HAIBOXING 16890A Brushless RC Car, 1/16 Scale 4X4 Fast Remote Control Truck

I'll come straight to the point...these HBX trucks based on the venerable 16889 platform (or the smaller 1/18 platform) are the best value in RC. They are not the cheapest, but the combination of price with the quality of design and specification is unbeatable. The only bad news is that you cannot buy this one or some others, direct in the UK and have to buy on Amazon.com, which adds to the cost due to tax and postage.The latest 16890A shares its chassis and most running gear with the 16889A, with a slight difference to the top link in the rear suspension and the rear shocks being mounted to the rear of the shock tower and arms instead of in front. This new truck has a different truggy style body and a green-coloured brushless motor that is 3500Kv, instead of the 3800Kv of the 16889A. In theory this should allow more punch for acceleration and places less heat stress on the motor and esc, but I have no idea whether they have up-geared it to achieve the higher claimed top speed or not.The truck is constructed largely of an engineering plastic, which is perfect as this plastic grade is very elastic and reluctant to break. HBX seem to have nailed the formula here, achieving good rigidity for sound handling, but great durability. Metal chassis parts are NOT an advantage on such trucks as they add weight, can bend or snap and transfer impact energy to weaker components.The truck is plenty fast enough and wholly enjoyable on 2s battery power and the manual states 3s is not recommended, although many people do seem to use 3s.In use everything just works well with no hitches and great design. The remote is a great one with no lag, good feel, lots of adjustability, including a power knob, so you can dial down power when inexperienced or handing to a child. The on-off switch is perfectly positioned at the side of the chassis, so can be accessed with the body on....just so convenient.The oil shocks are well-tuned and give the ride quality the feel of a much bigger truck, with minimal hopping or bouncing, controlled landings and smooth progress over uneven ground.The driveline parts are all-metal and seem incredibly durable. I have several HBX trucks at this scale and nothing has broken or worn out. If anything does, parts can be sourced via Amazon, HBX or the large, Asian online market places.The provided wing and wheelie bar are easy to install and the lights come already installed.A couple of tips I would offer:Firstly, although the provided USB chargers work fine, if you are using LiPo batteries, you really should be able to do a proper, balanced storage charge when not using them for a while. They should not be left at too high or low voltage, as this presents a risk and can damage the batteries. Get a simple balance charger that will do storage charge. I also use a low voltage alarm and battery checker to keep an eye on voltage. You don't want to discharge a LiPo cell to 3V or below, so the cheap alarms available on Amazon offer some reassurance and can be strapped down on the battery when running.Secondly, I spray the chassis and running gear with GT-85 PTFE spray. This provides a dirt and water repellent finish that does not attract dirt like oil-based products. The solvent flushes out dirt and dust from moving parts on application, then dries to a sheen to both lubricate and protect. After running, I use a dust blower and then apply the spray, wiping where necessary and the truck comes up like new.

I picked this up wanting to get back into RC trucks after being way for about 12 or so years. I wanted something that was ready to run out of the box, brushless and had good reviews, this was a great decision! First off, it's not really a toy for youngsters, unless you work with them first because this little truck can move! I plan to pick up some 3S batteries (which this little guy can handle) and see how fast this can go. It handles very well once you have a few minutes to play with it. I can't say anything about durability because I've been pretty careful, but other reviews say this will take a beating and keep going. Battery life is really good on the provided 2S batteries and it's range is also quite good.Be sure to read the manual and adjust the controls if needed on the remote, but mine ran great right out of the box. You'll have a good time with this little truck, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat!

My grandson loves this car. He has had many in the past that was less expensive but did not last any time. This car is extremely fast, comes with two batteries, and two sets of wheels. He has played with it hard over the past month and so far it is holding up great. He has however lost a few of the clips that come with it but those can be bought seperately. As fast as it goes and going on rough terrain you can't help losing a few.

