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RC car bundles that lift Shopify AOV in 2026
A single LiPo battery is $28. A "Race Ready Kit" with batteries, charger, spare tires, and tool set is $118. RC cars need power, spares, and tools to run. Bundle the race day.
$28
Average single RC accessory order
$118
Average race ready kit bundle
4.2x
AOV from race kits vs single accessory
RC car buyers need batteries, chargers, spare parts, and tools before the first run. The car without a battery is a display piece. The race ready kit captures the full "get running" spend.
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RC car power system bundles by battery type
"LiPo Power Kit" (2S LiPo battery, balance charger, battery bag, connectors, $78). "Upgraded Power Kit" (3S LiPo, fast charger, 2 battery bags, power meter, $118). "Race Power Kit" (2x 2S batteries + charger + carry case, $148, free shipping). Power systems are the first upgrade every RC owner makes.
Spare parts and crash kits by RC model
"Traxxas Slash Crash Kit" (A-arms, tie rods, shock caps, body clips, steering bellcrank, $42). "Arrma Typhon Parts Kit" (front/rear arms, turnbuckles, wing mount, bearings, $48). Model-specific kits guarantee compatibility. RC cars break. Having the right spares means driving again the same day.
RC tool and field repair bundles
"RC Tool Kit" (hex driver set, nut drivers, pliers, body reamer, shock oil, threadlocker, $55). "Field Repair Bag" (portable tool roll + common spares + tape + zip ties, $42). RC tools are specialized. Standard household tools damage RC-scale hardware.
Upgrade bundles: performance tiers for each model
"Stage 1 Upgrade" (motor + ESC combo, $88). "Stage 2" (add aluminum shocks + bearings, $138). "Stage 3" (add upgraded drivetrain + chassis brace + RPM arms, $198). Upgrade stages give a clear progression. Each stage makes the car faster and more durable.
RC gift bundles for hobbyists
"RC Enthusiast Gift Set" (premium tool kit, battery safe bag, body paint set, decal sheet, gift box, $62). RC gifts are safe for any hobbyist. No model-specific guessing needed. Tools and consumables work with any RC car.
Always bundle a spare parts kit with every RC car sale
RC cars break on the first crash. A spare parts kit shipped with the car prevents the "broken and waiting for parts" frustration. Happy hobbyists who can fix and drive the same day become lifelong customers.