Former Mechanic Tries a Nitro RC Car

[@DerbyCityRC]

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[@TheSermor5]

A 3 kg steering servo to a 2,8kg total weight car. Could this be considered a general rule for estimating the appropriate servo for each car, where the servo's power in kg should match, or be above, the car's weight?🤓

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂

[@mitsuman5555]

Running nitro cars is playing the hobby on hard mode. It's fun, but you gotta be in the mood for a challege!

[@DerbyCityRC]

That’s a good way to put it 😂

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

It comes rich because supposed run couple tanks at idle to break the motor in

[@h-fidz]

Your entire video just demonstrated why I never go near nitro RCs. It's just a different world of volatility, tuning and messin around with what's supposed to be life sized engineering bits scaled down to what's practically a toy. I can see why you would get into it with your background of engines and such - would be nice to see how far you could take it

[@DerbyCityRC]

lol yup. Didn’t want to sugar coat it. You definitely have to atleast be ok with the fiddling. Thanks and it won’t be my last nitro!

[@Harvz78]

More nitro.

[@Schmidteren]

that was adorable, "do you love engines?", "yeah!". :D

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Yea she’s pretty adorable!! 😊

[@kashmurray1199]

If you can get through the aggravation of nitro, it can be a lot of fun. Your doing great. Fun to watch. Hope to see it again.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I agree. Thanks buddy!! I believe we will!!

[@wadevallbona5314]

Awesome video man!! Glad I could be a part of it. My ugly face didn't ruin the video! 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Your face brought it from a would be 10 to a 9. But it was needed for the story soo… 😂

[@wadevallbona5314]

@@DerbyCityRC without me the video wouldn't have happened

[@DerbyCityRC]

@wadevallbona5314 😂😂😂 true

[@Nerm78]

That went a lot better than I thought it would! I got my first nitro around the late 90s. I had no clue what I was getting into and it went a WHOLE lot worse than this video. I think you done great to have had no tuning instructions. Mine came with a VHS and in depth instructions and I failed miserably!

[@DerbyCityRC]

I really had no idea how it would go lol That’s awesome it came with a vhs lol. Thanks 😂😂🤣🤣🔥🔥😃

[@lylekullman6593]

I think if you like engines and how they work and have lots of time on your hands nitro would be cool. Buying fuel and the smell and tuning I just don’t have time for when with a busy life. Great vid as always!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes it’s definitely harder to for the extras in. Thanks!!!

[@jaymyers9899]

I’ll be honest , I’m not going to ever get into nitro but it is kool ! Definitely love hearing them little things scream but to much tuning for me , was awesome to watch you ! Great video like always thank you Evan!

[@DerbyCityRC]

I don’t blame you at all lol once you get through the frustration it’s a lot of fun but then the frustration keeps happening. For me, something I’ll definitely continue to do on occasion. Thanks bro!!!

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

You can't beat the sound of a Nitro RC! I have a few of them now and even though there's a bit of a learning curve to get them tuned right, once they are set up, they are a lot of fun to bash around. Just make sure on full throttle you don't run em too lean or goodbye motor 😂 i always like to run em a bit rich so i see smoke on WOT and haven't killed any engines 🤟😎 running them in properly as well helps the longevity and reliability of those nitro engines! i plan to take mine out more soon since we are heading into summer soon here!

[@DerbyCityRC]

I agree! Super cool sound! I even asked two of my neighbors and neither of them heard a thing lol. Almost sounds like a gas weed eater anyway. Yes I had it too lean which is why it died on full throttle. Richened it up to fix that but probably not quite enough 😅. Thanks dude and enjoy your summer! Winter is approaching 😂😂

[@richiesavino9653]

I appreciate this video and the struggle within😂 I was definetly laughing with you. All of us non nitro users definetly understand the struggle we wouldn’t do much better on our first go. It looks like once you got it going it was a lot of fun 🤘

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Thanks! Ya it was a lot of fun. I love me some engines and having one on an RC car is amazing. Just gotta look past the frustration and know as you get better at figuring it out, the experience will get better too!

