Are You Ready to Go Nitro?
Monday April 3, 2006
I love my nitro truck. It fulfills my desire to go fast and it lets me fiddle, tweak, modify, and tinker to no end. Fun, you betcha. But buying and owning a nitro RC requires serious commitment. The expense alone is enough to keep some people out of the gas-powered arena. However, having deep pockets isn't the only criteria for nitro RC ownership. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from buying a nitro RC. Heck, I think they're the coolest toy on the RC playground. But before you go buying your first nitro RC, make sure you understand that there are significant differences between nitro and electric RCs.
Are you planning to get a nitro RC?
- No, they cost too much.
- No, I don't have the time or interest... electric rules!
- Yes, I plan to get a nitro RC soon.
- I have a nitro RC... it's no big deal.
- I've gone nitro... there's nothing better!
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Comments
For me its not so much that nitros cost that much more to buy but the cost of keeping them is costlier. I can buy recharge batteries every now and then for my electrics but nitro fuel, plugs and new tires after just a few runs realy add up. I like both kinds but the nitros expense keeps going and going
Which do you prefer, Nitro RCs or Electric RCs? I understand the price difference in the two but what about handling, Which of the two do you think rides better?
Ive had electric, now im on nitro and loving it. More power! More speed! And with holes cut into the body you can refuel with the engine running!
i have lots of electric cars, and one nitro. i say nitro is better if you have alot of spare time. tuning is a pain, but if you want a serious hobby chose nitro. smartech nitros are good starter vehicles.
I found that a RC car that you’re easily able to use given the landscape close to your home generally provides you with the most joy. With a nitro you require a lot of open space. Electric you can run just about everywhere. As they say, horses for courses.