by Sophie June Hayes

There are many little things you can do to your nitro rc car that will make it run better and last a bit longer. Even by using just a few of these suggestions, you will see quite a bit of improvement in your model’s performance.

a) You are likely to find that the antenna tube is fairly brittle when new, just boil it in water for a couple of minutes so it is more flexible. This will not only make it easier to fit, but help stop it snapping when you flip your nitro rc car over!

b) Simply by gluing the tube to the mounting will help make sure it doesn’t work loose and disappear when the model is operating at speed.

c) Use some insulation tape to fix your receiver pack batteries together so they do not work loose.

d) Seal the receiver box and any gaps where leads are visible with ordinary bathroom silicone sealant. Put a little on the bottom of the receiver box lid before you screw the lid down and a drop on the underside of the chassis top plate around the area where the servo and switch leads go into the box lid.

e) Get a zip tie threaded through the fuel tank lid on your nitro rc car as this will help you open the tank more easily.

f) Help keep the fuel tank shut by attaching an elastic band to the back of the tank and feed it under and up the front and attach it to the handle on the lid. This will tension the lid and help stop it coming open during use.

g) Help control the car in the air when jumping by giving a quick blast on the throttle to level it when it if it starts to nose dive. If it looks like it could land on its rear wheels, just brake a bit.

h) If the model tends to flip when going around bends, try snipping the outside tread off the tyre to lessen the grip so it ’slides’ a bit more on the ground.

i) Ensure there is no leakage around the engine and manifold that would affect the engine power and performance of your nitro rc car. You can do simply this by using a silicon sealant (e.g. Hylomar) or a high-temperature gasket around the carburettor, the exhaust manifold to the exhaust port of the engine and to the rear plate or pull-start mechanism located near the engine block.

j) When using off-road models such as the Conquistador on long grass, screw the threaded collar on the shock body down to improve the ride height of the vehicle.

You will see an improvement in the performance of your nitro rc car just by following a few of the above tips and make it last longer. A little bit of effort now will pay dividends later!

About the Author:
A few simple tweaks often make a big difference in most things we do which is why I have provided the suggestions here for your nitro car. The model referred to, the Conquistador is only one nitro rc car from our selection. View more now.