| Gas powered rc cars are among the most powerful, | | | | combustion engine able to offer the control and speed |
| exciting and quickest of all the radio controlled cars. | | | | that makes the difference in winning or losing in the |
| Gas rc cars are intended to run on gas mixture that is | | | | world of rc car racing. |
| referred to as "nitro" or "glow fuel" which brings a | | | | The kind of fuel used is a fundamental component in |
| degree of style and operation that the bulk of rc cars | | | | the performance of the vehicle. It is imperative to use |
| and trucks cannot "hold a candle to." | | | | only the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. The |
| It is essential to shop carefully as there are two | | | | manufacturer's individually designed fuel mixtures are |
| different types rc cars - kits and rtr or "ready to run". | | | | engineered for providing the power and speed |
| Purchasing rtr rc cars will most likely allow the car or | | | | necessary and at the same time shielding critical |
| truck to be taken out of the box and on the track in no | | | | engine workings from breakdown. |
| time. Loads of gas powered rc car enthusiasts get | | | | Another essential element is the radio as rc cars use |
| pleasure from building their own which provides a great | | | | the identical two channel radio system used by all rc |
| sense of accomplishment. It may be a beneficial plan | | | | cars. If purchasing a rtr or "ready to run" kit, the radio |
| to acquire some skill and experience by using rtr gas | | | | should be included but buying a "build it yourself" kit the |
| rc cars first, then after gathering a basic knowledge of | | | | radio usually is needed to be supplied seperately. |
| the different components build one yourself. | | | | Whichever approach you choose keeping extra |
| The engine is an essential element in determining the | | | | batteries and an AC charger on hand is essential. |
| speed and performance of the vehicle. There are a | | | | Additional battery packs charged and ready will enable |
| variety of gas engines offered but most of the time | | | | the runinng of the gas rc cars for longer periods of |
| they will come loaded with whats called "glow engines". | | | | time for uninterrupted fun. |
| The glow engine is essentially a two cycle internal | | | | |