What is a good beginner RC truck?

Perhaps the best RC truck for beginners is the Traxxas RTR Rustler Stadium truck. Not as fast as some (speeds up to 35mph), it is a reliable and stylish choice for the beginner RC. The truck comes with a powerful 8.4-volt Ni-Mh battery. The Rustler comes in your choice of four colors.

Are gas RC cars good?

However, gas-powered or “nitro” RC vehicles might be better when it comes to the amount of time you can operate them before you need to refill them. Since they’re actually running on an internal combustion engine, of sorts, they’re also going to behave much more like a real motor vehicle would.

How fast is a gas powered RC car?

Having a maximum speed of 10 mph to 70 mph, sometimes if the vehicle has a robust built, it will go up to 100 mph. The fastest gas-powered RC cars give a steady speed of 50+ mph. Cars like Redcat Racing Earthquake and Traxxas Nitro Rustler are models which are quick and run on gas or nitro.

Should I get a nitro or electric RC?

Cleaner than Nitro Cars, and don’t need engine tuning. Typically cheaper to run. These cars are much quieter and practically silent compared to Nitro Cars. Electric Cars are much faster then Nitro cars with upgrades….Beginner RC Series: Nitro vs Electric.

Does RC nitro fuel expire?

Absolutely It does go bad. It gets gummy or watery, but it has a pretty long shelf life. You can tell when nitro gets bad when it gets thick and gummy sometimes looke like water condensing in the bottle. Rule of thumb never use it after 1 year of sitting around.

Which is faster nitro or electric RC?

Brushless motors can also handle a lot higher voltage than brushed motors. With a high voltage supply, brushless motors can help a beginner RC race at blistering speeds. RCs equipped with brushless motors currently hold the fastest speed records for RC—yes, faster than nitro.