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Not sure whether to opt for one or the other? Of course, it all depends on how you plan to use your remote-controlled car.
But also, and above all, on your knowledge and involvement. The thermal...
Not sure whether to opt for one or the other? Of course, it all depends on how you plan to use your remote-controlled car.
But also, and above all, on your knowledge and involvement. The thermal remote-controlled car is certainly popular with all lovers of racing cars and DIY enthusiasts. It is the one that comes closest to a real car thanks to the sensations provided by higher speed and the sound of an engine running on fuel.
Also, discover a wide range of thermal remote-controlled cars in 1/10 and 1/8 scales on Scientific MHD.
How to choose a thermal remote-controlled car?
From one model to another, it can be confusing... Whether you are an amateur or a professional, you will undoubtedly find the right fit.
The number of models of thermal remote-controlled cars is impressive. To navigate through them, focus mainly on their performance and features to initially create a shortlist. Also, pay attention to the dimensions! The modeling vocabulary often refers to scales, with examples such as 1/8th or 1/10th scales. This means that the remote-controlled car will be 8 times or 10 times smaller than the original model. Choose the size of your thermal remote-controlled car based on the terrains you plan to explore. The larger the terrains, the larger the scale can be.
Make a point of defining the chassis. There are primarily two types called On-Road and Off-Road. The former are dedicated to the track only and therefore have bodywork similar to that of a real vehicle or a single-seater like a Formula 1 car or a car from the WRC rally championship. Off-Road models are associated with all-terrain models, most of which are equipped with four-wheel drive. Hence the importance of knowing the tracks you will prioritize with your thermal remote-controlled car.
How to maintain your thermal remote-controlled car?
If there is one thing to remember, it is that your remote-controlled car should be cleaned as regularly as possible to maintain a high level of performance and extend its lifespan. Ideally after each use. This is even more crucial for a thermal car, as the engine parts are similar to those of a real vehicle. In fact, the engine of your toy is nothing less than a replica of that of a full-size car, with a similar combustion activity resulting from the mixture of a fuel and an oxidizer. This generates pressure in the engine cylinder, transferred to the piston to drive the wheels through a transmission system.
The engine of your thermal remote-controlled car is equipped with a cylinder head, a crankcase cap, a piston, a sleeve, and a carburetor. All parts that need to be checked.
Disassemble. Check. Clean. Reassemble. For this, equip yourself with a small air compressor and a concentrated nozzle to blow compressed air that will help lift dust and other residues that could clog hard-to-reach parts/places.
You can find compressors on the Scientific MHD website in the Tools category. In the absence of this equipment, opt for a toothbrush or a soft-bristled cleaning brush, and soft cloths. In any case, make sure you have the right tools to disassemble the car: you will find all the necessary tools for modeling on our website. Pay special attention to disassembling and reassembling your thermal remote-controlled car, especially to tightening (moderately) the screws and greasing them with thread lock.
For the rest, do not skimp on suitable maintenance products such as degreaser or lubricant, or even lubricant to be applied to the bearings to keep dust away if the bearings are not sealed.
To implement and start your nitro remote-controlled car, there are kits available including the glow plug and its charger, a screwdriver and an Allen key, and sometimes even a filling dropper for the fuel. You will find all the necessary items for setting up your car on our website in kit form or separately.
Finally, if the nitro remote-controlled car is a bit more demanding in terms of implementation compared to an electric remote-controlled car, it offers the advantages of realism with its combustion engine and autonomy because you can always refuel before the tank is completely empty and continue to have fun without waiting for the battery to recharge like with the electric car.
What are the advantages of a nitro engine in a remote-controlled car?
Nitro remote-controlled cars appeal to racing and modeling enthusiasts due to their numerous qualities and the advantages they offer in terms of speed and driving sensations.
Their main advantage lies in the sensations they provide thanks to their nitro engine.
The sound produced by their nitro engine offers sensations similar to those experienced with a real combustion engine. Some nitro remote-controlled cars rev very high, thus offering an engine sound almost identical to that of real racing cars.
Automobile racing and mechanical enthusiasts will also appreciate being able to make the various adjustments necessary to optimize the nitro engine of their remote-controlled car themselves. The mechanical part of nitro RC models is indeed very realistic, and the engine is composed of all the elements found in full-size combustion engines.
Nitro remote-controlled cars have excellent autonomy compared to electric models. Their engine operates like a traditional combustion engine. Simply fill the tank to supply it with fuel. The tank can be filled very quickly using a pipette. A full tank of fuel will allow you to drive at high intensity for about ten minutes.
How fast can a nitro remote-controlled car go?
In general, nitro remote-controlled cars are more powerful than electric remote-controlled cars due to their nitro engine. This allows the most powerful nitro RC models to reach speeds close to 100 km/h, while most electric RC models only average around 60 km/h. The most powerful nitro remote-controlled cars can go well beyond 100 km/h.
Due to the high speeds they can reach, nitro remote-controlled cars must be driven with caution, following certain safety rules. They are more suitable for experienced RC pilots.
How to drive a nitro remote-controlled car?
Nitro remote-controlled cars have the drawbacks of their advantages, especially for beginners. Due to their power, nitro RC models are not the easiest RC cars to drive. Mastering them requires gradual learning and a precise understanding of their actual capabilities.
To learn how to drive a nitro remote-controlled car, you will first need to familiarize yourself with the throttle trigger on your remote control, in order to know the ideal dosage to not go too fast with each acceleration.
To start gently, know that it is possible to limit the power of the engine of your nitro remote-controlled car. The less powerful your RC car is, the slower and therefore easier to control it will be. You can also adjust the wheelbase of your RC model to improve its trajectory in turns.
If you are a novice in RC driving, drive slowly at the beginning, and focus on taking the best possible trajectories in turns. Repeat the same maneuvers several times, gradually increasing the speed to get used to taking turns at higher and higher speeds.
Preferably drive on a wide track with few bumps, to avoid being disturbed during your driving.
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In 3 or 4 installments
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