WL Toys Owners Thread

[Lone-wolf]

16 minutes ago, MrCake said:

In the end I went for a 2445 sized motor as it meant the pinion fitted without drilling, and  I run it on 3s (well 1 x run which seemed fine temp wise).

It may be what i have to do go 2445 motor and a new 15T pinion, cheaper than getting an esc

[froggy8]

0.7 seems a PITA! can you not change the spur to a 48p one?

[Lone-wolf]

13 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

0.7 seems a PITA! can you not change the spur to a 48p one?

48 would be a sound move might have to look into that

[froggy8]

Just now, Jack Reacher said:

48 would be a sound move might have to look into that

its been done with the mini 8ight and the mini 8ight t using the traxxas spur mod.

 

 

[museguy]

Hi All,

I am upgrading my 124019 to brushless and would like to upgrade the spur and pinion for high speed runs. 

 

I have installed the 15 T Pinion Gear on the Racerstar 2445 3600kv Motor Senseless Brushless Waterproof installed the motor on the Motor Mount. But I don't think the stock plastic spur gear will last long with the 15T pinion metal gear and the stock plastic spur gear and 15T pinion gear seems to be slipping, I will open up to confirm. 

 

I am trying to follow the quadifyrc brushless upgrade. A couple of questions;

 

1. Is that correct to use the 15 T Pinion Gear on a Racerstar 2445 3600kv Motor Senseless Brushless Waterproof  with stock Spur for speed runs ?

2. Do I need to change the plastic spur gear to metal ?     

 

I am using this motor mount;

Thank you, cheers

 

WL Toys 124019 build:

1. 124019 $120 with shipping
2. Flysky FS-GT5 Transmitter w/ FS-BS6 Receiver $91 with shipping
3. GPS SkyRC GSM020 $63 with shipping
4. HobbyWing QuicRun 1/16 Brushless WaterProof 30A ESC WP-16BL30 $33 with shipping
5. Remo P6973 Rubber Tires and Wheel $29 with shipping
6. Racerstar 2445 3600kv Motor Senseless Brushless Waterproof $17 with shipping
7. Motor Mount $12 plus shipping
8. 4Pcs Steel Front Rear Universal CVD Drive Shafts $12 plus shipping, need to install
9. ZeckTeck Swing Arm Metal Reinforced Swing Arm Set $25 with shipping, great addition stops dog bones from popping out
10. JX Digital Servo 17g Metal Gear $20 with shipping
11. Pinion Gear $7 with shipping 
12. Total $429 with shipping

 

Need to order:

3S Battery

 

 

 

Edited January 26, 2022 by museguy

[Lone-wolf]

Ta da.....i now have a Mod 07 15T pinion with 3.2mm bore, having mucked up the first, i ordered a second, and put a 3.2mm drill in with it in coat pocket, today i called at a local company and cheeky me got a chap to put it in a lathe and run drill through bore to size, so now i can get on and fit brushless set up

[YOUR_DJ]

On 03/08/2021 at 02:08, mydoddy69 said:

 

For the money I think you can’t go wrong 👍

I love the rooster tail on the tires, I can't remember seeing anything that good. My Granite can kick up five foot rooster tails, but I can't control the car when it gets past speeds of 30 mph, I think is might be because my back tires are misaligned, I would fix the problem now, but I want to install all the parts at the same time, so I am beating the hell out of it.

Just yesterday I nose dived when I jumped my truck and landed on the front bumper, There is no front bumper anymore though, weight reduction!!!!

See, you got to think positive.😄

[voorsk]

me and the boy took our 144001s out this afternoon. hard to find anywhere that wasn't plagued by dog walkers, so we ended up in the corner of a small, gravelly car park.

 

they started off looking new, and after ten minutes in gravel they looked like they'd seen years of abuse. fun, tho! 😁

[Stormbringer]

Isnt that what they are for lol 

[voorsk]

i dunno.. every video I've seen of them have either been in normal car parks or being bashed in a skate park, so i wasn't sure where we should take them. 😛

 

turns out my son managed to damage his, somehow, even tho i was the one crashing and rolling all the time..

 

[Stormbringer]

Maybe just hit a proud stone or something ?

Gravel/ash type carpark ideal for running cars/trucks 

[Lone-wolf]

7 hours ago, voorsk said:

i dunno.. every video I've seen of them have either been in normal car parks or being bashed in a skate park, so i wasn't sure where we should take them. 😛

 

turns out my son managed to damage his, somehow, even tho i was the one crashing and rolling all the time..

 

but sounds like you had fun, i still have not touched my new 124018, not even run it yet, not done the brushless on it

[voorsk]

Does anyone know where to buy front shocks for a 144001 (part #1939)? 

