RC Nitro Beginners MISTAKES & How to Avoid Them!

With 11 years of KZbin content now under my belt I thought it was time to make a video outlining the most common mistakes that beginners tend to make with their RC Cars!
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[@lilvincenzotux6720]

oh my god I remember watching him when he was like 13 he's a grown ass man now damn

[@observinghumanity3034]

When I built my first nitro back in the 90’s and ran it for the first time I was totally hooked. Electrics became toy grade to me, no matter what kind of speeds they have been able to achieve nowadays. I completely agree that if you are a person who lacks patience and or is unwilling to spend time tuning and tweaking your RC car, then stick with electrics.

[@TheRCBiker]

Well put! :)

[@ryangreene7259]

I need help with my hsp nitro 1/10 scale

[@chris1453]

I've just purchased a hasp backwash 2nd hand brand new never used, excited to see if I can make it run! ​@@ryangreene7259

[@amyclark8950]

I love this guy I ordered a nitro a couple weeks ago and I've been watching a lot of videos on nitros and this guy is my favorite go to person about nitros I know you see this rcbiker thanks so much man your such a good youtuber and deserve more credit then some of these other guys on this site keep it up.

[@TheRCBiker]

You're welcome :) Have fun

[@tylervvs]

Amy Clark when i got my nitro i literally forgot every video i watched anxiety man

[@unknownvariable4783]

I could have used this a few years ago, would have saved a lot of stress and cash!

[@TheRCBiker]

yeah, hindsight is a wonderful thing aye!

[@americawalk1154]

How many mins with full tank? Is it gasoline?

[@bobsomething21]

Same here. I messed up my tune and had to drive over 2 hours to get it retuned

[@bobsomething21]

@@americawalk1154 they use nitro fuel (I would use 20% nitro which can be found at a local hobby shop or online) and it really depends on the size of the fuel tank and what you are doing

[@cameronmalik6688]

@@TheRCBiker Buddy I’ve been watching your videos for years . Wow you have really grown now ! I would like to email you if that’s possible? I love nitro , however since my motorcycle Accident and my brain injury I’m having lots of issues .. if you can help I’d be so forever thankful..

[@chrissmadden8053]

Great job there champion keep these videos coming I’m just getting into the hobby much appreciated

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks Chris, more coming :)

[@chrissmadden8053]

TheRCBiker all good waiting to learn more

[@guinnessdublin4669]

You can’t beat having a nitro engine as opposed to a boring plug & play electric, great you have got back into it & hopefully breath new interest into this hobby side again! 👍🏻

[@TheRCBiker]

I agree :D

[@KentRoads]

Nothing boring about 20HP electric motors in RC cars

[@tomkunproductions3442]

Thanks just got my first one its pre-owned and you're vid helped lots!

[@TheRCBiker]

No problem 👍

[@rodneyjoshua2185]

Man, I just got my nitro rc as a gift and when it wouldn't start, I panicked, and I don't think I did the break in process too well lol, but I sent it in for a check up, you made me feel much better🙏. All your videos that I have helped me so much, I am very devastated to see such an awesome youtuber and person like you gone, for as long as youtube exists, your videos will be such a help to all newcomers and professionals as well! God bless you man 🙏, and yes, as you said, life....goes on.

[@javierortiz2058]

Just ordered one buddy. Super excited. I'll be in touch in sure. Owned one years ago and well it was à nightmare. I think I'm ready for it now.

[@jakes8444]

honestly would of snapped the pull starter if i didn't watch this video! Thank you! this helped out a lot.

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it helped! Make sure you subscribe for more ;)

[@BcHmF]

The most important tip was the last one. :D

[@TheRCBiker]

Agreed!

[@bartoszabratanski3425]

Great video for beginners 👍🏻! Keep it up

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks Bartosz :)

[@curtiscrick8837]

To anyone getting in to the nitro hobby i would recommend getting a failsafe just to be safe incase of a runaway 🤟😊

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes although now radios are typically 2.4ghz they're less useful. Failsafe only work when they have power, so if you lose range/have interference (highly unlikely with a 2.4ghz). Any runaway I've had has been because of a total loss of power

[@davidsimister4603]

@@TheRCBiker my failsafe locks the brakes when my transmitter or the nitro cars batteries are low

[@PheonixFarss]

@@davidsimister4603 how do you get a failsafe

[@aaronbligh3619]

If mine loses touch with the transmitter the servo locks the breaks

[@dylanmoss6972]

@Curtis Crick what heppens if u dont have a failsafe and extra question will it explode if it rolls over hard

[@jerwinwagan8972]

Another informative video! You are right when my first time I panicked but things going good all the way, just need some patience. 😁

[@TheRCBiker]

Hey! Glad the videos help :)

[@jacksrccars347]

Very informative mate 👍 always enjoy your content . We couldn't have better weather for getting out the RC cars at the moment .