[@ayitsyaboi]

I used to drool over nitro cars as a kid in the late '90s/early '00s. I never would have expected electric to get as good as it has. I'm still pretty tempted to get one just to live that experience I couldn't afford. I'm also surprised how affordable they are now. That said I have gone from zero cars to 4 in the last month, so maybe I'll give it a breather.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I did too as they used to have nitro races on a parking lot near me. Probably in the late 90’s. Then they stopped and I kind of forgot about it. I like for enough to keep going for sure but electric is definitely where it’s at lol

[@michaeldorich4485]

I enjoyed your test and review. I understand the frustration that you and a lot of people go through when they get into nitro. They are fun and the sound is neat. For me the big problem of nitro is the cost of the fuel. This is an excellent review and will help people thinking about nitro.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! Yes hopefully this will add some interest and also keep people from wasting money on it if they see how it can be frustrating lol

[@djmandrick]

20 quid in AA batteries to use it was what made me not use it anymore. Plus the cost of nitro, the mess but they are coolio when they work. Problem is the noise and how much time you spend faffing about trying to get them to run rather than just switch it on an enjoy. Welcome back to the 90s! Some tips: - To shut it off quickly just put your finger (or something less burny) over the hole in the exhaust pipe. You also want to do that and pull the rip cord a couple of times to prime the fuel system then go for a first start. - You should adjust the idle screw first so it idles nicely, and dont think it idling slightly high is aporblem. AS long as it pulls away ok when you plan the throttle. When i started, most of my issues were trying to have it ruuning quiet which basically meant i could never start it as it was usually fuel starved or back then the glow pulg starters yo uused were shit and were always going flat way too fast. - make sure you haven't turned the idle screw down too much as it will die once you are braking and stop. Not enough fuel. - Then once done, then do the top end screw to ensure it isn't running lean (not enough fuel). You want about 8-10 inches of noticeable exhaust coming out when its at full throttle (that was always what worked for me anyway). Anymore and it'll be rich likely bog down when you try to accelerate any less and you'll destroy the motor as it'll overheat. Just a couple of quick tips. - You also need to break engines in. This is REALLY important. I used to do one tank and keep it at 1/4 throttle, let it cool completely. Then do a tank with 1/4 to 1/2 throttle, let it cool completely. Then one at 1/2 with burst to full. Then you should be ok to run a normal tank with some brisk driving. After that you can go as gung-ho as you want. - def don't leave fuel in it as it will also cause the rubber hoses to degrade over time.

[@DerbyCityRC]

All good points, and thanks for the tips!! Much appreciated!! 😊🔥

[@djmandrick]

@@DerbyCityRC anytime my man, love your videos and like to comment and help out where i can. My experience is hopefully less frustration and initial pain on your part. First, if you are having running issues always check the screws are at factory settings then try again. Only then start fiddling else you'li will be making it worse before it gets better and for most novice users it wil ruin the whole experience. Back in the day often the screws were off from the factory settings (crappy QA basically) so you'd adjust one thing that wasn't actually the problem in the first place, then you get into a spiral of troubleshooting rather than using it. If you do need to tweak them don't do more than 1/8 of a turn before retrying. They are very sensitive so anymore you can easily over shoot and end up with the opposite problem you initially had (which if you don't have the experience you may not know how to gauge lean/rich. Then you end up going backwards and forwards with the screws, trying to find the middle ground and then everything is off. For idle screw i'd start there and set it purposefully high (so its idling too high) then turn it down to suit then the higher screw start low (ie running rich) then lean it out until you get the right amount of exhaust. Then both endpoints should be in safe tolerances. That way you will keep in safe limits of both 'ends' and hopefully using that order will set them both correctly and quickly. Once set and running its pretty much a 'one and done' thing unless you change the nitro you use as that can throw off the "tune" depending on the nitro (ethanol i think) content in it - I found not all fuels are equal so once i got one at a decent price that i could buy regularly and easily i just stuck with that.

[@DerbyCityRC]

@djmandrick more good info and i appreciate that! Closer to the end of the video u started finding more of the sweet spots. Definitely takes some experience. Thanks again as this will be helpful as I try to get better!

[@djmandrick]

@@DerbyCityRC its just a practice thing and getting the low end set screw correctly so it idles as a starting point. Once you've go the steps (as above) iut shold be ok to get it going. Rest is a breeze form there. Id also recommend looking into how to get the engine started using an electric drill to turn the engine over as opposed to manually starting it via a pull string (which as you've seen on other comments) WILL snap and will save a lot of time on parts and fixes later on. Just a thought and an avenue to look into if nitro is something you will start to get into. The setting of screws is also more prevalent if you buy one used as someone WILL have fiddled with it and likely left them all over the place. Out of the box it should be set correctly anyway. Looking forward to the next video whatever it is!

[@DerbyCityRC]

@djmandrick thanks! Yes I’ll probably get one of the electric starts or drill attachment! Thanks again!!

