Survivor was an awesome remote-controlled car that was popular from 2018 to 2021.

Survivor came in several different models like Monster Truck, Stadium Truck, Dune Buggy, and finally a Legend Edition.

The Survivor remote-controlled car was known for offering a lot of car for the money—everything in the box. Survivor focused on driving abilities and top speed—not so much on durability.

Survivor was one of the first remote-controlled cars to use Li-ion batteries. This made it cheaper—but also a bit more delicate. For instance, if you installed them incorrectly, you risked them shorting out.

Better than Survivor

Today, the Spirit XL is a better buy. It costs the same as Survivor did years ago—and Spirit XL is even more durable!

 

Specifications

Model: V4 2020
Scale: 1:12
Size (L/W/H): 345 / 275 / 145 mm
Wheelbase: 235 mm
Ground Clearance: 60 mm
Weight: 875 g
Motor: RC380X
Top Speed: 35 km/h
ESC / Receiver: Combo L3020X
Radio: 2.4GHz
Drive: 4WD
Battery Pack: Li-ion 1500mAh
Charger: Turbo 1A (USB)
Charging / Run Time: 1½ - 3 hours / 15-20 minutes
Batteries for Transmitter: 2 x Alkaline AA (not included)
Recommended Age: 14+
User Manual: English
To get going, you'll need: 2 x AA Alkaline batteries

Workshop Tips

Due to Survivor's popularity, we made a lot of videos. This made it easier for users to work with the car.

Workshop Tips (video):
-Getting Started with Survivor Limited Edition (NEW!)
-Important about using the batteries
-Getting Started with Survivor (shown on the old version 1)
-Difference between Survivor V1, V2, and V3
-Difference between Survivor V3 and V4 (NEW)
-Switching battery poles
-Replacing the front drive shaft on Survivor
-Replacing the servo saver on Survivor
-Replacing the rear arm holder on Survivor
-Overview of Li-ion batteries
-Battery pole replacement
-Upgrading with aluminum oil shocks
-Upgrading with ball bearings
-Upgrading with tuned motor
-Upgrading with steel front drive shafts
-Upgrading with steel rear drive shafts
-Why does it sometimes take longer to charge the batteries? (very nerdy)
-Changing the motor again
-Replacing the rear differential
-Replacing the steering spindle
-Replacing the steering and servo (new)