[@TheRCBiker]

I know! It's lovely : )

[@markrc6368]

I did a Sub. I'm waiting for my HSP Backwash buggy and I'm learning a lot from your engine tune videos. As a kid I had many Cox 049 motors in planes and an airboat and a RC F1 car. But later on a 2nd hand Duratrax Evader locked up on me. No manual came with it....so I'm sure it was too lean. Now I'm catching up on tips so I don't lock up the HSP

[@toyota218921]

Nice to see you're back with more great info👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :) More coming!

[@toyota218921]

@@TheRCBiker good man

[@davidzing1979]

Started the hobby from watching you channel superb work mate 👍👍👍👍

[@TheRCBiker]

Great to hear David :)

[@alex3I4_]

great video man feel so relieved looking at this video thanks so much for the last tip

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad it helped

[@abdullaalawadi8172]

I love the maintenance , thank you for this video❤

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@gwo7610]

The nrb5 manual is actually really good, even to a point of a sense of humour. It's a fantastic first buggy, fully recommend it. As always great video!

[@TheRCBiker]

Is it ? I've never read it ! Some manuals are much better than others :)

[@dave8016]

Great videos buddy and I’ve been watching for about 7 years , I did sell them all , petrol , nitro etc , but missed the nitro sound and smell s , so I purchased a hyper 7 off eBay , always loved the hyper tbh 👍🏼 well now I’m back up to 8 rc s and the wife is not to keen but it’s a great hobby , keep the vids coming

[@TheRCBiker]

Haha, awesome! Yeah it's a great hobby & It's good to be back into it! :)

[@letzvisit1661]

Idk if your still on KZbin but I’ve just found a hyper 7 after over 10 years sitting but it’s seized etc wondered if you can offer some help

[@MrRmalimata]

I would definitely need you help and advice. I just ordered my first one. Kyosho Inferno NEO 3.0 Type-3 ReadySet 1/8 Off Road Buggy

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Very basic but very very important regardless. Good video.

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks :) More videos coming

[@policopaul7961]

Thx for tips. Just bought my 1 nitro Kyosho alpha2, not new. and i think i will need to watch some videos. Subscribed. Btw nice birds sounds you have there😂

[@Imperial_Wing]

Great vid bro thx

[@TheRCBiker]

you're welcome!

[@HondaHerb]

very helpful thank you much !

[@tyleakekinsler7961]

First, very goood videos i must say the way you explain things are really good. i am having a hard time starting my red cat vortex ss truck its my 1st rc car and its really fun just trying to figure out why its not starting. very new to the hobby

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad I could help! Follow the steps in this video that I just uploaded, see if you can get it going :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Ddo6OXj8uciLM

[@KC-xs7qo]

i like really like this video but i just hoped i watched it earlier. bigg upp bro

[@jamiewilden2702]

I had a nitro car when I was a teenager was too reckless back then thanks to this video il be looking to get a nitro car again

[@brandonbentley8532]

Love the body on that buggy! Way beats the cab forward boxes of today...

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@Otiesh]

thanks for the video

[@norfolkandchance9298]

These are fantastic Videos as I have very little knowledge so far. I am looking at getting started in RC Nitros for the first time and quite fancy the 1/8 scale HPI Nitro Trophy buggy. Would this be a good one to purchase or is the maintenance and skill level a bit too high for a beginner?

[@TheRCBiker]

That'd be a great choice :)

[@Nypartcannon]

Hope you can help me ! Got an older buggy that needs a new coil and suitable fuel can you recommend any combos to me ? The engine is stamped 21c and the only marking on the Coil is 99 or 66 ? Regards

[@mojoracing8834]

Lol all grown up yes my lad used to watch yr vids way bk .. keep them coming

[@dscrafted]

When I got my first nitro I had start problems checked everything in the manual and on your channel turned out my flywheel was grinding against my gearbox. That took a while to figure out🤣

[@TheRCBiker]

yes, doesn't seem like the most obvious one to check! Glad it's sorted

[@joshchatwin8179]

So happy your back bro and your subs are flying up man keep it up bro I’d like to see you buy a kyosho truggy rtr or buggy show us how it’s done probably and you get to treat your self

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks as always Josh ;) I like the look of the Inferno Neo 3.0, what do you reckon?

