Nitro RC Car Kits

Want to buy a Nitro RC car? You can either buy a ready to run (RTR) car or build one on your own using the Nitro RC car kits. Why take those pains? Well, ready to run may be a few bucks more and hassle free to run, but you would be saved of many tuning steps involved in an assembled RC car.

Though a little of tuning is inevitable with assembled Nitro RC cars. However, it pays to assemble one because it's fun and economical too. Besides it gives you useful insight into your RC car. The Nitro RC car kits usually contain the following.

Engine: Depending on your choice, it is either a simple two stroke engine or a four stoke one. Its essential parts are cylinder, piston, piston sleeves, piston rings, cranks, valves etc. It also has the following auxiliary parts:

1. Air filter: To prevent entry of dirt and dust into the engine causing damage.
2. Carburettor: This helps control flow of oil into the engine. It has a 'Low End Adjustment Screw' to make the engine fuel leaner or richer, thereby controlling the speed and an 'Idle Adjustment Screw' to increases or decreases the idling speed.
3. Gears: A clutch operated gear system to transfer power from the engine to the transmission of nitro RC car.
4. Heat Sink: The fins on the engine cylinder are air cooled by a cooling fan.
5. Flywheel: Like a real car, a Nitro RC car needs a Fly wheel to conserve momentum.
6. Pull-start cord: To start the engine. A starter box is optional.
7. Glow Plug: Similar in function to a spark plug, it has a little coil whose heat ignites the fuel in a Nitro RC car Engine.

Drive traction and transmission: Transmits power from gear box to differentials. It differs slightly as whether the car is 2 wheel driven or 4 wheel driven.

Servos: These are tiny motors for control the acceleration, speed and steering of car.

Batteries: Even a Nitro RC car need a battery pack to power its servo, electronics and head lights etc.

Other systems like Chassis, body, wheels and axles, etc. are similar to Electric RC cars.

So, before choosing a Nitro RC car kit, decide on what kind of car and engine you want. Also, check what additional accessories the pack contains, in addition to necessary parts.

Finally, seek advice to save on money, time and trouble of assembling.