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Break-in or Drive the T-Maxx 3.3 the First Time
Since it was introduced in 2000, the Traxxas T-Maxx monster truck has enjoyed on-going popularity. But there are things that T-Maxx owners need to do to alleviate a few shortcomings that result in recurring problems with engine performance, stability, and durability. Take these steps prior to running your T-Maxx for the first time -- even before performing an engine break-in.

Nitro RC Components and Systems
Explore the inside of a nitro RC.

Before You Buy Your First Nitro RC
Nitro RCs are fun to have but are also a serious hobby. If you are considering buying a nitro-powered RC vehicle you need to know that there are significant differences between nitro and electric RCs.

Owning a Nitro RC
Here's what you need to know about buying, running, and maintaining nitro RC cars, trucks, and other radio controlled vehicles.

1:8 Scale Ready-to-Run Nitro Monster Trucks
In the 1:8 scale RTR nitro monster truck arena, HPI, DuraTrax, Team Associated, OFNA, and Kyosho each have a powerful entry.

1:10 Scale Ready-to-Run Nitro Monster Trucks
Traxxas pits its 1:10 scale monster trucks against the slightly larger 1:8 Scale models from Team Losi, HPI, and others.

1:10 Scale Ready-to-Run Nitro RC Stadium Trucks
These radio controlled nitro stadium trucks are tough, fast, and just plain fun to own. Sometimes the line is fuzzy between monster truck, stadium truck, buggy, and truggy but these RCs are usually identified as stadium trucks -- RCs with buggy speed and monster durability.

Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro On-Road RC Car
The Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro 1:10 Scale 4-wheel drive on-road sedan is quickly becoming more popular on the street racing circut. Sporting the powerful TRX 2.5 engine, the 4-Tec blows the competition away with an average top speed of 60+ MPH which is more than twice as fast as its closest competition.

Comparison: Nitro RC Touring Cars
View a side-by-side comparison of a few popular RTR models of 1:10 scale nitro cars from RCCartips.com.

Comparison: 60mph Nitro RC Cars
If speed is what you crave, RCCartips.com has recommendations and details on some of the fastest 1:10 nitro R/C cars including the Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec.