Rlaarlo AK-917 FULL Carbon Fiber Review & 4s Speed Run! - Will it do 160kmh?

[@TomleyRC]

If that thing stays planted with the speed gearing I am pretty certain it's gonna hit 160km/h.... nice solid runs. Looks like it needs some speed to get it to stick.

[@daytonarob-rc4402]

Tomley👋

[@MatthewSimm]

I think you're right Tomley, it seems to be more planted the faster it went. Also, some radio adjustments and maybe a shorter servo horn would work well 🤔

[@pigeonqc4318]

The stock tires are quite an issue i think at 160kph. People are complaining about them.

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

@@MatthewSimm if you need the ranges you can always do a dumborc with gyro

[@stevenprins1018]

Can't wait for your speedrun tomley!😊

[@billyeggers3831]

That was impressive pushing it to 80mph and filming it at the same time, while keeping your ankles intact. Thanks for sharing, that car is a bullet train!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

One of the best runs I’ve seen yet brother! This things insane! Glad your back!

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks a million dude! 😊 glad to be back!

[@cjchannel12RC]

I'm amazed at how fast this little car is. 42mph on 2s, 65mph on 3s and 80mph on 4s i can definitely see this car goes 100mph with speed gears someday. Thanks to you and many other youtubers i definitely need one of these little cars in my life. I might buy one of these in red\Carbon Fiber version in the next couple of months. Thanks for the amazing video.

[@benjip3232]

It's nice to see a new brand more or less come out of nowhere and release a decent looking car. I was worried about durability but I suppose that's less of a worry with an on road car as long as you can avoid parking bricks 😂

[@MatthewSimm]

I'm the guy that hits all the bricks 🤣

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

With gearing changes it'll be faster than the X01

[@micron3268]

Fastest I've seen it go so far! You got me excited now, Good job! 👍🔥

[@MatthewSimm]

I can't wait to see how fast the pros can get it!

[@RcBuggyMx-qw8hi]

Nice video Matthew!

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks dude 😀

[@MikeStallone]

Dude great vid and nice job keeping that car straight. Super fast for out of the box gearing! Can’t wait to get mine

[@MatthewSimm]

Cheers dude, which one did you order or are Rlaarlo sending you one out?

[@88davidw]

Great to see you back. We all missed you. The car looks great.

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey thanks David 😊

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

I’m no speed runner either but I got a roller to join the fun 🤩 great video and speed

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

The problem is that once you get one speed run car, you just keep getting more.

[@MatthewSimm]

Nice dude! What setup are you planning on running?

[@Ryndel]

Great vid man!

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks bro 🙏

[@stephenksiazek812]

To the MOON! 😲

[@justintam3299]

Great to have you back Matt. Excited to see the future vids with this weapon!

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks dude! Good to be back. I've definitely got some plans for this one!

[@HughsReviews]

I’ve been wondering where you’ve been! Good to have you back sir! I just took my Xmaxx off the shelf yesterday and got it ready for the good weather ahead!

[@MatthewSimm]

Oh nice bro! It's cooling down over here but the weather has been good so far

[@Splitscreen83]

The real deal. Good on Rlarlo 😎

[@justincase948]

Awesome vid my Rc. Brother👍👍👊🏻👊🏻

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks 👍

[@roblowrie1969]

Great to have you back, Matthew. I love the look of this car, and if I had the funds, I would definitely have ordered one. It's great to see all the speed run videos, and your thorough unboxing was great. 😎👍🏻

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey thanks a million dude 😀 it feels good to be making videos again!

[@teinspringz]

You'll need a runway for the speed gear and 4S! Nice work Matthew, looking forward to your next speed run.

[@MatthewSimm]

Living rural makes it hard to find roads haha, this is the best I have for now and on a quiet day, it's good.

[@taxationistheft2.0]

Dude is that the fastest 3s and 4s factory rc car?

