How to choose Remote Control Car Kit

Tips For Choosing and Maintenance of Nitro Remote Control Car
Kits

Want to buy a Nitro RC car? You can either buy a ready to run
(RTR) car or build one on your own using the Nitro RC car kits.
Why take those pains? Well, ready to run may be a few bucks more
and hassle free to run, but you would be saved of many tuning
steps involved in an assembled RC car. Though a little of tuning
is inevitable with assembled Nitro RC cars. However, it pays to
assemble one because it's fun and economical too. Besides it
gives you useful insight into your RC car. The Nitro RC car kits
usually contain the following. Engine: Depending on your choice,
it is either a simple two stroke engine or a four stoke one. Its
essential parts are cylinder, piston, piston sleeves, piston
rings, cranks, valves etc. It also has the following auxiliary
parts: 1. Air filter: To prevent entry of dirt and dust into the
engine causing damage. 2. Carburettor: This helps control flow
of oil into the engine. It has a 'Low End Adjustment Screw' to
make the engine fuel leaner or richer, thereby controlling the
speed and an 'Idle Adjustment Screw' to increases or decreases
the idling speed. 3. Gears: A clutch operated gear system to
transfer power from the engine to the transmission of nitro RC
car. 4. Heat Sink: The fins on the engine cylinder are air
cooled by a cooling fan. 5. Flywheel: Like a real car, a Nitro
RC car needs a Fly wheel to conserve momentum. 6. Pull-start
cord: To start the engine. A starter box is optional. 7. Glow
Plug: Similar in function to a spark plug, it has a little coil
whose heat ignites the fuel in a Nitro RC car Engine. Drive
traction and transmission: Transmits power from gear box to
differentials. It differs slightly as whether the car is 2 wheel
driven or 4 wheel driven. Servos: These are tiny motors for
control the acceleration, speed and steering of car. Batteries:
Even a Nitro RC car need a battery pack to power its servo,
electronics and head lights etc. Other systems like Chassis,
body, wheels and axles, etc. are similar to Electric RC cars.
So, before choosing a Nitro RC car kit, decide on what kind of
car and engine you want. Also, check what additional accessories
the pack contains, in addition to necessary parts. Finally, seek
advice to save on money, time and trouble of assembling.

Nitro RC Cars Idle Problems

Racing and playing the Nitro RC cars can be fun. But when they
were put to idle, when you stop to gasp or catch a breath, it
dies out. It stubbornly refuses to run in idle mode, either
races hard or dies out. That can be quite irritating. Here are a
few possible reasons and remedies. One of the predominant causes
of idle problems is incorrect adjustment of idle screw. If the
screw is tuned a little too much, it cuts off the fuel and the
engine can't run in idle. The engine comes to a halt after
certain amount of deceleration because the engine need some
minimum RPM to keep it running. Substandard and old fuel may
absorb moisture or become weak to drive the engine at idle. In
this case also, the engine dies out. Always use good quality
fuels. If the engine does not have enough compression, it can't
keep running at idle mode - it is too weak to do so. Turn the
flywheel of the car with fingers; if it is tight, the engine is
ok, or if it turns easily, the engine lost its compression. An
over heated engine would lose compression, leading to a die down
at idle. Check the heat sink; if it is small and older version,
replace it with a larger one. Keep observing the engine
temperature. Some cars have plastic carburettor, which may get a
leak in the rings or seals reducing the fuel in idle to stop the
engine. If it needs it, repair the carburettor. If the clutch
bell's spring is broken, the clutch plate remains engaged,
putting load on engine and causing it to stop in idle. Improper
adjustment of low end and high end screws may also cause
problems. It's too technical to deal with it here. If that's the
case and all other options are run out, it's time to seek help
on internet forums or local groups.

