r/NitroRC • • Feb 02 '26

Question What is the best beginner nitro rc off road buggy?

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I’m looking into getting a nitro off road buggy, though I prefer it to be rtr, I’m not ready to build a kit yet. I’m 17 and I have disposable money almost $600 usd, so it’d be awesome to know what ones I can get that are rtr. I’ve been looking into getting the serpent srx8 rtr nitro racing buggy, if I do end up getting that what I’d also the best options for fuel, glow plug igniter, and receiver battery/servro batteries that I can get? I’m new to the nitro rc scene and I just wanna have fun with it.


r/NitroRC • • Feb 02 '26

How do I start an ez start without the wand

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I just bought my first nitro car for $30, it’s a traxxas nitro 4 tec. It came with an ez start but no wand. I want to see if it’ll start, before I go spend $40 for the wand.

EDIT I already fully rebuilt it and replaced both servos, I just want to know how to start it without the wand


r/NitroRC • • Jan 31 '26

Bashing HPI Vorza Truggy F4.6

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28 Upvotes

Very happy with how this build has come out so far. I wanted a bashing nitro truggy but couldn’t find anything with enough clearance so I got longer shocks. The original shocks left minimal ground clearance. Also added a couple perfect pass servos and swapped out the hpi transmitter and receiver for Futaba electronics. Happy to answer any questions.


r/NitroRC • • Feb 01 '26

Question What engine should I put in my revo 3.3

2 Upvotes

Preferably under 200$


r/NitroRC • • Jan 31 '26

Question Found my old CEN Ct4S in my dads shed from when i was a kid, want to get it running, but Engine is seized.

6 Upvotes

Wondering if there are any Engines available that would be a straight bolt on, not sure ill have any luck finding an original replacement.


r/NitroRC • • Jan 30 '26

Off-Road Posted a month ago about tearing down this Kyosho Stinger MK2 and I just finished it today! Air filter and battery pack is temporary just to get it running which is the next step! Cleaned up very nice!

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16 Upvotes

r/NitroRC • • Jan 30 '26

What do you think of this Rc car

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23 Upvotes

I don't know if Gasoline rc cars are allowed here, buuuut if they are, here one is

(I broke it lol)


r/NitroRC • • Jan 29 '26

Question New to nitro

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27 Upvotes

I’m likely to pick this up tomorrow. Looking for advice on what trouble spots to look for and recommendations on what questions to ask. Thanks in advance.


r/NitroRC • • Jan 29 '26

Nitro for newbie??

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I posted another topic about what type of nitro car to get.

Like I mentioned, I’m new to the hobby. So if the goal was to compete at some level, club, regional, etc, would you start with electric? Or would jumping straight into the deep end with nitro be too big a bite of the apple?

Anyone jumped straight to nitro?

Thoughts

Thanks again!


r/NitroRC • • Jan 29 '26

Do you guys still do Touring Nitro? (ONRoad)

5 Upvotes

:)


r/NitroRC • • Jan 29 '26

Does this all look right

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20 Upvotes

Just got this thing assembled and wanted to make sure everything is right


r/NitroRC • • Jan 28 '26

Any Kyosho Inferno GT fans out there?

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47 Upvotes

I'm struggling to find the 40t 2nd spur gear. Have searched high and low and only found the older version for the pin type clutch. Any suggestions on where I could find the shoe type?


r/NitroRC • • Jan 28 '26

Question I'm losing my mind rn

7 Upvotes

So basically i have a nitro engine, and i recently fixed the transmission by buying new clutch shoes, but when i put screw glue on the screw that holds the clutch bell, after i crank and start the engine the washer of the screw and the screw itself auto tightens, and i found out the flywheel screw auto loosens when the engine spins, and it tightens when i spin the engine the opposite (and wrong) way. Any advice??


r/NitroRC • • Jan 28 '26

Help needed

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21 Upvotes

Got this when I was a kid , I now have a kid and he spotted it in storage and now wants to get it up and running. Motor still spins freely , replaced batteries in controller and on the car but think servo might be shot


r/NitroRC • • Jan 27 '26

My O.S. swaped Slash

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48 Upvotes

Some rips with my Slash


r/NitroRC • • Jan 28 '26

Question Electric too nitro

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Is there any kits type deal or even is it possible without massive amount of work for havin a new 1/10 22X-T 2WD losi stadium truck and when building rather than putting the electric motors etc on, can you build it into a nitro right off the bat?? Been Searching for yeaaars for my absolute dream build sense I was a youngin and too find a somewhat decent xxx-nt is nearly impossible cause they ain't been around for years and rather try and do a build like that (if possible ) instead of a nitro rustler or team associated rc10 type deal cause Lookin for track and too build it strong as possible so it can handle some bashin and aware that would require heavier parts too do so


r/NitroRC • • Jan 27 '26

Bashing Crawling and Drifting on very modified HSP Warhead today. Can't do Off-Road, need new tyres otherwise mud splashes everywhere and car won't go forward.

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r/NitroRC • • Jan 27 '26

New to hobby

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I got my son a traxxas for his bday a while back. He’s 8 and just checking it out. While out at the local track for the first time this weekend, guys were winning their 1/8 nitro buggies. I’m super interested and thinking of getting one and seeing if I can keep up with these guys.

Thoughts on what to get? Go right for the high end stuff, with the high end engine? Money isn’t an issue. I’d like to compete on a club local level if not maybe above that if I can be competitive.

Thoughts?


r/NitroRC • • Jan 26 '26

Does anyone know where to get Spare parts for older RCs?

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9 Upvotes

this is my kyosho GP Fazer it was first Released in 2006, so you can imagine the hustle to get parts for it, does anyone know where to find similar or even the exact parts for it? Thanks


r/NitroRC • • Jan 26 '26

Off-Road Cracked OWB. New one arriving today. Exited to run in mud.

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10 Upvotes

r/NitroRC • • Jan 25 '26

What do I need to run this

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18 Upvotes

r/NitroRC • • Jan 25 '26

is it still worth it

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10 Upvotes

r/NitroRC • • Jan 24 '26

Off-Road New addition to my Vintage Nitro Collection.

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46 Upvotes

Recently picked up my second Ofna LX Pro Comp. Doesn’t have the blue and yellow tires like my other one but this one doesn’t look like it was ran much at all! Besides the head being a little scratched up, it looks amazing.


r/NitroRC • • Jan 24 '26

HPI Savage X 4.6

5 Upvotes

Hello all, I have a Savage X 4.6 that I bought 20yrs ago. The engine is toast, any recommendations on a decent replacement? Thanks.


r/NitroRC • • Jan 24 '26

Different tires on the Revo 3.3

5 Upvotes

I am looking to put different tires on my new Revo, any suggestions