rather not put too much more time and money in, but this also happens with the big brand names as they require upgraded parts with wear and tear just the same. Battery life is crazy long, usually 40 mins per battery, and longer if throttle is trimmed down. I have trimmed down the 'locking' tabs to make disconnecting the battery much easier, I also remove battery and hold it while disconnecting so that I don't end up pulling wires on a fastened battery. Take care of this, and it will last, if you beat on it, prepare to work on it. In conclusion, this is a great starter rc for someone wanting to eventually get more serious, I've learned LOTS. Not reeeeeally a kids toy, unless that kid is very responsible, and has a true appreciation of the value of a dollar.
This truck is amazing. I like the 1:10 scale as it seems to go over most anything in the backyard and around the house. I got my young son a 1:16 car and it would get stuck in the high winter grass, it did fine on pavement and was a good first car. This truck does great everywhere. I like the dual speed control. I let my son (4 yrs old) drive this truck and I put it on slow speed mode. Slow speed mode is still really cool and allows him to learn. I had an RC truck as a kid and loved them. So I was super excited about this truck. I run it at the higher speed and it is super fast, agile and rugged. The machine is very well designed. The body encloses almost everything which keeps it clean. I have trouble squeezing in all the battery wires and adapter, the cabling is a bit awkward. Also, when I first turned it on the controls acted a little weird, but after an on/off cycle they worked fine and I have not had an issue since. I will be purchasing another one so I can drive it with my son.
It was a lot smaller then I thought it would be. It's fast af though. Very responsive remote (except reverse) reverstis hit and mis. Does flip over going forward, and in reverse ( when reverse works). But it is fun and snappy lil car.
It was a lot smaller then I thought it would be. It's fast af though. Very responsive remote (except reverse) reverstis hit and mis. Does flip over going forward, and in reverse ( when reverse works). But it is fun and snappy lil car.