Surprisingly Good RC Buggy for the price! - Wltoys XKS 104001 1/10 - Review

[@ivanvrane7213]

Great car, i have one, converted it to brushless, Now it is blazing fast and lot more fun 😊

[@armandopace6113]

Yeah mate brushless system so much or power. I've got 3 1/8 arrma kraton's 6s 1 has 8s system in it insane power 🤣😆

[@WGravoW]

How many mph?

[@kts8806]

Captain Drone......Admiral RC! Promotion!!! great review

[@eastcoastdrones4517]

Not bad. Great review as Always. Enjoy that warm weather.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@manski209]

Very cool car, pretty strong for the slight beating it took. Great review Steve as always. 😎

[@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66]

Thank you so much for a proper review and NOT comparing it to the 700.00 losi. As others have done. I agree great buggy for the money, thank you for sharing your proper review. That explains 200k Subscribers 🤘😎

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimmydean7945]

Great video wow I would’ve loved one of these as a kid…. I used to be into rc cars big time now I have drone fever!!!! Lol thanks for being awesome captain drone

[@RaynerGS]

With one this, I will put a FPV system and enjoy to do a endurance. Way to go. Salute from Brazil.

[@stevebarrett8544]

Fantastic review again Steve, great camera work really enjoying all your videos🙏 thank you for all the time and effort mate! Great car for the price😀

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My pleasure

[@eleglance]

Forgive my noob question but I wonder, could something like a DJI air unit be added to a budget RC car like this?

[@MrPhilbautista]

If you’re thinking about FPV, then the answer is yes. The problem is the range of the stock receiver is pretty short so you’ll have to replace a lot of stuff if you want to get further. If you don’t plan to, then just pick up a budget FPV camera and goggles and a small 1s lipo battery (for the camera). You could probably also just power the camera off the car’s battery but, given how low powered it already is, I wouldn’t want to drain it any more than I have to.

[@georgealexander2955]

I love it cap!!! It's really cool

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review Steve

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

A lot of fun at a good price Thanks Captain

[@TK-fp5fp]

Pretty soon you’ll be known as Captain RC 😂😂😂 great review, keep them coming so we can keep watching 😁👍

[@dougcooper4917]

Great Video Steve!! Very Interesting!! Thank You!! You're going to need to build an addition to your house for all your toys!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I just purge older RC items as new ones come in.

[@Nlangkirby135]

I have a Wltoys 104001... only change i made is the brushed motor... a 20t 540 instead of the 14t 550.

[@jennyetherington3326]

Great buggy I've added 5mm Carbon Chassis Kit to mine and Stainless Steel Screw kit 👍 Great Video

[@dbradx]

Great review, Cap'n - looks like a great car for the price, I just might have to pick one up :-).

[@ChuckMahon]

Wonderful review 👍🏻

[@ordinaryboy6999]

hello captain drone...i was waiting for your review about the cfly faith 2...so excited...its okay if it was delayed sorry for my bad english...love from malaysia

[@sheiladavis2304]

Hi Steve I’ve been waiting for this car since I got my wltoys 14401 which you did a show on and it actually got me to get one and get back into rc cars and trucks. this one looks great being a bigger version of the 14401 the only problem I have with it is that they used the same motor from the smaller car. I was really hoping they were gonna go brushless and can’t figure out why they didn’t. Sure it’s cheaper for them but I’m sure they would sell at least twice as many. The hype on this was huge until the brushless motor that was in some of the spy shots didn’t make it to the final product so people just buy the 14401 or the purple and white bodied one that is the same as the 14401 just a couple of inches longer in the body. This could have been a game changer if they went brushless. Thanks again another great video you really sounded like you were having a blast with it.

[@cows1990]

How can I get the mph to show like that on my gopro. I have the HERO7

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You need to turn the GPS on and then you need software that will take the GPS information and overlay it. GOPRO QUIK software does it.

[@cows1990]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you. I enjoy learning this stuff so my RC videos will be more professional. Thank you again for the help on tech and products. Keep it up.

[@marcoreviews]

I thought it would be like 25 but turns out it went 40 impressive!

[@andytaylor3321]

great vid buddy

[@NBC_NCO]

What video editing software do you use ? I want to be able to cut and splice. Nothing fancy.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I list my video editing software below each video.

[@NBC_NCO]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ohhh...thank you sir.

[@Friskee62]

Test again with a larger mAh lipo...we run 5200 w/80c in our SCT's. Like the buggy...might have to get it. Thanx...

[@PlanesNgames1]

That seems like a fun/fast car!