[@jtschmidt1972]

This video brought back memories. My 1st nitro was an rc10gt way back in the day. I liked it because the performance was a lot better than the electric cars back then, but boy was it temperamental at times. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Awesome man! Thanks!!

[@hiemerc-e2l]

Oh man, gold! So exciting and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@hiemerc-e2l]

I like your approach to stuff.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks so much dude!!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

😊

[@alantaylor353]

Fun fact... That's tear gas coming out the exhaust.!! Just like nitro dragsters.!! 👍

[@trailblazerfarms]

I haven't done nitro in years but I'm pretty sure you need to break the motor in . Oh well great video as always . Keep up the great work 💪

[@DerbyCityRC]

I let it idle for a bit off camera when I first got it started. Did not do a break in otherwise but it wasn’t on the instructions 😂. I did inspect what I could see of the cylinder and piston through the exhaust port when I had the exhaust pipe off and it looked perfect! Woohoo lol

[@kevincain6843]

It can be frustrating at first but as you learn to dial them they are great. I started out on nitro around 2005. I stepped away from 2010 to 2019 and when i came back it was mostly all electric. Electric is easier to operate. Nitro does not burst into flames or burn your house down like some electrics. Something about having a real internal combustion engine of your car that adds realism to your RC. They are hard to beat once you get used to them. Watch more nitro how to's videos and it will become much easier. Make Nitro Great Again!😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes definitely a learning curve but that’s ok! Yes the real ICE on an RC is what does it for me. Super cool indeed!! I liked it a lot and will continue! Woohoo!!

[@kevincain6843]

@@DerbyCityRC Cool! Would like to see some more from time to time.

[@GSG-lc5zm]

14:34 ... Freakin AWESOME chase shot with the other truck launching off the ramp in front of it.. (You should try for that more often) THAT was a cool shot! 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! I will try for that more often. This one was actually completely by chance too! 😊😃

[@mr.smith85-x1o]

Awesome video👍 this car looks like a lot of fun when having it tuned properly. First time now actually thinking I might get a nitro one day 😆

[@Cjbman]

Ive always been into cars. Just recently getting back into rc after my last one was the tyco speedwrench in like 2002. Might try out a nitro and see how its like. I bought the hbx 16889a pro and 2997a so far and have really enjoyed them. Your channel is really good man hope you keep it up.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Awesome!! My last one before a few years ago was probably around 2013. Just a toy grade truck from Walmart 😂 Had no idea yet that such amazing was was out there. Nitro is different but some people love it. Definitely not everyone! Thanks so much man!!

[@djmandrick]

if you like to take an entire toolkit, spare glowplugs and starter, bottles of nitro, and a lot of messing about (sometimes getting to where you wan then to have the thing not start and never run it as sometimes they just don't start) its annoying. You'll spend half your time fiddling with it whereas electric you just turn it on and go. You also need to be away form any houses so you are also limited where you can run it without someone moaning. My advice would be stick with what you have you'll have more actual fun driving it and maintain the flexibility of also being able to run it anywhere you want and at whatever time of the day you want. They are cool but don't underestimate how much work they are and the cost of nitro just to use them.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup there’s a lot more involved!

[@Cjbman]

​@@DerbyCityRCyou think marine grease is good enough to put in the diffs on my HBX cars? Heard something about petroleum based grease being bad for plastics.

[@Cjbman]

​@@djmandrickI do like tinkering and know how a 2 stroke works. I don't think these are crazy complicated anyways but definitely more involved than a battery pack and a motor for sure.

[@ronswitzer6057]

I had a Rovan 32cc buggy. As it was a blast to drive, its was so damn finicky. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance 😂 and it sounded like a YZ80 ripping through the yard. A bit too loud. We no longer have it haha but. That nitro didn’t seem nearly as loud. May have to look into one!! Awesome video as always!! 🤘🏻

[@DerbyCityRC]

Cool! I definitely want a gas one soon, but ya I actually asked two neighbors and neither of them even heard the car. Or their mind could have just ignored it thinking it was a weed eater lol. Thanks man!!

[@BriansRCStuff]

I had a nitro airplane back in the early 90s… I like nitro, but it is a pain in the ass and the biggest advantage was batteries sucked back in the day. Now that nitro is actually less powerful and slower than electric… I like electric much better for the convenience, That being said, I respect the nitro guys and think they’re awesome! Great job getting that thing running!

