Wich are better , gas powered rc truck or electric?

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I'm going to buy a gas powered rc car when i get my tax return. I want a to buy a rc truck i can take off roading. i was just wondering wich is better for off road gas or electric.

When I started in R/C many moons ago, I started with an electric Tamiya Dirt Thrasher. I was fun and all, but you could only get 5-7 min of run time on a and charging and conditioning multiple batteries was very tedious, taking away from the fun. My next r/c was a HPI nitro powered truck. The difference was HUGE. More power, more run time. Yes there is more maintenance involved to keep it running and clean, but I am still a nitro fan!! If this is going to be your first R/C car, go with a Traxxas T-max or Revo. They come ready to run, just need batteries and fuel and are readily available, because you will break parts. Good Luck!

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  1. on January 28th, 2009 at 12:52 am

    Make sure you have a long extension cord for your electric vehicle.
    References :

  2. sushi_squad said,

    on January 28th, 2009 at 1:17 am

    Gas will be faster, playtime will last longer and have a much better burst on take off… gas also requires you to frequently take care of the car… lots of cleaning parts, etc…

    for casual play… I would say electric… and if you really get into the hobby.. then switch over to gas powered later…
    References :
    http://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rc.htm
    http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/carsandtrucks

  3. inenvofme said,

    on January 28th, 2009 at 1:48 am

    When I started in R/C many moons ago, I started with an electric Tamiya Dirt Thrasher. I was fun and all, but you could only get 5-7 min of run time on a battery pack and charging and conditioning multiple batteries was very tedious, taking away from the fun. My next r/c was a HPI nitro powered truck. The difference was HUGE. More power, more run time. Yes there is more maintenance involved to keep it running and clean, but I am still a nitro fan!! If this is going to be your first R/C car, go with a Traxxas T-max or Revo. They come ready to run, just need batteries and fuel and replacement parts are readily available, because you will break parts. Good Luck!
    References :

  4. dylan said,

    on July 4th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    i hate the tmax i can never get it tuned right

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