The FASTEST 'Cheap' RC Car You Can Build! Brushless WLToys 144001

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The FASTEST 'Cheap' RC Car You Can Build! Brushless WLToys 144001

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The WLtoys 144001 is still one of the BEST Cheap RC Cars you can buy. Stock out the box it's good fun, but with a Brushless System it's insane! (You don't need to go crazy, just a mild brushless (10.5T/3650kv) would be a nice fast upgrade.
Compare this build to any of the Top RC Speed Cars and you'll see why I called it a 'Budget' Build. This costs less than 2 High End Speed Run Lipos, or a Castle Mamba XLX2 etc... It's not 'Cheap'... but it is 100% a Budget Build!
The WLtoys 124019 is also crazy fast for the same/similar money!
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@KevinTalbotTV 3 жыл бұрын

epic flip! bet you cant do it again!!

@knightdeluxegaming 3 жыл бұрын

hey kev we miss you!!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no chance haha. It was only when I watched it back whilst editing that I realised it was a double front flip!

@christiansrcs7789 3 жыл бұрын

KEVIN!!!! To the moon

@TwinJag374 3 жыл бұрын

@@knightdeluxegaming he uoaded 3 days ago :/

@fran.6496 3 жыл бұрын

@ES Gaming he did hehe it WAS SWEEETTTTT

@coalfpv 2 жыл бұрын

Rear spoiler generated enough force to flip backwards, and air under the chassis at speed was enough to send it tumbling. I'm guessing the spoiler damage reduced down-force, making the next run a little faster, but what you really need is down-force on the front tires. If you can put a few slits in the canopy for airflow, I'm sure your ESC will stay nice and comfy. Cheers from the FPV drone RC community.

@GhostRyderFPV 3 жыл бұрын

A year ago, this bit of kit was "Too Fast". It still is, just more so? Amazing value for money, and so much powaaaa! Thank you, Ambassador Jeremy Clarkson, for teaching me terms and dramatic pauses.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... it’s pretty crazy! But fun... and cheap to repair!

@GhostRyderFPV 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC So are the horror stories about parts availability true? I ask because I've been warned my EAT04 will suffer a parts availability crisis, where stock or aftermarket parts disappear, as if overnight. My first car since nitro touring AWDs in the 90's, and definitely my first Chinese brand car, do I need to stock up before Day Zero?

@tonya9614 3 жыл бұрын

Brother, I love your enthusiasm for the budget builds. Proving that fun relative to your mind set and not your dollar’s spent!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly... I have a Limitless, and money to get it all finished, but what I love more if proving you don't need thousands to have fun going fast!

@sonichunter3966 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC would the phat bodies gart wing be better or worse to use than the wing ur using?

@N1h1L3 Жыл бұрын

This video sold me a second hand 144001, ready to re-start my RC journey after playing with a Nikko Chipmunk in my youth. This particular 144001 has already been upgraded with a dumborc X6 remote and X6FG reciever, newer ESC, brushless motor, programmer and 2 good batteries. Also included a Volcraft 50 charger and loads of new sealed spare parts, all for a bargain (€€).

@luissimoes8106 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, the 144001 Car was already Iconic to me, (like the Wltoys K949 that I think you never review... the black version), and now 75 ml/h on 2S... and after an Awesome speed you go and bash with it like it came from the box like that.... it's just insane 👌❤👌 BTW, loved how you protected your drive train after the passes, coasting with a "U" turn👌 About the Mad Van..., well, I think it was there because you're already in love with it 😁❤ In more then 40 years of RC, never thought in putting 2 or 3 HobbyGrades as Shelve Queens ❤😆 Amazing work Phil; as Ever 👌👌👌👌👌

@davesrc_crawling8349 3 жыл бұрын

Opening footage of the front flip and seeing it land firmly planted was impressive. Great value RC's 👍

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... more luck that judgement haha

@37077 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for testing the waters and blazing the trail , taking the guesswork out of it. You made it easy for me to build one.