[@MatthewSimm]

If (big if lol), it can achieve 170kmh with the stock gearing and on 4s, it should be the fastest rtr on the market out of the box! As for the fastest 3s and 4s, I'd have to do some research haha

[@89da121]

Good to see you back bro, myself and my kids really enjoy your videos.

[@MatthewSimm]

hey thanks dude!

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Great runs man, the 120A CF rtr model sure is quick out the box. I plan to swap out the stock 60A ESC that came in my one!

[@MatthewSimm]

The CF and Alloy rtr seem close in speed, just the 4s makes a huge difference!

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

@@MatthewSimm yes for sure bro, the challenge this year will be good, at least this year for us guys down under we should still have decent dry weather to run compared to last years comp in winter hey!

[@MatthewSimm]

All things considered, I'm surprised so many Aussies made it in the top spots

[@randalcicero6996]

Awesome vid Matthew!! Great little street racer. Thanks for the hard work!!

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks for watching dude 🙏

[@seanjis007]

Wow... Just WOW!!! I can't wait to get my carbon fiber roller.

[@MatthewSimm]

Nice dude! What set-up do you have planned?

[@dennisnothstein1311]

Great video! Its nice to see a new video,I hope all is well with you. It is always a good day when you run your rcs and have no breakages lol. Keep up the great work and I hope to see more great videos from you

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey thanks man 😀 all is well now, everything sorted and I can get my rc car priority in order 😉

[@Pablo668]

From what I’ve seen of these online so far, I’m surprised they are so stable. Good stuff.

[@MatthewSimm]

Seems the faster I went, the more stable it became. However I think some minor adjustments in the steering will help alot!

[@a-ztube]

Hey buddy , Nice to see you got the CF version looks and drives awesome out of the Box 😍👌 Rlaarlo did an crazy good job can't wait to get my roller version 🤞😋 Have a nice weekend ahead and see you in the Speedrun hopefully 😉🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey thanks dude! What system are you planning to use in your roller?

[@a-ztube]

@@MatthewSimm hey Matthew , First Ian trying a (cheap ) Budget set-up and will see where it can end next step huge motor huge ESC if needed 🤣🤙🏼

[@tedshickell7315]

Good to see you back and nice speed run

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks man 😀

[@UAERCADDICTS]

amazing run brother and amazing 917

[@henryfoster3212]

Good to see you back on KZbin a Happy 😊time for rc world miss your videos on KZbin

[@MatthewSimm]

Appreciate that dude 🙏

[@beachinrc101]

Glad to see you back at it and can’t wait to see more from this car wish I had the dough for this car lol 😂 it really does look top notch & 1/10th is so nice for speed car they don’t take much to break 💯mph great 👍 vid Matt!!

[@overfly_pt]

Brutal great vídeo friend 👍👌

[@stephenksiazek812]

Haven't seen this much excitement since a new WLTOYS release.

[@MatthewSimm]

Rlaarlo definitely know how to hype us rc fans haha 😄

[@SpeedyBrute3]

Nice...you were 1 of 200 to purchase it first so you got the carbon fiber wings...im waiting on mine 😊

[@Nathan-qt2zi]

All review units that are carbon fibre got It the customer cars aren't shipped yet

[@MatthewSimm]

Yeah this is a review model, that's why I was so surprised to get them

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Great driving

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks!

[@simonolesen6693]

Nice video just ordered a carbon fiber roller planing on putting a hw xr8 plus in it and 2600kv motor, and just hope for the best 😊

[@MatthewSimm]

Nice dude! That'll go pretty well with the right gearing and battery set-up!

[@simonolesen6693]

I hope 😂

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Wow just wow that's crazy speed that's impressive and how stable it was at high speed 👊

[@MatthewSimm]

It's good to see cheaper brands coming up with quality rc cars!

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Yer could you remove the drive shaft from that to make it two wheel drive

[@mattiasrc]

Some nice passes and it looks really great in that paint scheme.

