HPI Racing Venture18 CC Flux Competition Crawler - Gunmetal

"Big Capability, Small Footprint – Built to Conquer.."

Meet the Venture18 CC – your ultimate mini crawler, built for true crawling performance. Based on the proven Venture18 platform, the CC refines every aspect for serious off-road capability.

A rigid 2mm aluminum chassis, center servo-operated half-DIG transmission, smoothed underside, front overdrive gearing, and added low-mounted brass components all work together to deliver impressive control and traction in a compact package.

Paired with a fully detailed Ridgeline Half Cab body and ROVER 1.3" Pink Dot tires, it’s ready to tackle technical terrain right out of the box. The clipless polycarbonate body comes pre-painted in your choice of Matte Green or Gunmetal, and features clear windows, scale accents like a detailed grille, functional mirrors, and a tube-style half cage with rear tank.

With no front or rear bumpers to get in the way, nothing stands between this machine and the next obstacle.

The Venture18 CC comes fully Ready-to-Run (RTR) with a 360mAh 11.1V LiPo battery and a USB balance charger, so you can hit the trails straight away. It’s more than just a mini crawler – it’s a compact vehicle built for freedom, fun, and serious adventure.

Gear up, hit the trails, and let your adVenture begin!

CHOOSE YOUR SCHEME
We have included a decal set that allows you to choose the final look of your Venture18 CC. 2 Different livery designs are included or mix and match! Add your favourite scheme to the pre-prepared bodyshell.

CLIPLESS BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM
Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional body clips! The Venture18 Clipless Body Mounting System offers a seamless, secure, and efficient solution for mounting and removing the body. Designed for ease of use and built to last, this system eliminates the need for messy clips that can get lost or break during extended trailing sessions. With a single twist-lock mechanism and a front hinge, you’ll enjoy quick access to the chassis and effortless battery swaps, making your Venture18 experience smoother and more enjoyable than ever.

CENTER SERVO OPERATED HALF-DIG  TRANSMISSION 
The Venture18 CC features a center servo-operated half-DIG transmission that allows you to disengage rear-wheel drive, at the press of a button, sending power only to the front wheels. This enables tighter turning, sharper pivots, and improved maneuverability on technical terrain—perfect for repositioning the truck during challenging climbs or navigating tight switchbacks with precision.  It's a simple but powerful tool that gives drivers an edge when tackling complex lines or recovering from awkward angles.

The low gearing boasts an impressive final drive ratio of 81.44:1, providing exceptional slow-speed crawling capabilities for those tight, technical trails and obstacles.

FULLY DETAILED BODY
The Venture18 CC features a meticulously crafted Ridgeline Half Cab body, designed to impress with its detailed realism and rugged style. Highlights like the grille, mirrors, rear roll cage, and tank add to its authentic appearance and enhance the overall aesthetic, making your Venture18 CC stand out in any setting.

Molded from high-strength polycarbonate, the Ridgeline body is built to withstand tough rollovers as you tackle steeper, more challenging lines that once seemed impossible.

ROVER 1.3" OFF-ROAD Tires on CC-6 Beadlock WHEELS
The Venture18 CC marks the return of a fan-favorite crawler tire—now in a 1.3-inch size! Molded in the same super-sticky Pink Dot rubber as the popular 1.9” and 2.2” versions, these tires feature a mix of lug sizes across the tread face, with patterns that extend onto the sidewalls for improved traction on challenging terrain like moss-covered rocks and slick roots.

They're mounted on stylish black CC-6 1.3-inch, 3-piece beadlock wheels, complete with center hub caps that conceal the steel wheel locknuts for maximum scale realism. For added performance, each wheel includes a brass inner beadlock ring as standard, helping to lower the center of gravity and improve stability.

COUNTER-ROTATING DRIVELINE
The Venture18 CC features Steel counter-rotating telescopic center driveshafts with universal joints at both ends for super-smooth power transmission to the front and rear axles. This virtually eliminates torque-twist on the chassis when the truck is powering up tough inclines!

STRAIGHT AXLES
The Venture18CC, just like classic off-roaders, is equipped with straight axles both front and rear, providing exceptional power delivery when you need it most. These rugged axles ensure that each tire operates with full-time 4WD, maximizing grip and traction on any surface.

