
Remote Control Cars for Adults
Posted: 5/14/22
Remote Control Cars for Adults
Most of us played with RC cars when we were young. If you havenât thought about them since and are looking for a hobby to enjoy today, you should give RC cars another look. Remote control cars for adults are more durable, technologically advanced, faster, and still provide the same motorsports-style fun you had all those years ago â but in a bigger, better, and more realistic way. The hobby-grade remote control cars from Horizon Hobby are not your typical toys!
The RC cars and trucks made by ARRMAÂź, AxialÂź, LosiÂź, and other Horizon HobbyÂź brands are good examples of remote control cars for adults. These arenât like the toy remote control models of your childhood, or even the toys children play with today. These are hobby quality RC cars. Theyâre larger, stronger, and more powerful, with greater capabilities and sophisticated engineering thatâs designed to last for years.Â
Another difference youâll like between RC toys for kids and hobby quality remote control cars for adults is that if anything breaks, you can fix it. Replacement parts and product support are as close as Horizon Hobby or your local RC hobby shop. Upgrade parts are also available. As your experience grows, you can use your technical ingenuity to boost your hobby quality RC modelâs performance. Â
Adult RC car enthusiasts often gather at events to share their passion for the hobby, just like full-size motorsports fans get together to enjoy ATVs, dirt bikes, stock car racing, and more. RC is a great way to meet people of similar interests for friendship and fun. Itâs time to revisit the radio control hobby today and see what it has for you now!
Big toys for big boys and girls
Letâs take a look at some examples of hobby quality remote control cars for adults that demonstrate what makes them so different from the department store toys you may remember. You can find many entry-level RC cars and trucks priced lower than these that are still very well made, but the remote control vehicles described below perfectly illustrate how serious hobby RC car manufacturers are about creating remote control vehicles that even the most mechanically savvy adults can appreciate.Â
Designed for realism and speedÂ
If scale realism and high speeds make your adrenaline surge, check out the remote control cars and trucks from Losi. The Losi brand draws inspiration from all forms of full-scale racing. Losi partners with the worldâs best full-scale automotive companies to capture the feel of real racing through replica bodies, wheels, tires, shocks, and more. They not only give you the best-handling RC car on the track, but also one that looks like the race car of your dreams.

The 1/10 scale Losi â69 Camaro 22S Drag Car and â68 Ford F100 22S Drag Truck are both meticulous recreations of the full-size autos, with officially licensed bodies and elaborate LED lighting systems. They also meet the rules and regulations for competing in No Prep Drag Races. Thatâs right â there are organized remote control drag racing competitions, like King of the Streets in Las Vega, Nevada, which you can enter with your remote control dragster and maybe win a cash prize! Â
If youâre interested in desert truck racing, the 1/6 scale Losi Super Baja ReyÂź 2.0 recreates the same excitement with its scale looks and insane speed. Topped off with a Brenthel Trophy Truck body, this remote control version measures almost three feet long. It packs every inch with authentic detail and aggressive off-road engineering. One of the great perks about modern remote control trucks is that you can find one to match any full-scale hobby. Just another reason remote control cars are a great hobby for adults!

For fans of short course racing, the Losi 5IVE-TÂź 2.0 brings the action to your backyard in massive 1/5 scale â over three feet long â complete with a gas-burning 2-stroke engine. Losi also equips this remote control racer with an extra-large 800cc fuel tank for long, uninterrupted run times.

Remote control for more than racing
Of course, not every remote control hobbyist has the need for speed. Axial demonstrates the versatility of remote control cars for adults with its 1/6 scale, 2.8 foot long, SCX6 JeepÂź JLU Wrangler 4WD RC rock crawler. Â
Whether you're a fan of full-size Jeep vehicles, rock crawling, large-scale models, or all of the above, you'll be thrilled by the amount of realistic detail and high-performance functionality found here. The SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler comes expertly equipped for off-road adventuring with high-traction, 7" tall BFGoodrichÂź KM3 tires and a rugged two-speed transmission with high and low gears. Get ready to be amazed at the obstacles you can overcome!
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Built to be fast and tough
The ARRMA brand lives up to its âFaster, Tougherâ slogan with two remote control trucks built to handle big-time bashing. Â
If you enjoy arena-shaking full size monster trucks, youâll love the 1/5 scale KRATONÂź 8S BLX 4WD. In optimum driving conditions with an optional pinion gear, this remote control monster is capable of speeds exceeding 55 miles per hour. An RC car that measures two-and-a-half feet long and can move that fast is definitely no toy!Â
The wheelie bar equipped, 1/5 scale OUTCASTâą 8S BLX 4WD stunt truck isnât just fast. It defies gravity! ARRMA engineered the OUTCAST for long wheelies, tight donuts, aerial backflips and more â over all terrain, in all conditions. This makes them a durable RC for beginners and an excellent choice for RC for adults.
How to choose the best remote control car for adultsÂ
As you can see, itâs a bit daunting to pick the right hobby quality remote control car from all the great ones available. Start by considering what interests you most. If thereâs a full-size vehicle or motorsports category that you love, you can probably find it represented in an RC model. Just remember to stick with hobby grade vehicles for the best RC cars for adults. These will be RC cars and trucks that have replacement parts and upgrades available. Theyâre more durable than toys and have better performance. Â
Remote control rock crawlers are good choices for hobby newcomers of any age. Because theyâre engineered for maneuverability and durability more than speed, theyâre easier for inexperienced drivers to control. Plus, you can easily create a challenging course filled with obstacles to overcome. RC âbasherâ buggies and trucks deliver speed as well as durability. Theyâll withstand quite a bit of abuse while youâre learning how to control your model. Â
Remote control car kits for adults are available if you like to tinker and build. So are ready-to-run (RTR) RC vehicles that arrive fully assembled. Adding to their convenience, RTR cars and trucks also include radios and most everything else youâll need to start driving immediately (batteries may not be included, be sure to read the product description). Speaking of radios, âRCâ in the adult hobby world most often stands for âradio controlâ rather than remote control. The meaning, however, is the same.Â
For more advice on choosing the best RC car or truck, you can also read the Best First RC Car for Beginners article on this blog.
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Words by Wally Armstrong
Wally has been writing about the RC hobby since 1987, when he was hired by Hobbico as a Copywriter after completing his masterâs degree in English in 1983 and teaching for several years. He managed the Hobbico copywriting team until 2018, when Horizon Hobby purchased the company and brought him on board as a Senior Copywriter. Wally especially enjoys getting a first look at new Horizon RC products from the Product Development teams â and having the privilege of sharing details about their innovations with RC hobby customers.
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