$100 RC Crawler Worth Every Cent! Redcat Ascent 18

[@rcdriver]

You can find the Redcat Ascent 18 here: bit.ly/49H6Uli They have finally given us a 1/18 rock crawler and it looks well equipped for the price. What’s your thoughts? PRODUCT FEATURED Ascent 18 By: Redcat Racing Type: 1/18 4WD Electric Rock Crawler Price: $99.99 (Until May 1, 2024 then it’s $119.99) Buy: bit.ly/49H6Uli You’ll need: 4 AA Batteries Visit: bit.ly/3N9EMgO Or Visit Your Local Hobby Shop to purchase *Notice: Some of our articles, videos and descriptions may contain affiliate links or coupon codes, which means that if you click on or use one of the product links/ codes, we may receive a small commission. This helps support the website and social media channels and allows us to continue to produce content.

[@troyolsenRC]

Just ordered 1 with your affiliate link. You by far have the absolute best reviews of RC’s. The inside look at the gears and stuff is the best. Thanks!

[@jeffmackovitch9987]

For $100 I was afraid this was gonna be a RC4wd cheap truck. But it turns out (as you pointed out better than everyone else) that it has everything I need. I still have their old Sumo 4x4x4 from way back.

[@JS-ji5bl]

Red cat nailed it..and the price just wow..Red cat for the win...

[@jayb3518]

3rd review I’ve watched on this but also the best one.

[@donniemarks94]

I have the older redcat gen8 V2 and I think it’s one of the best rc’s for the money

[@HaydadRC]

This sure looks like a real winner to me at this price point! I’ll definitely have to get one! Great overview & review Greg!👍😊

[@rcdriver]

Thanks! I’m planning to buy another one, they nailed this release.

[@JustinMcnamara-yz3zw]

Absolutely best RC channel. No Corny gimmicks. Straight to the point absolutely love it 5 out of 5

[@kevinpoole8880]

What a nice little truck! Definately adding this one to my stable!! Thanx for a Great review!

[@AcrossTownRC]

Unbeatable price and looks pretty good. Personally, more excited about this than some of the other mini crawlers lately!

[@reginovelasco5290]

Wow. Great for the price. Getting 2 for my nephews. Thanks!

[@rcdriver]

They’ll love them. Enjoy!

[@rrrccc1571]

That looks great, especially for the price. We need Redcat to come to the UK!

[@jerrypayne5528]

I will definitely be adding one to my collection. I had the 1/10 model, but I sold it because I don't have many places to drive it , but the 1/18 will be perfect for my crawler course.

[@cdrb838]

Hate watching this show damn it. Now I have to buy one of these too.

[@rcdriver]

Sorry lol, you won’t be disappointed.

[@adrianharrison5208]

I have always wanted to get my hands on a Redcat truck,they have always seemed to be good quality models. this will be my next RC for sure at that price! Can't be beat

[@ryooperdude3144]

I just bought one! I'm looking forward to getting it. Thanks for the great review 😊

[@rcdriver]

Enjoy!

[@x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x]

I really like the chassis and agree that it’s really clean. My only gripe, and this can apply to rc crawlers in general, is, why can’t we get more modern looking bodies? Like, maybe in the style of the new Silverados or Raptors, heck maybe even the baby raptors (Ranger). I get that it’s Redcat and they usually don’t get the license of actual trucks. I’m just saying, I’d really like to see more modern truck bodies on these newer crawlers coming out.

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

I've put the 1.0 Mickey Thompson tires on with the Baja wheels. I've added metal links, transmission mount and metal diff covers my 1/18 Ascent

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

Im in the process of restoring my mini crawlers course 😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

I mean for the $100 price tag it is hard to fault it for much. I am really happy that it is not another whiny ESC and weak motor combo seen in a lot of budget friendly rigs!

[@gmodesike]

Redcat nailed it.

[@heffe17]

Finally a nice rig I can afford!

[@JamesBond-hz2tn]

Redcat really stepped up there game nice little truck 👌

[@Friskee62]

Have mine coming shortly. Ordered it a few hours ago...should be a winner.

[@rcdriver]

Enjoy!

[@Friskee62]

@@rcdriver...excellent crawler. Crawls over anything...

[@BlueDually4x4]

I do like they already have some hop up parts available at launch. Redcat is really working on bringing out some solid rigs.

[@stlrider4714]

Love it. GREAT review!! ❤

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

🎉🎉 Definitely adding one to my garage ASAP. Definitely adding a 1/10 version as well. Then get the New LC80 Land Cruiser from FMS.

[@pawwingsart]

Are those new transitions between segments of your video? I don't think I've seen them before on your videos. They work well! And yes, this is quite the little crawler!

[@happyman8521]

Definitely on list for sure.

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

looks pretty darn good, great video

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

I am now so torn 50/50i was gonna get the T Hunter Evo and throw some better wheels/tyres/shocks at it but i can have this redcat for same price as Evo

[@johnlujan8706]

I would like to get one. Good job Redcat!

[@jeremymiller2340]

Redcat always impresses me

[@kendotek9414]

Dang it! Your review just made me order one. It should be a good stable-mate to my SCX24 and my TRX4m. My old lady ain't gonna be too happy🤣🤣🤣

[@rcdriver]

Enjoy! The rig… not the getting yelled at part. 😆

[@Art-jl6pt]

Thx for sharing- which tires are best??

[@OCTEXRC]

It's a good thing I didn't purchase a trx4m high trail not too long ago because it was a little bit pricey. For $99 (for now) is one hell of a deal so I'm definitely getting this one 😎 Update: They're out of stock when I got off work. How unfortunate 😂

[@Bonitacreekrc2]

Watch capecrawlers he put it on a four corner scale and vertical and sidehill rollover test

[@RhiceyHarierar]

Super dope!!