[@jamesp3254]

Tmaxx nitro is what put me off rc for 10 years until i tried brushless recently

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya I’d say brushless and lipos saved the hobby lol

[@Hungrybird474]

Oh yeah man , lipo batteries is the 💩. 6s powa is amazing tourqey

[@pangit9999]

Me too. I converted my original T-Maxx nitro to brushless which gave it a whole new lease on life! However I love the sound and smell of nitro, particularly when we used to race them back in the day!

[@scaleworksRC]

Different strokes for different folks? 🤷‍♂😄 I respect the grind, but I like the benefits of electric when it comes to RCs💯

[@DerbyCityRC]

Oh ya for sure. This is an “on occasion” part of the hobby to me for sure lol. Definitely liked it alot so it won’t be my last time.

[@scaleworksRC]

@DerbyCityRC Yep, once in a while could be ok. There's a sweet rally body setup out there that kinda goes with the whole vibe.. I kinda dig that, but don't miss messing with engines😄 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

@scaleworksRC nice!! 😂

[@peteroman4297]

I’m sure your neighbors are just loving you right now.😅🤣😂🤷🏻‍♂️💯👍 great video.👍👍💯💯

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! I asked two of them. The one closest to my garage and one on the other side. Both said they didn’t hear a thing 😂. Could easily be mistaken as a weed eater. My yard takes a good 30 minutes to trim so they probably just think I’m yard grooming 😂😂. Thanks bro!!!

[@RC-Closer1313]

You looked like you were having a blast bro!! Nitro is so much fun. Not all the time but now and again it’s fun to burn some fuel

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks I was lol!! Yes definitely will continue on occasion!!

[@disciplinerc]

I feel the pain bro, more frustrating then fun. But i do think its good to try it out at least once 👍👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup It’s a different animal! When running right, it’s so worth it.

[@Malevolent502]

In the Derby city myself. Just got into nitro and love it! It's definitely a challenge, but that's why I got into it. Yelling 2 speed baby! while.running in the park. Read the manual and don't give up. Nitrogang in KY making nitro great again!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Sweet!!! I definitely look forward to getting a 2 speed! 😃😅

[@JD-tl7ld]

I jumped into one last year when the Losi 8ights went on sale for 299. I watched a couple videos on how to get one going though, as I was completely nitro ignorant. I did the break in for a few tanks and adjusted the carb and she runs pretty good. I get maybe 15 minutes on a full tank of fuel. It's also a terrifying experience to have one as large as the Losi come flying at you at full speed, especially when a 5yo is driving.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice!! Ya I didn’t do the full break in lol this might get 10 minutes. Could be 15 I guess but I don’t think so. Yes a 5yo driving a big car is a terrifying life flashing experience lol

[@vitodambra72]

Brother been; doing nitro since early 90’s last 10 years i have been brushless, however i love two stroke RC’s have a few we enjoy! I think you would love them as well 😉👍🏽💯

[@DerbyCityRC]

Believe me 2strokers are on the list!!! Thanks man!!

[@brandonwynn9801]

I have a few nitros. My favorite is a 1/18 exceed blur. It's cheap but lots of fun

[@DerbyCityRC]

Sweeet!!

[@alantaylor353]

Don't pull the pull start so far out, you'll definitely snap the cable.... Ask me how I learned that lesson.! 😂 😂 Do shorter pulls, you'll thank me.! 😉 😉

[@djmandrick]

Absolutley this. Nothing worse when you've driven 30 mins to somewhere to then have the starter snap the first trime you try to start it then pack up everything immediately and go home again.

[@Hungrybird474]

Yep . That’s what always happened to me and still does sometimes in any motor . It’s a crap feeling and I don’t have the patience .

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup! Lol one of the things I learned when I decided I needed help and watched some videos. I was much better about this later in the video lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

Worth having extras in your spare parts box lol

[@topqualityfi8216]

Just buy battery operated electric starter my man

[@Chad-b3q]

When I got started in the hobby over 20 years ago I only had nitro thinking they were far superior to electric. Since I got back into the hobby I've only had electric but keep thinking about getting another nitro. After watching your video, I no longer want a nitro, and they may be why I left the hobby for 20 years😂 The smell and sound are so great, but just so finicky to keep running well.

[@DerbyCityRC]

They need nitros with onboard computers and fuel injection. That would definitely make it easier! 😂😂🤣. Glad I helped remind you to keep it electric lol

[@KPtain_RC]

Very cool video, awesome car! Great work 👍 👍 👍

[@Hungrybird474]

Kudos on figuring this out .

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!

