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A feature of modified RC Cars as chosen from the QuadifyRC Facebook group

VITO's Ever-changing brushless 104001

26/7/2021

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Vito Cataldi has been regularly sharing his progress and updates on his speed run focused WLToys 104001 since May 2021. Some of his most interesting YouTube videos (his channel is here) are of the on-board camera shots while testing his brushless setup on stock tires, which he has shared in the QuadifyRC Facebook group. The car is definitely built with top speed in mind and we are glad to have such an active member in the community who isn't afraid to push the boundaries of what the 104001 is capable of. Looking forward to seeing him reach his goal of over 100mph on this budget platform.
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Where are you from?
Italy
Favourite place to race/brash/drive?
Low traffic roads, but I would like an airport
Preferred places/websites to source parts?
Taobao, China
Favourite mod/upgrade on the car?
Surpass Hobby KK 6900kv + Hobbywing ESC WP-8BL150 combo have worked great for me. The lighter and slightly faster version is with Hobbywing Max10 SCT 120. I absolutely do not recommend pushing a 2s rated motor to 4s
Future plans for the car?
Mod 1 gearing and the goal to pass 100mph
Model
WLToys 104001
Motor
Surpass Hobby KK 6900kv
ESC
Hobbywing WP-8BL150 / Hobbywing Max 10 SCT 120
Gearing
Stock Spur Gear / 30T pinion
Servo
Arrma 15kg Digital Servo
TX/RX
Radiolink RC6GS v2 6channels
Battery Choices
Single 4s ACE TATTU 1.55A 95C
 Wheels/Tires
Matrix 1/10 40C shore
Body/Shell/Wing
Original body shell, customized adjustable rear wing
Other Mods/Upgrades
The car is brushless converted, full stock except pinion 29-33T. 3d printed 5mm central top braces anti chassis flex 3d printed front bumper / droop screws plate 3d printed battery locator for shorty and other small sized batteries. 3d printed adjustable biplane rear wings. 3d printed drifting tires
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WL Toys 124018 "GREEN MACHINE" by Ron Wilson

14/6/2021

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Ron Wilson has been an active contributing member of the QuadifyRC Facebook community and a master experimenter with creative solutions like the Floating Driveshaft Mod for the WLToys platform. You can probably consider him a 1/12 and 1/14 scale RC fanatic with his impressive collection of WLToys and LC Racing cars that we can hopefully do another future feature on. Here's a little about Ron's 124018 build:
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Where are you from?
Kansas city, MO. USA
Favourite place to race/brash/drive?
Up and down the street and through the front yard
Preferred places/websites to source parts?
WarrenRC (LC racing parts), Amazon. Ebay
Favourite mod/upgrade on the car?
Brushless motor with 15T pinion really makes all the difference. 
Future plans for the car?
Floating drive shaft mod, maybe try some other 2845 or 2850 motors with more torque and lower to the 15T pinion
Ron's WL Toys 124018 gives off a strong 90's vibe with the bright neon green and yellow paint scheme and racing decals. A little change of colour goes a long way to completely transform the way the car looks and the larger sized wheels give it an appropriately aggressive stance. There is a meticulousness to the detail in the customisation and the choice of accessories that accentuate the original car's scale body lines and curves. Not to mention, with a measured top speed of 42 mph, has the performance to back up the striking looks.
Model
WL Toys 124018
Motor
X-Team 2845 5460kv - be aware this has a 4mm diameter shaft
ESC
Surpass 60a brushless with fan delete
Gearing
Stock spur (44T) 15T pinion for A959
Servo
JX 1171MG 17G metal gear. Note, this is not a direct fit. Use JX 1181MG or surpass 17g for direct fit
TX/RX
Flysky GT-3C transmitter, FS-GR3E receiver
Battery Choices
Normally stock blue 2.2mAh 2S lipo
Wheels/Tires
Amazon 88mm green wheels with LC racing L6159 wideners 
Body/Shell/Wing
Stock 124018 body parts repainted, Traxxas rustler wing
Other Mods/Upgrades
Modified motor mount per Quadifyrc to fit 2845 motor and 17T pinion