Best Fuel For Nitro RC Cars

If the engine is the heart of nitro RC car, the fuel for the
engine is the life blood for the nitro RC car! You just can not
use any fuel in the Nitro RC car engine. 'Little devils',
'little geniuses', you call them by any nick name or hail them
as very realistic, for their impeccable imitation of their real
counterparts in every point to point detail. They have amazingly
reproduced details like their real counterparts. Yet, they do
not run on diesel or gasoline (petrol) as a fuel. The term Nitro
refers to the presence of Nitrogen based compounds in the
specially blended fuel. It is made by blending nitro-methane,
methyl alcohol and castor oil or synthetic oil. This fuel is
readily available in many hobby shops or in internet RC sites.
Do you wonder why it runs on this peculiar concoction? Well,
because in the tiny engines of RC cars, gasoline, or much less
diesel, would not give enough quantities of energy per unit
weight of fuel burnt. Thus the high energy fuel blend is
specially designed for RC cars. Let us study the components of
this fuel, to know how it worked. Methyl alcohol: Also known as
Methanol, it is the main ingredient in the RC car fuel. It is
widely available and also inexpensive, making it ideal for an RC
car engine fuel that is cheaper than regular gasoline! It has a
burning point appropriate to the RC car and high energy
potential per unit weight of fuel. That is when it is ignited by
the platinum glow plugs in the RC car engine cylinder and
compressed by piston, it burns and releases much more energy
than gasoline. Nitro-methane: Also known as Nitro, it is an
explosive additive to give punch to the fuel. It enhances power
output and hence, improves acceleration from idle. Also dubbed
as the "hot fuel," the nitro is used only in small proportions
in RC car engine fuels. Due to explosive nature, it needs to be
handled with extreme care. Remember to always follow the
manufacturer's instructions for handling your RC car fuel to
prevent hazards. Oil: Either synthetic oil or sometimes, and for
certain engines, Castor oil is used as a lubricant inside the
engine. While for 2-stroke engines it is blended into fuel,
4-stroke engines take it from an oil reservoir. One can choose
from different blends of synthetic and castor oil with varying
proportions. RC fuel blends are available in different
proportions of each component, typically, methanol added with,
20-22% lubricant blend and 10-15% nitro. Choosing the right
proportions as per manufacturer's instructions is necessary for
optimum performance.

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Nitro. Nitro is a popular fuel source not only for large racing
vehicles, but for RC monster trucks too. Nitro RC monster trucks
offer a higher speed than regular gasoline RC monster trucks or
electric RC monster trucks. Additionally, nitro RC monster
trucks can awe the spectators at a sporting event with their
flames and speed and add realism to the racing seen. Nitro fuel
used in nitro RC monster trucks is a combination of
nitromethane, oil and methanol. The highest percentage of
nitromethane used for model nitro RC monster trucks is 65%. The
standard percentage of nitromethane used is usually around
20-30%. The nitro fuel generally contains 11% oil and the rest
is the methanol. The reason many racers use nitro fuel for their
nitro RC monster trucks is to get more speed, power and a longer
running time that an electric RC monster truck doesn't provide.
Additionally, nitro fuel provides about 2.4 times more power
than regular gasoline, which can give a competitor the added
advantage they are looking for to edge off their competition.
There are some drawbacks to having a nitro RC monster truck. One
of them includes the maintenance that is required on the vehicle
to keep it in top performance. Some RC hobbyists would not see
maintenance as a drawback, but rather enjoy fine tuning their
nitro RC monster trucks to perfection. However, one of the
biggest drawbacks that all hobbyists will agree on is the cost
of replacing parts that have deteriorated due to the wear and
tears the dirt created by the nitro smoke produces. One other
drawback on having a nitro RC monster truck is the time it takes
to clean parts after each use to keep the parts in working order
and increase the time before having to purchase more parts. Even
with the drawbacks nitro RC monster trucks are a favorite among
racers and other serious hobbyists, because they provide a more
realistic miniature version of the full size monster trucks. The
noise, the smells and the speed they produce are something
anyone who likes car racing can soak in and enjoy.

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