@liamtheurchin5569 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, waited a while for part 2 but easily worth it. Looked awesome going around the car park at speed. Don't often see a speed run car doing laps.

@ethanistheman1434 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for more speed runs with this thing it is really awesome I love these speed run projects Almost as good as bashing

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude

@derricksazrc3411 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh your poor gps I waited two months for mine that arrived last week. Hands down Phill it is the tool of the trade for accurate readings. I got my Konghead to 18 mph on 3s yesterday . I give your channel a massive shout out in my latest video too.Episode 29 Opening Drag Runs

@GhostRyderFPV 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting I don't see a tool being used for RC Cars, that is prevalent over with quadcopter camps. Current meters. Usually built into flight controllers, it's the best tool for figuring efficiency, in conjunction with GPS. I have one that goes inline with your Lipo's XT/Deans plug, and shows history and peak draw - it would be perfect to put onboard during GPS runs, so you can gauge whether a taller/shorter pinion is in order. $20 well spent for my wheeled fleet

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

The GPS is by far my most used ‘RC Tech’

@alexanderkowaliuk6803 Жыл бұрын

Alex kowaliuk here how is there only 247 comments this video is epic. Your the best tomley

@ksrnate 3 жыл бұрын

Your 100% right about these little things dude! Best car for the money and one of the most durable too. I've crashed mine at over 100mph many times now and broken almost nothing 🤣 the fact that the stock diffs and shafts take all that power is nuts! My favourite RC for the money without a doubt! Great video man I hope you do more like this 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@Mike_Greene Жыл бұрын

cant ride it in your yard? then its lacking. far from best

@ksrnate Жыл бұрын

@@Mike_Greene What are you talking about?

@Mike_Greene Жыл бұрын

same thing you are. if yoou cant ride it in your yard? then its lacking.and far from best@@ksrnate

@ksrnate Жыл бұрын

@@Mike_Greene That makes no sense mate but you can just change the wheels then it will go anywhere 👍🏻

@jeremymiller2340 3 жыл бұрын

That batman reference about says it all I'd say!! That lil guy is dangerous!!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@Sideshowgaz5779 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Elfster. We named our 144001's the Elfster as I bought me and my brother one for Christmas. The WLToys is soooo good in every way except the naming conventions?!?!

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@thomasgross8289 3 жыл бұрын

Hows getting parts for them in the US? Would you know?

@philhumber1534 3 жыл бұрын

still love mine, it doesnt get as much time these days since we stepped up but it was the one that got me and my boy back into this hobby !

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty fantastic, Tomley! Really impressive! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. It’s good fun this thing!

@Andym1159 3 жыл бұрын

I managed to buy a brand new stock one for £72 then got a 60amp esc and a 4370kv combo for £25 of banggood, I had a transmitter n receiver (fly sky GT2B) n bought some foams n got a phat turbo body shell for £8 so about £120 all in and sold the stock body n motor etc for £20 so I came in at just over £100 for a little 60-70mph speed run car on 2s and she’s still in great nick so it can be done ✅ good video to tell people they can build a speed run car for around a £100 great tips coz I learnt how to do mine of all you guys 😎🙏

@mikehansen9898 Жыл бұрын

I had a Vaterra V100 that that would 80 plus on 3s and yet was still my favorite rig to bash in a parking lot.

@paulopintorbetim5693 Жыл бұрын

i am here, in Brasil, watching your videos. working hard to buy my second 10 rccar

@camrowdrone6497 3 жыл бұрын

Added a wheelie bar on mine and it stopped it flipping at high speeds 👊🏻👍🏻

@davidbrennan5 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the same parts for the wl 144010, the newer esc they supply wont work on 3s so I decided to buy the upgrades. Greetings from Canada. I had an Xmaxx but I sold it because the costs involved in keeping it running well were very high and I was worried about it hurting someone. This little car is a lot of fun and it doesn't break the bank. The best lipos I have found are from smc racing, they build packs for drag racing.