[@MatthewSimm]

I was lucky to get this colour, it's the one I was hoping for haha

[@nevTk-oe9ud]

Holy shit mate that is insanely impressive ! , I'm gunna buy one VERY Soon lol ^^ haha, Hey so you can run this model on 4 s , straight up yeah ? Take an Aussie to show everyone up lol Good on ya mate , I can't believe how fkn awesome this model is :D:D:D

[@philthyco1]

Gear up and foams for sure

[@MatthewSimm]

100% bro and some minor steering adjustments

[@philthyco1]

@@MatthewSimm 👌🏼

[@terryhoward7074]

Hi Matt, great video, I can’t wait for mine arrive. Went top spec. Question? Your 4s runs are much quicker than others not seen one hit 80mph on stock gearing so what the battery details you are using?

[@MatthewSimm]

It is a 2200mah 4s vant 120c lipo. I guess I just got a good one haha 😄

[@JOHNNAYMACK]

Life can throw us curve balls some times . Hope the housing and everything works out for you !

[@MatthewSimm]

thats true dude! it happens, but, all has been sorted, now its just a waiting for the moving date haha

[@gerardosoler8935]

Awesome video the car is definitely a beast 👍🏽💪🏽🚀🔥

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks bro! 😊

[@highwaysanddrivewaysrc2002]

Second review of the carbon rtr I've seen with broken tailpipes.... hope this is addressed before I receive mine in the coming weeks....qc is very important for an up and coming brand.

[@MatthewSimm]

It's very unfortunate 😕 I think rlaarlo is aware of the issue. If you do recieve it broken, contact them, I think they'll help you out!!

[@highwaysanddrivewaysrc2002]

@@MatthewSimm I've heard good things about their customer service and they've been very communicative with me leading up to the release of this one. That said, at the price point they're planning to hit they can't afford to send things broken and have people wait to get a new item fixed.

[@benabnjm4828]

@@highwaysanddrivewaysrc2002 Hi they sure went down from here what CS they don"t have any

[@rcnitro001]

I am going to order myself one Good video

[@MatthewSimm]

Enjoy it

[@stephenhowes313]

Just bought my carbon fiber version with the 52 tooth gold spur gear going to be 40/52 to get the 160 claimed on the box says with updating gear

[@MatthewSimm]

Oh nice dude! That gold spur looks cool!

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

Awesome run Matthew, and that was multiple runs back to back and it wasn't that hot, if you do 1 run the let it cool on between it'll be even cooler, I'd say it's capable of the 160 based off what I've seen others get with gearing changes

[@MatthewSimm]

I think so to dude, consider I was only 30kmh off. If it gets over 160mmh, does that make it the world's fastest rtr rc car?

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

@@MatthewSimm fastest rtr last I knew was the X01, that's 100mph exact I think

[@MatthewSimm]

That's what I think too and if the AK917 does more than 160kmh, that would be more than 100mph. Hmm

[@chrislang7460]

I'm keen to see it go super fast. I'm also curious how the tyres last? Great content

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey thanks dude 😀 tyres seem okay, but I think foams will be the way to go

[@chrislang7460]

@@MatthewSimm I’ll definitely be going to foams when mine arrives. It’s just nice to know the stock tyres aren’t pointless. You know how foam lasts. It’s nice to have a backup

[@MatthewSimm]

I think going over 100mph you'll need foams just from the force alone haha

[@chrislang7460]

@@MatthewSimm I can't afford any balooning. I'll set it up for silly speeds. I'm gonna try get a 2028 in there. Thats why I went for the roller.

