The 1/18 scale micro rc cars are becoming more and more popular these days. You can get them in RTR or kit versions and run them just about anywhere. They are fun and they can really go fast.
The beginner should start with electric rc cars because they are easier to control and there is very little mechanical knowledge required to maintain them. To see some of the most popular micro mini rc cars, go to the HPI Micro RC Cars page.
A good one to start with would be the HPI RS4 Micro RTR.
It won HobbyTown USA best car of 2002. It's a fun little R/C car. The Micro RS4 kit is perfect for indoor racing. It has a 4WD single belt drive train and rubber tires. It runs on tile and low-piled carpet and wood floors very easily and it's fun!
Performance The HPI RS4 Mini R/C car is very fast for its size. It has a very nice top speed and it will accelerate very quickly.
Handling The RS4 handles very well on any smooth surface.
Wheels & Tires The tires are made of rubber with foam inserts. They will last quite a while.
Durability The HP RS4 has a very durable chassis, but as with any car, the steering knuckles could break if hit at higher speeds.
This is a very nice RTR kit, however, if you want more performance, check out the HP RS4 kit version.
