About R C Cars And Trucks – Faq
Richard asks…
R/C nitro cars and trucks?
I have to tell you, I have had a Tmaxx truck that originally had a 2.5 motor in it. It got worn out so I put the 3.3 and WOW, what a difference. Recently I just bought a Nitro 4 tec 3.3 and the box say it will do 70 mph, and I’ll guarantee it will do every bit of that. Both of them are so much fun. I was wondering if anybody love this hobby as much as I do?
They are both Traxxas models and you can get them at pretty much any hobby store that carries nitro R/C stuff or I think you can order it off the Traxxas web site, www.traxxas.com
RC Staff Member Answers:
Well… Yes.. ,, you are not alone lol..you should look into a online rc forum, there filled with people just like you, youll find great ideas, you can spread any tech advise that you may have as well as get rc help and help others that have less experiance than you,, sometimes when i introduce my hobby to others, they dont really understand, they say “nice toy”.. Pshh.. Whatever dude!!lol try traxxas home page cool forum!! Also rcunivurse,rcnitrotalk
Betty asks…
R/C Car,Truck,TRX,Nitro Sport,Faulty Sensor? Glow Plug? My Truck caught on fire has anyone else had a problem?
R/C Truck,Traxxas Fuel that was used was Top Fuel Traxxas 33 % Nitro gal.can. the can top exploded and also caught on fire.was there a problem perhaps with design of the can? Glow plug shot out of the engine has any one heard of a problem like this? Something caused a fire from the RC Nitro Sport that end up badly burn a boy,has anyone had a problems with a , REVO, MAXX, TRX, Nitro Sport, a Faulty Sensor Servo, Elec.problem,engine mounting screws keep loosening, Exhaust System Fuel Leaks ,feed that carries fuel to the carburetor,Shocks leak ,Engine Overheats , steam,Vapors that may have causes it to short circuit, Fuel tank seal leaks,INSUFFICIENT FUEL TANK PRESSURE?
12 EZ-Start control box faulty perhaps?
Does anyone know of any recalls,or anyone that has experieced a fire with their nitro R/C car or truck, what caused it to burn?
RC Staff Member Answers:
Fires with Nitro vehicles are not uncommon. However they are usually the result of improper use or carelessness. Sad to say but true.
If not all safety precautions are observed, then a fire could indeed happen. Nitro fuel is extremely flammable, and should always be handled with exteme caution. Even a minor spill when filling up the tank, and then a spark from anything, could be disastrous.
There are warnings on the fuel jugs. There are warnings in owners manuals for the cars. It is all over the internet. You must be careful with nitro fuel or you will get burned(pardon the pun).
If and when a fire does occur, it cannot be blamed on the car, or the manufacturer. It is always the result of the user. (again, sad but true) Period!
All accidents are preventable. ALL.
Linda asks…
Well, I have an R/C airplane engine can it be used to make a funny car?
I’m into R/C cars & trucks, but a friend gave me an airplain eng. So I figuer I’ll try it in a car. Now at this point. the fram, cassy everything I plan to devellop. I know that an R/C airplain eng. need to be air cooled. So I’ll put the ( its nitro) eng. in frount poping out of the hood,so that when it runs air hits it. I was told on RC unavers that the prop helps to keep the eng. cooled and that airplain eng. don’t have the tork. (Hay, I got it free,so if it O.D’s it O.D’s). But I’m only planing on strate runs at top speeds. pop a parasute kill the eng. This is my frist nitro eng. But do not want to get into airplains. A car, truck even a helicopter going in your yaerd. A airplain drive 5, 10 miles get it in the air crash it in 1 min drive back 5, 10miles
(WHY GO THERE?)
So dosse anyone have any ideals for this, or am i just crazzy to waant something that go’s 0 to 80 in 20 sec. So any ideals or should I just trash this tought. GOD BLESS, thank to all.
RC Staff Member Answers:
You could try Webster’s dictionary, or even spellcheck, and then re-ask your question intelligently and in a manner that is understandabllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllle. J/K you could use the crankshaft ( what spins th prop) to turn an axle, and you could even increase your output by using a chain and sprocket type set-up. Or even gears to achieve your top speed, and possibly even faster than your ideal 20 seconds. You could also try to fabricate a cooling fan, possibly out of a computer fan, (they are cheap)
good look, and remember who gave you the ideas if you get it up and running
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