[@michel_76_57]

Hi, thanks, is it better than the KELEIDI TOYS F14A which is cheaper ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not better, but just different (i.e., this is a BUGGY and the other one is in the MONSTER TRUCK class). Buggy's are used in competitive racing on indoor/outdoor tracks with plenty of turns and bumps.

[@FahadKhan_3007]

A nice and speedy car Steve! Just waiting for another giveaway...😂

[@joeys5429]

Very rugged and heavy impressed

[@teejgigglesndrones]

When is the next giveaway?

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

Sure worth buying.

[@pcwarriorgamer2238]

do you know if a traxxas 1400mah battery will fit in the battery tray of the wltoys xks 104001 thanks waiting for your reply

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice car seen a video on it before it's really nice

[@nickdee1913]

This one is definitely worth considering. Can you tell if you heard anything on DJI coming out with any new drones ? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

DJI is in a state of reorganization so they are just pumping out old items with a new coat of pain (like the MAVIC SE and OSMO POCKET WHITE, etc). Eventually you'll see the Mavic 3 and perhaps one other drone later this year.

[@toxin911]

why cant i see the whole writeup it usually has a "show more" and this one just stops at "snap on which" whats the price on this car

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Error on your end... try again.

[@JOSERAFAEL403]

Amazing car, I should by one and try, looks fun

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Cool video

[@sgransar]

Do you ever FPV on these RC cars? I'm looking to do that but I need some guidance. I feel better with RCs than a drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You could place a transmitter on a car but it would have to be a crawler car. The fast moving cars could be dangerous if you are driving them with goggles on.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Just search “how to add FPV to an RC” here on KZbin and you’ll get lots of hits. Not just crawlers but all sorts of vehicles. But just like flying, you’ll need to comply with local laws regarding its use as they can be a public nuisance and cause damage if used improperly.

[@christylarson560]

Now the drone can follow me on the car. :)

[@MrYCK-hw9xn]

Question here: Between the SJRC F11 pro,MJX Bugs 16 Pro and the FLYHAL FX1 EIS which one is the best?

[@lasmyth9656]

SJRC F11 is outdated (2 yrs old), so scratch that. FLYHAL FX1 is a 1:1 clone / rebranding of the MJX. I have the MJX, and quite happy with it, especially for price point.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

As of today the BUGS 16 PRO is impressive. I've never tried the FLYHAL FX1 so can't comment.

[@MrYCK-hw9xn]

I'm saying the SJRC F11 (PRO)

[@MrYCK-hw9xn]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 okay on that but thanks anyway

[@lasmyth9656]

@@MrYCK-hw9xn OK, newer version. Unfamiliar with it. Drone Camps did a nice review. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoLOp3ZmrJqKe9U Also the one that pointed out the MJX & FLYHAL were twins (firstquadcopter review) www.firstquadcopter.com/news/flyhal-fx1-drone/ Beside Capt Drone's excellent MJX review, 'firstquadcopter / drone camps' also did great review of MJX and recommended at the time. Options abound. ALTHOUGH, IF, wanting distance and better vid, just get a DJI Mavic or Mini 2, depending on budget.

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Passado para prestigiar aquele super like no canal 👍👍👍

[@keithdouglas8707]

Nice buggy👍 Would you be able to upgrade the motor to brush less also replace all the bushings with ball bearings?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes. There is a vid on KZbin on how to do just that.

[@stuwalton1384]

Looks great! What about the inevitable spare parts?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You probably won't find them at a local hobby shop. If you damage, you'll have to order online.

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

I want to get something like this for my dad, he's into RC but all of his RC cars and trucks are kind of parts RC vehicles right now. I'll find him something better than his $20 wish/amazon rc car.

[@ajitf]

YESSS!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Car pretty cool

[@deTOUR_PH]

lovely

[@joehonzynethddagatay3505]

Thank you for sending a some vidoe I'm sorry that I told you to fly geekera drone ok

[@OneOfTheRobs]

A car with speed over 35 km/p and general use I would replace it with a brushless motor. You get even more speed and drive-time.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you want speed, a brushless motor and ESC upgrade would be needed.

[@jaydon2k203]

I'm early this time 👍👍👍

[@ashvinbissessur5954]

Nice...

[@joeys5429]

Errrr dean’s connection

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like it

[@ahtlon6995]

It is a great car for speed runs but not for heavy bashing, the chassis ( bottom plate ) bends easily. The smaller wltoys 1/14 and 1/12 scales are better for bashing.

[@ivanvrane7213]

Great thing is that roller version is available so for fear amount of cash you can get pretres fast buggy.. i have installed in mine Surpass hobby KK series 3560 3600kv motor, 80amp KK series ESC, surpass hobby 6 Chanel transmitter and reciever with gyro and surpass hobby 16kg all metal servo.. installed heatsing with fan on motor as well and buggy is pretty fast Now with good handling..

