HAIBOXING 1/18 Scale Brushless Fast RC Cars 18859A, 4WD Off-Road Remote Control Trucks 48 KM/H Speed for Adults and Kids Boys, All Terrain Truck Toys Gifts with Extra Shell and Battery 40+ min Play

Update: 4/12/2025Increasing this review to 5 stars. Initially my main concern was parts availability and support. But this thing is an absolute beast for what it is (a 1/18 car), it deserves every bit of 5 stars. It is literally indestructible. I let every kid I know abuse the absolute crap out of it, and it just keeps going. Only minor maintenance needed (greasing bearings, diffs, etc.). Talk about bang for buck, this thing is awesome!TL;DR: This is a small scale hobby grade RC that has all the upgrades you would want, relative to competitors, at a great price. It is fast, durable and fun to drive.Pros and consPros:Great priceDurableMetal drivetrainFastNice bodyCons:Aftermarket supportParts prices and availabilityIn depth review -Here I will go into greater detail regarding this RC. Read on if you enjoy the nitty-gritty.Summary: if you want a small scale rig, or a beginner RC, at a good price with many desirable upgrades, this is it. Perfect for those in town or with limited space, just starting out, or wanting something different (smaller). Be aware that 1/18 is much smaller than your standard RC. That being said, it is a blast and stands up well to anything you throw at it, including bash sessions (jumping/etc.). It is hobby grade (upgradable/fixable), which is a step above toy grade (disposable/unfixable). Some might consider it a step below other hobby-grade brands (Arrma/Traxxas/Losi/etc.), but it is very close.Drivetrain: for me, this is the heart and soul of an RC - any rig is only as good as it’s drivetrain. This RC has an all metal drivetrain, with serviceable metal gear differentials, metal drive shaft, metal axels, and metal out cups/hub shafts. These are all upgrade options on most competitors. The differentials have a bit too much plastic inside them for my liking, but overall the drivetrain is very solid. The diffs do contain metal gears and have grease from the factory, although I did clean them up and add my own grease. They are easy to service, which is nice. Also note that the diffs are not sealed; silicone fluid will likely leak out (unless VERY thick). Grease is the most viable option, which leaves them very “open.”Suspension: this RC comes with aluminum shocks, again typically an additional upgrade on most rigs. And they operate effectively, although I did run into an issue with one shock shaft bending on me. They were filled with oil from the factory and do a great job dampening. The arms seem small but hold up surprisingly well.Chassis: this RC seems to have a solid chassis. It’s a bit cramped, but that’s kind of a given with the size/scale. Just be aware battery and electronics options are limited. There are bearings throughout, although most are non-serviceable.Electronics: the stock electronics are more than adequate for everyday driving and bashing. The speed is actually very good - it can be difficult to hit or maintain top speed due to the small size/wheelbase; controllability at top speed with this scale is tricky. On high traction surfaces (grass/carpet) you can pull wheelies; on low traction surfaces, slamming the throttle means spinning out, sometimes uncontrollably. On the downside, the throttle seems to lack initial/instant acceleration on throttle punch, and instead takes a while to “build up” speed. The brake is also fairly weak, barely slowing it down more than just letting off the throttle. This leads me to believe truly unlocking this beast means upgrading the ESC/Receiver/Transmitter. The motor could probably use a heatsink/fan, but doesn’t get overly hot.Body: I actually love the pink/purple/silver/black color scheme. And I normally do not like pink rigs. But it looks awesome. I also received the upgraded version with only one body, but including roof bars/roll bars/rear guard, and let me tell you, I LOVE THEM!!! It does such an awesome job protecting the body, and would much rather have the extra protection/support rather than two bodies. I did reinforce some critical areas with automotive goo and/or fiberglass drywall tape (on the inside), which seems to help quite a bit.Batteries/charger: batteries are sufficient, no problems, seem to work well. Didn’t even use the included charger. I have a dedicated LiPo charger, and highly recommend one over the included USB charger (research LiPo care, if needed). 3S LiPos do work (can confirm), but it makes a fast RC almost too crazy. The only reason I can see for 3S is speed runs (which this RC isn’t well-suited for) or enhanced acceleration. And going with 3S is at the expense of increased failure/decreased durability. If you don’t care about durability, or like fixing your rigs, go for it, but seems unnecessary to me.Wheels/tires: nothing special. They work. Planning on upgrading or trying something bigger at some point. Compound could be a tad softer; tires seem to perform better after being broken in a bit.Support/Maintenance : seller seems very responsive to issues. Third party parts support seems non-existent. Primary part support is spotty - availability can be limited, and granularity is lacking (example: need to buy a four-shock kit, for instance; can’t buy a shock repair kit, individual shocks, rods, etc.). That said, the parts you do buy seem cheaper than competitors for similar parts. One thing I do LOVE about this RC is the ease of maintenance. Everything is easy to get to, and simple to take apart. Nothing takes more than 10-15 minutes tops. I do wish they used hex screws though. Also wish the chassis/motor mount was easier to include aftermarket parts/upgrades/options.Overall, this is one of the best value RCs you can get. Sure, there are nicer rigs (that cost 2-3x as much), but this needs no immediate upgrades, works great out of the box, and can withstand quite a bit of use/abuse. I have many other brands of RCs, some quite expensive, and this one is just as much fun. And at the price I’m not afraid to break it! If you want to spend 800+ fully customizing/optimizing your RC, you may want to look elsewhere. If you want value, reliability and fun, look no further!

These cars are so fun that my husband bought one for himself after my girls received them as gifts so that he could get out in the yard and race them also. They are very fast and very durable. They have been crashed several times & still going strong.

These are FANTASTIC!This is the upgraded version (brushless, better controller, more metal part - axles, oil filled shocks, 3-wire servo, larger capacity battery (2 of em), etc.). WELL WORTH the price bump over the regular 18859 brushed version (spoiler: you can't buy all the upgrades for the price difference).These can go crazy fast or be dialed down to more moderate speeds (ex. for running indoors). Full power easily overwhelms the tires, and becomes hilariously hard to control. Typically when bashing and racing around, we run between 1/2 to 2/3 power -- which is lots of fun! We've actually found that we tend to run faster laps that way vs. full power.I've noticed that these things take a beatin' and keep on tickin'! They are also fairly easy to clean and maintain.A couple notes:- use the included socket wrench to check your lug nuts before you drive (this isn't a problem, per se, but after a half dozen runs I noticed some of mine were getting loose)- they include extra hood pins -- and you'll use them. Impacts and flips tend to dislodge the hood pins and you are bound to lose some.- careful playing around curbs!- they'll run through grass, but tend to be hard to steer because the frontend will be bouncing up in the air alot! But, if you're gonna go off the track, that's the risk you're taking!- if you run in mulch, be wary of sticks getting stuck in the wheels and jamming up the drivetrain. It's easy to clear (just pull them out), but don't continue to try running it if you notice it limping along.These are great for beginners or veterans -- with the adjustable power on the controller, you can turn it up as you gain experience and confidence! There's also an adjustable steering limit, which is great for sharp steering inside, or more stable straight line performance outside.1/18 scale is a compromise. You can run it inside, but it's a bit big (unless you have a large indoor area). You can run it outside, but it's a tad small. However, it's easy to store or travel with, and TONS OF FUN!I ended up getting one for my Dad, brother, and nephew (12) because they had so much fun bashing and racing with mine and my daughter's!NOTE: If you are getting this for a ~12 year old, please please please go over charging safety with them!