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Using RC Cars is fun, but how will the weather affect your fun? Personally I don’t love the snow but the question is, does your car? And how will it affect your performance in these conditions? Let’s see.<\/p>\n

Can RC Cars go in snow? Yes they can, however, not all RC cars are designed to run in these tough conditions. If you run these cars carelessly in cold or wet season, you will end up damaging them severely.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can avoid this damage by simply maintaining your RC car from time to time.<\/p>\n

We know that you all like to have fun in the snow with your RC cars and you would like to keep them in perfect condition. So, read on for the suggestions and tips on maintaining your RC car.<\/p>\n

Should you Pre-Heat Nitro RC Cars before Racing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You need to pre-heat your Nitro RC Car engine up to room temperature before you take it out in the snow. Because if you take it out directly into the cold weather, you will face difficulty in starting it. Nitro fuel can thicken up in cold weather and in extreme cases may even harm the engine<\/a>. So, make sure you pay extra attention to its cleaning and storage, afterwards. In this way you can run your cars in the snow season and a little more fun.<\/p>\n

However, you don\u2019t need to pre-heat Nitro RC cars in warmer months.<\/p>\n

How to Avoid Your Car Getting Rusty<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Electronics don\u2019t go well with snow and water. With your car being electronic, running it in wet or frozen places can harm the unprotected metal parts like drive shafts, hinge pins, and bearings.<\/p>\n

Because of the moisture, the dust and mud sticks to the metal parts for a longer period of time. This can cause rust to start building up.<\/p>\n

In order to avoid rust, apply light oil like WD40 or something similar on the metal parts before you start your car. We also advise you to clean you RC car thoroughly after every run.<\/p>\n

Applying the oil beforehand will help you in cleaning your car afterwards and will also prevent your car from getting rust. You can use old paint brushes, paper towel, or a hair dryer for cleaning all the suspension parts of your car. If you clean and maintain your car regularly, it will just as good as new.<\/p>\n

How Do You Protect the Car from Water Damage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To protect the car from water damage, RC car companies often offer water protected servos, speed controls receivers etc.<\/p>\n

But this might get a little expensive for you. Even if you have a waterproof RC car, it would obviously not last long, so you need to stay cautious about this. Luckily, we have got some effective tips for you.<\/p>\n

As you operate your car frequently, you must know how often you race through water. Plan your water-proofing while keeping this in mind. Firstly, while cleaning your car, check the servo regularly because it is not always waterproof. Use electronic insulating tape to wrap around the servo case. This will prevent water from entering the case.<\/p>\n

The motor of your car will need thorough attention if you race an electric car. To protect the motor, try covering it with balloons or those rubber boots where the wire attaches with the end bell. Do wipe away all the dirt and debris that has accumulated after every run.<\/p>\n

For the speed controls protection, wrap them in the paper towels first and then put them into rubber balloons or something similar. You can do the same for protecting the receivers. Due to the temperature difference on the outside and inside of the balloon, condensation occurs so the paper towels will absorb it all.<\/p>\n

The tips mentioned above are quite tedious but they will absolutely help prevent your RC car from water damage.<\/p>\n