| The Nitro RC car or gas powered RC car is an rc car | | | | Why is an RC car so special and expensive? |
| that runs on a special fuel -- a mix of oil, nitro-methane | | | | First, the complex engine and its components are |
| and methyl alcohol. | | | | costly, compared to the simple motor in the electric RC |
| It\'s kind of like a smaller version of a top fuel dragster. | | | | car. In addition, a battery for the electric car is a simple |
| The ESP of a Nitro Remote Control car is that it is far | | | | one time investment compared to the ongoing fuel |
| more powerful and runs longer compared to Electric | | | | costs of Nitro RC\'s. |
| RC cars. This is definitely not your father\'s rc car. | | | | In addition, Nitro RC cars gather more dirt and grease. |
| They are a little more expensive than their electric | | | | More running components in any system mean there |
| counterparts - both to own and maintain. | | | | will be more wear and tear. |
| While electric RC cars are ideal for beginners, Nitro RC | | | | Both these add to the maintenance cost. |
| cars are intended more for the serious hobbyists and | | | | However, for the sheer power and racing range, the |
| racers. | | | | Nitro RC cars are the leaders in RC toys. |
| Basically, a Nitro RC car has an internal combustion | | | | You may choose the cars in 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/20 scales |
| engine of 2-stroke or 4-stroke type. Fuel is supplied | | | | as well as mini nitro RC cars. The 1/8 and 1/10 scale |
| from a small tank that contains the special fuel. Regular | | | | Nitro Remote Control cars are the most popular ones |
| gasoline will not work in these engines.you start the car | | | | with racers and serious hobbyists. |
| either with a pull start cord or with a starter box. | | | | They can be bought in most hobby stores or on the |
| Just like real cars, these engines have a carburetor, air | | | | Internet for between $200 to $400. |
| filter and other such components of the internal | | | | This is definitely not a beginner\'s price! |
| combustion engine. They also have the universal | | | | On the other hand, it\'s nowhere near as expensive as |
| components like, electronic radio control, servo speed | | | | a full-sized Porsche, yet it helps fulfill your racing |
| control, transmission / gear system, drive train, | | | | dreams. At 60 to 100 kmph speeds, they are very |
| differentials, steering system, shock absorbers, and | | | | definitely exciting! |
| batteries for head lights. | | | | |