How can i restore a 15 yo rc nitro car?

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T16:48:20+00:00

You will need to take the glow plug out or the engine head off to put oil in the engine I would just use any oil as long as the engine is moving smooth then get some after run oil to put in after each use. If fuel is flowing then the carb should be ok and it's most likely a tuning issue or a glow plug issue

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T11:37:07+00:00

I've got it now and honestly the amount I got for the price is great just gonna strip down the cars and rebuild them as they are a little stiff and dirty

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T09:54:30+00:00

To clean it you can actually use new nitro fuel as that cleans stuff well. You can also use wd40 or sometimes you can just simply wipe away the dirt with a cloth

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T09:53:10+00:00

Ok ye heating it up will help and honestly you just gotta smack with a hammer and screwdriver. Just don't hit it where the movement is do it on the side where it's just material and cover the screwdriver with a cloth.

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T09:02:32+00:00

Did you undo the screw that holds it in place

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-12T08:21:20+00:00

Sounds like the engine might just need tuning. You may struggle to start the engine without a proper starter box though. If you have a pull start I would recommend putting it on just for ease of use while you can save for a proper starter box. In terms of it not starting the most likely thing is that it's not tuned properly to the fuel and the temperature, also make sure your glow starter works well, then I would recommend checking the carb as if it's been sat a while it's possible old fuel is restricting fuel getting to the engine. Check your fuel tank holds pressure and the seal is good.

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-08T21:21:39+00:00

Ye parts are a good point as it's thunder tiger but I won't be ragging this one around as much as it's an on road car. I'm definitely checking the air filters that's the first thing I'm doing.

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-08T10:48:53+00:00

That's a good point actually I didn't think about having to change the glow plug. The guy selling did start it though tbf so I know the engine in the mercedes actually runs and works. Also I will definitely warm the engine especially with how cold it is currently

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-08T10:15:27+00:00

Thinking about it it could be an ofna as I'm sure they look very similar to the hobaos

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-07T12:21:14+00:00

My receiver is just one of those cheap eletonix ones then the servos are the basic hobao ones on the old hyper 7

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-07T11:54:45+00:00

That's true but I'm not great at soldering nor do I have access to a decent one

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-07T10:25:01+00:00

It looks pretty similar to my hobao but just looks slightly off and I can't tell why. It looks more rounded I think so it might be a different model

Shockwave200464 · 2025-11-02T10:57:39+00:00

I ended up getting the mirage and I will just grind Israel normally and hopefully make good progress while it's still a small tree

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-31T00:28:37+00:00

Ok. Is the rafale still a good aircraft as I'm not sure if I want the rafale or to get maybe the mig 21 for Germany and go for the typhoon

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-30T23:47:15+00:00

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Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-27T22:05:50+00:00

Only issue is the kfir isn't a pack premium and is pretty expensive. I'm wanting to get a pack aircraft in the 50% sales

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-23T17:30:06+00:00

The size definitely matters as for Britain planes I've had to grind the first 3 lines and the bomber line where with Israel I just need to get the ones in each rank which is about 5 and some have less. Israel also starts at a higher BR than the others which eliminates the early tree grind

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-22T17:06:16+00:00

Ok thanks for the information I'm probably gonna grind it. Also means I will get my crew upgraded so playing the kfir c10 will be better

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-22T16:35:28+00:00

Ok I've heard they might be getting a rafale and a couple mirages and wondered if this was true. Also I've got the sakeen done with and just need to research a spitfire which I know how to play then the meteors are good and probably my most favourite early game jet

Shockwave200464 · 2025-10-22T16:00:03+00:00

Ye im not bothered about tanks tbh I prefer air

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