What Does RTR Mean?

RTR, when referring to RC cars, means Ready-To-Run or Ready-To-Race. These are in contast to the 'kit' cars that require assembly before they can be used. However RTR, or Ready-To-Run, doesn't mean that you can immediately begin thrashing the car around, as there are still steps that need to be taken to ensure the long life of your car and prevent burnt out motors.

1. Read the manual

The manuals aren't included just to soak up oil leak, they contain a lot of good, useful information about the particular car that you've just purchased. Read it and go through any steps suggested.

2. Check for damage

Even though they are usually packed pretty well, sometimes they can become damaged in transit or be incorrectly assembled at the plant. It is always best to do a quick check to make sure there isn't any noticeable damage before you take it out for the first time.

3. Charge your batteries or buy fuel

You will need to make sure you have the appropriate fuel or fully charged batteries (if it doesn't come with the car) to ensure you can start having fun as soon as possible.

4. Break in the engine

If you've bought a nitro car, you will need to break in the engine to make sure you get the best performance and life out of it. The instruction manual will usually detail how your specific engine needs to be broken in.

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