 

All I can find are the rear shocks (part #1316), which I suppose might work with a spacer on the plunger thingy.  I tried buying rear shocks from ebay, which claimed to be genuine and had the right photo, but they sent cheap versions, so now I don't know who to trust.  😕

[James.S]

I think these are the ones you need mate  👍

 

https://uk-m.banggood.com/Wltoys-104001-1-or-10-RC-Car-Spare-Front-or-Rear-Oil-Filled-Shock-Absorber-Damper-1928-1929-Vehicles-Model-Parts-p-1850710.html?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_organic&utm_medium=cpc_bgcs&gmcCountry=GB&utm_content=minha&utm_content=tanya&utm_campaign=minha-gbg-en-mb&utm_campaign=tanya-pmax-gbg-up5ca2-1021&currency=GBP&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=6281811&ad_id=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA64GRBhCZARIsAHOLriJs33sECyV2jgnGZjustjgjvN82UCWWSoMH_d5q_ENF1rxqKUjjju8aAiY2EALw_wcB

[voorsk]

24 minutes ago, James.S said:

I think these are the ones you need mate  👍

 

https://uk-m.banggood.com/Wltoys-104001-1-or-10-RC-Car-Spare-Front-or-Rear-Oil-Filled-Shock-Absorber-Damper-1928-1929-Vehicles-Model-Parts-p-1850710.html?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cpc_organic&utm_medium=cpc_bgcs&gmcCountry=GB&utm_content=minha&utm_content=tanya&utm_campaign=minha-gbg-en-mb&utm_campaign=tanya-pmax-gbg-up5ca2-1021&currency=GBP&cur_warehouse=CN&createTmp=1&ID=6281811&ad_id=&gclid=Cj0KCQiA64GRBhCZARIsAHOLriJs33sECyV2jgnGZjustjgjvN82UCWWSoMH_d5q_ENF1rxqKUjjju8aAiY2EALw_wcB

 

I saw those, but they're for the 104001 - they're 85mm long.  The 144001 front shocks are about 73mm.

 

I've been looking at the other models, and I'm tempted to try the front shocks of a 124018, which are 72mm.  1mm can't make much difference, can it?

 

edit: ordered the 124018 shocks.  I'll let you know if they work out in a month or so.  😛

Edited March 3, 2022 by voorsk
bought some

[James.S]

@voorsk Ah, yes, right you are. Sorry about that mate, wasn't paying enough attention obviously 😛

 

Yeah i'm sure the 124018 shocks will work fine, the 1mm difference won't be noticable at all. & haha well hopefully a bit less than a month! The last order I made on Banggood arrived in 8 days so I think they're a bit better these days 

[ridfrenzy]

I have a 124016 and have a bit of an issue that I am struggling to resolve.  I have bent one of the front pins that connect the swing arm to the chassis but the part isn't the same as the manual, it seems to be a screw with a pin that has a bolt the other side and I cannot find the part to replace it anywhere?  I bought a complete upgrade kit and even in that I don't seem to have anything that would replace this bit.

 

Does anyone have any advice that may help me?

 

Edited July 26, 2022 by ridfrenzy

[Darren Frosty]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004283463755.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis!GBP!￡1.18!￡1.18!!!!!%400b0a0ac216588228993765573ecdef!12000028623137128!sh&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_2002961276890.pic_0

 

is that what you need?

[ridfrenzy]

39 minutes ago, Darren Frosty said:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004283463755.html?pdp_npi=2%40dis!GBP!￡1.18!￡1.18!!!!!%400b0a0ac216588228993765573ecdef!12000028623137128!sh&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_2002961276890.pic_0

 

is that what you need?

That looks like it, thanks a lot dude 😄

[Darren Frosty]

You're welcome. Check out my Ebay store for a small (but expanding) range of bits for these cars. www.tuneithoonit.co.uk

 

[cooper_xl]

Hi!

 

Anyone can help with the dimensions of the 124019 body?

[James.S]

@cooper_xl

 

22x11.4cm / 8.66x4.89inch, Tail Shell Size: 14x6cm / 5.51x2.36inch

[Bluecray]

I've got a 104019 recently but why does the car want to swop ends so easy upon putting on full power? (it's brushless) 

 

I notice the front wheels are toed out at the moment would that effect it? 

 

Cheers

[Naptime]

Hi All
I snagged a 144001 brushless for £65 last week! eBay winning 😄
Great little buggy, unbelievably fast I laughing every time I drive it! BUT the obvious issues,
throttle delay, I've been informed it's the ESC so, is there a standard replace ment as the delay is maddening! ?
steering rate, I'm probably gonna get a dumbo handset an gyro/reciever to sort that.?
underside protection basher skins let me down?
harder wing, any reccomendations?
 

Great little buggy but, I gotta sort these issues

Cheers
Jonathan

 

P.S the FTX stinger wheels/tyres are sticky as!

Edited May 14 by Naptime

[Naptime]

Phat bodies retro shell, waiting final smooth.

Looks SOO much better!