Hi all using nitro car in the rain
#1
Hi all using nitro car in the rain
Hi all i have a ts.4n sport by thunder tiger i was wandering can i use it in the wet or will it damage it?
You can see it at the top of this page
http://kessockmodels.com/acatalog/Cars_Trucks.html
Thanks
You can see it at the top of this page
http://kessockmodels.com/acatalog/Cars_Trucks.html
Thanks
#2
The Brits race rain or shine, so I guess it won't destroy the car, although I am sure you will have to dry it thoroughly afterwards. I believe they "waterproof" their receivers with a balloon tied off and sealed with a dab of RTV. Spray the car liberally with WD-40 (Water Displacement formula #40 ) and wipe it dry afterwards. Also check out www.3Hobbie.net to see more waterproofing recommendations.
Be careful about running through deep puddles; the engine could get a big gulp of water and hydraulic lock, possibly breaking the crankcase.
Me? I'm a fair weather racer!
Be careful about running through deep puddles; the engine could get a big gulp of water and hydraulic lock, possibly breaking the crankcase.
Me? I'm a fair weather racer!
#3
Most of us over here race in the rain, but most have a special rain car, since you need a completely different setup in the wet.
It's correct that the receivers are packed in a balloon or condom to keep them dry. I have vaseline in a spray can which I spray on sensitive areas like the servo cases, switches and bearings.
You have to dry the car thouroughly after a wet race, an air compressor is a must.
Once all this is done and you have diffs in the car and good rain tires, it's a blast to race in the rain
It's correct that the receivers are packed in a balloon or condom to keep them dry. I have vaseline in a spray can which I spray on sensitive areas like the servo cases, switches and bearings.
You have to dry the car thouroughly after a wet race, an air compressor is a must.
Once all this is done and you have diffs in the car and good rain tires, it's a blast to race in the rain
#4
Originally Posted by stefan
Most of us over here race in the rain, but most have a special rain car, since you need a completely different setup in the wet.
It's correct that the receivers are packed in a balloon or condom to keep them dry. I have vaseline in a spray can which I spray on sensitive areas like the servo cases, switches and bearings.
You have to dry the car thouroughly after a wet race, an air compressor is a must.
Once all this is done and you have diffs in the car and good rain tires, it's a blast to race in the rain
It's correct that the receivers are packed in a balloon or condom to keep them dry. I have vaseline in a spray can which I spray on sensitive areas like the servo cases, switches and bearings.
You have to dry the car thouroughly after a wet race, an air compressor is a must.
Once all this is done and you have diffs in the car and good rain tires, it's a blast to race in the rain
I think it's fun when racing in the wet hehehe......
#5
you use the ins box like the 1/8ths have with the 2 holes but a smaller one