@nick92065 3 жыл бұрын

Buy the brushless version the Tacon Soar. It is so much better quality. It is what Wltoys copied and made it brushed and with low quality parts. All I did to my Tacon Soar was change the connector to deans and program the ESC for Lipo and it is very quick and fun. It also does not have the range issue that the WLtoys have.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of LC Racing buggies... very good quality.

@kattmandu 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it! Another RC car that I don’t need but want. 😂

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@jasonice1584 3 жыл бұрын

I have a budget brushless motor and esc waiting for me to get one of these Good video keep them coming. Congrats on getting close to the 50k

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

They are so much fun. And cheap to repair!

@matthewmorton6462 3 жыл бұрын

That flip was awesome

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... impressed me!

@gunvsgun3707 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing build for a little over £200 great value for speed and money

@RACEABLE 3 жыл бұрын

This mad Van is just snazzy!10 times better to spend the money and buy the KYOSHO

@catcancrunch7260 3 жыл бұрын

Anti slippage Bat 🦇 repellent spray required for those tyres!!! Great upload thanks 🙏

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, although these have had quite a few runs now. Time for some new ones

@mehimrc1314 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and to touch on the "budget" aspect of the speed running side of RC.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude. I am still a big fan of the budget stuff. Hence why my limitless still sits awaiting some love... I have the money to do it, but I prefer messing with the cheaper stuff

@ksrnate 3 жыл бұрын

Budget!! I wish 🤣

@mehimrc1314 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC messing with the cheap stuff is the best fun.

@GhostRyderFPV 3 жыл бұрын

@@mehimrc1314 Finding a good, cheap kit is almost like winning the lottery. You want to tell everybody, but you don't at the same time. Plus, that _Bashers Remorse_ hits a little less

@Zerzuze 3 жыл бұрын

@@ksrnate I have one it is absolutely a budget build. But the thing is really dinky! Not to mention I have had toothpicks that are more durable.

@1Thatstrangeguy 3 жыл бұрын

I think these cars were designed from the ground up to be speed machines. They come stock with a 550 sized motor which is perfect for a massive brushless motor, They are heavy and can hold a big battery as well. Also the gearing on them is quite tall out of the box.

@elchapog7986 3 жыл бұрын

lol "would you like to build this 75mph speed runner for $100? well tough shit."

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@grrfy 3 жыл бұрын

8 points for speed, full 10 for the Simone Biles front flips

@AidenMartin 3 жыл бұрын

You need ceramic bearings and you will probably need a front splitter and a body that covers the wheels because at that speed, aero can get you a lot faster and more stable

@stephenhogston7394 3 жыл бұрын

Yup speed running isn't cheap is it once you start crashing and you will, get them parts ordered , best upgrade for these I reckon is the steel diff and planetary gears oh and motor mounts I've never managed to remove the stock ones even with heat the screw's still sheared off , but man are they fun when they are on it as this video shows they do take a beating , great video Phil , more of the same buddy

@RalfNeels 2 жыл бұрын

This is a sick speed with this little toy! That front flip was epic!! Very nice video

@garykee1 3 жыл бұрын

damn! and I thought that my stampede 2WD running 3S Lipo at 47mph was quick. that buggy is on a whole other level! good job!

@semperatis 3 жыл бұрын

They really are one of the best mini bashers out there.

@mohammadakbar2338 8 ай бұрын

mungkin kamu butuh mengeraskan spring shock belakang dengan menambahkan spring a979... ( double spirng shock belakang )

@rcplaytime 3 жыл бұрын

Love the batman bit,that little car is faaast, damit that mad van is nice.😀🤙👌

@strexttp 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic upgrades 🔥

@fitfiz Жыл бұрын

Watching this while my cheap built rc only went around 60 70mph

@panzadeviborarc9613 3 жыл бұрын

Great budget buggy!! Great video, footage, runs. Yeaah!! Have a nice week Bro!!

