HAIBOXING 1:18 Scale RC Monster Truck 18859 36km/h Speed 4X4 Off Road Remote Control Cars,Waterproof Electric Powered RC Cars All Terrain Toys Vehicles with 2 Batteries, Xmas Gifts for Kid and Adults

BdubQUnited States

I wasn't expecting 5 stars

There had to be something wrong with it, right? Something to complain about. Something. Anything. THE PURCHASE I bought the Hailstorm about a year ago and had loved it until the ESC stopped working so it was exciting to see that the 18859 which is the latest monster truck version had come out. I didn't know all the differences until I took delivery and was pretty surprised by all the upgrades from the previous version. WHAT'S NEW Upon opening the box, I found 1 battery with the transmitter. To my surprise, the car itself had another battery! Two batteries included with this. Not only that, but I almost overlooked the fact that Haiboxing now includes a LiPo battery! Typically budget vehicles get shipped with Li-Ion batteries. The usual mod people do is to simply replace it with a new Li-Po, so it's pretty cool that HBX included in the Li-Po to start with! The CVD's are metal! Yup, the last version was plastic and metal was an upgrade part. They're now included FREE! Camber has 3 adjustment holes for those that like to tinker with that sort of thing. Suspension still aren't oil filled, but now preload can be adjusted. The top arm on each corner are now beefed up. Pretty significant difference. Overall, the rig is also wider. Body itself is also longer than the previous version. Most may not have noticed but the outdrive cups are a metal band providing further structural support. It's all in the details. All these improvements makes for a more durable and better performing car. In fact, I ran this over selveral times for fun with my much heavier Arrma Big Rock which is a 1/10 scale monster truck and the 18859 did just fine. Kept on trucking (pun intended). Impressed that HBX went this far with their latest version of the 1/18 scale car w/o increasing the price. Thank you! DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS First off, it's quiet! Way quiet. Maybe the last one was this quiet, but compared to some of the other cars I have, this is whisper quiet. The turning radius is tight. Surprisingly tight. So tight in fact that you can bust a donut from a standstill. No need to run it hard, turn one direction to gain the momentum, then turn it hard in the opposite direction to initiate the donut like you'd normally have to do. There's not enough torque to perform a wheelie, but that's not expected of a 2S budget RC car, particularly of this scale. Enough power to get some good speed with this though. PACKAGING Nicely packaged as always. Not sure who's responsibility it was but my Amazon box did come damaged and the exterior of the HBX box inside was also damaged. No damage to the contents so nothing to complain about, but something I did experience on my personal purchase of the 18859. DECALS This deserves its own category b/c HBX actually provided two sets of headlights and two sets of tail lights! Pick and choose your favorite! I ended up using the unused set on another car which further improved the aesthetics of that one so thanks again HBX. OVERALL Very satisfied with this. Budget cars aren't supposed to be this good. I wasn't even ready to say all this. Was expecting it to be slightly better than mediocre as the reputation of HBX is pretty good but there are a lot of improvements in this iteration of the 18859 to make this almost like a new car. Remember how far the Toyota Camry has come since back in the day? It's like that but HBX style. WHO IS THIS FOR? I don't doubt it's durability, particularly with the wider stance, thicker chassis and thicker arms. Truly a hobby grade rc car with a budget conscious price. If you like to mod cars, you have that option with the 18859. Upgrade to oil filled shocks. Install some adjustable turn buckles. Great for kids too b/c it has a slow mode feature. Adjust between slow and normal for developing drivers to novice. I think this is the perfect car if you're a parent looking to get a car for both yourself and your kid but only plan on getting one vehicle to share. Best of both worlds.

Peter Isaac BilodeauUnited States

Great value for the price!

