electric vs nitro

[offroader]

i jux wanted to know what is overall better in rc cars electric or nitro and i know it depends on what you use it for but i mean if you have a nitro and an electric offroad trucks and went head to head which one would accomplish more obstacles nitro or electric.thanx.

 

[Arrow]

nitro = more realistic gas running engine. higher top speeds. alot of maitnence
electric = faster off the line, less run time, quiet, no cost for fuel besides batteries

thats what I've figured since i started

 

[Diver6127]

I run both onroad electric and nitro.

The Nitro is a pain to clean up at the end of the day. Run times are higher since it's just a pitstop away. There's not as much equipment to buy either. Just your car, radio, fuel bottle, fuel and batteries.

For the Electric, cleanup is easy. Blow with compressed air or just a paintbrush. Run times are anywhere from 5-8 minutes (8 minutes for the 1/12 cars). Power is there, if you're running a mod class. Equipment is where the hobby will kill you. Soldering iron, peack charger, equalizing/discharge tray, Power supply, tire truer (good for both nitro and electric but not necessary for nitro. Electric demands it on the carpet). Speed is there and I see electrics that will outrun a nitro car in the average 5 min heat/qualifier. Don't count them out!

Motor upkeep for the 1/12 doesn't require cutting of the coms as frequently as the touring cars since it's easier on the motor. Every other week is fine.I have mine cut by a friend every 5 runs since I'm more compettative now.For the touring cars, I see those guys cutting their coms every 3 runs ... including the practice time.

To cut the motors correctly, you're going to need a comlathe and a dyno to see where your motr stands since power and draw are everything. It's always a battel between those with the most effecient motor and battery combo.

BTW, batteries can cost anywhere up to over $100 for a 6 pack of 1.18matched cells depending on the brand.

Both nitro and electric have their ups and downs but they're all fun. Both ahve their technical side but fun is the common denominator.

 

[710baby]

I run both onroad electric and nitro.

The Nitro is a pain to clean up at the end of the day. Run times are higher since it's just a pitstop away. There's not as much equipment to buy either. Just your car, radio, fuel bottle, fuel and batteries.

For the Electric, cleanup is easy. Blow with compressed air or just a paintbrush. Run times are anywhere from 5-8 minutes (8 minutes for the 1/12 cars). Power is there, if you're running a mod class. Equipment is where the hobby will kill you. Soldering iron, peack charger, equalizing/discharge tray, Power supply, tire truer (good for both nitro and electric but not necessary for nitro. Electric demands it on the carpet). Speed is there and I see electrics that will outrun a nitro car in the average 5 min heat/qualifier. Don't count them out!

Motor upkeep for the 1/12 doesn't require cutting of the coms as frequently as the touring cars since it's easier on the motor. Every other week is fine.I have mine cut by a friend every 5 runs since I'm more compettative now.For the touring cars, I see those guys cutting their coms every 3 runs ... including the practice time.

To cut the motors correctly, you're going to need a comlathe and a dyno to see where your motr stands since power and draw are everything. It's always a battel between those with the most effecient motor and battery combo.

BTW, batteries can cost anywhere up to over $100 for a 6 pack of 1.18matched cells depending on the brand.

Both nitro and electric have their ups and downs but they're all fun. Both ahve their technical side but fun is the common denominator.

Electric gets me thru the winter Then it's nitro & electric for the summer so you can have fun all year long

 

[Diver6127]

Electric gets me thru the winter Then it's nitro & electric for the summer so you can have fun all year long

I just have fun watching 710baby do 3 classes last year (nitro, electric touring and F-1 electric). I thought it was hard enough doing 1 class, but he made me look like a whimp! Sometimes his classes were back to back. Watching him reminded me of watching sesame street as a kid ... Near ..... Far ... Near ... Far! hahahaha.

 

[710baby]

I just have fun watching 710baby do 3 classes last year (nitro, electric touring and F-1 electric). I thought it was hard enough doing 1 class, but he made me look like a whimp! Sometimes his classes were back to back. Watching him reminded me of watching sesame street as a kid ... Near ..... Far ... Near ... Far! hahahaha.

Missed you this Sunday @Southshore there was a really nice turnout 6 heats 2 stock 2 19t 2 stock 1/12