# RC car Nitro VS Electric **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 17, 2010, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057 "2010-12-17T11:08:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/1 "2010-12-17T11:08:04Z")
Give options on Which is a better RC car nitro or electric ![http://shift518.com/images/icons/icon3.gif](http://shift518.com/images/icons/icon3.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/2 "2010-12-17T11:11:53Z")
Depending on what you want out of them Clearly each has their own +/- Cost Setup time Potential Longevity Ease of recharge/refill etc ---
**Author:** ![Leonidas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/leonidas/32/6670_2.png) [@Leonidas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Leonidas)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/3 "2010-12-17T11:12:09Z")
There are pros and cons to each, just like banging a black chick for bragging rights. If you’e looking for something just to bomb around in, yet still have a generous amount of fun, I’d recommend a brushless stadium truck. Quick, multi-terrain capabilities, and can be re-charged and re-used just like a Las Vegas hooker (only without the risk, unless you’re a retard and choose to charge the battery in your bathtub or other insanely idiotic environment). ---
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/4 "2010-12-17T18:50:23Z")
I see the cost being almost the same for both I personally think that nitro is a better choose over all there is a lot more you can do with nitro but i wanted to see what other people think over all ---
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/5 "2010-12-17T18:52:29Z")
It would be sick if we can make a track and put a couple people together and see what they can do ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/6 "2010-12-17T19:45:24Z")
really thought this would be another Top Gear clip thread ---
**Author:** ![Leonidas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/leonidas/32/6670_2.png) [@Leonidas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Leonidas)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/7 "2010-12-17T19:45:41Z")
Sounds like you already have your mind set. What exactly can you do with nitro that you can’t do with a brushless? Drink the nitromethane? ---
**Author:** ![20wrx09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/20wrx09/32/6532_2.png) [@20wrx09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/20wrx09)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/8 "2010-12-17T19:58:00Z")
electric \> nitro instapower FTW ---
**Author:** ![RTrac1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rtrac1/32/6312_2.png) [@RTrac1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RTrac1)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/9 "2010-12-17T20:23:18Z")
ill sell you an HPI nitro rs4 with controller for 60 bucks audi a4 avant body, rear exit stinger. It hasnt been run in years, so the motor is gummed up. edit: vlad PMd me for dibs :lol sold ---
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/10 "2010-12-17T21:10:15Z")
With the nitromethane you don’t have to wait to charge the battery and i just think its cooler just hearing a engine run and having the tune-ability ---
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/11 "2010-12-17T21:12:02Z")
i agree the good thing about electric is you have the instant power but what happens when your batteries dies down??:haha ---
**Author:** ![Leonidas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/leonidas/32/6670_2.png) [@Leonidas](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Leonidas)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/12 "2010-12-17T21:28:43Z")
How long are you going to run it for? Buy a couple of batteries and charge them in rotation. Problem solved. Nitro gets annoying after a while, especially if you plan on driving the thing up and down your street. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/13 "2010-12-17T22:04:44Z")
Ive had my nitro for 2+ years. Haven’t gotten all the kinks out yet and never ran it. That’s nitro for ya. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/14 "2010-12-17T22:19:52Z")
I have several of each and I will tell you that electric is the clear winner. I order batteries from [hobbyking.com](http://hobbyking.com) so they are dirt ass cheap, infact, I bought 4 batteries for the cost of 1 gallon of nitro fuel. You cannot beat the power of brushless motors, especially when combined with lithium polymer batteries. Fuck nitro, it gets old real quick… don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy mine occasionally but it pales by comparison in every aspect AND you can run indoors. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/15 "2010-12-17T22:21:32Z")
I was really thinking about getting an RC18B2, I love 18th scale electrics. ---
**Author:** ![20wrx09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/20wrx09/32/6532_2.png) [@20wrx09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/20wrx09)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/16 "2010-12-17T22:31:25Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/38076/32): > > I have several of each and I will tell you that electric is the clear winner. I order batteries from [hobbyking.com](http://hobbyking.com) so they are dirt ass cheap, infact, I bought 4 batteries for the cost of 1 gallon of nitro fuel. You cannot beat the power of brushless motors, especially when combined with lithium polymer batteries. > > Fuck nitro, it gets old real quick… don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy mine occasionally but it pales by comparison in every aspect AND you can run indoors. THIS +1 > [@FS:94 Chevy S-10 ZR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-94-chevy-s-10-zr2/38036/8): > > I was really thinking about getting an RC18B2, I love 18th scale electrics. bought the 18t2 its pretty nice. i only got to use it once so far. i still need to break it in, then slap on my mamba setup:number1 ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/17 "2010-12-17T22:33:12Z")
Seems electric is winning. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/18 "2010-12-17T22:38:06Z")
Agreed brushless all the way. Nitro is cool, but carting all the crap around and the mess get’s old quick. ---
**Author:** ![dc2nick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dc2nick/32/6289_2.png) [@dc2nick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dc2nick)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/19 "2010-12-18T04:10:09Z")
Nitro cars get very dirty very fast. And the shit gets into all the little places that are almost impossible to clean. I’m considering getting an HPI rs4 drift myself. ---
**Author:** ![Bizzle90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@Bizzle90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bizzle90)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057/20 "2010-12-18T05:30:28Z")
Damn… Seem like electric is FTW i guess nitro is getting old ![http://shift518.com/images/icons/icon9.gif](http://shift518.com/images/icons/icon9.gif) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rc-car-nitro-vs-electric/256057.md?page=2)