[@mattster197]

You did great man. With not looking at youtube for help up front Im surprised you even got it running. Nitro is a beast. I have 6 of them. I love the smell and sound of a Nitro. Not as fast as electric and not as durable usually. You done good. You want a really good Durable Nitro. Check out the classic HoBao Hyper 7. I have 2.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! You could tell I was surprised that first time it started lol. It did much better than I thought lol. That one is added to my list!!

[@battery_wattage]

Even though lipos are so expensive, I did the math and I would still save money changing the batteries after about 300 cycles vs. running an equivalent nitro rc. The fast fill up time is not really beneficial when I’m constantly tuning and waiting for engine warm up. With electric, I can just floor it right from the cold start. 😂 Kind of cool to tinker with and subjectively fun, but objectively electric is just convenient, cheap, efficient, super low maintenance, powerful at all atmospheric pressures, can be run in backyard without HOA breathing down your neck, not dangerous indoors with CO exposure, long life motors and many other reasons. Fill up time isn’t even a problem since I have multiple lipos and can charge off my car’s 12v battery essentially getting 2-3 hours of runtime before my car’s AGM battery hits 50%. Ironically it would be cheaper to idle my car’s engine a few minutes at a time to charge the battery and get “perpetual” runtime for my lipos. 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

lol yup all good points!! It’s just an occasional part of the fun for me now!

[@Rc-Krazy]

Motor engine have a break in period. You’re supposed to let it run through a few tanks on idle before just gunning it.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I know and I did I let it idle a bit off camera lol but ya nothing on any of that in the instructions. But ya didn’t do too much of a break in.

[@RACEABLE]

Nice different flavor video!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes!! Thanks!!

[@tomcat205]

nitro rc is the best, more fun than electrics, the smell the setups make it so fun

[@DerbyCityRC]

I liked it alot!! Cant wait to do it again!

[@OB_RC]

Nitrous is like the crazy uncle to electric RC. Wide open balls to the wall and you're scared to let your kids hang out with them alone. I want one, but I'm terrified! Really great upload buddy as always look forward to the next one.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha true! Thanks man!!

[@BriansRCStuff]

😂

[@Maxinator_RC]

Thats a very good video! Some time ago my friend lent me a nitro car, and man, there’s something special about it! I BEG, PLEEEEAASSSEE buy 2 speed trainsmission! Believe me, it will sound ten times cooler!🔥

[@boduke9428]

It's a miracle the hobby survived past the nitro dominated days but no wonder why the push to electric happened. As a kid i dreamed of a nitro RC car. I'm so glad i never got one because it probably would have turned me off the hobby altogether. I have been riding and tuning 2 stroke atvs and bikes for 25 years. I learned on my first Banshee. This video made that look downright easy. In conclusion, thank goodness for lipos!

[@DerbyCityRC]

I do agree! Gasoline engines are definitely less finicky and easier to tune. Excited for whatever day I get a gas RC, but yes! Luckily we have lipos and brushless motors!!! lol

[@brucebaker0316]

Is there a link to it bud didn't see it in the description?? Thanks 🤟

[@DerbyCityRC]

It is in the description but here ya go: rtrhobby.com/products/vrx-rh1006-1-10-4wd-nitro-high-speed-rc-car-r0070-rtr?ref=dcrc 💵Discount Code: RC15 You’re welcome!!!

[@JohnBoy-lq9hb]

You're such an old school guy. I love it! Back in the day They used to have things called auto shop in school. I remember my shop teacher Taught us how to make an improvised gasket out of old laundry detergent boxes 📦 😅 because they were made out of wax cardboard. This came in very useful for 15 yr old me and my love for old Volkswagens ....Guys can mk anything work if you know how things work 🤔

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks! 😊 ya I had a few friends that went to a high school that had auto shop but was the only one I knew of. I went to college for two years though to learn auto tech but I was already decently self taught before that. Started researching how cars work pretty much right when the internet became a thing. Worked on cars on the side for probably 7-10 years in my mom’s garage, then I got a full time job doing it for around a decade before moving to small engines. I have a roll of gasket paper somewhere but couldn’t find it lol the laundry boxes are a good idea! Thanks!!!

[@Boogie_the_cat]

My highschool phased out auto shop the year I started going there. Bummed me out.

[@ERRONEOUS602]

Picked ne up an old school 1:7 scale XTM Racing XLB Monster Buggy with a big Block SH .28 engine. The thing is a beast and chews up and spits out any other RCs that try to play with it. Gonna play around with it a little longer before it goes to the salesfloor for some other unexpected sucker to enjoy

[@THEDUKELOVER]

Nice buggy its actually performing better than i would have expected

[@DerbyCityRC]

Me too! I was pleasantly surprised!!

