acquiring one of these fun little RC Vehicles:

o Safe to use.
Being an electrically operated product (not recommended for children under 6 years of age unless supervised by an adult), this RC Vehicle is safer than the Nitro Gas option. You may find that the RC Vehicle that you buy benefits from over current protection.

o Simply kitted out.
You get the RC vehicle itself and the Controller/Charger. All you need to purchase are 6, 1.5V alkaline AA batteries (housed in a compartment beneath the Controller/Charger).

o Easily chargeable.
You simply plug the charging cable from the Controller/Charger into the back of your RC Vehicle, ensuring that the arrow on the cable plug is visible on top. Set the Charger switch ON and set your RC vehicle’s mode of operation switch to OFF. Charging time is only 20 to 40 minutes. NOTE: allow batteries to cool down for about 10 minutes before recharging. The Charging indicator is green upon charging, and goes out when charging is completed. Replace the batteries when the charging time becomes unacceptably extended.

o Simple to operate.
Switch your RC Vehicle to CRAWL. On the Controller, use the left joystick to control your RC Vehicle’s forward and reverse movement and the right (direction) joystick to turn your RC Vehicle left and right. Once you’ve mastered ‘crawling’, switch your RC Vehicle to ‘CLAMBER’ and read on…

o Fun to drive.
Not only can you drive this little gem of an RC Vehicle on your lounge floor, you can make it climb up your walls! Cool eh? Just switch your RC Vehicle’s CRAWL/OFF/CLAMBER switch to the CLAMBER position, place it on a wall and manoeuvre your RC Vehicle as you would on the ground, using left and right joysticks. If your RC Vehicle does not climb, this means that its over current protection has engaged. Switch the vehicle OFF for about 30 seconds, and then restart it.

o *Illuminating* in forward/reverse operation.
Push the left joystick forwards and the headlights turn on, pull the joystick back and the rear lights of your RC Vehicle come on.

o *illuminating* in left/right direction operation.
Push the direction joystick to the left, the front left headlight illuminates. Reverse left, and the rear left light comes on. Push the direction joystick to the right and, guess what? Yes, another nice touch!

o Easy to run in your home.
All you need is a clean flat surface (floor/wall) that is neither too smooth, nor too rough

o Easy to maintain.
So as not to impair manoeuvrability, ensure that the fabric air/suction skirts beneath your RC Vehicle are kept free of dirt/dust/hair/fluff. Clean the tyres with a damp cloth.

o Easy to maintain maximum performance of your RC Vehicle.
Keep your RC Vehicle fully charged, the fabric skirts unclogged and adjusted outwards to an angle of about 45 degrees (this should ensure that your RC vehicle is properly suctioned against the wall). Ensure that your RC Vehicle is switched to CRAWL or CLAMBER as appropriate.

Remember, your first RC Vehicle could be the start of a hobby that will take you ‘on the road’ to ultimate RC heaven – no kidding. From here, your journey could entail an adventure that grows as your collection of RC Vehicles grows. Aside from the larger-scale, Electric RC Vehicles, you’ll be able to try RC Nitro Gas vehicles. Both types include RC Off Roaders and RC Street Racers, encompassing jeeps and buggies, climbing/crawling hammers and trucks, rally and racing cars, drift and touring cars and trucks.

Vijay Patel introduces newbies to the world of RC Vehicles.
Find out how easy it is to buy your RC Vehicles at http://www.rcautomobiles.com, where Vijay welcomes your feedback on how he may serve you better.

Nitro RC Cars ” How To guide “

Nitro rc cars are becoming very popular now and is a fun hobby. With nitro cars there is a little more extra work to do than electric rc cars, but the speed nitro brings is awesome.

Below is a general round up on questions and answers on getting a nitro rc car and how to start them.

Q. What age are nitro radio controlled cars recommended for?
A.  14+ is best. But any younger than 14 you should be prepared to help them with the maintenance, and handle the fuel Nitro RC cars can be a great educational toy and introduction to engineering.

Q. What is the radio range?
A. About 100m but it’s always best to do a range check before use, or you could lose control of the vehicle

Q. How do I stop the engine on a nitro car ?
A. Just Cover the exhaust hole with finger or a cloth for a second or 2 and it will turn off.

Q. What kind of fuel do I use?
A. Fuel used is sold from model shops or online. Always use a good branded nitro fuel with a 10-30% content for normal usage.

Q. What speed do nitro RC cars do?   

A. Nitro models can hit 60- 70 mph.       

This is a serious hobby which brings great rewards so read on for information on all areas of buying and starting nitro RC s and more.                                                                                                                                                                                              

 How To Run In Your Nitro Model

The engine needs to be Run-in before full-time use. It is very important that this procedure is carried out. Not doing so will shorten the life of the engine and can ruin it.

There are two different methods you can do to run the nitro engine in. The first way is easier and is also safer as you be less likely to burn the clutch out. I find this way best or with the second method it is more complicated but if done correctly will give a little more life to your nitro engine.

To run your car in, take your finished model and roll it back and forth to be certain the nitro car wheels can turn freely. Then Place the car in a position so that the wheels are off the ground, like on a brick and start the car up and leave to run idle though 3 tanks of fuel make sure between each tank you leave the engine to cool down for about 10 minutes. It is very important to not rev the engine at all as you will badly damage it and also you will break the conrods.

By doing this and taking the time to run your nitro RC car in properly you will have no problems.

The engine should be broken-in on a smooth hard surface. Try to avoid breaking-in the engine on very hot or humid days. Ensure that the idle speed is not too high or else you will burn your clutch out or snap the con rod, and also make sure that the brake is not applied.

