WLToys 144001 at Walmart for $37! (back on sale!)

[R6cowboy]

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.

Dremel fix that right up...?

[juicedcoupe]

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'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.

I'll admit, I didn't spend a lot of time searching. 17 came up a few times.

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.

[Bottom Feeder]

Dremel fix that right up...?

I considered it but I would really have to auger out a good-sized trench. Eh, we'll see.

[juicedcoupe]

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.

[R6cowboy]

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.

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.


BTW, the WLToys 144001 is at $83.99 now. Anyone think the $36.99 price might have been a mishap?

[Frankentruck]

The original price looks to have been updated too.
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[GoMachV]

Glad I got mine cheap, I’ll list it on eBay for $500- That’s a bargain!

[juicedcoupe]

BTW, the WLToys 144001 is at $83.99 now. Anyone think the $36.99 price might have been a mishap?

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.

[Burniefloyd]

Mine was delivered today but I won't be home till the weekend

[juicedcoupe]

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.

Found this video. He disassembled the motor and counted the winds, 17.

[Bottom Feeder]

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

[Bottom Feeder]

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.

Found this video. He disassembled the motor and counted the winds, 17.

Interesting. Link to vid?

[juicedcoupe]

I thought I added it.

https://youtu.be/Lcgq3RFj5uQ

[Bottom Feeder]

I thought I added it.

https://youtu.be/Lcgq3RFj5uQ

Interesting. Thanks! That's quite helpful.

[Coelacanth]

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