HPI nitro cars are fast becoming a new hobby for individuals around the world. These vehicles are a blast as they can top out at speeds of up to 55MPH and the more you drive, the better your control of your vehicle will be. Learn a few of the tips and tricks and get the most out of your next RC car adventure - either solo or with your racing buddies.
Make sure that the motor on your HPI nitro car was broken in correctly. This means running your car through at least three and around five full takes of fuel and driving your car using various speeds to get the motor good and broken in. Don't top out the speed on your car when you're breaking it in, the idea is to get the motor warm and all components fired up before you actually take your car out for its first run on a track or driving area.
Another tip that will save you some grief is to be sure that your car is fully assembled. RTR (Ready to Run) doesn't always mean exactly that and it can be frustrating to tkae your car out for your initial run and pieces fall off. Just do a quick check and make sure that your wheels are aligned and many RC car enthusiasts glue their wheels on before they do any racing. Also, check your air filters to ensure they are installed correctly or you will have an overheated car quicker than quick.
Jumping RC cars is another fun part of driving them. The easiest way to execute a successful jump is to approach the ramp as squarely in the middle as you can and then if you notice after your car leaves the ramp the nose is pointing downward, a simple application of throttle in mid-air will usually correct the vehicle enough to make a level landing. If the rear of your car starts to drop too much in mid-air just apply the brakes and you'll see the nose of your car pull forward enabling you to correct your car in mid-air and have an even landing.
Another common problem in jumps is the RC car rolling in mid-air. This is usually caused by approaching the ramp and coming off too much on one side or the other. A simple fix is to turn your steering wheel towards the direction of the roll. Your car will level out and you can still land with ease. Cars often bounce after a jump, let your RC car become stable (no more bouncing) before you attempt to steer or you can wind up rolling your car.
Use these tips for driving your HPI nitro vehicles and push your fun to the limit!
Labels: hobby, nitro, racing, rc-cars, toys
by: Nitro Toyz