This rc is durable. That being said running through the second pack I got a loose screw in the front. I went to put it back together and the screw was stripped and too short. I have a multi pack of hex screws( I’m in the hobby) and it was a simple fix with a screw and spacer.not a big deal for me, but if you’re not used to fixing your cars then it’s a broken car to you. Telhe rear shocks are also leaking on the 2nd pack, but it being so little we just turned the turnbuckle screws up. It’s a basher so not too big of a deal. It is powerful on 2s alone, haven’t tried 3s( it’s capable) and it is very fun! A stable mini forsure and a lot of fun! You get a lot out of value for this car, they just need to put hexes in, like any other major company and haiboxing would be a major contender( we have 5 haiboxing)

This is an awesome car for the price. Something you can take out and play with and not be afraid to break your expensive RC cars. It will need to have some upgrades. The parts that I put are not recommendations, they are just the parts I chose. Shocks were the only plug and play parts. The original shocks leaked oil within a week. The body needed to be cut to fit, the original body is a hard brittle plastic the breaks easily. For the body mounts I switched the front mount that was on the car to the rear and the rear to the front. The front circle needed to be shaved down a tad to fit back in. For this body the original width of the body mounts will fit the body I chose, the front will need new holes. The light is bright enough to actually make a difference but it is not extremely bright. I did splice them into original wires. There may be and easier way. The brass spacers are to give a wider stance and add weight. The rims needed to be drilled out a little, very easy to do. This car is fast for the size so the extra weight and stance helps with stability. Stock tires are great, just expect to buy new ones because you constantly will be pealing out, if wanting to do so. The controller is actually very nice with the speed limiter. The list of parts I chose are in the pictures.

*UPDATED*Sad to write this update but it is 6 months later and even with fresh batteries in the receiver and the batteries in the car fully charged having issues with the vehicle moving forward and won't reverse at all. Sad to say this does not have any longevity, so suggest looking elsewhere!*ORIGINAL REVIEW*If you're on the hunt for a compact dose of remote-controlled excitement, look no further than this 16890SA RC super car. This pint-sized powerhouse delivers big fun in a small package. The kids loved it but shh don't tell them, I got it more for me than them!First off, the build quality is surprisingly sturdy. The chassis feels durable, capable of withstanding the occasional collision or tumble. Despite its small stature, the RC car boasts responsive controls, providing an enjoyable driving experience for both beginners (the kids) and seasoned RC enthusiasts (that would be me).Don't let its size fool you – this little speedster can zip around with surprising agility. The proportional steering and throttle control allow for precise maneuvers, making it easy to navigate tight spaces or set up impromptu obstacle courses. The nimble handling adds an extra layer of excitement to each race and the oil filled shocks are definitely a worthy upgrade compared to the older version.The Mini RC Racer's battery life is impressive, providing a decent amount of playtime on a single charge. A 3s upgrade is a huge upgrade in fun factor so try that out as well.Whether you're a casual hobbyist or looking for a gift that packs a punch, this little dynamo is sure to bring joy to anyone eager for some miniature, high-speed thrills. I give it two thumbs up!

Got this for my 8 year old son for Christmas. He loves it. It’s super fast. Can dial down the power until you get used to it. Super fast when power is dialed up to 100%. Very responsive. Pairs easy to remote. Battery strap which is good. Overall pretty light.On day 2 of using it, it wouldn’t turn anymore. Unplugged the servo and plugged it back in. Still nothing. I emailed the company. They responded quickly. Explained my problem. They asked me some questions.Several emails later they said they were sending me a new servo. Awesome customer service in this day and age. I’m not a person that if something I get on Amazon stops working, i flame the company. Things happen. They just do. That being said they sent me the part(free of charge) and now it’s steering again. Even with what happened it still probably the best car we’ve had. We’ve had many. I’ll be buying one for myself soon.

I got to start off by saying I'm very impressed with Haiboxings quality of there rc cars and what they include out the box. This particular model is a newer version of the 16889A car I hear but not 100 percent sure. Eigther way this model is very nice. It comes with metal gears and dog bones on the transmission. It includes a brushless motor Wich could be a bit faster but not bad. It also comes with an extra set of tires paddle style and a nice wheelie bar to keep the car from flipping over. This model should be tuff if it's the newer version of the 16889A. It Also includes 2 lipo batteries and a few extras. For the money this rc is quite a bit cheaper than a Traxxas equivalent. Which would be at least double the price and the Traxxas would be considerably faster but all and all I recommend this car to those who want a fun durable rc car with many extras included for the price.Update After using this car for a while I realized the brushless motor is a bit underpowered for the price and the batteries provided are small 1000 mah don't last long Also the front shock spring wouldn't stay in place so I returned it

Es una camioneta excelente corre muy rápido y tiene regulador de velocidad para los niños. La recomiendo ampliamente ya que los materiales de construcción son de excelente calidad.

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Viene con todo lo que prometieron otra batería juego de llantas y el engranaje y amortiguadores, para ser mi primer rc de este tipo me pareció genial corre muy bien sin problema los 40 km/h