Running an RC in the snow is not only possible, but it can be an opportunity to test your driving skills in a new environment. Before hitting the fresh powder with your RC car, we strongly recommend that you follow some simple precautions, which will ensure your car keeps operating optimally, that the batteries remain healthy, and that the car’s running gear is not damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wintertime does not mean you need to put your RC car driving hobby on hold, but there are some crucial preparations you need to make to protect your car from the conditions. Does the quality of your car limit the possibility of driving your RC car in the snow?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can run both a toy-grade RC Car or a hobby-grade RC car on the snow. A toy-grade car will struggle a little more than a hobby-grade car, but it is not an impossible task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Winter driving will not only get you out of the house, but it is also fantastic fun. The unfamiliar environment provides you with a great opportunity to extend yourself and set some new RC car driving challenges in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the fun you can look forward to when driving in the snow include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such is the flexibility your RC car gives you when the winter snow has everyone else sitting on their couch! However, before running your RC car out in the snow, you must take a few precautions to protect the car against these adverse conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you throw on your winter jacket and grab your RC car, there are a few pre-run checks you need to make to ensure your RC car will survive the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all RC cars are designed for use in the same conditions. Snow can provide a challenging environment for driving an RC car and can be hard on the car itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your RC car is not suitable or geared up for driving in the snow, it may suffer a number of problems or even serious damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See my related article:<\/strong> The 10 Best RC Cars For Snow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following problems can result from driving an RC car in the snow if it is not prepared correctly for this environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some RC cars are built with very stiff plastic. If it is extremely cold, the plastic may become brittle, and in some temperatures, parts may even break off if you hit an obstacle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the manufacturer’s instructions to see what range of temperatures in which the RC car can be operated safely. If the temperature is too cold, you need to exercise caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It would be wise to go easy on the throttle control until you acclimatize to driving in these conditions. Crashing into obstacles in extreme cold may damage the RC car body extensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the temperature gets too cold, you may need to adjust your driving plans and reduce your driving aggression until the temperature increases a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as the fluids in a normal car can be influenced by cold weather, so too can the weather affect fluids in your RC car. If you have never closely examined the inner workings of your RC car, you may be surprised to find out how many parts rely on fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RC cars contain fluids in up to four mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related post:<\/strong> RC Shock Oils: The Only GUIDE You Need<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All these lubricants stand the risk of changing consistency at very low temperatures. The change in the fluid viscosity can impact the efficiency of working parts, the performance of the RC car and, in some cases, result in damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Electric and Nitro cars have different potential fail points. We identify which precautions you should take for each type of engine in the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a rule of thumb, a Toy-Grade RC Car will be less suitable to drive in snow compared to a Hobby-Grade RC car. Typically, parts used in hobby-grade RC cars are significantly higher-quality than in toy-grade cars. As a result, they can withstand the snow environment better than toy-grade cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toy-Grade RC Cars are not precluded from operating in the snow, but you need to take more precautions when driving these cars in this environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Snow is frozen water that eventually melts and becomes liquid water! Driving your RC car in water without the proper precautions means potential water damage and ruined electronic parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related post:<\/strong> Is WD 40 Good For RC Cars?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be careful that the snow is not too deep and that the RC car does not remain submerged under the snow for extended periods. Even the best-protected fittings will experience some leakage, and extended time spent under the snow will exacerbate the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plastics are very susceptible to cracking and breaking in icy conditions. At extreme cold conditions, when the temperatures cause the plastics to freeze, molecular changes in the material occur, which cause it to become more brittle and susceptible to breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, as water freezes, it expands, which, when applied to an enclosed space in the RC car, may cause the plastic to snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crashing the RC car into objects can cause more severe damage than the same collision would have caused in warm weather. Try to limit going near obstacles where the car could crash into them at high speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your car’s instruction manual should contain advice on the temperature ranges for which your RC car is suited and offer some additional advice for using your car in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A way to overcome this is to reinforce the parts of the car most exposed to potential damage. Another shorter-term solution is to heat the car before each run. Even simpler would be to keep each run in the snow as short as possible and keep the RC car in a warm environment between runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special care should be taken to check and monitor all areas of the car that use fluids. Fluids should be checked before driving the RC car in the snow and periodically during your day out in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Periodically check the function of the following fluids in the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At -29.2 Fahrenheit, Nitromethane, one of the ingredients of Nitro fuel, solidifies. At this point, the different fuel components may start to separate, and the fuel will stop working. The simple solution is to pre-heat your nitro fuel before running the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See my related post:<\/strong> Can Nitro RC Cars Run In Cold Weather?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have carried out the preparations, it’s all go for some fun in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unfamiliar with driving an RC car in the snow, we have some guidelines or golden rules we advise until you have gained some experience in this environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend you follow the following precautions to keep your car safe and running well when driving in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If it is snowing and you need to get out but are not comfortable driving your RC car in the snow, why don’t you check your local area for any available indoor tracks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indoor tracks are a great way to meet fellow RC car hobbyists and enjoy a social occasion with like-minded people when most other people are stuck indoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to keep your RC car running in top condition, there is a bit of work to do before you put it away after running it in the snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, snow is not a friendly environment, and you need to make sure that the water is removed. Salt equals rust, so you must clean this off if the snowplows put salt down. Snow piles look pretty and white on the outside, but we all know the dirt and other debris it contains inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See my related article: How Wet Can RC Cars Get? Read This Cool Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow post snow run maintenance steps to ensure your RC car is ready for the next outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s snowing outside, and the family feels a little like a bunch of couch potatoes? Watching repeats on Netflix or watching Tik-Tok or YouTube videos is no substitute for the enjoyment you can get with your RC car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Driving your RC car in the snow is possible. Making a few precautionary preparations will make your time out as fun and trouble-free as possible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When the winter season rolls around, you may think it is time to pack your RC car away and wait until the temperatures rise and the snow melts. 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RC Cars Can Run In Snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make Sure Your RC Car Is Suited To Driving In Snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The RC Car Body May Be Easily Damaged In Snow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fluids In A RC Car Change Consistency In Cold Weather<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Precautions To Take When Taking Your RC Car Is On The Snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Snow Is Frozen Water With An Attitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Check What Fluids Are In The Car<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rules To Live By For RC Driving In The Snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Post Snow Maintenance For Your RC Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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