[@realiouslytv1711]

It better take me to work for that price

[@gtamall1089]

Great car, I am selling it in Toronto

[@TheGuzo80]

Beware,not all parts are available!

[@richardmcguigan1382]

you realize the link you have has that car for over 300 dollars not even close to worth that

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup that would be expensive. The issue is that you are rather late to this video. When the video was made (some time ago) the vehicle was very inexpensive. Unfortunately now, due to little stock and the location of your country, the analytics cause the price to jump. My guess is, if this vehicle is still produced & not replaced with a different model, the price will drop way down again.

[@richardmcguigan1382]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 bangood still has it cheap tho i litteray thought it was a typo lol

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@richardmcguigan1382 Good to know.

[@邪道栄]

🤗

[@graemesweeney97]

Watch most your videos Steve but you are a bit late with this one been out nearly a year now but nice video anyway 👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

A year? I think it has only been out for a few months? Please note that I do not rush to get vids out because I unfortunately have to go to work so products sit in my basement for a good period of time before I review them.

[@graemesweeney97]

Wasn't a complaint still love your vids I know you are the same as most of us with day jobs. I have bought a few products after watching your reviews. 👍

[@MrPhilbautista]

Not a year. It only came out April.

[@graemesweeney97]

Feels like a year lol

[@aldrenvaldez2478]

Waiting for another drone giveaway!!☺😣😶

[@MrYCK-hw9xn]

😂😂you love giveaways

[@aldrenvaldez2478]

@@MrYCK-hw9xn Yeah I really love free!😂

[@sahadeomahabali3337]

It is not under $200

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Depends on your country and currency of course.

[@sahadeomahabali3337]

Okay

[@МихаилЛаданов-ч3ъ]

Круто

[@antoniov4477]

First

[@juliusdream2683]

You sound American why are you using kilometers nobody here uses that try MPH so us Americans 🇺🇸 know what the hell your talking about. Then again you kinda have a slight weird accent yea your not American 🇺🇸 maybe Canadian?????

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

On the planet earth there is but two countries I believe that still use the old IMPERIAL system and the USA would be one of them. For this reason I have to go with the majority and use METRIC. This is why everything you purchase that is made for the world (and not specifically the USA) is always in METRIC. Most of the young generation in the USA are more familiar with the METRIC system and do the conversion in their heads. I live in CANADA where everything is METRIC, but I grew up in the generation where the old IMPERIAL system existed in CANADA, so my generation uses both (we measure in inches but talk about speed and distance in KM/H) which makes it confusing for the younger generation.

[@juliusdream2683]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I respect that but maybe you could do kilometers and MPH a lot of the other guys do. Because honestly when you say like 50 kilometers and hour it’s like ok how fast is that. Wasn’t trying to be rude so my bad if it came off that way just giving you a suggestion as I’m sure a lot of your subscribers me being one live in the great United States 🇺🇸 of America 🇺🇸. Thanks for your time.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@juliusdream2683 I used to put the conversion in many of my older vids and then I had people ask why I bothered. I'll give some thought to adding it in future vids.

[@eaxnitro]

Hey Americans, divide the speed in km/hr by 1.6. Then you have mph. Morons.

[@nick92065]

It’s a piece of garbage with a brushed motor. Hard pass

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Ya gotta try something before you can say that (I expected it would be not so great, but it is actually really good).

[@nick92065]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I had tried the 144001. So this is why I pass on any WLToys. No grease in the diffs and they have range issues.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@nick92065 As a low budget investment, I think they are good. Now for the serious (like yourself it would appear)... you would spend little and then upgrade anything you found to be not up to your standard, just like we all do with the Arrma, Losi, Redcat and Traxxas brands. Rarely does anyone buy an RC Car who is into the RC Car hobby, and leave it stock.

[@MrPhilbautista]

As an owner of this buggy, I wouldn’t call it that. Neither would I say it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, but there’s a huge gap in between and it fall somewhere there. The 144001 and 124018/9 are quicker and faster, but since they’re smaller, are also less stable in high speeds (once upgraded). The 104001 is much more stable in high speeds after you upgrade it, but since it’s fairly new, owners are still trying to figure out the best gear ratios to achieve top speed. In just a few months, several owners have already gotten it over 100 mph. This is for a buggy that costs under $200 and with upgrades that cost well under that. It would cost you way more if you go with Arrma or Traxxas, but you’d probably also get to go faster. Still, it has its niche and it will take its owners to a nice, happy place as long as they accept it for what it costs.

[@nick92065]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Still not a fan of the 2 in one receiver and ESC. I stick with ones that have separate ones.