RC Hobby Nitro Cars and Trucks - Tips for Beginner RC Hobbyists

Imagine driving an RC Gas vehicle 50+ MPH down thesurface), or run laps on race tracks. Good Gas Cars
street, jumping over the curb or an obstacle courseinclude the Himoto Rapida Pro.
you created (because you have a lot of time on yourOff-Road Gas Buggy - Great if you are looking to
hand), or even jump over your roof top (YouTubeperform jumps, and operate in rocky terrains, grassy
Bazooka Buggy and you'll see what I mean). You'll bearea, or even smooth surfaces. The off-road gas
the envy of many people.buggies are versatile and can operate in all types of
Yes, we all want to relive or live our youth, and RCterrains. ACME-Tech provides RTR buggy kits that
Nitro Fuel Gas Car can help us feel like a kid again.are fast and great for beginners.
Nitro Cars is a safe and exciting hobby to get into, andOff-Road Truck - Similar to the off road buggy. More
with the influx of newcomers into the industry, RC'sdurable than the buggy, but generally a bit slower.
are becoming extremely affordable in ready-to-run kits.Usually a bit more resistant to crashes, and easy to
If you are an expert and have been in the hobby foroperate. 1/8 and 1/10 scales are the common scale,
many years, you may be investing $500+ in aalthough 1/16 scales are becoming quite popular. The
U.S-branded gas car like Traxxas, HPI, etc. and payingmain difference is the ground clearance and size. RC
a good penny for parts (you will need parts unless youNitro Trucks are extremely popular and tend to be
drive 5 MPH).best selling.
For the rest of us who don't have that deep of aWhat is needed? All RTR kits come with almost
pocket, but still want a car to have lots of fun with oneverything you would need to get your vehicle running.
the weekend, a beginner RC Car will suffice. ManyAll you would need is a glow plug Igniter and 20% glow
Chinese-branded manufacturers such as HI-Speed,fuel. These are usually 20% mixture of nitro methane
Himoto, Smartech, ACME-Tech are all great cars forand can be purchased at your local hobby shop. Your
beginners. For the most part, they can be purchasednearest HobbytownUSA is also a great resource.
for under $200, and parts are readily available. If youIt is important to adjust the carburetor settings once
have a good supplier, you are sure to enjoy your caryou receive your car. You would need to adjust the
and have spare parts available in case youHigh/Low/Idle needle settings to prime your car. Please
"accidentally" crash.refer to your instruction manual or you can email us for
How do you choose what is best? It depends on thesettings and troubleshoot guides. In your initial stage of
type of terrain that the car will be driven on.starting the car, make sure fuelis able to travel to the
On-Road Gas Cars - These are perfect if you areengine, and the glow plug is fully charged. Once started
looking to operate mostly in smooth surfaces; use thewith the loud rev of the engine, you're good to go and
car around the block/parking lot, a park (smoothready to have lots of fun!