[@therookiercguy]

Great video buddy

[@MatthewSimm]

Thank dude 🙌

[@therookiercguy]

Ive just subscribe, your video was the first video that popped up for me. will check out your other vids cheers

[@MatthewSimm]

Much appreciated 😀

[@sbass32]

You need to pull your antenna wire out from that bundle if you want any range. FYI

[@edgargarcia9530]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Congratulations 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸on the AK-917 beautiful run no crashes Lolhaalol in know what you mean lol GREAT VIDEO MAN💪🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉see you on the next video

[@MatthewSimm]

Much appreciated bro 🙏

[@babupranav]

nice vide I think you are the first with a 4s run! does the fan at the top blow air in or out of the body? would be cool if it helps to relieve some back pressure under the chassis?

[@MatthewSimm]

I'm 99% sure it blows are in. I'm honestly not sure if it does much though 🤔

[@paulalvarezdelcastillo4117]

Awesome unboxing and run! Do you think the shocks would fit on a Wltoys 124019? Cheers from NZ!

[@terryhoward7074]

Hi Matt when are you going to do the same 2s,3s,4s and the speed Gearing?

[@stephenhowes313]

And if you're getting that on stock gears I'm sure it will

[@Binkoro]

I just ordeed it. Where did you get the 4s battery? There seems to be so many versions, I don't know which one to get. Thank you.

[@MatthewSimm]

I used a vant 100c 2200mah. I like cnhl, vant, zeee, nxe, just to name a few. If you want to push the maximum speeds, I tend to buy the better quality batteries

[@jordanmichael7555]

Awesome 😎👍

[@MatthewSimm]

😁

[@mulder2400]

Is the 120A ESC in my new Brushless Carbon version supposed to make such high fan noise. It seems like the ESC fan is very loud ? Other questions coming ...

[@lewiemotorsports3616]

What brand battery did you use for 4s? Good runs mate

[@robertowens7771]

I have not seen any body that has put a cooling fan on the motor yet I have one on mine to keep it cool

[@steveblackbird]

Wow on 4s that thing hammers for a 1/10th scale box stock. Awesome vid mate glad to see a new vid too. hope all is well!

[@MatthewSimm]

It does for sure! All is well over here thanks dude 🙏

[@michaelholtappels8324]

great video, do u have a link of the batteries u bought? cant seem to find the correct vant battery

[@jlrguy2702]

Did you do the upgraded gearing speed run?

[@1521joe]

Awesome 👌

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks 🤗

[@1521joe]

@@MatthewSimm There are quite a few videos on YT now on the Rlaarlo ak 917, but yours is by far the best, ive just ordered the exact same car. Sending you BIG THANKS for uploading this video.👍🏎

[@MatthewSimm]

Much appreciated dude 🙏 definitely more to come!

[@1521joe]

@@MatthewSimm literally just got this car in the post. happy days.😀

[@terryhoward7074]

Did you adjust toe or camber or suspension?

[@MatthewSimm]

I didn't change I thing dude, just took it out and ran it 😀

[@GordonScottYankeeEngineer]

Eighth! 😁

[@fenf777]

Make a video with speed gearing next

[@MatthewSimm]

definitely!

[@fenf777]

@@MatthewSimm sub for you man!

[@PerceptionFPV]

What 4s battery did you use🧐

[@MatthewSimm]

A Vant 2200mah 120c

[@younghandsome225]

What 3s an 4s lipo battery's was u using in this video

[@blacksheeprc8113]

I can't wait to get mine too

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey dude, which did you order?

[@blacksheeprc8113]

@@MatthewSimm both

[@blacksheeprc8113]

Lol got issues 😭

[@MatthewSimm]

If buying too many rc cars is have issues, we are all screwed bro 🤣

[@blacksheeprc8113]

@@MatthewSimm that's a fact lol great video Matt keep up the good work

[@judybustamante9859]

How do the tyres fare? Do they balloon?

[@MatthewSimm]

they seem okay, i think foams would still be the way to go

[@judybustamante9859]

Okies cool.i wonder if anyone will test how far those tyres can go. Anyway thanks for replying 🙃

[@mysneakypersona]

What batteries did you use for 4s?

