Hex hardware: We have used high quality hex hardware for durability and ease of routine maintenance.

Impressive steering angle: The Ascent-18 features an impressive amount of steering. Its steering angle helps the Ascent-18 to pull through tight situations while navigating its way through gnarly obstacles.

Precision metal geared micro servo: The included Hexfly HX-M4K 4kg coreless metal gear micro servo may be small, but it packs a punch.

Aluminum chassis rails: A 2mm flat rail aluminum chassis is the perfect balance of strength and performance. It’s lightweight allows the Ascent-18 to glide over obstacles while providing a rigid backbone for stable performance.

Portal axles: Portal axles offer the benefits of increased ground clearance and reduced torque twist. Metal portal gears, ring gears and pinion gears are used to ensure the Ascent-18 runs smoothly time after time.

Machined aluminum spools: The machined aluminum spools help to maintain constant traction to all four tires.

7mm wheel hexes: 7mm wheel hexes allow the driver to choose from many popular wheel and tire options on the market today.

Aluminum capped oil filled shocks: Smooth action aluminum-capped oil filled shocks ensure consistent performance on every trail.

Powerful 180 sized motor: The included 180 size motor is the biggest motor we could fit in such a small crawler. Additionally, there are already many motor upgrade options on the market today that will drop right into this amazing little crawler.

Front tilt body: The Ascent-18's front tilt body mounting system simplifies maintenance and enhances its aesthetic appeal. The quarter turn locking mechanism makes keeping up with body clips a thing of the past.

2.4Ghz radio system: The included high quality 2.4Ghz radio system offers dual rates, channel reversing and trims for precision control. The receiver and ESC, which are built into a single compact unit, keep weight to a minimum and also maximize this tiny crawler’s chassis real estate. Ready-To-Run (RTR): The ascent-18 is completely Ready-To-Run and includes all electronics, radio, rechargeable 750 mAh 2S LIPO battery pack and charger.

Available brass performance hop up parts include: Inner portal axle box, outer portal axle box cover, servo mounting bracket, diff covers, front/rear upper links, front/rear lower links, steering link, center skid plate, and wheel hexes.

Available aluminum performance hop up parts include: Servo mounting bracket, diff covers, front/rear upper links, front/rear lower links, steering link, shock bodies, center skid plate, and servo horn.

Available steel performance hop up parts include: Steel transmission gear set.