

At medium speeds, it can turn on a dime as well, but it will still skid along the ground if you turn too hard while moving at a high velocity.
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It may not sound like much, but the quick acceleration combined with its small size means the car will zip almost out of sight in just a few seconds.įortunately, the foam-filled tires also provide some good stopping power, allowing the car to go from full speed to a complete halt within about five feet (1.5 m) after hitting the brakes.

The box claims it can hit over 20 mph (32 km/h), which seems accurate and is pretty good for a mid-range R/C car. Part of the speed is due to the vehicles' four-wheel drive and balanced construction, which helps keep all four tires planted firmly on the ground even at high speeds. It may be 1/18 scale, but the Dromida cars can certainly pick up some impressive momentum and reach their top speed in about a second. The box claims it can hit over 20 mph (32 km/hr), which seems accurate and is pretty good for a mid-range R/C car It's a minor point, but it would've been nice to have some more options. Each car only has one color scheme to choose from, though you could probably take care of that with a careful paint job. One thing lacking from all models, though, was more variety in their outer designs. Both trucks also have flexible bumpers, which bounce back from low-speed collisions with hardly a scratch, as opposed to the hard plastic bumper on the buggy that tends to get dinged up a bit more easily. For comparison, the buggy rides a little lower to the ground, and the short course truck tends to get stuck flat on its back whenever it flips over. Its larger wheels are more adept at covering rougher terrain, and its narrow body helps it roll back onto its wheels after a bad tumble. Personally, I prefer the monster truck model.

Having fewer components appears to be in keeping with the “low maintenance” banner over the vehicles. Once you remove their plastic covering, they look almost identical, since each one has the same basic parts underneath, including a waterproof RE18 2-in-1 receiver/ESC, a DS100 steering servo, and an M370 motor, all of which bear the Dromida brand. Despite outward appearances though, all three versions are essentially the same except for different styles of bodies, bumpers, and wheels. The current Dromida lineup is comprised of three distinct vehicle models: a buggy (the BX4.18), a monster truck (the MT4.18), and a short course truck (the SC4.18). Each car includes a waterproof RE18 2-in-1 receiver/ESC, a DS100 steering servo, and an M370 motor, all of which bear the Dromida brand