[@joshchatwin8179]

TheRCBiker get inferno neo st or the tki4 rtr

[@TheRCBiker]

@@joshchatwin8179 I'll check em out ;)

[@DIRTSQUIRTSRIDERS]

Hi mate, I have the hyper ss truggy, am now melting the silicon tube! I have adjusted the high speed needle, and the low speed needle only- running good it got the hyper30 turbo motor- I’m wondering if it’s the fuel- I have put a ltr through it and all good, then I purchased a 4ltr bottle and now seem to be having issues - same brand of fuel & 20% Cheers

[@nemesis1300]

Thank you for the video. Just ordered a Nanda Nrb5 after watching your videos. Did you have to check for lubricant in the diffs at all or is it ok from the factory?

[@TheRCBiker]

Fine from the factory

[@talltexan927able]

Just got my first nitro buggy and ran 3 tanks of fuel at idle. Then ran it a few tanks with the restrictor plug in big rubber bulb whatever that’s called lol. Then removed that restrictor and ran it normal. Is that a good enough break in?

[@alexandrossotiropoulos5621]

He speaks the most clear English for real.

[@angelodamaro7985]

Top advice

[@TheRCBiker]

Glad you think so!

[@thebandit1622]

Thx ill use these tips/things to avoid with my stampede. Also i got my car used and never broken in but it was barely used.. is it too late to break it in

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes it's too late

[@simonalsenmyr2820]

Hi im just wondering how do you now what the deafult setting is? Is it smalls number you can write down or is it a spesific location the screw thing is on.

[@SPEED-7]

All of your nitro content are really well thought,love all your rc video since 10yrs back. Can all nitro engine be reset flush on all lsn and hsn if the user doesn’t know the current settings

[@TheRCBiker]

Thank you :) It depends on the engine really, I wouldn't say flush to edges will work on any engine. Most default settings can be found on google :)

[@SPEED-7]

TheRCBiker tq too.. :) yup maybe deferent engine might be deferent default base tune. Thanks keep it up brother l!

[@jamesphillips9750]

Great video sir . take care

[@TheRCBiker]

Thanks, you too!

[@scottfraser3661]

Thanks for you amzing videos, just about to purchase a buggy so I will not be making these beginners mistakes Haha. What's the best fuel for this car ? Thanks Scott

[@TheRCBiker]

25 % Nitro. Optifuel is good if you're in the UK :)

[@rhm4576]

hi friend i want to ask i have rc car motor vertex 21 engine I'm looking for an rc nitro head and I have this problem, I can't find it anywhere, could you give me some advice? only head from vertex 21 purple Thank you for your help

[@yourximage5359]

hey so I got my nitro and it wouldnt start with 25% but as soon as I put 20% it started right up and when it got empty I put the 25% again and it wouldnt start again so does that mean it doesnt take 25% at all or do i need to do something different for it to run on 25%

[@delawarepro3539]

Great content ✊ is that a Magpie singing?

[@hugolortie5411]

Hi @TheRCBiker, My starter cord knot always pass through the hole. How can I fix that please ?

[@davecampbell3216]

I am just getting into this, I am very mechanical but have no knowledge of these gas powered RC cars, any advice would be appreciated

[@JoseAngel-cb9tv]

I broke my pull starter once and didnt retract so i took it apart and kept the bearing and i got a longer string and attached to it and made it easier to turn on and felt torquier for some reason

[@johnhesbrook5529]

I'm very new to the hobby, I'm no stranger to working engines but my problem is I have a ofna that was given to my boy it came with a starter box. My question is can I put a pull start on it? I can't get the box to turn it over

[@subhanrehman5555]

I got an sh18 nitro and it looks like unburnt fuel comes out the exhaust. Is it running rich?

[@lawrencewinter]

Hey dude, quick question. Do you ever use a temperature gun and how much should I be using this as I'm learning to tune? Thanks.

