RC Drift Car with Gyro 1/18 Scale LDRC Drift Car Remote Control RWD Hobby Drifting Vehicle 2.4 GHz Proportional Throttle Steering ESP Gyroscope Metal Drive Shaft Alloy Shell Adult LD1899

Small and fast, hard aluminum shell and hope will serve longer than previous light plastic ones that got broken very quickly

I am very new to the RC car hobby. I work at a recreation center and I'm always looking for something that the kids would like to do at the center. We started with model cars, and then I remembered that I had an RC car as a kid and liked playing with it. I ordered 6 cheaper RC cars which ended up being a hit with the kids, and has got me started in the hobby. I'm not the best person to give an in-depth review about every part and wire of this RC car, and all I have is the first 6 cheaper ($14 per car) RC cars to compare this one to.I ordered this RC car because I wanted to see how well the more expensive RC cars function. This RC car arrived in it's own case and packed nicely in foam. I immediately noticed the weight of the car and that the body was metal and not plastic like the others. The design of this car closely resembles a real car, and you can see and feel that the quality is above average. The controller is easy to use and takes 2 AA batteries to operate and control the car. There are 3 buttons on the controller that control the lights and they allow you reverse the way you control the car (pulling the trigger makes the cat go in reverse instead of forward, and you can switch how you turn L/R).There are a some issues and a couple things I expected to be included that weren't. I have some issues with controlling the car but that is due to me still figuring out the controller and I'm still learning how to drift. With that said, there are some issues that are not due to me still learning. The car sounds like something is grinding when you turn, my guess is it has something to do with the weight of the metal body pushing down on something. Another thing I'm not a fan of and might be due to the weight of the body is the speed, I thought this car would be faster. The car also doesn't respond right away when you try to reverse, it takes a few pushes of the trigger before it will reverse.Overall, I do like this RC car and it seems like a good quality car, but it is overpriced in my opinion. At this price I expected to receive at least an extra battery and a set of rubber tires like I did with the $14 cars I purchased. I also feel it should be faster and not have grinding sounds and issues with reversing at this price so I did take a star.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for an entry into real RC drifting—or just want a pro-grade setup in a compact package—the LDRC LD1899 is the one. This isn’t a toy, it’s a legit RWD drift car that brings the slide without the frustration.Why It Belongs in Your RC Garage:- Gyro-Assisted Control = Drift Confidence: The built-in ESP gyroscope makes a huge difference, especially when dialing in clean slides on slick surfaces. Whether you're a beginner or a hobbyist, it helps smooth out your throttle and keeps you locked in line.- Proportional Steering + Throttle: It reacts like a scaled-down race car. None of that all-or-nothing trigger feel—you get nuanced input, real-time response, and that addictive drift dance through every turn.- RWD Setup with Style: Rear-wheel drive means authentic drift behavior. It takes a little finesse, but once you get the rhythm, this thing floats like it’s born to slide.- Tough Build with Alloy Swagger: The metal drive shaft and alloy shell give it some actual weight and durability. It doesn’t feel like a disposable plastic shell—this one’s built to take hits and come back for more.- Perfect Scale for Indoor Tracks or Desk Drifting: 1/18 means it’s tight and agile, ideal for living room courses, office tracks, or gym-floor drift sessionsBonus Points:- The shell looks killer. Race-inspired without being overdone.- It’s mod-friendly—pop the top and upgrade to your heart’s content.- Includes everything you need RTR (Ready to Run), so no guesswork—just plug, charge, and shred.If you’re into RC drift or just want a rig that can do more than go fast in a straight line, the LD1899 delivers style, control, and that satisfying sideways slide—all in a tough little package that’s way cooler than you’d expect for the price.