[@THEDUKELOVER]

@@DerbyCityRC i bought a hsp monster truck once and it was a let down

[@Boogie_the_cat]

Love the scissors in a can. Keep the humor going, mate. I'm still trying to patent my cordless hammer but the patent office hangs up on me ! Rude.

[@bananza88]

Thanks for posting this! Just spent 10 +hours with this SAME car, and yet still couldn't get it right without stalling. So frustrating... Going to rip the Nitro off and build it into a brushless.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Definitely can be frustrating!! Thanks man!!

[@noname-yb5jt]

I still have the rice burner lol. 07 Civic Si built and tuned in 08. Has 200k hard miles on it now. Still a blast to drive.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice!! Mine was a 1993 Toyota Celica with a pieced and clamped together exhaust from auto zone and a k&n filter on it 😆😆😆😂😂

[@alantaylor353]

It's a good idea to drill the exhaust holes through so you can put a nut on the back because even with threadlock they'll work loose.! I did it on all my Force engines & it works a treat.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I think the holes are already drilled through (maybe?), so some longer screws and nuts it is. Fabulous plan!!

[@JoshuaRenjith-z8q]

Appreciation for your patience ❤

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha, thanks!

[@HallOfFamer330]

Wait till you try 2 stroke 1/5. I'm still an electric 8s guy. Looks like a cool fun car

[@DerbyCityRC]

Definitely one day!! Can’t wait!! Thanks!!

[@allaspectsrc4178]

Nice nitro ain't for everyone it's obvious in the comments but if you're patient and follow the ways of nitro you're going to be successful i came into the hobby with a nitro car 30 years ago never looked back and never pissed on electric cars then or now ..rc is rc great video bro

[@DerbyCityRC]

Even though electric took over, they both have their place!

[@HooligansMx]

I have the same car 100% recommend changing the wheels

[@Jobro_Ya_Know]

If you want a nitro engine to live and operate at its peak 1-3 full tanks of idling 1 tank at 10% throttle 1 tank at 30% 1tank at %50 1 tank at 70% 1 tank at 100 And the last two do in burst of throttle The engine was running rough due to the tuning and the the engine is still tight

[@DerbyCityRC]

I definitely did not do this lol but yes it needs it and I shall still try it.

[@oldmandoingstuff8997]

Ive seen a Adapter that will allow one to use a electric drill to Start it, doing away with the 3 Arms needed to Pull cord Start. That would be a great update content video for a Nitro Segment on ur channel

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks, yes I’ve seen those too. Of course for this video I wanted to show more what a beginner would go through with the basics. I definitely plan on an EZ start 👍👍

[@paulnorton7444]

If you set an endpoint on accelerator channel it may stop the stalling great vid as always 👍

[@DerbyCityRC]

Would that be the same as the idle screw? Thats basically a mechanical end point. Just that the tuning needs change with engine temperature lol Thanks!!

[@paulnorton7444]

@@DerbyCityRC if you do on channel two end point it won't rev so hi and then stall

[@paulnorton7444]

Hope that helps

[@pants7241]

Please make some RC adventure videos with your beard friend! Would be fun :)

[@DerbyCityRC]

He is in more future stuff 😃

[@bongofury3176]

Runaways are the most fun with nitro...I had a Hot Bodies Lightning go through several hedges and fields.

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😅

[@shadyhazza]

yo did max tap the trigger to land that jump clean? you gotta start entering him into comps

[@DerbyCityRC]

He sure did! He’s pretty good at that!!

[@HooligansMx]

I put a more so monster truck/basher/monster truck style tire on mine that'll actually expand a bit and is more supple and it made the car so much more fun

[@DerbyCityRC]

Sweet! I may try such things!!

[@FeralRC]

"I do have a background in 'injins'"... You definitely from Kentucky.

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂 is there another way to say it? 😂

[@aknmtbr]

@@DerbyCityRC what do you do for a living?