[@TheRCBiker]

yes I do but they give false readings so you need to be careful. I'd say just tune it according to how well it's performing rather than how hot it's running

[@amiralikhan061]

Hi what is best first car for beginners plz name and model will help and why is good for beginners. Thank you

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Aamir, it depends on your budget but to be honest any RTR is good for a beginner, anything like the FTX Torro, Hyper 7, Kyosho Neo 3 buggy would all be good choices

[@SageLemmon1885]

I’m 11 I’m installing a ke21r in my kyosho 111p9 tki3 any tips and is it as simple as it seems?

[@shucks_sesd_6195]

I’m new to the hobby , I got me a nitro slash and I think I flooded it n moved the needle to much what should I do ??

[@bakhtiarsubian1814]

I just got the hsp 94106. Can I break it in with a 25% nitro fuel? Thank you. 😊🙏

[@user-un3zx4on7f]

I’m thinking of buying a cheap RC buggy. I live in Australia so it needs to be able to withstand some dust and rocks. My budget is $300 AU preferably $200. Could you please suggest a buggy? I was thinking maybe the VRX RH1006?

[@paulhumphries4644]

What if you have messed with the carb screw? And flooded the engine and ruined the filter which I had just oiled.

[@Ashrof1989]

Hi with the breaking engine procedure can I have the car on stands and have the wheels spinning freely ?

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes, of course

[@HaggardRC]

You've come a long way from your early video's. This one is much easier to watch. Not sure why KZbin keeps recommending me your videos though...

[@TheRCBiker]

Hey! Thanks... Not sure either. maybe because I watch your videos? :)

[@HaggardRC]

@@TheRCBiker Do you haha, that's kool cheers man. I watch yours from time to time but KZbin keeps sending me emails saying you should watch this video and it's usually one of yours lol.

[@TheRCBiker]

@@HaggardRC Yes I do, I enjoy the casual tinkering with RC style videos :) No idea how the KZbin algorithm works but it's good to know KZbin things my videos are worth recommending 😂

[@andybutcher72]

G'day mate. Can I extend my receiver Ariel by adding a bit more wire? Truth b known i cut it and now it's short. U reckon I'll get my range back by adding sum on. Dam

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes I don't see why not For the cost of a 2.4ghz flysky radio you can get from eBay though I'd just replace it ;)

[@hubertprather7528]

I need some seriouus help with my rc 10 gt stadium truck can you help me I bought a.21 nitro motor is it possible to install in my old rc 10

[@sunilsagar1983]

Hey I have HPI rush evo. Is working great but I want to know why the engine cutting off after press the break even I change the glow plug.

[@TheRCBiker]

You need to close your idle speed screw slightly. At the moment the carb is closing too much on breaking thus cutting the engine out.

[@adamspitfire]

Wassup the rc biker. I have a 17 year old mach 28 that is kinda broken. I put fuel in it and use a very hot glowplug but it doesn't even make the sound for when an engine starts.

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Adam, have you tried pouring a few drops of nitro fuel directly on top of the piston?

[@itsyaboinginda5841]

hey man, any chance you would know the default carb settings for that buggy? i have the same one and i messed with the lsn and can’t get it running again, it’s cool if you don’t. would be much appreciated though. thanks.

[@TheRCBiker]

They can easily be found in your user manual, or on google :)

[@alexgarrod9093]

Just got nitro buggy what glow plug would be best it's 1/10 or 1/18 scale or so like change air filter and put fuel filter on it this the car type Stadium Truck ST RC 2WD Rush PROtech Truggy 1:10 SCALE xxNT Rc10GT.

[@cracker182]

i have a tmaxx 3.3 should i upgrade to the O.S 21tm motor? is it worth the value? im at the end of the life of this motor so im in need of a replacement .

[@TheRCBiker]

It'd be a good upgrade I'm sure

[@sucio187o.c4]

I might need your advice later on my nitro rc car is new so I need advice on how to tune it

[@TheRCBiker]

You've got my videos for that!

[@jobvaniersel7046]

I am gonna buy a second hand nitro and im new what do i need to look out gor

[@pokornyvik]

Part about our panic is more than 200% truth… My dad often says: ,,Death cause of panic is the worst thing” and sometimes continues with: ,,Nobody wants to have words like Here lies our dearest Mr. XY, he dies cause of panic.”

[@vanmiguelpanem4009]

when I buy a new nitro car Should the first thing i do with it is a break in?

