Is it really, seriously, all that bad to run a nitro rc in the snow? Like, without waterproofing it? I have run mine in the snow 3 times now and it is still fine and I've never waterproofed it. I don't know, will I end up with some kind of serious problem if I keep this up or is that all bull or something? Peace.
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Is it really that bad?
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nitroking
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u should waterproof it to be safe..go buy ur self some plasti-dip(sold at you local hardware store) and follow the instructions: https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/reviews/waterproofing/index.htm
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You always risk the chance of getting water in your electronics. You could run it 9 time and be fine. But it when that 10th time comes around that you will fry your electronics and have to buy new ones. Plasti-Dip and balloons are some pretty cheap insurance to help with the water.
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is it possible to harm the engine? such as crack the case when the engine gets that hot and you get frozen water on it (snow)? like when your real car is over heating they tell you to never pour water on it untill it cools.
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That's a good question, I wouldn't think so but then again I am the guy whose run my rc in the snow without waterproofing it so, hmm. When my rc flew into some snow, and snow got under the body and onto the engine, for me, it just smoked like a beast, I assume because the engine was so hot and the snow was so cold that the water just melted off and caused smoke in the process.
newnitrofan
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The block shouldn't crack as long as it's running. Same as a 1:1 in this case I beleive. I know if your engine block is over heating in real life and you have the engine off and try to hose it down you will run the risk of cracking the block. I don't see why this would not apply to our smaller R/C applications.
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When you have to take off the top part of the throttle/brake servo, and then dip it in the plastidip and then cut off the plastidip on the horn and have to put the top part back on, would you have to adjust it and stuff or should it just go back on and work fine? Is there things you have to do to ensure it'll work properly again? Thanks.
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No I already read it and I know you have to stick the whole servo in, but AFTER, when you have to put back onto the servo the top part that controls the throttle/brake, will any adjustments need to be done or should it work fine right off the bat? Thanks.
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I personally dont run my R/C's in the snow. I think you'll just end up ruining your ride in the end... Dont get me wrong, it can be done with the right precautions & a complete breakdown afterwards to make sure everythings dry.... Rust is inevitable on metal parts when running in the elements......
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After examing all the replies to this and knowing adjustments will need to be done that I have no clue how to due and would probably end up braking something, I have decided that I am NOT going to run my RC in the snow at all but will rather wait. I thought of the rust factor too just as that reply came in and all-in-all, weighing the pros to the cons, it just isn't worth it in the end, I will save my RC, my time and my money and keep it stored until better weather comes by, thanks a lot all and have a merry Christmas, peace.:ball: :sleeping:
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I just couldn't resist.:shrug: 
It was too there, you know. Picture this if you will, there I am about to part ways with my RC, just sitting there all quiet and still waiting for me to store it and not see it again until the spring, when I just decided like any other enthusiast would have, F it, I'm taking it for a spin. A good bye, see you next year departing drive you know, and man was it fun. :thumbsup: I just drove the living hell out of it, doing donuts and drifts in the sand on the road, it was cool. Then, I took it inside, cleaned it, oiled it, cleaned the airfilter 
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It was too there, you know. Picture this if you will, there I am about to part ways with my RC, just sitting there all quiet and still waiting for me to store it and not see it again until the spring, when I just decided like any other enthusiast would have, F it, I'm taking it for a spin. A good bye, see you next year departing drive you know, and man was it fun. :thumbsup: I just drove the living hell out of it, doing donuts and drifts in the sand on the road, it was cool. Then, I took it inside, cleaned it, oiled it, cleaned the airfilter censored: ) and took out all the batteries, now, my friends, it is stored.wdavidhicks
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Sometime in January you're gonna look outside, then you'll look at your truck, and then you're gonna say:
January??? Hell, i'm already there. At this point i'm looking for snow. Last year all i had was a xxx-nt and as we all know, a two wheel drive just doesn't cut the mustard in snow. This year i have a maxx... well sort of. It started as a maxx and now, it's more of a steroid induced monster. 21 conversions work if you work with them.
I ran in the snow last weekend with it and had a ball. I had soft imex swamp hawg's on it all around, but the rear was getting to much bite, so i'm putting the stockers back on the rear and leaving the imex on the front for stearing.
I haven't run it this way yet, but will tomorrow. Should prove to be fun.
I ran in the snow last weekend with it and had a ball. I had soft imex swamp hawg's on it all around, but the rear was getting to much bite, so i'm putting the stockers back on the rear and leaving the imex on the front for stearing.
I haven't run it this way yet, but will tomorrow. Should prove to be fun.
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I like the term "steroid induced monster"... Mine started as a Maxx til it underwent the .21 transformation with a Picco .26 and a plethora of other goodies. I haven't done any waterproofing of any sort... yet. It doesn't snow much at all where I am now. I grew up in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove.
newnitrofan
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I am thinking of doing waterproofing of servos and stuff well just becuz I want more to do to wrench on. Newayz after all is done I just might take her up to MT. Hood and turn one of my monsters loose. Probably the savage seeing as how I just have an itch to run her really bad. Has anyone tried running pro-line bow ties on snow at all.
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I bought some ProLine Maxx Paddles for use down in the Oregon dunes. I'm gonna try those out in the snow and see how they do.
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I know I said F it the first time around and ripped it out for a spin once more but I won't anymore now, that's why I stored it away so that it won't happen again. I only did that BECAUSE I was putting it away and I just couldn't stand the thought but now it is stored, and is waiting for clear, dry ground to come around for good before it goes out again. I won't be taking it out again now, because I'd like to see it working again for next year you know.:contract:
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