[@F4LKON20RC]

Are the wheels beadlock or glued on?

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

Just caught this on sbg’s KZbin then found yours lol. Thing is awesome! Cool they came out with tone of aftermarket! Great vid as always! Definitely getting one!👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸 oh ya not a fan of the fender flairs but that’s easy fix!

[@mrvill38]

Good review are there any mods/upgrades available yet?

[@rcdriver]

Yup, I show some of the option parts towards the end of the feature discussion.

[@shirleylarkan5654]

Hey. there. Great video, thanks. How do you think it compares to the Evo Pro?

[@blokchainbreakdown]

Welp. I’m adding to the fleet today

[@CoachD386]

Yep, I’m grabbing one to match my 1/10 version 👍🏾💯

[@rcdriver]

I’m sure a bunch of people will do that. Enjoy!

[@joseCalderon1976]

That's a lot of RC for $100 indeed 👍

[@walterbull5309]

I'll take two..right on redcat

[@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw]

I got one a few days ago but I probably get another one just to trail with it ....I also have the 1/10 edition

[@steelcityrc133]

Good deal, I grabbed one. Perfect for the kids.

[@rcdriver]

Even the big kids. lol Enjoy!

[@idan678]

redcat and element really be pushing the hobby

[@Lee.gRC27]

Be refreshing to actually see an unbiased review,, just seams like everyone is reading from a salesmans script,,

[@dgs.creates]

Yup

[@franktl3423]

A no brainer and would buy one for sure to add to my collection. Nice to join my imported and therefore way too expensive 1/10 Ascent. Turning out to be not as good as hyped in reviews, making it even more expensive 😅 However I don’t live in the states. Meaning a lot of stuff can’t be bought over here. And if s, prizes generally are about + 33% higher. Importing this one would make it more then double of introduction price…. 😢

[@MrCveedub]

How do you think the Spektrum Firma would do in this?

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

Even at $119 you cant beat it!

[@rcdriver]

True

[@bidibulle6795]

It's very, very complicated to have this brand in Europe, even 1/10 is hard to get! I bought a Traxxas TRX4M yesterday but no regrets. They are not sold in Europe.

[@marcuswall5404]

🔥🔥🔥

[@vichetdragoncars3186]

RC RC RC

[@shawnmarshall882]

Wow go redcat

[@Paul-wz1tm]

Mines pretty tough, but I did manage to break a link. Good excuse for aluminum ones. Lol

[@TrokaRC]

Affordable thanks #RedcatRacing

[@1Stunna2323]

I just realized what you did there with the title.

[@rcdriver]

😄

[@vincebrizio953]

HI, My name is Vince I have a question: I would like to order an inexpensive TX and RX for my future Kyosho Mini-x MR04 EVO 2! Can I use the Kyosho KT531P ? Do you ( or somebody) have a tip for an affordable TX and RX? e.g Vince di Fabrizio

[@dgs.creates]

After buying upgrades you may as well get the FMS, which is what I'm doing but the limited edition fcx18.

[@INSIDIOUS-ONE]

Unless you like to build! Not everyone wants to buy something “bought not built”!😂

[@adrianharrison5208]

Unless a person is not buying the upgrades 🤷

[@dgs.creates]

@@INSIDIOUS-ONE so buy a kit or actually make your own. People are clamoring about the price point, which is only for a limited time, when you can spend a little more and get better bang for buck. This redcat isn't much different than a Walmart toy.

[@dgs.creates]

@@adrianharrison5208 i mean if you're into that I guess, but we all know, unless you're a little kid, you're throwing money at this thing.

[@adrianharrison5208]

@@dgs.creates not sure what you mean to be honest

[@jasonshawaga3413]

Seems more stable and capable than the traxxas trx4m

[@MrLenzotik]

Ordered the blue. I'm going to keep it stock for a while. The hop ups are overpriced. Probably where they expect to get their roi. $70 for inner and outer front portal brass covers 😂 almost the price of the truck.

[@francoissoler5677]

Not available in Europe, and on the website it's written an estimate of 35€ of shipping tax :( Great reviews as usual thanks

[@samintrepid]

They charge 78$ US for shipping in Canada + 32$ tax

[@francoissoler5677]

​​​@@samintrepid I just look out of curiosity and they charge 40$ for shipping in Europe + 35$ of taxes, how they can charge you this much while crossing the ocean is cheaper 😮 so it's a 180$ truck, that's sad

[@devdrc]

Loud esc yikes

[@rcjoe406]

And when you get it upgraded your at 250 lol

[@Demolishor17]

1/18 scale? looks like 1/24 😅

[@GuitarsNAmmo]

Unfortunately I find all Redcat crawlers to be ugly as sin. Won't buy them.

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Not impressed with redcats customer service. They had a light set listed incorrectly on there website and of course it did not fit. They would not pay to ship it back. So over 5.00 those clowns lost a good customer. I had already bought two lowriders previously. For me its principle not the money part. Plus as a business owner I can't fathom being that dumb to lose a customer over 5.00 when it was there mistake. So no more redcats for me. FMS baby. They have amazing customer service.

[@gcarterer]

Good customers dont complain about leds. Redcat might not notice you leavw. But hey if you feel like u won

[@MR.TOYBOX]

@@gcarterer it was a complete light kit. Not cheap my boy

[@AW-yv9sq]

@@gcarterergood customers don’t complain??? Seriously