can i get help on what not to do whit on-road cars

[Barsoapn]

i am new at nitro cars and was looking for some tips.
like what not to do... can i go in a dirt track (hard mud) ?
can i make small jumps?
and is it a good idea to put buggy tires on a on-road?


and making my engine come lose.

 

[RC Addict]

Sure, you can take your road car out to a dirt track, but it will only get real dirty and bottom out everywhere.

Sure you can jump it, but you will be breaking shock towers, cups, and arms--perhaps worse.

Yes, you can put buggy-type pin tires on your car, provided they would clear the body. But, you do realize that your foam tires are for max traction?

May I make a suggestion? If you like offroad then sell the road car and get a buggy or a truggy. Then you can bash it offroad AND use it on the street. Just a thought...

 

[Racer 1966]

If you like off road bashing, I'd suggest a monstrer truck. HPI Savage being my personal favorite.

 

[GH Racing]

i agree with racer if you want to go off roading maybe get a truck

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

I wouldn't think buggy tires would fit on an on-road. They do sell rally tires. You can put those on.


It's important to remember that if your car is a belt car, NEVER run it in the dirt. Pebbles and dirt can get caught in the belts, ruining the whole setup. Rallying is great for shaft-driven cars.

 

[Lessen]

The only thing you can really do with an on-road car is run on-road. They are just designed to run too low to go off-road. Even if you look at most rally type vehicles being released, they are all based on off-road platforms. I f you want to run off-road you need an off-road vehicle. On-roads can go on roads, Off-roads can go anywhere. IMO 1/10 scale 4WD buggies are the best of both worlds. I have a Kyosho Lazer and it's an awesome go all around vehicle.

 

[RC Addict]

There is always the new Traxxas Slayer. I have the Slash (electric) and it is a blast on and off road...