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.
@jeffmackovitch99878 ай бұрын
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.
@troyolsenRC8 ай бұрын
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!
@JS-ji5bl8 ай бұрын
Red cat nailed it..and the price just wow..Red cat for the win...
@donniemarks948 ай бұрын
I have the older redcat gen8 V2 and I think it’s one of the best rc’s for the money
@jayb35188 ай бұрын
3rd review I’ve watched on this but also the best one.
@cdrb8388 ай бұрын
Hate watching this show damn it. Now I have to buy one of these too.
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Sorry lol, you won’t be disappointed.
@HaydadRC8 ай бұрын
This sure looks like a real winner to me at this price point! I’ll definitely have to get one! Great overview & review Greg!👍😊
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m planning to buy another one, they nailed this release.
@JustinMcnamara-yz3zw8 ай бұрын
Absolutely best RC channel. No Corny gimmicks. Straight to the point absolutely love it 5 out of 5
@AcrossTownRC8 ай бұрын
Unbeatable price and looks pretty good. Personally, more excited about this than some of the other mini crawlers lately!
@kevinpoole88808 ай бұрын
What a nice little truck! Definately adding this one to my stable!! Thanx for a Great review!
@jerrypayne55288 ай бұрын
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.
@adrianharrison52088 ай бұрын
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
@AddamsPlayground8 ай бұрын
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!
@rrrccc15718 ай бұрын
That looks great, especially for the price. We need Redcat to come to the UK!
@x_HuLiMaKaFLip_x8 ай бұрын
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.
@reginovelasco52908 ай бұрын
Wow. Great for the price. Getting 2 for my nephews. Thanks!
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
They’ll love them. Enjoy!
@BlueDually4x48 ай бұрын
I do like they already have some hop up parts available at launch. Redcat is really working on bringing out some solid rigs.
@ryooperdude31448 ай бұрын
I just bought one! I'm looking forward to getting it. Thanks for the great review 😊
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@OrnalGriffith-qp3pw8 ай бұрын
🎉🎉 Definitely adding one to my garage ASAP. Definitely adding a 1/10 version as well. Then get the New LC80 Land Cruiser from FMS.
@Friskee628 ай бұрын
Have mine coming shortly. Ordered it a few hours ago...should be a winner.
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@Friskee62Ай бұрын
@@rcdriver...excellent crawler. Crawls over anything...
@Bonitacreekrc28 ай бұрын
Watch capecrawlers he put it on a four corner scale and vertical and sidehill rollover test
@OCTEXRC8 ай бұрын
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 😂
@JamesBond-hz2tn8 ай бұрын
Redcat really stepped up there game nice little truck 👌
@kendotek94148 ай бұрын
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🤣🤣🤣
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Enjoy! The rig… not the getting yelled at part. 😆
@Art-jl6pt2 ай бұрын
Thx for sharing- which tires are best??
@pawwingsart8 ай бұрын
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!
@jeremymiller23408 ай бұрын
Redcat always impresses me
@johnlujan87068 ай бұрын
I would like to get one. Good job Redcat!
@shirleylarkan56548 ай бұрын
Hey. there. Great video, thanks. How do you think it compares to the Evo Pro?
@happyman85218 ай бұрын
Definitely on list for sure.
@gmodesike8 ай бұрын
Redcat nailed it.
@simonhadden74857 ай бұрын
Are the wheels beadlock or glued on?
@franktl34237 ай бұрын
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…. 😢
@heffe178 ай бұрын
Finally a nice rig I can afford!
@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide8 ай бұрын
looks pretty darn good, great video
@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide8 ай бұрын
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
@stlrider47148 ай бұрын
Love it. GREAT review!! ❤
@Paul-wz1tm6 ай бұрын
Mines pretty tough, but I did manage to break a link. Good excuse for aluminum ones. Lol
@joseCalderon19768 ай бұрын
That's a lot of RC for $100 indeed 👍
@walterbull53098 ай бұрын
I'll take two..right on redcat
@idan6788 ай бұрын
redcat and element really be pushing the hobby
@mrvill388 ай бұрын
Good review are there any mods/upgrades available yet?
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Yup, I show some of the option parts towards the end of the feature discussion.
@bidibulle67958 ай бұрын
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.
@RhiceyHarierar7 ай бұрын
Super dope!!
@steelcityrc1338 ай бұрын
Good deal, I grabbed one. Perfect for the kids.
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
Even the big kids. lol Enjoy!
@MrCveedub8 ай бұрын
How do you think the Spektrum Firma would do in this?
@CoachD3868 ай бұрын
Yep, I’m grabbing one to match my 1/10 version 👍🏾💯
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
I’m sure a bunch of people will do that. Enjoy!
@INSIDIOUS-ONE8 ай бұрын
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!
@OGPAPERBOY778 ай бұрын
Even at $119 you cant beat it!
@rcdriver8 ай бұрын
True
@vincebrizio9537 ай бұрын
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
@1Stunna23236 ай бұрын
I just realized what you did there with the title.
@rcdriver6 ай бұрын
😄
@Lee.gRC278 ай бұрын
Be refreshing to actually see an unbiased review,, just seams like everyone is reading from a salesmans script,,
@dgs.creates8 ай бұрын
Yup
@allenmichaud16058 ай бұрын
Thats a much better truck than that element 12 scale for performance vs money
@dgs.creates8 ай бұрын
After buying upgrades you may as well get the FMS, which is what I'm doing but the limited edition fcx18.
@INSIDIOUS-ONE8 ай бұрын
Unless you like to build! Not everyone wants to buy something “bought not built”!😂
@adrianharrison52088 ай бұрын
Unless a person is not buying the upgrades 🤷
@dgs.creates8 ай бұрын
@@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.creates8 ай бұрын
@@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.
@adrianharrison52088 ай бұрын
@@dgs.creates not sure what you mean to be honest
@jasonshawaga34138 ай бұрын
Seems more stable and capable than the traxxas trx4m
@shawnmarshall8828 ай бұрын
Wow go redcat
@marcuswall54044 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@vichetdragoncars31868 ай бұрын
RC RC RC
@MrLenzotik8 ай бұрын
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. $70 for inner and outer front portal brass covers 😂 almost the price of the truck.
@TrokaRC8 ай бұрын
Affordable thanks #RedcatRacing
@devdrc8 ай бұрын
Loud esc yikes
@francoissoler56778 ай бұрын
Not available in Europe, and on the website it's written an estimate of 35€ of shipping tax :( Great reviews as usual thanks
@samintrepid8 ай бұрын
They charge 78$ US for shipping in Canada + 32$ tax
@francoissoler56778 ай бұрын
@@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
@rcjoe4068 ай бұрын
And when you get it upgraded your at 250 lol
@Demolishor178 ай бұрын
1/18 scale? looks like 1/24 😅
@GuitarsNAmmo8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I find all Redcat crawlers to be ugly as sin. Won't buy them.
@MR.TOYBOX8 ай бұрын
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.
@gcarterer8 ай бұрын
Good customers dont complain about leds. Redcat might not notice you leavw. But hey if you feel like u won
@MR.TOYBOX8 ай бұрын
@@gcarterer it was a complete light kit. Not cheap my boy