Dremel fix that right up...?Bottom Feeder wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:11 pm I've read somewhere once that it might be a 21t but never a 17t. General consensus is that it's a cheapo 12t. But if true, I admit it's a bit slow for a 12t. Now I'm curious if a 'real' Titan 12t 550 would be a good upgrade.
I have a Dynamite Twin Tazer I was going to put in it with a set of metal gears but the motor can sits right on the chassis so there's no room for the finned Tazer can.
WLToys 144001 at Walmart for $37! (back on sale!)
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I'll admit, I didn't spend a lot of time searching. 17 came up a few times.Bottom Feeder wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:11 pmI've read somewhere once that it might be a 21t but never a 17t. General consensus is that it's a cheapo 12t. But if true, I admit it's a bit slow for a 12t. Now I'm curious if a 'real' Titan 12t 550 would be a good upgrade.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:40 pm From what I've read, the motor is a 17t 550. I figure that a 21-23t 540 should work nicely, or even a 27t stock motor. I have a few to try.
I have a Dynamite Twin Tazer I was going to put in it with a set of metal gears but the motor can sits right on the chassis so there's no room for the finned Tazer can.
I just dug through my motors and found a 21x2 Peak Performance 540 that I plan on trying, I'm rebuilding it at the moment. I also have a 23t Orion, Tamiya Sport and Torque Tuned, and several 27t stock motors. I suspect that nearly any of them (maybe not the Tamiya motors) will be an upgrade. I doubt I'll try anything hotter than those.
I did see on YouTube where someone tried a 17t 540. It would overload and shutdown but he also had bigger tires.
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I considered it but I would really have to auger out a good-sized trench. Eh, we'll see.
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Ever since seeing this, I've been kinda watching for a deal on one.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=114&t=45819
At full price, I don't think they are a great deal. Not bad, just not spectacular. The price is within striking distance of some 1/10 scale vehicles, like the ECX Amp. At that point, its a no-brainer for me, which is why my son and nephew both have Amps.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=114&t=45819
At full price, I don't think they are a great deal. Not bad, just not spectacular. The price is within striking distance of some 1/10 scale vehicles, like the ECX Amp. At that point, its a no-brainer for me, which is why my son and nephew both have Amps.
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I got my 5 yr old an Amp earlier this year, perfect vehicle for a youngin'. I keep the throttle dialed at half way, and I'll slowly dial up the throttle as he grows and gets better at handling it.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:32 pm Ever since seeing this, I've been kinda watching for a deal on one.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=114&t=45819
At full price, I don't think they are a great deal. Not bad, just not spectacular. The price is within striking distance of some 1/10 scale vehicles, like the ECX Amp. At that point, its a no-brainer for me, which is why my son and nephew both have Amps.
BTW, the WLToys 144001 is at $83.99 now. Anyone think the $36.99 price might have been a mishap?
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The original price looks to have been updated too.
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Glad I got mine cheap, I’ll list it on eBay for $500- That’s a bargain!
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I don't know. Amazon does similar things. Certain items will be marked way down for a limited time. I've bought a few items that tripled in price within a day.
Lowes does it as well. A friend of mine has gotten lots of power tools very cheap.
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Mine was delivered today but I won't be home till the weekend
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Found this video. He disassembled the motor and counted the winds, 17.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:40 pm From what I've read, the motor is a 17t 550. I figure that a 21-23t 540 should work nicely, or even a 27t stock motor. I have a few to try.
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Re: WLToys 144001 at Walmart for $37!
Back on sale!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-1-14-2-4GHz-High-Speed-Buggy-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/686765843 (same link as original)
Red one for $3 more! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-1-14-2-4GHz-High-Speed-Buggy-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/522825888
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-1-14-2-4GHz-High-Speed-Buggy-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/686765843 (same link as original)
Red one for $3 more! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-1-14-2-4GHz-High-Speed-Buggy-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/522825888
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Interesting. Link to vid?juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:08 amFound this video. He disassembled the motor and counted the winds, 17.juicedcoupe wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:40 pm From what I've read, the motor is a 17t 550. I figure that a 21-23t 540 should work nicely, or even a 27t stock motor. I have a few to try.
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Re: WLToys 144001 at Walmart for $37! (back on sale!)
I'd take advantage of that if I was in USA. Here in Canada, Walmart sells that buggy for much more, $153 CAD:
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-60km-h-High-Speed-1-14-2-4GHz-RC-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/2HZ469ZZ5048
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Wltoys-XKS-144001-RC-Car-60km-h-High-Speed-1-14-2-4GHz-RC-4WD-Racing-Off-Road-Drift-Car-RTR/2HZ469ZZ5048
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