@redvikinghobbies 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know what I'm doing with mine! Love the phat body!

@stuartmcnamara9610 3 жыл бұрын

They are great little cars! I have replaced the wishbone pins with nuts and bolts on mine.

@mikeoleksa 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same battery in the 2S and 3S variants. GREAT BATTERIES!! If you find the CNHL MiniStar batteries, they are 120c. I've used CNHL batteries for quite some time from my days of flying FPV race drones. Definitely the best bang per buck out there.

@Frobi82 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha...awesome flips. my brushless always flips too...its like a cat landing on his feet ;) haha

@carlitofisher 3 жыл бұрын

Always happy to see some budget rc content. 👍😎🏎️ Thanks a lot for your videos.

@bretzeletouffeur7401 3 жыл бұрын

Try 3100 KV platinum motor from surpass hobby + 120 amp ESC 10BL120 from hobbywing + 3S big battery: Extreme acceleration + extreme breaking and nothing get hot + Top speed over 120 Km/h ! Then ad a front wing mounted on a front bumper and it will take 3G in fast corners using motorcycle chain wax on foam tires. Very fun when you hate speed runs and prefer the big supermarket parking lots.

@junebugrc3015 3 жыл бұрын

What a great build that RC has some good speed nice man.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude

@pugs1377 3 жыл бұрын

Cool rig. I'd put some holes or a scoop over the esc

@RCJunky 3 жыл бұрын

Vent the body for the ESC.

@RCOverKill 3 жыл бұрын

The right tires and they drift well too, as fast as they are it doesn't necessarily need to be drift tires either.

@paulclancy2404 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed alot uk 🇬🇧 people get alot out the rc hobby on a budget , American on this level are lucky they can read and write 😆

@paulclancy2404 3 жыл бұрын

I did get electrians at work into RC's showing them the granite , they ended up buying these

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@retronerd872 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be running the same motor and ESC in my no prep drag car

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Decent ESC... although no turbo timing, but still decent

@christiansrcs7789 3 жыл бұрын

That is a cool fast rc! Good job I want to race you with my new arrma senton 🤣 I’ll lose but when I get a 3s lipo 🤩🤩🤩🤩

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha... the Senton is a decent truck 😎👌

@christiansrcs7789 3 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC I love it

@Del350K4 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - what a performer!

@SharkysGarageRCandMore 3 жыл бұрын

70 mph on 2s... the 144001 is an awesome platform !

@anotherrcdude1552 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, that's one fast buggy.

@the1detail71 3 жыл бұрын

Iv got one an got Addicted to customization on it there so easy to keep spending 🙃

@troysrcchannel5659 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the 144001, and al his brothers including tho 104001. Recently put a Dynamitw Tazer Twin in my 124019. Getting 41mph on stock 2s lipo which is great because im not into speed running.

@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC 3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s cool cool cool Not that much damage man 🤙👉👍

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... pretty easy fix.

@samoanpride753 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it! Nice build (:

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@drroomba5045 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your efforts here

@tobydyes 2 жыл бұрын

It will make a good drift car

@dexterbeattie7884 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a quick little bunny 🤘

@dexterbeattie7884 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter noticed it hop and said it hops like our pet rabbit.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, awesome

@cannibal666 3 жыл бұрын

Dam I need to build me one of those 💥nice flip👍

@osmundofcouchcrushers6431 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 144001 and love it, some upgrades but I get only 35 ish out of it

@alastairgoddin5195 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m particularly interested in the motor and ESC combo you used - I was thinking they would go well together. Do you think they would work well as a sensor Ed combination, possibly higher turns than you used here, for a 1:10 kit like a kyosho? Would be much cheaper than hobbywing sensored combo.

@WIMBIRC 3 жыл бұрын

cool video my friend keep it up 👍🚙🎥

@hadiveroonhadiveroon9022 3 жыл бұрын

from malaysia.. fantastis video bro..🙂

@dutchrc7759 3 жыл бұрын

Just a fun little car!