[@MatthewSimm]

Vant 2200mah 4s 100c or 120c

[@mysneakypersona]

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@vanbx]

can someone please tell me what pinion gear and what spur gear do i need to run a 4s setup please .

[@daytonarob-rc4402]

Matt! My Australian brother. How t-h are you?

[@MatthewSimm]

Hey Rob! Much better now I'm hearing from you 😉

[@bluddywulf6796]

Do they make a clear body? That paint scheme is dated.

[@MatthewSimm]

Yes they do 😀

[@andrataylor6070]

Is that 80mph on the pinion that came in it?? I have both colors carbon fiber coming when ever they ship it .

[@MatthewSimm]

Yeah dude, this is how it come shipped, I have not changed anything in this video. I'll be trying again soon with the included gearing. Also, I think they will ship sometime at the end of April 😀

[@andrataylor6070]

@@MatthewSimm I can't wait..Im like a kid waiting for Christmas..lol

[@creativ3vision]

They will start shipping first batch April 21st, and the rest will follow (depending on your order number.) It’ll take about two weeks to get to you (more or less,) once it’s shipped. The pre-sale price’s will end in 8 days. Including the parts 20% off. Just FYI.

[@creativ3vision]

@@MatthewSimm Is that motor mount adjustable one, or not? They offer an adjustable one in parts, I’m just wondering if carbon fiber version comes with adjustable motor mount, or it’s an upgrade (they offer in parts.) Thnx.

[@terryhoward7074]

My headlights do not work or the body fan where are they plugged in and when does fan come on, as tried a few slots but not working, rear lights are working

[@EdisonRCWorkshop]

Dude! Check your socket! Power socket!

[@clayton8465]

You probaly were t the rite one to give one to.

[@MatthewSimm]

Thanks 😊

[@taxationistheft2.0]

ALUMINUM. NOT ALIMINIUM

[@MatthewSimm]

Hahaha, aluuminiumumun

[@stabiel82]

lol...those wings are a rip off from raz shifrin perfect pass🤣nice start..hope he got some rights on those designs so they can already take those out production😅😂

[@MatthewSimm]

Maybe so, but honestly, that's something for those guys to work out haha, I'll just stay over hear enjoying the rc car haha

[@ramonmerayonunez6097]

I am going to tell you about my experience with this garbage car and this garbage brand, I bought the Rlaarlo ak 917 carbon fiber version, and the first thing when making the purchase I bought it with fast shipping paying 19 euros more for said shipping, supposedly it arrived in a week, well, lie, it took me 20 days to arrive, when it arrived it arrived with the steering out of adjustment, with one wheel facing one side and the other facing the opposite side, after looking closely at the car I realized that the screw that The connection between the servo arm and the servo horn was loose, and then I realized that one of the two small screws that the servo horn has is missing. In addition, this car has a serious signal loss problem. I am writing to the support. technician of this garbage brand, and until today they have been giving me my time, they say that the missing screw is too small to send it, anyone who buys this car forgets to be able to return it is impossible, they brag that they have good technical support and it is a garbage, just like the customer treatment, I do not recommend products from this brand, it is a waste of money

[@toolbaggers]

Raz and Kevin are the LOUDEST 'look at me' narcissist speed runners. They hold ZERO RECORDS thus by definition are not the ultimate speed runners. They are the ultimate speed shillers that are mostly advertisements for themselves to make money.

[@MatthewSimm]

I honestly don't know much about the speed running community and who the best/record holders are, I mainly just do it for fun with cheaper rc cars haha

[@stephenksiazek812]

To the MOON! And SMASH THE BELL!

[@appleslider999]

🤩👍👍

[@DJRara-bt3ew]

Can you try the wltoys car 144010

[@stuwest3653]

Does this come with dog bones or CVD's? The manual shows both.

[@sarvove]

Hay Matt where abouts in Aus are you.