Definitely enjoying my HOSIM 1:10 scale truck. Just bought my son the 1:16th HOSIM truck as well. This truck is definitely a blast. If you plan to get one know it is NOT for newbies. Go easy on the throttle and learn the turning before going all out. (You can make all these adjustments on the remote) The remote allows you to adjust turning radius, alignment/turning, as well as throttle speed, which is super useful depending where you are driving it and what you plan to do with it. This thing is pretty FAST and super fun. DO NOT run 3S batteries unless you feel like replacing your gears often. I KNOW, we all want MORE. But it WILL grind and chip the factory gears, front end, rear end and probably even the main drive gear. It is also SOO FAST it is uncontrollable on 3S without throttle mitigation. I am on my second truck now under warranty and only run 2S batteries that came with it now. Luckily, you can buy all of the SPARE PARTS online at HOSIM.com. This R/C truck runs FAST enough and is super fun. It wheelies, does pretty great donuts, and FLYYS around as is. The battery life does go by quick so you will probably want a speed charger or a 2nd set of batteries. The R/C truck also only comes with a single charger, I only run two batteries at a time so this is a pain but manageable with a cheap dual charger off Amazon.
Things I would do immediately before running it:
Make sure you use two battery straps across the batteries.
If using the dual battery adapter. Put electrical tape or duct tape on it after its connected to the truck plug in. This has come out on me before while jumping the truck. The good news is, the actual connections to the battery are strong and dont need tape. (I always leave my dual battery connector in and always run dual batteries)
CONS: the ECU on both my trucks so far has randomly reset the throttle and steering to reverse the controls. (FIX: turn off the remote and the truck and just flip both switches to reverse throttle / reverse steering and flip the truck and remote back on and it should go back to where you had it set to/ how it comes. If not, repeat the steps. This has worked for me.)
Put BIGGER SCREWS in the top of the spoiler immediately (unless you dont care about having a wing)
PRO: This truck gives you a LOT of BANG for the BUCK and nothing in this price range will touch this truck.
(Yes it is Made in China)
Let me know if you have any questions. If you are on the fence. I say BUY IT!!! Cant go wrong at this price point for the speed and joy this truck brings. Plus it jumps and goes up curbs like a boss regardless of the lower stance. This truck is SUPER DURABLE as well!!! I run her pretty HARD!
Enjoy