@user-fr4ux7im8c 6 ай бұрын

I doo mine and it go 152.58 km/h ! I run on an 4300kv brushless motor an 120a brushless ecs and an 3s 3000mah lipo battery and i dont use foam tire the tire dont explode 😨🤯 And all my custom cost me 200€ (215$) (for the custom the rc car not included) My pack is : Brushless motor (4300kv) Brushless esc (120a) Metal gear servo 2x lipo 3s 3000mah B3 charger And custom things .....

@VegarHenriksen 5 күн бұрын

Which motor exactly? Thanks

@NoLimitRC87 3 жыл бұрын

Wicked video ive got the 124019 ive had 72 on 2s aint tried it on 3s yet you gotta try do that double front flip again haha

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

72 is decent!

@oceanblue3050 3 жыл бұрын

Tip......Spend $7 on a124019 bottom metal tray and $6 on a 124019 drive shaft to lengthen the car.

@droneready8278 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@scotthutton8084 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@plops5271 2 жыл бұрын

hell yeah you have no idea how bad I wonna duplicate that 70 mph? that thing sounded like a quiet nascar race =)

@robertlongley9153 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest problem is traction and keeping the nose down on a lite little car. But cool to see. But the MadVan is just a little bit cooler

@davidturner2365 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@occrc3333 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content bro. I have learned a lot

@JoseCruz-wb7ig 3 жыл бұрын

Fast 🚗. Like it

@user-hs8fo1nj9x 2 жыл бұрын

why you need new Transmitter and Receiver?

@Icanreadgood1 2 жыл бұрын

it sounds like a jet going by.

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome doesn’t it

@Icanreadgood1 2 жыл бұрын

@@TomleyRC Sounds really good, funny to see such a tiny car make all that noise.

@Lawn_Care_Lounge_tv_uk 10 ай бұрын

how about in a monster truck im thinking getting bk into rc again use to race them bk in the 80's ...

@MischaESC2 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice one!

@xaralampos1959 2 жыл бұрын

Put a front spoiler, maybe it will keep it on the ground.

@J1Z06 7 ай бұрын

I want one!!!!

@mikepearce3061 6 ай бұрын

Epic! I have just ordered the 124017 v2 do the foam tyres make much difference? I wanted to get some for my tamiya tt02 4600kv motor as it won't stay straight 😅

@asharc6145 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice for the budget, but you chose the wrong motor for speed, motor with more turns & wider wheels will do magic for speed runs.

@TomleyRC 3 жыл бұрын

Less turns = more RPM. That’s what you need in stock gearing. Higher turns = less RPM so you need to change gearing

@luftbildernordeifel300 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Great Video and Great Build, i can‘t find The Car Cover, the Link in the Description is dead Can you Tell me where i can get the red Cover

@callumlee8482 2 жыл бұрын

You need to somehow stick a 6s lipo in it

@TomleyRC 2 жыл бұрын

More Volts is an easy way to go faster.... I like a challenge :) It's the difference between buying a cheap 'Tuning Box' off eBay for your real car... or actually tuning it properly.

@ZennySilverhand 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid! Built the same rig, but am only getting around 65 mph on 2S. Any suggestions on why? It seems like it’s holding back slightly when I hit near full throttle.

@WATCHMEGOBROKE Жыл бұрын

In my experience Metal shock towers are a very nad idea they bend super quick. I always get plastic RPM towers

@markknight4687 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏 I think personally on 3s that was at the point of take off lol can you 3D print a front diffuser? .

@monkeytrident 2 жыл бұрын

Question which to motor out of these two would you choose, 1.) Leopard 60A ESC is high performance 1/10 Scale Brushless Motor or 2.) Surpass hobby BL Motor 2430 4 poles 5800 kv, let me know many thanks, its to fit in my Wltoys 144001.