complexity?
 

how much more complex is a nitro from an electric?

RE: complexity?
 

not that bad, just an extra servo, fuel tank instead of a battery, and an engine instead of a motor. and an exhaust. all of the calibration on the motor is manual instead of electronic and its a bit more trial and error. <div>i only run nitro at the moment and i find it a little frustrating sometimes but is overall rewarding because after all you are running a miniature engine :P</div>

RE: complexity?
 

Not really that much more complex at all unless you want reverse.

RE: complexity?
 

Complex enoughh to make you angry if your dad dont pay for the parts.[:@]

RE: complexity?
 

Dude, you don't want a nitro. One reason... You will trash your first engine and your dad will never let you have another RC. We all trash our first engine, make sure he understands that before he gives you the go ahead to buy it. Try to impress him with numbers, tell him these engines burn nitromethane, like top fuel dragsters (sort of) and develop 40,000rpm. :)

EDIT: In before the 'special' people who didn't trash their first engine. Congrats, you are the exceptions to the rule.

RE: complexity?
 

About as complex a making a new thread every 15 minutes...

RE: complexity?
 

Extremely complex! Only the most mature, dedicated and highly intellegnt people are capable of mastering nitro RC's. The rest should stick with the easy, simplicity of electric powered toys...

RE: complexity?
 

Dunno my 1st new engine works perfectly fine still. Actually its probably my most reliable engine :D
Now the used one I got with my 1st RC had no pinch so I only ran 5-10 mins on it b4 making it a paper weight, and buying the one I mentioned prior. Glad I hit some helpful members back then that helped me diagnose the issue fast, or I might have joined the "nitro sux" crowd due to that experience :D

So I wouldn't say "will", but it is highly likely if proper care, and reading isn't done (basically watch 3-4 different youtube vids, read a few threads on here on maintenance, and break ins)

RE: complexity?
 

Um, no, not all of us trash our first engine. I had a Nitro 4-Tec, T-Maxx and Nitro Rustler, and ran them until their engines wore out; I sent the engines to Traxxas and they replaced them at 50% off the retail price. I ran those a couple of years until I sold the vehicles.

Nitro isn't necessarily more complicate; but it does require more "stuff" to run them. Also, I found the cleanup of the cars, after running in the dirt, was a real pain. It used to take me a couple of hours where as now, with my Traxxas brushless electrics, a small brush and a can of compressed air and I am done in a few minutes.

I will get another nitro though.....the Traxxas Slayer kinda piques my interest right now.:D

RE: complexity?
 

okay thanks. and those of you saying things that relate to my dad, get the **** over it.

RE: complexity?
 

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Now where the hell did they put that "Like" button.....?</p>

RE: complexity?
 

Not more complex, really. After all the technology has been around a lot longer. Start with the knowledge that "Nitro" is a misnomer for "glow engine" Glow engines have been around since 1947. I find glow engines and "gas" (Spark Ignition") engines far more interesting. Then, many people are far more fascinated by gardening, stamp collecting, model rocketry, mathematics, chess, etc.

All personal preference

jess

RE: complexity?
 

Yeah. Best not to post family stuff.

RE: complexity?
 

Of course, the term "glow" merely points to the fact that the engine uses a glow plug, similar to diesel engine. Nitro could also be a correct term for it, seeing as how the fuel burnt is partly nitromethane. The terminology is entirely up to you. I also prefer nitro, sounds more masculine. I hear "glow" it makes me think of those toys for babies, ya know, "Your plane/car/boat run on WHAT?!?!?!?"

RE: complexity?
 

LOL Glow worms!

RE: complexity?
 

then stop making threads about it?
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RE: complexity?
 

why does that thread need to come into this one?

RE: complexity?
 

because, it's about how your father complains about the cost of the hobby. You simply wanting another one that runs on a different power source simply means that there are going to be more threads like the other two when something goes wrong, which it will. if you're not calm everything is complex even if it's something as simple as tying your shoes. I personally have been so pissed off i couldn't tie my own shoes, that's how i know

RE: complexity?
 

did i say i wanted a nitro? i just was curious. thats all.<div>
</div><div>/discussion</div>

RE: complexity?
 

my first engine was an OS Max .12 and it lasted me 8 gallons. I love bein an exception

RE: complexity?
 

</span><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; ">you said that in a different thread. did you change your mind?</span></div>

RE: complexity?
 

yeah i changed my mind. i decided to stick with electric. because my last nitro experience was bad.

RE: complexity?
 

touche......

RE: complexity?
 

The fuel "could" indeed be partly nitromethane. The ignition "must" be glow. If it is important to the user to use the term "nitro" because he feels it makes him sound more "masculine"??? Whatever. Any term that satisfies your psychological needs is fine with me.:eek::eek::D

(Perhaps you could run an engine on testerosone, if you feel the need.

jess

RE: complexity?
 

There are other threads on this already. Why in the **** do we have to see these worthless threads here ??? Does the wanna be man-child have something better to do than average 15+ posts per day, in your little over 150 day membership ??? 2278 posts ??... WHY ?... Before you know it, there will be threads on= How do i get food to my mouth ??, Do I use too much toilet paper ??, Who shot JR ?? , Why don't I spend time with girls ?? (Now There's a Goood Hobby) !!! One day, hopefully soon, this need to flood the website with a lot of unusable comments shall pass.