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: 4/12/2025 Increasing 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 cons Pros: Great price Durable Metal drivetrain Fast Nice body Cons: Aftermarket support Parts prices and availability In 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!

Much better than expected. Superior to RC cars at local big stores. Appreciate two batteries with two charging cables, bearings, metal axle drive shafts, and of course the powerful brushless motor. Controller also shines with features previously not seen in this price range. This truck is fast at full speed settitng and most likely top much for a child. To fix simply turn down max speed on controller. Run by 7 year with ease although box suggests age 14 and up. So far no broken parts after many crashes. Available spare parts like front suspension and steering components would be great but I am not sure if these are sold. Finally its low price is very satisfying. Enjoy with your family.

This is a great little RC car! It’s very durable, plenty fast, and has good battery life. I would recommend the 18859A over the 18859. You will appreciate all the upgrades, and I believe it’s worth the price difference. The only complaint is the car can be a little overpowered and squirrelly, but we solved that with a $15 plug and play gyro.

I bought this Haiboxing 18859A for a 5-year-old as a beginner RC car. And while it's for sure much too fast and capable as a kid's car, it was the only one I could find that allowed variable speed adjustment. And it just works great! You can dial it down to low and it's really easy to control and learn, and steadily turn it up as they feel more confident. The only downside is, that it lacks torque when turned to slow, and will struggle on even low cut grass. But works great on pavement or hard earth/gravel. Besides that, it's also a very capable car for more seasoned pilots, and just a ton of fun. The upgraded parts vs. the non-brushless models (better dampers, metal drivetrain) make it worth the step up to brushless alone. I did follow a different reviewers recommendation and greased all gears with a better quality grease, removing the original grease beforehand. I used automotive grade MoS2 grease, but I'm sure any high quality synthetic grease will do fine in general. The good news is, all gears and differentials came with a decent (but not perfect) filling of grease from the factory, so I'm sure it's not a must-do service measure right out of the box. And honestly it's not a quick one either, as you have to take almost everything apart (took me about 2 hrs, and you need some very fine screw drivers and be careful to be gentle on the plastic threads with metal screws). But on the bright side, this confirmed that it's possible to break it down completely and put it back together. It did feel like all the moving parts turned more easily after, as I was turning them by hand. The controller works great, too. But feels very light and cheap, but what do you expect at this price point? It's responsive, though, and allows for good throttle control with low latency. And I like the control options for steering trim, steering angle and control reversals. So far we've only been running it a few days, so I don't yet know how well it'll hold up in the long run.

This car is insanely fast, and tough too. Really good fun. But both the Lipo batteries that came with it died after a couple of uses—I charged as soon as the car stopped responding, but got the red flashing light of doom from the charger. Tried contacting the company but no reply. Found a replacement by Xinlehong that worked, from Aus electronics direct, but would rather have had it work first time! Or have had some response. Apparently DEERC do good customer service; I’ll buy from them next time.

Comes ready to go with two batteries for a total run time of about 40mins. Adjustable speed to allow younger children to learn the controllers easier. Robust enough to survive crashes no problem. Highly recommended for good fun

Bought this for my 4 year old as his first “hobby grade” truck. This little thing is rank, crazy tough, and super fast, and I have to turn the speed way down for him to control it. Even for me at max speed it will flip on grass or spin out into donuts on pavement if you aren’t careful with steering. We have thrashed this thing with jumps, crashes into trees and curbs, and a few full speed cartwheels that tumbles 30-40 feet down the street before stopping. Other than a couple small body scuffs, it’s still as good as new. Battery life is actually quite good too especially with two batteries. 100% worth the money. Side note, the GDOOL 1/16 scale paddle tires fit perfectly on this even though they are a bit bigger diameter, and they turn this little truck into an absolute monster in loose dirt and sand. With these paddles you actually have to turn the power down or accelerate gradually or the truck will just instantly backflip.

Great Value!! This truck is durable, very fast and affordable! Would highly recommend!!

I've no background or knowledge about RC's. I did some light research and came across this one. The goal was to find one that my herding dog could chase around and exercise her herding instincts with in the backyard. It has been fantastic. For the price as compared to similar products, you cannot beat it. It rips, my dog is obsessed with it, and by the time we burn through two batteries she is ready to take a break. Perfect product for my use case.