[@andybutcher72]

Hi mate. Why glue U recommend for my new rims and tyres. Cheers bra

[@TheRCBiker]

You can get proper tyre glue :)

[@jamesp9563]

I'm new to nitro/ so what fuel do I start with thank you vary much cheers mate 👍👌

[@TheRCBiker]

Depends on the engine

[@jamesp9563]

@@TheRCBiker the forced 18 with the vrx rh 1006 spirit

[@jamesp9563]

@@TheRCBiker been really watching your beginner videos

[@RickysRcChannel]

Looking for some help, I'm looking for someone to rebuild my hpi bullet nitro.

[@andrisak4795]

hey TheRcBiker i have a problem with my nitro it keeps blowing glow plugs any fixes?

[@TheRCBiker]

Probably the tuning Send me a video of how it is running via my Facebook page (facebook.com/thercbiker) and I can advise :)

[@teddy1816]

Probably to LEAN he was saying or tri the next hotter plug we by dirt bikes in Pennsylvania we got to run hotter plugs or fawl out the plugs all day long lol hope you fix it god bless be safe

[@Therealworld292]

Okay so I have an Traxxas ez starter rustler with an .15 engine and idk why but when I push the button on the ez starter it makes an nosy but doesn’t start what should I do

[@TheRCBiker]

Hey there, to be honest I'm not overly familiar with the Ez Starters. I would assume that this could either be a flat battery (obvious I know!). Or, more likely, the gears inside the starting mechanism have got jammed or stripped. You'd need to take it apart and see what the issue is. One thing I would do is turn the flywheel over by hand, with glow plug removed, to make sure that the engine is freely moving (i.e. Not seized) just to eliminate the engine being seized as a cause.

[@davidcollica3326]

Hey man I saw to shoot you a message if you’ve got a problem. My f4.6 v2 will idle but runs bad, if I adjust the tune it’ll run but but out with wide open throttle and won’t idle. I really have no clue what I’m doing wrong with it

[@TheRCBiker]

Return all the tuning needles back to factory default, replace the glow plug, and then start from scratch!

[@daniel-is6zf]

My biggest issue is not knowing if when I did my run in was I too easy on it or too tough haha .. I thought I was too tough then watching a million videos I seem to be getting the right results I just don't know if I'm flogging the thing haha

[@chroniclepro4435]

just getting into nitro cars i have a question i purchased a 2nd hand hsp 1/10 vx.18 engine and the car was massively out of tune i have no reference for starting points no user manual etc on the hsn or lsn needles i have watched some of your videos on tuning the needles but i was wondering if you had any advice for properly tuning a car with no starting point or reference the car does start but didnt when i purchased it i followed your video on turning the lsn 1/8 turn to stop it quiting when the ignitier was removed and it now stays running without the igniter attached where would you recommend i go from here also turning them off i have been using the soft side of a screwdriver to bump the flywheel too turn it off is this ok? would it cause any issues

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi there, stopping the engine by the flywheel has never been my preferred method, blocking exhaust or pinching the fuel line is better as it doesn't put pressure on the crankshaft. In regards the tuning if it's running then just start driving it about and adjust the settings accordingly :)

[@chroniclepro4435]

@@TheRCBiker I did originally try the pinch test but the car was still running nearly 15 seconds later and blocking the exhaust takes a good while aswell do you have any recommendations to start with?

[@shawnleary8396]

Hi mate just a quick question I just bought for my buggy a Schumacher Nitro Engine ZR.28 Spec. 4 Pullstart what fuel would be best to run it on?

[@TheRCBiker]

Optifuel 25% will be fine

[@shawnleary8396]

@@TheRCBiker thank you

[@brandon81596]

Made a big mistake like riding a bike I knew a little from growing up with my dad and playing with his so I purchased one and didn't do enough research well four hundred dollars later I screwed up broke the pull cord and burned the clutch bearing...didn't tune it so had to have factory send replacement parts now me n my dad gotta try and fix it

[@lilfluff2794]

I left my batteries on my car on over night what might be the problem looking to fix it!

[@lloyderc]

U have link to that buggy ?

[@mindfreak9674]

Do i run my nitro rc car engine in with 20% or 25% nitro fuel?

