Nitro Radio Cars

A Radio Controlled Car Built for Speed

Many people think of remote controlled cars as toys for kids. However, there is a huge difference between remote control cars for kids and remote control cars for adults. The complexities of the cars have a very wide gap. Kids cars will run on just a few AA batteries. RC cars for adults feature full miniature engines. Lots of the popular motor kits run on fuel such as gasoline or nitro. Others run on large battery packs that are essentially beefed up versions of kids toys. These cars require just as much maintenance as a real car, since they have all of the same components (plus all of the radio transmitting gear!) to deal with.

When building a remote controlled car, you will have many different choices regarding the quality of the components that you use to make it. You can stick with some simple hobby store components, but those are not likely to make a car that will win any races. If you want to go all-out on a project, you can get top quality parts. You should be prepared to spend some money to get what it takes, but once you have it all together you will have a car that you can truly be proud of. If you want to assemble this type of amazing car, you will need to look for several things in particular when buying components. These will help you get the maximum performance for your money.

The fastest engine choice that you can find is a nitro engine. Nitromethane is an alternative to regular gasoline, and runs much better for RC cars. It is usually heavier, and therefore more cumbersome on the handling of the car. However, if you are going to be on a fairly straightforward and tame race course, it is a great choice and will provide a huge speed. The only down side is that nitro engines are known for wearing down faster, and breaking at a higher rate. If you use a nitro engine frequently, you can almost expect it to break after intense usage. It is a good idea to have an electric engine that you can swap it out with when the need arises.

The other parts of the car are equally important when you are aiming for absolute fastness. If you are you going all-out on a project, you should expect to spend quite a bit on components like wheels and axels. Usually you want to get wheels that are extremely firm and light. If you have the opportunity to go out to a hobby store and test out a few different components, you will be able to decide exactly what you want based on experiencing it first-hand. This is the best way to shop for anything, and the same goes for remote control cars. Since the parts are usually highly swappable, you can directly compare one with another by trying them in quick succession.

If you aren’t a very technically inclined person, the thought of picking all of these parts might not sound very fun. However, you might not have to go through this process. It is possible to buy kits that include all top of the line parts, and are quite easy to assemble. With these you won’t get the high level of customization that you would get out of building a regular home-made car. Being able to choose all of the parts separately is a great benefit, although 90% of the time you can replace individual parts if you decide that you want to go for something that is of a higher quality or a little bit faster than what you had before.

All of these things really add up. If you have one part of a car that doesn’t perform as well, the entire thing will be affected. Therefore you need to choose your parts carefully to have the best remote controlled car possible.

1:10 Speed Master VH-X5 Radio Control .18 Engine Nitro Gas RC Buggy New

• Full Function 4WD Radio Control Car,Front and Rear Bearing Differentials
• 2 Speed Transmission, 4 Wheel Drive, Pull Start
• Oil Filled Shocks, Front Universal Joint Shaft
• Aluminum Upper Plate and Chassis, No-Flex Chassis
• High Traction Radial Tires, High Traction Radial Tires

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Full Function 4WD Radio Control Car;
2 Speed Transmission;
4 Wheel Drive;
Pull Start;
No-Flex Chassis;
Aluminum Upper Plate and Chassis;
Oil Filled Shocks;
Front Universal Joint Shaft;
High Traction Radial Tires;
Front and Rear Bearing Differentials;
Digital Proportional Speed Control;
Speed: Up to 40mph;
Length: 16″;
Width:9.8″;
Height:6.6″;
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1:10 Speed Master VH-X5 Radio Control .18 Engine Nitro Gas RC Buggy New

How Nitro Radio Controlled Cars Can Satisfy the Need for Speed

People who find themselves gaining an interest in nitro radio controlled cars, can look forward to a whole world of fun and possibilities.

Whether young or old, this is a hobby that can be enjoyed and shared with other RC car enthusiasts. Building and driving nitro radio controlled cars is quickly growing in popularity. There are full fledged nitro RC car communities all over the world that organize events, get-togethers, and races. These are great opportunities for all those that share their passion for nitro to exchange information, compete, and have an all around good time.

For those just starting out with nitro, there are a few things to consider before purchasing a car.

Nitro RC cars are one of the two main types of RC cars, the other being electric RC cars. They are named for the special fuel that they use, which is a blend of nitromethane, methyl alcohol, and oil.

Nitro RC cars can be purchased in kits or pre-assembled. Those looking to get into the action right away can buy a ready to run or RTR model. These require little to no assembly and can be run straight out of the box.

However, those with a mechanical flair might opt to go with a kit. Kits include precise, step-by-step instructions, so even those with little mechanical experience are encouraged to try it out. Putting together an RC car can give valuable insight into the different parts that make up the car. This knowledge will come in handy later, when doing necessary maintenance and making repairs.

That are many advantages nitro RC cars have over their electric counter parts. The most notable being their speed.

Nitro RC cars are often faster than electrics, averaging speeds of 40 to 70 MPH out of the box, and can be upgraded to go even faster.

Nitro RC cars are generally built sturdier than electrics and can take more damage from high speed collisions.

They are also more realistic, emitting louder noises, emulating the roar of a real car.

The downside is that nitro RC cars can be harder to clean and maintain. They contain miniature internal combustion engines which can be just as messy and fickle as real engines. They require constant care and careful tuning, as well as more cleaning than electronic models.

Nitro RC cars are generally more expensive than electronics. A beginner level car will cost around $150, while some racing cars can cost thousands. A person can invest as much as they want.

Whether building, racing or just playing around; nitro radio controlled cars are a great hobby and source of satisfaction.

Exceed-RC Hyper Speed Beginners’ Version – 1-Speed Easy-to-Maintain Nitro RC Buggy ’100% Ready-to-Run Off-Road Radio Control Car’ WITH STARTER

• COMES WITH STARTER KIT
• 1 SPEED FOR BEGINNERS
• GREAT GIFT
• LOADS OF FUN
• GREAT QUALITY AND PRICE

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**THE GAS CAR IS BRAND NEW** Exceed RC 1/10 Nitro Competition Racing Remote Control Car, Complete Kit with Body & Engine along with an 2-Channel Pistol Wheel Remote Control w/ 2 SERVOS !!! READY-TO-RACE OUT OF THE BOX !!! * NEW IN A BOX *
The Car Contains all available hop-up parts; body or engine included!!!Designed to compete in national and local competitions, manufactured at a super-modern facility, Exceed RC’s nitro r/c gas cars are created with a mind for high… More >>

Exceed-RC Hyper Speed Beginners’ Version – 1-Speed Easy-to-Maintain Nitro RC Buggy ’100% Ready-to-Run Off-Road Radio Control Car’ WITH STARTER