Getting The Right RC Car For You

By John Brennan

For some people, when they hear conversations about the unique radio controlled nitro high power car, they immediately think about memories of great summer afternoons at the race track enjoying the excitement of the event.

Perhaps its so familiar to you that all you need to do is think of it and you can inhale the exhaust smell and all but hear the roar of the screaming crowd. There are shouts of encouragement as the drivers roar off from the start line in a haze of blue smoke.

But, if getting on down to the raceway regularly isn't an option for you, then you can get at least some of the same chills and thrills from having your own nitro high power car to race around the neighborhood.

These gasoline-powered RC cars are really miniature versions of the high power car models seen on the real race tracks. They run on a mixture of fuel that includes nitromethane, which is called nitro as well. If it seems that you have heard of that fuel before, perhaps in conjunction with the real dragsters, then you are right. It is the very same fuel that they burn.

One popular version is the RC high power car. They aren't quite the same as the grown up versions though as they don't lubricate the engine in the same way and so need to have some castor oil added to the fuel blend to make sure they don't become overheated and break down.

If you've considered getting a RC electric car or a nitro high power car then its important to know what the main advantage is of each. That way you can work out what suits your budget and lifestyle.

The RC high power car that runs on nitro fuel is essentially firing an internal combustion engine and so they do require more maintenance as compared to the RC electric cars. They are also more expensive to get into as well. In addition, they are somewhat more trouble to clean up after because of the fuel component and the exhaust residue that must be dealt with.

Another consideration is noise. The high power car that is nitro powered is also quite noisy in addition to having to deal with the exhaust issues. With this in mind, these powerful little racers are not intended to be raced indoors.

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