| RC (radio controlled) cars, especially
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| | requirement of running a nitro powered
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| the nitro or gas powered RC cars, are
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| | vehicle. Most hobbyist love tweaking and
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| becoming increasingly popular. With
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| | tuning their vehicles. In addition,
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| speeds up to 70 mph, realistic looks, and
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| | you'll need to maintain certain parts
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| racing clubs in virtually every large
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| | such as:Clutch
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| city, it's easy to see why.If you want to
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| | Differential
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| join this exciting hobby, there're a few
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| | Air Filter
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| things you should consider before you buy
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| | Header and
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| your first nitro-powered RC car. The
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| | Pull start cord2 or 4 Wheel DriveIf
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| basic considerations are: size, type, 2
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| | you're new to the hobby, you'll find a
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| or 4-stroke motor, maintenance, 2 or 4
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| | 2wd car less expensive and easier to work
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| wheel drive, and ready-to-run (rtr) or
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| | on. The 4wd car has the advantage of
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| kit cars.SizesThe two most popular sizes
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| | better traction and handling in turns
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| to choose from are 1/8 and 1/10 scale. 1
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| | which makes it a better choice when
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| 10th scale is the industry standard for
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| | you're ready to race.Kits or Ready to Run
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| on-road racers, while 1/8th is more
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| | (RTR) Rc CarsNitro powered rc cars come
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| popular for off-road trucks and buggies.
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| | in kits or ready-to-run right from the
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| The larger 1/8th scale on road car comes
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| | box. The primary difference is the
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| standard with a 2 or 3 speed automatic
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| | whether you want to save time with a RTR
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| transmission.TypesThe touring and racing
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| | car or save money with a kit. However,
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| cars are are the popular choice for
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| | because of the assembly process, kits
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| on-road use. For best performance, they
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| | better prepare you for required
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| should be run on a smooth surface.Trucks
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| | maintenance.If you choose to build an rc
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| and buggies are the choice if off-road
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| | car, don't expect to finish in one
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| action is what you want. Though not as
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| | sitting. To avoid mistakes, familiarize
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| fast as the touring and racing styles,
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| | yourself with the instructions first and
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| they are still very impressive and
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| | get your work area prepared. Some of the
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| extremely rugged as well. And since a
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| | things you'll need are:Small No. 1 and 2
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| smooth surface is not required, they also
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| | Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
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| have the advantage of being able to run
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| | Soap - as a dry lubricant for tight
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| just about anywhere.MotorsNitro powered
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| | parts
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| RC motors come available in the popular
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| | Extra fuel line - to hold screws while
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| 2-stroke or the less conventional 4-
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| | positioning
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| stroke versions. The primary difference
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| | Needle nose and regular slip joint
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| is that the 2-stroke motor, much like a
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| | pliers
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| weed eater or chain saw, requires a fuel
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| | Flush cutter
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| oil mixture. The 4-stroke motor has an
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| | Hobby knife with no. 11 bladesWhen you
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| oil reservoir and can run on straight
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| | assemble the car, make sure to work in a
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| fuel. The 2 stroke engine has the
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| | well-lit, uncluttered area. You should
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| advantage of producing higher rpm's (revs
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| | keep the parts and tools separated using
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| up faster) and is more suitable for
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| | tin boxes, trays, or even an old fishing
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| racing. The 4 stroke engine has more
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| | tackle box.These are a few of the basics
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| power and torque and is better for
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| | you'll need to know before you buy your
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| offroad use.The most popular 2-stroke
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| | first nitro rc car or truck. You should
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| motor is the 23cc (cubic centimeter)
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| | expect to pay around $400 for a complete
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| displacement engine. It's popularity is
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| | beginner setup. The price will vary a
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| due to the amazing 2.5 HP of output it
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| | little depending on whether you choose a
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| produces. The resulting high speeds and
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| | kit or RTR and how many tools you
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| acceleration are what RC racers
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| | need.Whether you race or just practice by
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| love.Additionally, motors come with or
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| | yourself, get ready for a lot of fun!Greg
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| without a pull start. The ones without a
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| | Root owns and maintains A website that
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| pull start are cheaper, but you'll also
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| | provides basic tips on how to buy, build
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| need a starter box.Maintenance for Nitro
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| | and race electric and nitro powered RC
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| Powered RC CarsMaintenance is a definite
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| | cars.
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