Always break-in your engine without the body on the car, you want as much airflow as you can get to keep the engine cool. Do not run the engine too lean or you will over heat it and cause permanent damage to the internal components of the nitro engine.

It is normal for the engine to use a lot of fuel during the break-in. This is because you are running it “richer” than you normally would to keep the engine cool and to flush out the engine as the parts “seat” themselves. Because of the richer than normal setting the performance of the engine will be limited. After break-in, you will then lean it out to gain performance back..

Method 1:

Once it starts and is idling slowly place it on the ground and drive it slowly on a flat surface. For the first use do not let the engine run for more than 3 minutes. Carry on running slowly for short periods until you have gone through 2 – 3 tanks of fuel.

Do not over accelerate at all during this procedure, as it will severely damage the engine. After each idling time, let the nitro rc car rest for about 10 minutes between each tank. Running in makes sure that the engine is operating correctly before you take it out for a proper run. It is best not to run though any puddles or water as this could burn out the electrics but you can always tape up wires, use silicone on gaps and around the electric box and make sure the screws are all tight before and after each run as these can work loose and you could lose parts while running your car around a park or track.

Always empty the fuel after using as condensation can build up in the engine and damage it if left for a long time and always clean the wheels and ball joints and generally all over as a lot of dirt, sand or mud can build up. This does not take long and keeping the car clean and maintaining it will keep it running good and no money to keep buying spare parts, so it makes sense and also using normal batteries in the controller will run down pretty quick and once the batteries go to under 9V s you could lose control of car if using or worse crash it. Trust me get good rechargeable batteries and then you will always know you have a full charge and you will also save a lot of money in the long run.

Now you know how to break in a nitro RC car but one other thing is that the car will act strange and not run properly while you are using. Don’t panic this is normal and it will stall a lot, but this happens to every new car just keep with it and slightly adjust the tuning screw and it will become smooth and an easy ride. This is called “engine break-in” just like when you buy a real brand new car with no mileage on.

 After a couple of tanks of fuel your patience will pay off with a strong, reliable running engine.

If you own a RC Nitro car then regular maintenance is a must..

1. Perform a visual inspection on your rc car -

Check there is no cracks in body or damage anywhere.

Tires are good check rims are still glued well.

2. Wipe down rc car with paper towels or cloth all over

and you can use a small toothbrush to get to awkward parts to clean.

3. Clean air filter with soapy water and rc air filter oil.

These can get real dirty an mud, debris can clog the filter up. You’re need

to wash all the parts and dry so make sure to be careful when taking the filter apart.

4. Draining the nitro fuel tank.

If you will not be using your rc nitro car for a while. it is always best to

Drain the nitro fuel out as condensation can build up and this water will mix with

The nitro fuel and seriously damage the engine.

5. Charge up batteries and check over the receiver control is ok.

Doing the above will save you time and money and should take no

Longer than around 40 – 60 minutes.

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Tuning a Rc Nitro Engine for Optimal Power – a Guide for Beginners

When I first started racing Gas Powered RC cars, I used to struggle to get the engine into tune, while I was able to get the engine to start on a dime and it used to run fine for almost an entire fuel tank, it always seemed to over-heat near the end of the run. After many hours out on the track I can now finally say that I’ve got it down, tuning for me is now a 5 minute operation before I take my RC car out, and once it’s dialed in I only need to adjust one needle a fraction of a turn to get it back to it’s optimal settings.

I assume that your understand the basics of a RC Nitro Engine and how it works, if not please see my other articles which you can find on my website, see the resource box for details.

The Idle Screw

I always start with the idle screw, I adjust it so that the car will idle high when I’m first dialing in the engine. Once I get the engine up to temperature and with a tube that can keep it running without stalling I slowly adjust the idle down to the point where it’s about to stall, then I turn it back about 1/4 to 1/2 turn depending on the temperature. If your car stalls often it can be worth while increasing the idle to prevent this, it’s only a temporary fix while you sort out the other tuning issue, but it helps keep frustration levels down.

Low Speed Needle.

One of the great debates is which needle to adjust first, if your carburetor only has one needle adjustment screw then it’s not a problem, but if like most glow engines you have two you need to decide which to tune first. I always start with the low speed needle, this is because when you adjust the low speed needle you change the high speed needle. Once the low speed needle is dialed in you shouldn’t have to adjust it again. Make sure you keep it slightly on the rich side, when you RC Car idles the combustion chamber should start to fill up with fuel, this helps keep it cool. After a while the engine will stall, by measuring this you can tell if it should be richer or leaner. A good time is about 30 – 60 seconds before it stalls. The RC Car should pull off quickly from a standing start and should not bog down or flame out when you apply full throttle.

High Speed Needle.

Once you have your low speed adjustment needle dialed in it’s time to start getting the power out of the RC engine. This is done with the high speed needle, which adjusts the air to fuel mixture of the engine while it as high RPM (about 40% and up). Keep an eye on the trail of smoke as this is your first clue about the tune. You want to have a lot of smoke coming out of the engine at all RPM, if at some point there is little or no smoke then you are running too lean.

Hints, Tips and Tricks

Turn the needle clockwise to lean out and counter-clockwise to richen the mixture.

A lot of smoke means you tune is rich.

The sound can tell you about your tune.

Reading your glow plug after a run will tell you a lot about your tune.

Make sure to run your engine on the rich side, this will extend it’s life.

A lean engine will always put out more power, but it will shorten the life of your engine.

Temperature, air pressure and humidity play if big part in the tune, different days will need different settings.