It’s sometimes challenging to choose a gift for your loved one, especially when it’s Christmas season and you want to do your best. A good starting point to narrow down your options is to focus on the things they like. If you have a friend or family member who’s obsessed with RC vehicles, there are some cool gifts you can buy this year. The main thing is to get them something they don’t have and something they really want.
RC Vehicles
An RC vehicle might be the most obvious choice, but you can be sure that this is one of the best gifts an RC enthusiast can get. They can never have enough racers in their life because they’re so passionate about their hobby. There are so many options to choose from, and it all depends on the person’s preferences.
However, you can never go wrong with the all-time favourite RC rock racer. This is a category so wide, that you can surely find something the person doesn’t already have in their collection. One choice that you have is the Axial SCX6 Jeep JLU Wrangler 4WD RTR. This is a 1/6 scale vehicle that’s amazingly detailed with high-performance functionality.
Its size is convenient, and it can fit into a car trunk without a problem. Plus, most hiking trails provide a nice terrain to overcome obstacles. The tires have an excellent grip and high ground clearance for rocks and dirt. Your friend will enjoy every second of it. Another racer you can buy is the Traxxaas TRX-4 2021 Ford Bronco Electric. This is the perfect vehicle for off-road adventures that will give your friend a class-leading performance.
It’s made of heavy-duty metal and steel that can withstand a lot of wild rides on any rough terrain. It has fine details and perfect geometry. The 45-degree steering angle will help your friend get out of tight spaces without awkward manoeuvres. Another no-brainer is the Axial Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail Buggy. This is a ride that will let you experience true rock-crawling realism.
It has Dig and rear steering capabilities, which is pretty awesome. The LED light bar and two front-mounted LED lights are features that make this vehicle very realistic, close to the original and authentic. You can also go with the Element RC Endura Bushido 4WD. It has an awesome look and a very capable chassis. It has a lot of features that just add to the driving experience such as an adjustable front track bar and body posts, enclosed receiver box, one-piece rear axle design, steel servo horn and many more.
If you want something that looks different from the other racers and crawlers, go for the CDX DL1 4WS Electric Rock Crawler. It’s a very realistic vehicle with a 1/10 scale that can give your friend great steering angles. Just like with a real car, the front motor structure is made to keep space for personal interior settings. No matter which vehicle you choose, you can never go wrong.
Tool Kits
If you have an RC enthusiast in your life, you have seen them spend hours and hours in their workshop working on their RC vehicles. They’re always trying to improve their capabilities and upgrade them to become better. These people often do their own repairs and fine-tuning. This is how they love to spend their free time and prepare for the next racing event they’ll attend.
This means that to work on these vehicles they need the proper tools. So, another great Christmas gift idea would be a cool toolkit. You can either get the full set or just the tools they don’t have in their collection. These tools make working on their RC rock racer much, much simpler and easier. Some of the essential tools you can buy are brushes, car stands, body-arm reamers, Dremel, break-in stands, pit-table accessories and a tool bag pouch to keep them all in one place.
Wall Art
Another awesome gift that your friend will appreciate is some type of RC wall art. Not every gift has to be something practical, something they can use on their RC vehicles. Wall art pieces can be a great way for you to express how much you appreciate what they do and how much you support their hobby. This art comes in many shapes, sizes and designs.
You can go with a simple fine, colour print of their favourite RC model, or a vintage car that they’ve always wanted to have. This can even be a nice DIY project of your own. A bigger printed version of their favourite car’s patent illustration can be a nice surprise. You can hire a local artist to make a personalised sketch of your friend’s best RC they own.
Another fun wall art idea is a cartoon version of your friend and their RC rock crawler. Plus, you can insert inspiring or funny RC quotes such as:
- Build. Break. Fix. Repeat;
- You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy RC cars, and that’s pretty much the same thing;
- I promise this will be my last RC car;
- I don’t snore. I dream I’m an RC car.
Storage Boxes
Everyone can benefit from storage boxes. There are always so many spare parts, tools and cars hanging around, that it can quickly become a mess. Buying your friend some storage boxes of different sizes can be a very practical gift. It’ll help them stay organised and will spend less time looking for what they need. As a nice pairing to the storage boxes, you can buy them a label maker. Now, they’ll have the perfect duo to store and label everything they’re not using at the time.
Spare Parts & Upgrades
No owner of an RC car could be opposed to an update or accessory for their vehicle. Gifts such as glow plug igniters, shock oil, LED lights, battery testers, and extra vehicle bodies will be some of the most appreciated by your buddy. If you want to invest a couple of more dollars, look for performance upgrades. But make sure they’ll fit their vehicle perfectly because they can cost a bit more. If you’re not that familiar with the models and their upgrades, ask for professional advice.
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