Do I buy a car, truck or buggy
This is probably the first question that you'll ask yourself.
It's purely down to personal preference and what kind of fun you want to get from your model, as well as how you want your model to look of course. With an RC car, you will be limited to driving on smoother surfaces such as streets and parking lots. An RC truck or buggy can handle rougher surfaces such as gravel, dirt and grass, but run flawlessly at home on tarmac or other smooth surface. However, if you want a general “all – around” model that is equally great on dirt, then a buggy is your best bet.

What does scale mean?
Scale refers to the size of the car.  A 1/10th scale rc means that it is one-tenth the size of the real car.

Do I buy a nitro or electric car
This is an important question and one, which you do need to think about seriously. The factors you should consider are your budget, fun factor, ease of use and environment.
Budget
Nitro RC cars and trucks are certainly more expensive, not only in terms of the model itself but also because a nitro model requires much more field equipment for the engine; glow plugs, glow plug igniter and charger, electric starter (if the engine isn't pull-start), fuel, fuel cleaner.
An electric RC car or truck really only needs a battery charger and spare battery pack.  A spare pack isn't necessary if you don't mind waiting for the charge to complete.
Fun Factor
RC nitro models will reward you with a bigger fun factor because of the noise, smell and faster speeds than electric models are capable of reaching. In addition, you'll learn more from owning a nitro RC car or truck because they will have a higher level of maintenance because of the engine.
Environment
Another important thing to bear in mind is where you're going to drive it. An rc nitro model can easily annoy the neighbors if you're going to race it outside your home, whereas an electric model will go unnoticed, especially on a Sunday afternoon.  With maximum speed of 70 mph, RC nitro gas vehicles are excellent on race tracks, parks, and open space whereas electric rc cars, buggies or trucks are great for home usage and softer roads (maximum speed of 35-40mph at peak battery capacity).
Ease of Use.
All of the high quality products we offer are both RTR or “ready to run” (fully assembled kits) out of box.  The “simplest” toys are electric, all you need to do is buy the batteries for the radio gear, charge the motor battery pack and go.

In short, rc nitro gas powered vehicles are ideal for serious rc hobby enthusiasts, require more skill and upgrades while rc electric car, buggy or truck is great for children 12 and up under adult supervision for its ease of use and minimal maintenance.

How long does the battery or fuel last?
The runtime on an electric car will vary from 10 minutes to up to 30 minutes, depending on battery capacity, age of battery, and how long battery has been charged. A full tank of gas can run from 15-45 minutes depending on usage, speed of car, whether you are racing, cruising, or test driving the vehicle.

How long does battery charging take?
Battery charging can range from 2 to 10 hours. However the typical charge time is around 3-6 hours depending on the capacity and the charger amp rates. Check the charger documentation for more information.

Do the Nitro RC Cars And Trucks include a remote control?
Yes, all of our Vehicles come fully assembled and include a remote control unless otherwise specified.  

How can you sell your nitro vehicles so cheap, is there a catch? Are they
used?
Everything we sell is brand new and straight from the manufacture. We sell our items at incredible low prices because we buy in bulk.  We purchase our items in huge volumes so that you can save more, pay less, and enjoy your new rc remote control toys.  Moreover, one of our goals is to make the nitro RC hobby accessible to everyone.

What % Nitro  fuel should I use?
We highly recommend using 20-25% fuel.

Do you sell nitro fuel for your vehicles?
We currently do not sell nitro gas fuel for our vehicles.  It is readily available at most local hobby shops. 

How easy is it to upgrade an RC car or truck?
This depends completely on the model and how easily upgrade, or 'Hop-Up' parts are available. The process of upgrading parts is usually straightforward, just a case of swapping the part over but again, it does depend on the model that you have. As a general rule of thumb, the better/more expensive the model is then the more Hop-Ups will be available for it. Lower end/cheap RC cars and trucks might not be very upgradeable.

I cannot get my nitro motor going, do you have any tips?
If you can’t get your engine going try these methods.

• GLOW PLUG CHECK: First check the glow plug starter battery. This is one of the most common problems. If it is good take out the glow plug and put it into the starter to check if it is working, if it doesn’t glow replace it.
• FUEL CHECK: If the glow plug and starter are all right check the fuel. Make sure your fuel has not been contaminated. Another possible problem is a fuel blockage. Check the fuel filter for any kinks or blockages.
• NEEDLE VALVE CHECK: If the fuel is fine, then check and adjust the needle valves in order to provide the RC vehicle with the correct fuel/air mixture.


How do I stop/stall my engine?
The best way to stall the engine is to simply run it out of fuel. To stall the engine quickly, simply cut-off the exhaust with a rag or your finger. Be careful not to burn yourself.


Can my car drift?
One of the basic elements of drifting is a light vehicle with a stiff Chassis.  Any 4WD touring car can be set up for drifting.

How do I learn to drift?
The easy way to learn to drift is to drive in a straight line.  Try to get a feel for a car’s grip points (where the rear tires begin to lose their grip) by weaving the car back and forth. After you know a car’s grip points try it again but at a faster speed. Do it until the tail of the car begins to swing and requires you to counter steer. Counter steer and practice losing control of the rear tires and preventing a car from looping out of control. Once you master the counter steer, practice losing traction in your rear tires ( you must maintain enough speed to get the car sideways and keep it there) and counter steering enough to prevent looping and losing the drift. With enough practice you’ll be able to drift in every direction and maintain and change directions with ease. Just practice.

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