[@raycalabro7969]

I still trying to get my t maxx up and running,it’s been problems after problems,still can’t get idle right,thing reves like crazy, I bought it used many years ago ,never ran it ,ordered new 2.5 racing engine,still having issues ,

[@andybutcher72]

Hi again josh. Bought a loco 3.5 Rossi engine. Do I use a 4pin fly wheel or a 3 pin fly wheel? What do U suggest? Cheers nitro newbee

[@andybutcher72]

PS they sent me carbon shoes and alloy shoes. They reckon use 2 of each. Have U heard that b4. Cheers mate

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes there are 4 shoe clutch systems, it depends what you're using it for! Just for bashing 3 piece clutch will be fine

[@mariolooney70]

Love my nanda .used Mine today funny enough 😎

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes I like the Nanda! Need to get it out again :) Shame its a discontinued model now though

[@mariolooney70]

TheRCBiker I didn’t know it was discontinued? I hope Schumacher still supply parts

[@stevenguthrie1893]

I wish I could get the timing of the engine down where it stays put when I put the accelerator forward etc etc I haven't run it for 4 years heated it up started first time but the timing is completely out I'm a novice if I can sort that out I'll be completely happy

[@wolfie2387]

Hi mate is there any other way to contact u directly for an easier response on my cars I have that my wife and I are learning on ?

[@shawnleary8396]

What is the best reliable engine to put in a 1/8 scale buggy and also what is the best fuel .

[@TheRCBiker]

Force engines are good for bashing, Not got much option in regards to fuel. Optifuel is good

[@shawnleary8396]

@@TheRCBiker much appreciated I’ve won a bid on eBay for a hyper 7 with the electrics and everything else apart from the engine but I thought to see what engine is best to put in that is good quality.

[@adamlitho6448]

Hi again tuning in from australia

[@TheRCBiker]

Awesome! Always wanted to go to Australia :D

[@adamlitho6448]

@@TheRCBiker good time as winters approaching over here. thanks for showing support to followers and have a good day!

[@TheRCBiker]

@@adamlitho6448 Thanks! Coronavirus still in full swing over here so no holidays this year unfortunately :(

[@ryze7810]

i have a question, i dont think my exhaust is sealed and i cant take the exhaust off because the screws have threadlock on, any ideas?

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Ryze, are you referring to the gasket that should sit between the engine block and manifold? The threadlock should only be blue threadlock so you should be able to remove the screws. Have you used red threadlock?

[@downtheriver5733]

Heat the bolts with a powerful soldering iron before you try take them you will never get a rounded bolt or skrew again with threadlock

[@ryze7810]

TheRCBiker sorry theres no thread lock on the exhaust its held on with like springs, i mean the engine is held on with threadlock and i cant remove that, so i need ideas on how to fix it without taking the engine off

[@alb9022]

@@ryze7810 Have you fixed the problem yet

[@ryze7810]

@@alb9022 yes, i bought a new gasket

[@rodelgomez8144]

If i run my rc truggy on 25% nitro and changing my fuel to 20% nitro do i have to tune it again?... what needle should i probably look at to?... do i have to lean it or richen it?... from 25% to 20% nitro...

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes you will need to retune it. It's impossible to say what you need to do in relation to tuning, you need to tune it according to how it's running.

[@vvaltvv1307]

do i have to run the car like once a week so the engine will be okay?

[@TheRCBiker]

No

[@andybutcher72]

Hi Josh. Got an electric 1/10 car. Running a "wolf pack 4200 7.2volt batt. If I get a stronger batt, will that bigger my motor? How high volt can I go. Cheers drew

[@TheRCBiker]

Depends what ESC it has :) It's the ESC you'll fry by using a bigger battery rather than the motor

[@andybutcher72]

@@TheRCBiker how do I find the ERC?

[@ECDLA]

Hi , I m new on nitro rc car , however I have HPI G3.0 engine on my HPI RS4 MT , the engine spits fuel through the exhaust , I did play with the needles before I turn on the engine (which is a brand new engine that needs to brake in) but even though the LSN is almost close , the engine still spits fuel and also , if touch the accelerator , just a bit , engine will quite

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi there, it's not unusual to have the oil spitting from the exhaust, what you're seeing is unburnt oil and if you're using a particularly oily fuel (model technics for example) then they can spit oil on even a lean setting. If you've messed up the settings the best thing to do would be return them to factory defaults and then you can work from there.

[@ECDLA]

I’m using NITROPRO 25% race 8% oil

[@ECDLA]

When I return the needles to factory, engine won’t turn on, pull gets hard