Liger of Awesome

I just got my drifter and it's raining outside and I'm new to this but will my car get water damage because it's only 4.5 mm high off the ground and I don't want to ruin the car please help

narwalrus

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It is more likely that something will break or go wrong than it is that it will be okay. It isn't guaranteed to break, it is likely. You could waterproof your car however.

Liger of Awesome

OK do you know how to waterproof it?

Shabbernigdo

you cant really water proof an rc you can make them more resistan to damage from water but its still gonnaget where its not suposed to be and cause issues.
You can seal the esc and motor to keep them from being damaged but water will still get into bearings and cause rust same with diffs and just about any other nook or crevice in the vehicle.

t9dragon

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Better yet... When it is raining don't drive your RC.

Liger of Awesome

OK thank you but how can I seal them because I really want to drive it in the rain just to see if it works better in rain than than shine

Liger of Awesome

Also does not charging your battery fully before you use tha car cause any damage to the battery like not give it a full charge

t9dragon

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What tyoe of battery are you using?

Liger of Awesome

I'm using a redcat racing stock 1800 mah battery

t9dragon

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What rc car do you have?

narwalrus

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If it is a drifter from Exceed/Redcat, then I suppose you saw their rain drifting video. Water really isn't that much fun in an onroad car, even a drifter, will not affect performance for the better, and it is really better just not to drive it in rain and not to worry about it.

With a NiMh battery, undercharging will probably not cause any major damage, however it depends on your charger. With a wall charger you can have issues, but I have had no problems with a Duratrax charger.

Liger of Awesome

I have a Redcat Racing Lightning EPX drift

sweendog1969

buy a water proof speed controller and a waterproof box for your receiver and then just keep it out of the puddles. And be prepared for everything like bearings,hardware,axles,basically anything metal to rust.