[@DerbyCityRC]

I actually will be talking about this in an upcoming video. Don’t want to spoil it 😃😆😉

[@FeralRC]

@@DerbyCityRC I did 10 years as a dealership tech until my ADHD forced me to switch to a line of work that no 2 days are the same plus a pension. I get grease monkey vibes from you. If you can figure out what I do now I'll send you a bag of WLToys crap.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Luckily I never worked at a dealership. Garbage truck tech? lol You can keep your WL toys crap 😂😅😅

[@ByteSizedSociety]

@3:30 - HA, (first laugh of the day). And the Dental Floss adventure around @4:40. And @7:38 woof. And @9:00 🎈And @12:50. Neat to see people (you) learning new things, building new competencies. I see gaining skills around the Nitro car's interconnected systems being a Pro for finding the fun. TX for the interesting Engine == Vacuum Pumps talk - :) @10:00. Have you tried adding sound-generators to RC vehicles? To share an experience illustrating how using speakers for Sound FX on Electric might also be a fun thing for others to try .. it was for me, I added a remote-controlled Fart Machine ($18) to my HBX and my older brother controlled the "gas" while I controlled the throttle. From today's video, I see how Nitro cars' exhaust sound is compelling .. and I think for similar reasons I was tickled by my brother farting around. Mixed-media (auditory, visual, .. and odor) brings up the stimulation. I have to say though, it coulda been LOUDER. 🌬 Angry cat noises For The Win!>

[@DerbyCityRC]

Haha! Glad I got you laughing! I actually have an engine sound simulator. I’ve almost used it a couple times, but one day when the right project comes along, I might lol Fart sounds is an amazing idea 😂😂

[@ByteSizedSociety]

@@DerbyCityRC well, neat! Yeah I get you re the right project. 👍🏻

[@DerbyCityRC]

😆😃😃

[@ratonilla]

Good time to invest in some nimh AA's and some smart chargers. Go with Eneloops or Ikea Ladda if available.

[@oldskoolrc-m7k]

Traxxas is a great beginner nitro. The EZ start will save you from blisters lol

[@SoundStream101]

That was super fast in the old days.Nitro was huge in the late 80's to 90s because every rc was brushed and it was the only way get to go over 20mph until brushless came about. so when you got an rc hitting 35/40 mph it was a rush!! That's like doin 100 today on your brushless cars .😂😂 . It takes a different breed to run Nitros definitely not for everybody.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Ya I bet!! Yes it’s not for everyone as I can also tell by most comments lol. Brushless is definitely the way but this is a neat spot within the hobby for sure!

[@keithvanderyajt8727]

Oh hell yeah bro!!!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TrishArmes-s8e]

I have a question. My husband watches your channel all the time. We where just in the flood In north east Tennessee. All our RC stuff was in a room that got 6 inches of mud. Not sure if any of them even work now but Is it safe to charge the lipos after they have been water logged? Would just like to give him something to look forward too.

[@DerbyCityRC]

Gosh..I’m so sorry to hear that 😢. The cars may be ok, just try to dry them out and hopefully they will be fine. The batteries most likely are not worth the risk. Those should be discharged and disposed of unfortunately. Maybe ask others for their opinion but to me it’s an increased fire risk. I hope everything else is ok and that this is soon just a memory. 😕

[@AVERAGEJOERC]

U should make this a series

[@DerbyCityRC]

Not a bad idea!

[@edwardburr7580]

That thing sounded like Cartman when you first fired it up

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂

[@daylightdies7194]

Try to pick up a savage x 4.6 if you enjoy this

[@DerbyCityRC]

I very well may!

[@sst-e9p]

Great video I love gas but you'll go back electric 😂

[@haywirerc]

Scissors in a can😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂

[@brucebaker0316]

Thank you Fella!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

You bet!!

[@TheShopMiniRC]

"editing this video is going to take centuries"... i feel that. lol

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂 oh ya! 🔥🔥😂

[@jeremiahlamphere7542]

Welcome to the world of nitro....a month of wrenching for 5 mins of run time😂😂😢😢

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂😂 that’s a good ratio of fun right there! 😂

[@timmy4539]

🤔 i think you're going to spend more time and money working on this one than running it ! Fuel alone is outrageously priced !

[@DerbyCityRC]

It’s only $56 a gallon! What a deal!!!

[@johnnyhaberfield721]

Cool. ✌️

[@DerbyCityRC]

🔥🔥🤘

[@GSG-lc5zm]

1:09 Yes... That might be foreshadowing? Its definitely one of the reasons i left nitro behind... EXPLODED ENGINE PARTS! (oh,, diagram) lol 😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂😂 luckily no runaways! Surprisingly because all it takes is front end inertia to flip that on off switch on the car lol

[@Anonymous-ze4sx]

I just got my first gas RC. It’s a Rovan Baha 1/5 scale. I’ve never had a nitro but have done a lil research on nitro and seems to be more cons than pros I think gas is where it’s at.

[@DerbyCityRC]

I will 100% have a gas nitro one day. Hopefully sooner rather than later. It would be perfect for me!