This has been a really fun car, I'm glad i got it the larger 88mm tires look great on this car being it is a larger 12th scale compared to the 144001 the stock tires just look a tad small. Once going to the 88mm tires and wheels it makes the car look larger and more to scale. The drive line in this car and the 124019 feel smoother to me over the 144001 I'm not sure if its the longer scale or the drive line is more polished but it seems smoother. The top LED lights make the car fun to run at dusk and the 2 driver figures make the car more life like.
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Thanks for reading and don't forget to check out my RC car blog for the dozens I've guides and reviews I've written. If you are on Facebook don't forget to join our group; we have a lot of technical thinkers and tinkerers who are always working on ways to improve and customise their cars.
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Wl Toys 124019 Everyday Basher by TROY REMY

20/5/2021

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Troy is an active member of the WLToys community and always willing to provide help and advice to new members. First, a little about Troy:
Where are you from?
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Favorite place to race/brash/drive?
Small track in a park by my house
Preferred places/websites to source parts?
Amazon, Aliexpress. I am also a new LC Racing vendor, so feel free to DM me!
Favorite mod/upgrade on the car?
Hands down, the LC Racing sway bar kit is a game changer
Future plans for the car?
Re-doing the paint scheme to be even better
Troy's 124019 has been built to be the ultimate everyday basher with an instantly recognizeable aesthetic. The chosen parts have all been upgraded to be reliable and tough. Sun or snow (sometimes more snow in Alaska), Troy rips this car all year round and it continues to take a thrashing.
Model
WL Toys 124019
Motor
Surpass Hobby 2838 4500KV Brushless
ESC
HW Quicrun 10BL60 60A
Gearing
17t pinion. Stock 44t spur
Servo
Emax 3054
TX/RX
DumboRC X6 TX/RX combo
Battery Choices
2s or 3s
Wheels/Tires
Remo P6973
Body/Shell/Wing
Phat Bodies Hammer Custom Painted and Venom Decals, LC Racing Composite Wing
Other Mods/Upgrades
LC Racing Front Conversion (hubs, spindles, bearings), LC Racing Front CVD Driveshafts, LC Racing EMB-SC bumper kit, LC Racing Shock kit Front and Rear, LC Racing Sway Bar Kit. Custom Carbon Fiber Front and Rear Shock Towers, Custom Carbon Fiber Top Deck, Ben Harris Steering Linkage, Amazon LED Light Kit Modified and Fitted. 

If you are in the states, make sure you get in touch with Troy for all your LC Racing parts. From the parts list above I'd say he has some good experience in the area.
Thanks for sharing your details and pics below Troy! This is a car that looks quick and reliable and perfect to tackle some rough terrain.
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Thanks for reading and don't forget to check out my RC car blog for the dozens I've guides and reviews I've written. If you are on Facebook don't forget to join our group; we have a lot of technical thinkers and tinkerers who are always working on ways to improve and customise their cars.
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WL Toys 144001 Track Beast by David WonG

17/4/2021

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David is one of the original members of the QuadifyRC Facebook group for the WL Toys Range of Cars and one of the more technical contributors. Firstly, a little bit about David:

Where are you from?
Orange County, California
Favorite place to race/brash/drive?
My local outdoor dirt track
Preferred places/websites to source parts?
Banggood (Chinese vendors), Warren RC and Amain hobbies (USA)
Favorite mod/upgrade on the car?
My motor! I absolutely love the Tenshock motors.
Future plans for the car?
Nada planned right now, I absolutely love this little beast. :)
As for his car he has started with a 144001 base and has modified it quite specifically for track use and he has kindly shared the details with us here with lots of pictures below
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WL Toys 144001
MotorTenshock
X1401 2938 brushless 4850kv
ESC
HW Quicrun 60A
Gearing
15T/44T
Servo
Surpass Hobby S0017M
TX/RX
Flysky GT5
Battery Choices
HRB, Gens Ace 2200mah 50C (Traxxas) low profile lipos, with XT60 connectors
Wheels/Tires
Losi mini 8ight pin tires all the way 
Body/Shell/Wing
Phat Bodies ATAK
Other Mods/Upgrades
diffs, metal top deck, metal front and rear seats, metal steering rack, upgraded shock towers, carbon fiber steering link with pressed bearings, T-Bone Racing Front/Rear bumpers, LC Racing F/R sway bars, LC Racing Truggy Wing, LC racing CVDs front/rear, LC Racing wheel hexes, APEX 25T Aluminum servo horn
Thanks for sharing your details and pics below David. I think you'll agree this is a very clean and well considered build.
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Thanks for reading and don't forget to check out my RC car blog for the dozens I've guides and reviews I've written. If you are on Facebook don't forget to join our group; we have a lot of technical thinkers and tinkerers who are always working on ways to improve and customise their cars
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