| Nitro RC car or Gas powered RC car is a radio | | | | OK, then what makes an RC car so special and |
| controlled model car that runs on a special fuel -- a | | | | expensive? First, the complex internal combustion |
| mix of oil, nitro-methane and methyl alcohol. | | | | engine and its subsystems are costly, compared to |
| The ESP of a Nitro Remote Control car is that it is | | | | the simple motor in the electric RC car. In addition, |
| far more powerful and runs longer compared to | | | | the battery is a simple one time investment |
| Electric RC cars. They are a little more expensive | | | | compared to recurring fuel cost of Nitro RCs. |
| than their electric counterparts - both to own and | | | | Also, Nitro RC cars gather more dirt and grease. |
| maintain. While electric RC cars are ideal for | | | | More the running components in any system mean |
| beginners, Nitro RC cars are ideal for serious | | | | there will be more wear and tear. Both these add to |
| hobbyists and racers. | | | | the maintenance cost. |
| Basically, a Nitro RC car has an internal combustion | | | | But for the sheer power and racing range, the Nitro |
| engine of 2-stroke or 4-stroke type. Fuel is supplied | | | | RC cars are the leaders in RC toys. For your choice, |
| from a little tank that contains its special fuel. Normal | | | | they are available in 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/20 scales as |
| gasoline will not work in these engines. It starts either | | | | well as mini nitro RC cars. The 1/8 and 1/10 scale |
| with pull start cord or starter box. | | | | Nitro Nitro Remote Control cars are popular with |
| As with real cars, these engines have a carburetor, | | | | racers and serious hobbyists. One can buy them in |
| air filter and such other subsystems of the internal | | | | any hobby stores or in internet commerce sites for |
| combustion engine. They also have the universal | | | | between $200 to $400. |
| subsystems like, electronic radio control, servo speed | | | | This is a hefty price, indeed! But it does not cost you |
| control, transmission / gear system, drive train, | | | | a fortune like the real racing cars, yet helps fulfil your |
| differentials, steering system, shock absorbers, and | | | | racing dreams. At 60 to 100 kmph speeds, they are |
| batteries for head lights. | | | | very fun and exciting! |