| Another type of RC car is the nitro powered model | | | | battery-powered car can achieve a run of about 10 |
| cars. We all know that nitro powered cars are fast | | | | minutes tops and then the batteries need to be |
| and it's what most hobbyists' reason why nitro cars | | | | recharged again; whereas nitro cars can be driven for |
| are often chosen over electric RC cars. But of course, | | | | longer duration. |
| this isn't an ideal car model for beginners. Compared to | | | | A nitro powered car has four distinct parts and it |
| electric powered models too, nitro cars give the real | | | | includes special nitro fuel, the high horsepower engine, |
| feeling of how racing should be. Over the years, | | | | the pipe for tune exhaust and the air filter can be |
| development has been improved for better and | | | | replaced. These parts are important for cleaning and |
| efficient running. | | | | regular check up because if these materials are |
| There are numerous disadvantages in using nitro cars | | | | neglected; a possible mechanical wear could happen. |
| and maintenance among them. Dirt is easily | | | | One safety precaution falls under collision. Nitro cars |
| accumulated after a short run and the chassis of the | | | | are more prone to collision with other nitro cars due to |
| car requires cleaning in a regular basis. Also, another | | | | the speed and power during acceleration. It's important |
| requirement for maintaining nitro powered cars is how | | | | to be aware first of safety measures regarding nitro |
| it should be properly tuned. Nitro cars need to perform | | | | cars before putting them to the real test. Generally, |
| in top condition and maximum speed without | | | | nitro cars require more attention since it asks for a lot |
| consuming much of the fuel. Through proper tuning, | | | | of maintenance; but you can guarantee its |
| overheating of these types of cars is prevented. | | | | performance as well if handled with great care. |
| Compared to electric powered cars, a | | | | |