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