How to prepare my nitro truck for tomorrow?
04-02-2010, 05:24 PM
#16
So only thing I need to do is clean my air filter so im ready for tomorrow? What should I bring with me for the race?
04-02-2010, 05:39 PM
#17
04-02-2010, 05:41 PM
#18
right on. makes friends there. so you can help each other out when things go wrong with each others cars.
04-02-2010, 05:46 PM
#19
What tools should bring?
04-02-2010, 05:58 PM
#20
all the hex wrenches that your car uses, tire tool, maybe extra batteries for your glow ignitor unless its a rechargeable. pretty much it for a first race. maybe a clean paint brush to clean the dust off your car at the track if you dont have access to a air compressor.
04-02-2010, 07:36 PM
#21
By the sound of things, you seem to be a little overwhelmed at this point. You have a race tomorrow, but don't know to oil the air filter yet....probably not the best scenario for pre-race day, but it will have to do. Just to be asking, you did watch the DVD that came with your nitro Rustler, right? It has really good information for someone just starting out.
For tools, beyond the usual hex wrenches, and nut drivers for your car, bring some needle nose pliers, tuning screwdriver, some extra glow plugs, and 2 or 3 extra pre-oiled air filters (the stock filter is kind of small, and will clog up quick if the track is dusty).
Now, this also sounds like this will be your first race. That being the case, don't go into it with any grand expectations. You're likely going to be stressed & overwhelmed in general, which is to be expected. Just plan on having fun, and setting a simple goal for the day. For my first race, my only goal was to finish my heats, and main. I didn't care if I came in dead last in all of them....I just wanted to finish cleanly.
All the practicing in the world won't get you fully prepared for actual racing....that only comes with time. So, just settle down, try to be as prepared as you can be, and have fun. That's the most important part of the whole day....to have fun.
For tools, beyond the usual hex wrenches, and nut drivers for your car, bring some needle nose pliers, tuning screwdriver, some extra glow plugs, and 2 or 3 extra pre-oiled air filters (the stock filter is kind of small, and will clog up quick if the track is dusty).
Now, this also sounds like this will be your first race. That being the case, don't go into it with any grand expectations. You're likely going to be stressed & overwhelmed in general, which is to be expected. Just plan on having fun, and setting a simple goal for the day. For my first race, my only goal was to finish my heats, and main. I didn't care if I came in dead last in all of them....I just wanted to finish cleanly.
All the practicing in the world won't get you fully prepared for actual racing....that only comes with time. So, just settle down, try to be as prepared as you can be, and have fun. That's the most important part of the whole day....to have fun.
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