Hey, i have never owned a nitro before, so im probably going to buy a Traxxas Revo 3.3 soon. I really do not know that much about nitro rc, so could you guys help me out, i need like a begginers guide to nitro.

If there is a post like this already or a website thats all about how to use a nitro please send me the link.


Thanks,
Damian

welcome! to nitro!

well one of the best advise i think is to read your manuals before you try to run the car. the manual has the ansers to most of your questions and problems

there are a lot of youtube vids that talk about tuning and have very useful tips. look at them they help alot

well always be preparted to have issues, even if you watch the vids and read the advise you still lack experince so be paciant if things don't seem to be going your way. its ussaly a simple problem. like a low glow starter or a bad plug

try to have 2 extra plugs on hand at all times. make sure all your batteries in your equipment are fully charged(the glow starter is ussaly the main worry). oil your air filter and use after run oil. DO THE BREAK-IN!!

Well Damo, nitro might seem like something daunting at first, but once you learn just a few basics, it becomes surprisingly easy.

Have a read at this thread on break-in, tuning, and care. It seems like a lot of info, but you will not regret learning it all.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5517128/tm.htm

For the break-in, I highly suggest you use the heat-cycling method described in this thread instead of the Traxxas break-in as shown in the Traxxas DVD that came with your Revo. All itro engines, even the TRX3.3, seem to like the heat cycling better than the Traxxas method.

I can attest to the heat cylce method. It hasn't failed me yet. Besides that I actually find nitro to be easier than electric to modify, mess around with, and if you already have a background in automobiles then it's much easier to start up in compared to electric (atleast for me). Besides who can resist the scream of a miniature 2-stroke at 30,000rpms?

Thanks for all the tips guys. The link that savagejim posted looks really helpful, i havnt read it yet but i will soon.

Just to let you, i should have my revo in in about 8-9 days. CANT WAIT!!!

If you really plan on bashing hard then you might want to get some RPM A-arms.

Nah, im probably not gonna bash it hard enough to break an a arm, i probably will though knowing me.