So I'd been on the hunt for a 1/18th scale RC truck for a while, and had almost settled on a much higher priced brand who shall remain unnamed, BUUT I held off over and over again due to mixed reviews and stories I heard going around. One day, in a vow to complete a final search for a better priced option, I opened Amazon and searched 1/18 scale Haiboxing rc cars. Boom, this little guy popped up. I read reviews. I watched countless YouTube videos. I researched, compared notes, and researched my compared notes. I learned it had metal driveshafts and two lipo batteries out of the box. It was 4WD. It had avaliable upgrades. It was perfect. I ordered. I received. I was happy. And I still am!😅 The stock suspension is quite bouncy so I will be upgrading to the oil filled shocks that Haiboxing offers, but other than that, absolutely knocked out of the park with this one. If you're on the fence, buy it. Unless you get a lemon unit, which can happen with any brand, you'll love it. Cheers! And great job Haiboxing😁 -Edit- (Writing in May) I've now owned my little HBX truck since February and have taken it out across the driveway in front of my apartment complex more times than I can count. I've slung it across pavement, dirt, mulch, jumped it off curbs, and also put it through various tumbles and flips, and it ate everything I put it through for breakfast. Recently I purchased the oil-filled shocks and lawd what a difference! Suspension bounce is gone completely and landing after a jump the truck PLANTS. Battery life is very satisfactory, averaging just over an hour for charge time and about 15 minutes runtime per pack, depending on how hard you run it. I have had zero issues with batteries, charger, mechanical components, or the radio to date. I will say, the switches to adjust the speed and steering direction are, for some reason, placed almost level with the casing of the radio, making them almost impossible to move with a fingertip. This is not a major issue though, as all you need is a small flat-blade screwdriver or a kitchen knife to push the switch. Overall, minor flaws that shoud not take away from what an awsome little truck this is!

DrewUnited States

Great value

Here’s a review for the **HAIBOXING 1:18 Scale RC Monster Truck 18859E 36km/h Speed 4X4 Off Road Remote**: --- **Thrilling Speed and Durability in a Compact RC Truck** I recently bought the **HAIBOXING 1:18 Scale RC Monster Truck (18859E)**, and I am beyond impressed with both its performance and durability. This little beast is incredibly fast, reaching speeds of up to 36km/h, which is great for both indoor and outdoor adventures. The truck's 4X4 capabilities make it ideal for off-road driving. I’ve taken it on grass, gravel, and even a bit of mud, and it handled everything like a pro. The powerful motors and high-torque tires give it excellent traction, and it can easily climb over obstacles like small rocks or curbs. It’s fun to watch it power through terrain that other RC trucks would struggle with. The build quality is fantastic for the price. The body and suspension are robust, able to withstand the occasional crash or bump without breaking apart. I was surprised by how resilient the truck is—it has taken a few hard hits, and I haven’t noticed any major wear or tear. The suspension system is great, absorbing impacts well and keeping the truck stable even at high speeds. In terms of control, the remote is responsive, and the steering is precise. The truck has great maneuverability, allowing for sharp turns and quick direction changes, even at high speeds. I appreciate the fact that it comes with two batteries, which is great for extending playtime. Charging is quick, and I can usually get about 20-25 minutes of fun per battery. Overall, the **HAIBOXING RC Monster Truck** is a solid choice for anyone looking for a fast, durable, and fun remote-controlled truck. Whether you’re an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, this truck will provide hours of excitement. Highly recommended!

LuisUnited States

Perfect for anyone starting the rc game alike big companies

This version is perfect for kids and adults just the look with the lights beaming at night and a day look real nice . The rc truck was really eye satisfying because looks like a ford or a truck like . Its for open wide spaces and the only thing that’s bad that I believe but don’t as well because of the videos prompted that it’s hardcore but a crash would be lethal but its perfect because that’s where the business starts because of the weak non-metal ereas . Easy to use a side button easy access to turn on . Clips fit the finger to pin it out easy . It’s super fast for adults mode like shown in the video and slow for kids to use runs approx an eye watch like 30mph but it’s enough to enhance a thrill of good satisfaction . I would recommend to a lot of people affordable , durable but won’t throttle on sand beach don’t try it but will still work if you run it on the ground. So much to say I love it as much as my big one that I have and this one you get to play on the house anywhere . Idk if it works on mud yet . but I play more on sunny days or chilly breeze days . Love this product for a birthday gift for kids and I like how how the lights are dent in because it won’t crash the light glass and it’ll bash the square shape area . I love the service just like big companies it’ll be nice to learn how to assemble and disassemble and forever work it to work when ordering parts . :)