Megatech Megapro RCB Buggy 1:18

by Megatech

Product Features

• Mega-handling high volume long-throw shock absorbers for dynamic dampening control and superb performance
• Mega-traction four wheel drive giving complete power transfer to the race transfer
• Mega-control with a digital proportional FM radio system that assures long range command and offers precise adjustments
• Mega-power from a high-torque, high-performance motor that puts you out in the fast lane in a hurry
• Requires 8-AA alkaline and 1-7.2V rechargeable battery, 7.2V charger

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 12 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TUPWZ4
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9932
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 18 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,146 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The MegaPRO 1:18 Scale Radio Control race cars come with important race-ready components already installed and factory tuned for you. They're designed to deliver the professional level racing performance you're looking for.

Product Description

brand new in box.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast little sucker, August 19, 2009

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Austin Guy 2005 (Cedar Park TX) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Megatech Megapro RCB Buggy 1:18 (Toy)

Comes mostly assembled so it was up and running in a matter of minutes -- took it out on the street and it zooms up the block in no time (suprised me how fast it was). First time out in the street I must have gotten some interference on the controller or something because the car ended up going 30 MPH into a curb drainage hole! Luckily I could take the manhole cover off and recover it, and NO problems with the car.. Still ran like a champ (NOTE: I might have been responsible for the driving into the drainage hole, but I'm a seasoned remote control car operator and had over 3 minutes behind the wheel before this horrible accident!)..

Likes:
Super Fast!
Turns on a dime!
Has reverse!
4 wheel drive!

Dislikes:
Range on the remote could be better (luckily it stops by itself when it goes out of range)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Seven months on, still going strong, September 24, 2008

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Ron Morris "Ron Morris" (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Megapro RCB Buggy 1:18 (Toy)

This car will really surprise you the first time you fire it up. It has lightning acceleration, and a top speed that would have dogs and bicycles eating its dust. It's a blast to play with.

When I first purchased the car, seven months ago, I was a little discouraged about losing a piece from my front shock absorber, on one of my first outings. The manufacturer offers many replacement parts, but they are high in price, and the part that fell off my car was going to cost me ten bucks. I fabricated a fix out of some epoxy putty, and then bought a spare parts car.

Since then, I've ran and ran this car, and it has functioned flawlessly, and held up marvelously to all of my abuse. The only real problem I've had with the car is a stripped differential gear; a result of me tightening the diff too much in an attempt to get some wheelie action. My recommendation is to leave the diff at the factory setting, and not to bother trying to get wheelies out of this car (the weight distribution is just too balanced to wheelie).

One of the best things I've learned during this time is that when the car does need a replacement part, you can save some money by taking advantage of cross-compatibility with the Associated RC18t on some parts. Shock absorbers and differentials are two examples where the RC18t part will work on the Megapro. The benefit here is that parts for the RC18 are about one third the price of the Megapro. Do a little research before you buy.

Overall, I'm completely satisfied with this car. Great fun!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mega Problems, May 5, 2009

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Little Wells (Middle of NoWhere, Iraq) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Megapro RCB Buggy 1:18 (Toy)

I received my 'buggy' a little over a month ago. First few times I ran it with no problems. Within a week, the front strutpost had broke (mainly due to me running it into a tire), both of the front shocks had popped open and fell off. I also had one of the axles break while just driving in a straight line, and not hitting anything. Finally after receiving most of my replacements parts in the mail to include a new steering motor (that had broke) and one of the upgrade motors I put everything back together and ready for a test run. The receiver box got extreamly hot just moments after pluging the battery back in. Now it will not back up at the same rate that it will drives forward. Its lucky to back up at all. With all the problems aside, I enjoy the car when it is running. A few of the guys that I live/work with have asked me to get them one, but I keep putting it off for I have spent more money on parts than I did on the whole thing, and I still need more parts to just keep it running. If you have what it takes to keep replacing stuff, and do not mind doing it, this is a good car.