With an impressive axle articulation of 30 degrees, the Venture18 CC can easily conquer large obstacles while keeping all four wheels firmly planted on the ground.

FLX-183S25-WP-C FLUX ESC
The Venture18 CC is equipped with a highly versatile FLX18-3S25-WP-C waterproof electronic speed controller, which is packed with a full range of adjustments and capabilities. The FLX18-3S25-WP-C is compatible with 2-3S LiPo and packs a lot of punch into something only 13g in weight. Adjustable drag brake on the fly using the Aux channel. 

The FLX18-3S25-WP-C is compatible with the Hobbywing LED program card (available separately) which lets you customize multiple parameters, including voltage cutoff, motor rotation, and drag brake.

FLX18-1621-3500KV OUTRUNNER MOTOR
The FLX18-1621-3500KV 12-Pole Hi-Torque Brushless Outrunner Motor is the heart of your Venture18 CC’s powerhouse performance. Engineered for precision and power, this high-performance motor delivers a smooth feel across both low and high RPM ranges, ensuring seamless power delivery with every twist of the throttle. Thanks to its advanced 12-pole design, whether you're crawling over rugged terrain or powering through challenging trails, this motor gives you the ultimate edge. 

METAL-GEARED SD-02MGWR STEERING SERVO
The water-resistant HPI SD-02MGWR steering servo is the ideal companion for the Venture18 electronics package. This is a high torque servo with up to 1.5kg-cm holding power at 6V, plus it's water-resistant so it can easily handle splashes and water drops when driving through puddles, snow and mud. Mounted directly to the axle, it provides extra weight over the front axle to enhance the front weight bias of the Venture18. 

• Operating Voltage: 4.8-6V
• 6V: Speed: 0.15 sec/60 degrees, Torque: 1.5kg-cm
• Servo Spline: 40T

Features

• Factory-assembled & pre-painted electric-powered full-time 4WD 1/18 scale off-road truck
• Hand-painted polycarbonate Ridgeline Half Cab Bodyshell
• Feature-packed body details including Rollcage, grill, functional side mirrors and more
• Clipless body mounting
• Servo-operated HALF-DIG Transmission
• Smoothed rock rail side sliders help the truck get over tough obstacles
• 2.0mm Machined Aluminum chassis rails 
• Front universal driveshafts
• All-metal gear drivetrain for extreme durability
• Steel Telescopic universal driveshafts to front and rear differentials
• Axles feature small diff case "pumpkin" size for best possible ground clearance
• Locked differentials for superb off-road climbing traction
• Front Overdrive gears 13/26T
• 7mm hex hubs (+4mm) to fit a wide variety of available crawler wheels
• Brass front Hex hubs
• Shock mounting points have multiple shock mounting positions
• 20 deg caster and 45 deg steering angle
• High-Clearance 4-link front rear suspension system
• Oil-filled aluminum-capped coilover shock absorbers
• Adjustable threaded shock bodies for quick ride height changes
• AMS (Axle Mounted Servo)
• All-terrain ROVER 1.3 inch Pink dot S-Compound tires 
• Beadlock CC-6 1.3 inch wheels with Brass beadlock weights all round.
• HPI FLX18-1621-3500KV OUTRUNNER MOTOR
• HPI FLX18-3S25-WP-C 25A electronic speed control
• HPI water-resistant SD-02MGWR metal geared steering servo
• HPI TF-706 2.4GHz radio system with thumbstick control
• Includes 360mAh 11.1V LiPo battery and USB charger
• Only requires 4 AA batteries for radio transmitter

Specification

DIMENSIONS

• Length: 230mm 
• Width: 134mm
• Height: 103mm (depending on tire choice and suspension settings)
• Wheelbase: 162mm
• WEIGHT
• Running weight: 0.505kg
• Weight without battery: 0.475kg

CAPABILITY

• Centre skid angle: 10 deg
• Approach angle: 90 deg
• Departure angle: 90 deg
• Max climb angle: 75 deg
• Max tilt angle: 54 deg
• Axle articulation: 30.0 deg
• Ground clearance 35.5mm Front - 41mm Rear
• Axle ground clearance 20mm 

GEARING

• Transmission gearing: low Gear - 81.44:1
• Axle gearing: 2.00:1 Front 2.54:1 Rear

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 4 x AA Batteries