RIAARIO 1/10 Brushless RC Cars, Monster Truck, 50+ MPH, 4WD, Waterproof, Carbon Fiber, Black, Ages 8+

BillUnited States

As close to perfect as they come

Cannot be beat for the money. Fantastic chassis with a really strong drivetrain, diffs and motor. It handles like a on road race car that you can send to the moon!!!! Even the stock wheels/tires are very very nice. Soft enough to grip but firm enough not to wear out after 3 packs. The only thing I don't like is the ESC. Its completely non adjustable and the factory brake setting is WAY too high. Hit the brakes at anything close to fast and watch it front flip down the p-lot. Also the "Electric Turbo" button is really just increasing the punch level. I think they did it like this to try to get a little more run time out of the ridiculously small battery. Figure on about 10 minutes of run time if you go like I do but you don't buy these to putt around!!!! You can re-locate the esc to increase the length of the battery tray but I think that should have been done on assembly of the truck. Also the C-rating of the included battery is definitely not accurate. It's more like 15C. The Gyro works very good. You can drift this sucker all day (or ten minutes at a time). Once you sort how the transmitter works you'll find it to be a very very good one with a ton of range and good response time. The shocks are very plush and work well. Put some 70wt oil in them and they work even better. I'm going to replace the ESC with a BL120 so I can tune it better (brakes) and run 4S. Just moving the stock ESC and fitting a good 5200 MAH 3 cell with at least a 50C rating really wakes this thing up. Bottom line is that for less than $250 bucks you cannot get anything that comes remotely close to this. Just fit a bigger better battery and you'll see why the wheelie bar becomes necessary. I didn't use the bigger pinion yet because after using a better battery I don't think I need to. Lastly, the stock steering servo is good but not great. It's a small size so to fit a normal size one you have to get a conversion kit/bracket from rlaarlo. I'm going to do that mod as well because this chassis is just too good not to have a super fast brushless servo. A fast servo is the single best modification you can make to any r/c car. It COMPLETELY changes how it drives. I use power hobby brushless low profile servos (45kg) and I love them. Plus they fit nice in tight areas. HW makes a nice brushless servo as well. Overall I'm quite impressed with the design and execution of this r/c. Just ditch the lame batt for a bigger mah higher c-rating one and you'll be super pleased with the performance. Update: I put in the speed pinion. Made it even better!!! Now it really has a good too speed and better air control. That's why the brakes are so sharp. It's for control in the air. Learn something new every day.

Derek W.United States

Impressive Quality and Performance for the Price!

I'll be honest — I wasn’t expecting this much quality from an RTR kit at this price point. But the RIAARIO 1/10 Brushless RC Truck blew me away. The chassis is built like a tank with durable carbon fiber panels and reinforced aluminum parts. I’ve rolled this truck several times during high-speed runs, and aside from a few cosmetic scuffs, there’s been no structural damage. That’s impressive for a basher in this price range! The included 2.4GHz remote feels premium, like something you'd usually have to buy separately. However, the manual offers very little guidance on advanced settings. So here’s a tip for other new users: To unlock the remote settings (like throttle trim, steering dual rates, etc.), hold the arrow button (bottom right) while powering on the remote. This unlocks configuration mode — essential if you're new to this kind of power and want better control. 🔋 Battery Life and Upgrades The included battery is decent, but I strongly recommend upgrading the charger. The USB charger works, but it’s slow and inefficient. I use the Haisito HB6 balance charger, and it makes a world of difference. Battery runtime varies: 🕒 Around 30 minutes at 50% throttle ⏱️ Under 10 minutes if you’re going full-throttle the entire time For extended fun, I recommend upgrading to larger 3S packs. I was able to fit a Zee 3S 3300mAh soft pack into the existing tray. It’s snug but workable. Rlaario suggests relocating the ESC to the center using included zip ties, but I managed to keep the layout as-is with a tight fit. ✅ Final Thoughts This truck is a total sleeper hit — high performance, solid construction, and a surprising level of customization. One thing I really appreciated was the two full sheets of decals included in the box. It might seem like a small touch, but for hobbyists like me, it’s important to give your RC truck some personality. Driving around with a blank shell just isn’t the same — make it your own and it feels like an extension of you. 🎨🔥 You can tell this thing was designed with enthusiasts in mind, but the manual leaves a lot to be desired. That’s why I also uploaded a video showing how to: Set up telemetry so you can view real-time voltage on the remote 📟 Remove the receiver box top and plug in the mystery R&B cable that comes in the kit (not explained anywhere in the instructions!) 🔌 👉 Check out my video for setup tips not covered in the manual — including unlocking the remote and using the telemetry cable.

ROBUnited States

Still the BEST RC truck near this price range.

I have about 40 RC vehicles and drones. As far as trucks go, this is one of the best RC trucks to have. Taking the relatively low price into consideration (sub 300), it is amazing in quality and durability. I have two of them. Haven't broken a thing after running MANY packs through them. And it's capability is awesome. Strong enough motor that it can self-right (with a bit of practice), the ESC is plenty for this car, and incredibly for an RTR the servo is crazy good - so responsive. Almost too responsive; turning the steering rate down will help keep it planted during hard turns. It is plenty fast, and with some gearing can be even faster. But the thing that "WOW'd" me the most was the suspension. It's insanely good. RLARRLO commonly does well with suspension, but this truck really set a standard that I have yet to see in an RTR car close to this price range. Gyro works well and is adjustable, and it has everything you could really want in a hobby grade RC of this size. And that would be my 1 of my 2 only real desires for this thing; I do wish it was a little bigger, and I wish it could hold a larger battery without modification (it's a simple mod, though). It is def not on industry standard for a 1/10 scale, and a little big for a 1/12 scale. So if there was such a thing as 1/11 scale, it probably sits most comfortably there. But if all you have is 1/12 and below, this thing will be a slight step up in scale and probably outperform them all. If you're used to 1/10, this is probably the "smaller" guy you'll love without going into the mini/grom 1/14 scalish stuff. Put a good battery in this thing, learn how to dial in the settings on the controller based on how you want to drive it, and you will NOT be disappointed with it.

JW FlynnSouth Africa

Rlaarlo Omni-Terminator (The "Nearly Unbreakable" Beast)

The Verdict: A True Pocket Rocket If you’re looking for a car that punches way above its weight class, this is it. It’s fast, aggressive, and built like a tank. Out of the box, it’s a "lovely bit of kit" that lives up to the hype seen in YouTube torture tests. Performance & Speed Insane Speed: This thing is seriously quick. Be warned: if it’s coming at you hot, do not try to stop it with your foot. It carries a lot of weight for its size, and at top speed, it will do some real damage to anything (or anyone) it hits. Let it hit the wall instead—it can handle it! Durability: It’s an absolute tank. It takes tumbles and high-speed flips that would shatter other cars in this price range. Setup & Quirks Alignment: Mine arrived with some minor alignment issues. It’s a common thing with these, but it only took a few minutes to tweak the turnbuckles and get it tracking straight. The Remote: To be honest, the transmitter is a bit "funky." It has some weird quirks and a bit of a learning curve to navigate the menus. However, once you get it dialed in, it’s solid. Telemetry: A huge plus is the built-in telemetry. Being able to see your real-time battery voltage on the remote screen is a game-changer for avoiding over-discharging your LiPos. Pros: High-end materials (Carbon fiber and metal components). Genuinely "unbreakable" feel during normal bashing. Excellent value for the performance you get. Cons: The remote feels a bit dated/clunky in its UI. May require a "pre-flight" check to fix factory alignment.