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4 Responses to 'does the scale really matter on rc nitro cars?'

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1. Dan A said,
   
   

   on November 27th, 2009 at 7:25 am

   No scale is not an issue it depends on you and what you want also how deep your pockets are

2. AEracer40 said,
   
   

   on November 28th, 2009 at 10:10 am

   Scale is not an issue unless you plan to race. Then you will need the right scale car or truck to compete in each particular class. For example: You cannot race 1/8 nitro buggies against 1/10 electric buggies. The scales aren’t the same. the speeds are different. The 1/10 will get knocked around pretty bad. 1/8 scales race against 1/8 scales. 1/10 vs. 1/10, and so on.
   If you are only out having fun, then buy whatever you want and can afford. But the most important thing is to have fun!

3. Preston J said,
   
   

   on November 29th, 2009 at 2:11 pm

   i have several 1:10th rc cars that do really well but my 1:8th seems to tear up more and the 1:10th are usually cheaper also

4. CM said,
   
   

   on November 29th, 2009 at 2:28 pm

   Scale in size does matter:

   - In fact, the bigger (1/5th scale’s and 1/6th scale’s) have to work harder to reach it’s overall Top Speed.

   - That means that an 1/8th scale would reach it’s top speed quicker than a 1/6 scale.
   + But you can put in other powerful motors to revise that.

   - Also, the height off the ground affects the overall ammount of “under-air force” to your RC also…
   + So a Buggy would outrun a Monster Truck using the same engine, but the monster truck can tackle nearly any terrain.

   Hope this answered your question!
   CM

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