[@RC-Closer1313]

Nitroneous?? Nice

[@angrymelon]

Beware the danger holes!

[@johnspiteri6807]

You need to break the engine in first . As well they don't tell you when you finished with it you need to cool it down with the piston at the lowest part of the engine . You do this so you don't lose the pinch of the engine . (The copper sleeves will expand out and will not hold compression) And you will have problems starting it and running it. The motor will be useless

[@DerbyCityRC]

The piston being down is good info. Thanks. They definitely need to add some useage and care instructions lol

[@skyhawk21]

Fuel mixture, use higher nitrogen

[@4inThePink1inTheStink]

I see why you're a former mechanic! 🤣

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@dronizada216]

tenho um desse vrx 1006

[@joeymendoza3859]

Watching this is making me determined to get the Revo My neighbor gave me running!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Do it!!

[@roadstar499]

No more batts ...maybe every serious car guy should at least have one😊

[@DerbyCityRC]

I do agree, but some people most definitely won’t even want to bother, which i definitely get!

[@xplay751]

You probably should have broken it in correctly otherwise the motor will not last long,and make sure u always see smoke,run it to lean will seaze it up

[@DerbyCityRC]

I did let it idle quite a bit. Didn’t do the full procedure as it wasn’t in the instructions. Didn’t know what the procedure was. The point of the video was kind of to see how easy it is to start nitro-ing with very little knowledge on it. And ya I did try to get it where I could see smoke all throughout the throttle range. Definitely wasn’t perfect. Thanks for the tips!!

[@shadyhazza]

i'm certain you have some cars that are the electric version of that car, maybe a redcat or laegendary in a monster truck setup

[@shadyhazza]

i've got the ftx vantage 2.0 electric version, the popalong boys started with those

[@DerbyCityRC]

Nice!!

[@DerbyCityRC]

Not this platform. The only other 1/10 buggy I have is the HSP I almost burned up several months ago lol the brushed motor did not like 3s lol

[@shadyhazza]

​@@DerbyCityRC haha oops. i think i've done that to every brushed motor i've had. my mate has the hsp flying fish, great for parts prices, diffs are compatible with these vrx cars btw

[@DerbyCityRC]

Oh nice! Good to know! Thanks!

[@redmaxxnews2414]

Bro please do a review on the team corally asuga xlr. I think it might be the absolute best bash buggy out there but I won’t buy anything until you break it 😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

I’m hoping to get that one, just don’t know for sure yet 😃

[@bradsrcsmore3848]

Nitro NOOB LOL!!!! Good video but I will stick to my Lipo powered RC!!!! 😁

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks!! 😊. 😂😂

[@kemo75abuelula39]

I was thinking of buying me one like it, but I stopped😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂😂

[@Rangoli_rc]

I love the sound and the way nitro seems to perform but as someone who has no experience with engines ima stick with electric. Awesome video as always. Thanks man👍✌🏼

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes and yes!!! But also yes! 😂😂 Electric is the way but man I love engines 😂😂. Thanks bro!!

[@3DMOFO2020]

Dealing with nitro engines is real learning curve it does take a lot of patiences and time anyways buy a lot of engine glow plugs they do sometimes blow out every now and then especially if you are running engine too learn? When I use to fly my nitro powered planes,heli's or had my first nitro powered R/C car back in the day the glow plugs I always used was O.S.#8 not sure they still sale or those plugs these days?

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yup I agree! I’ll definitely grab some spare plugs. Thanks!

[@3DMOFO2020]

@@DerbyCityRC No problem😁

[@CK4RC]

Wait, what?? Scissors in a can?!? When I got my first "real" hobby grade RC, I accidentally ordered a Nitro Rustler instead of a regular electric one. I lived in the country, so there was no such thing as going to a hobby shop. I was able to get it running 1 time, ran it across my front yard and straight up a tree. (It traveled about 1/3 the way up the tree before it fell backwards and landed on it's roof. I never got it running again after that. I was WAY younger, and even dumber than I am now. I imagine things would probably still play out pretty similar to that now though. 😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

Yes. Scissors in a can!!! Haha! That’s an amazing story. It probably would play out similarly 😂😂🤣

[@CK4RC]

@@DerbyCityRC 😂😂

[@DerbyCityRC]

😂

[@L2theWcarscoffeelife]

I havent used that many batteries since the 80s with my Tamiya's lol what a way to bankrupt a kid when you forget to turn one or both of them off. This was cool to watch but I will stick to battery power,

[@DerbyCityRC]

Thanks, ya I don’t blame you lol. I’m gonna nitro on occasion for sure!