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

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!
What I use to do my Speed Tests:
www.banggood.com/SKYRC-GSM020...
WLToys 144001:
www.banggood.com/Wltoys-14400...
Hobbywing Quicrun BL120 ESC:
www.banggood.com/Hobbywing-QU...
4.5T Sensored Brushless Motor:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1641487015...
Metal WLtoys 144001 Gears:
www.banggood.com/2Pcsset-Dece...
Metal Gear Servo (Direct Fit)
www.banggood.com/JX-Digital-S...
Wheels/Tyres:
Fronts:
www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/foam-...
Rears:
www.makeitbuildit.co.uk/foam-...
Lipos:(Less than $10!)
2s: chinahobbyline.com/shop/detai...
3s: chinahobbyline.com/shop/detai...
Body:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHAT-BODIE...
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[@KevinTalbotTV]

epic flip! bet you cant do it again!!

[@knightdeluxegaming]

hey kev we miss you!!!

[@TomleyRC]

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

[@christiansrcs7789]

KEVIN!!!! To the moon

[@TwinJag374]

@@knightdeluxegaming he uoaded 3 days ago :/

[@fran.6496]

@ES Gaming he did hehe it WAS SWEEETTTTT

[@liamtheurchin5569]

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.

[@carlitofisher]

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

[@ethanistheman1434]

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]

Cheers dude

[@37077]

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.

[@RalfNeels]

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

[@panzadeviborarc9613]

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

[@luissimoes8106]

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 👌👌👌👌👌

[@tonya9614]

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

[@TomleyRC]

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]

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

[@philhumber1534]

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 !

[@coalfpv]

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.

[@davesrc_crawling8349]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... more luck that judgement haha

[@strexttp]

Fantastic upgrades 🔥

[@GhostRyderFPV]

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]

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

[@GhostRyderFPV]

@@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?

[@MCsCreations]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude. It’s good fun this thing!

[@garykee1]

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!

[@junebugrc3015]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@jasonice1584]

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]

They are so much fun. And cheap to repair!

[@mikeoleksa]

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.

[@Del350K4]

Wow - what a performer!

[@stuartmcnamara9610]

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

[@ksrnate]

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]

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

[@ksrnate]

@@Mike_Greene What are you talking about?

[@Mike_Greene]

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

[@ksrnate]

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

[@occrc3333]

Love your content bro. I have learned a lot

[@davidbrennan5]

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.

[@samoanpride753]

I absolutely love it! Nice build (:

[@TomleyRC]

Thank You

[@N1h1L3]

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 (€€).

[@rcandy5119]

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 😎🙏

[@gunvsgun3707]

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

[@scotthutton8084]

Excellent video.

[@paulopintorbetim5693]

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

[@alastairgoddin5195]

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.

[@rcplaytime]

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

[@anotherrcdude1552]

Very nice, that's one fast buggy.

[@cannibal666]

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

[@derricksazrc3411]

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]

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]

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

[@MischaESC2]

Very nice one!

[@davidturner2365]

Awesome 👍

[@drroomba5045]

Thanks for your efforts here

[@troysrcchannel5659]

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.

[@matthewmorton6462]

That flip was awesome

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... impressed me!

[@WIMBIRC]

cool video my friend keep it up 👍🚙🎥

[@jeremymiller2340]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@catcancrunch7260]

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

[@TomleyRC]

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

[@droneready8278]

Very nice

[@mikehansen9898]

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.

[@mehimrc1314]

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

[@TomleyRC]

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]

Budget!! I wish 🤣

[@mehimrc1314]

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

[@GhostRyderFPV]

@@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]

@@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.

[@ZennySilverhand]

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.

[@1Thatstrangeguy]

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.

[@Frobi82]

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

[@camrowdrone6497]

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

[@Sideshowgaz5779]

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]

Haha

[@thomasgross8289]

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

[@stephenhogston7394]

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

[@the1detail71]

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

[@AidenMartin]

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

[@alexanderkowaliuk6803]

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

[@mikepearce3061]

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 😅

[@redvikinghobbies]

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

[@semperatis]

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

[@pugs1377]

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

[@christiansrcs7789]

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]

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

[@christiansrcs7789]

@@TomleyRC I love it

[@hadiveroonhadiveroon9022]

from malaysia.. fantastis video bro..🙂

[@willp3137]

This is a newbie to the hobby question... when converting to this brushless setup, would I "need" to change also transmitter and/or receiver? Or could I do with stock?..

[@tobydyes]

Nice

[@joedoran6994]

I’ve been thinking of buying of these lil things to have a crack at a 100mph with I noticed there was wide body’s for it been thinking if they would be a good option to put bigger esc an lipos in as way more clearance

[@NoLimitRC87]

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]

72 is decent!

[@emanuelemartello2990]

Hi, really a great video. this combo can be used on 124019? it can be used for off road too?

[@markknight4687]

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

[@osmundofcouchcrushers6431]

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

[@NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... pretty easy fix.

[@toniobar5776]

Contrats! Out of curiosity, how did you color the windows? With « mirror » paint (which une?) or with mirror stickers.? The rendering is superb.

[@JoseCruz-wb7ig]

Fast 🚗. Like it

[@SerJeepRadiocontrol]

Buen video amigos!!😃😃😃+1

[@BautistaVids]

How bout a link to those tires you are using (I just want to make sure I get the same size / confirm they are 1/10 scale wheels/tires)?

[@tadzikw2455]

Can I upgrade motor, ESC and servo but leave the stock transmitter ? I mean will the stock transmitter work with it ?

[@monkeytrident]

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.

[@elchapog7986]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Hahahaha

[@kattmandu]

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

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@KenE.Bell96]

Hi Tomley. Could you please tell me where I can buy this nice rear spoiler? Looks pretty cool and I will put it also to my wltoys. Best regards, mike

[@blueballs5150]

Iv been wanting to build speedyish more geared towards off-road rc truck of some kind. But these days it seems like you can just buy a pretty damn good rtr for super cheap. Does anyone know how much extra power a 14001 truggy can take? And are castle creations really worth the price or like everything else are there other motor esc combos that are similar for a fraction of the price?

[@retronerd872]

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

[@TomleyRC]

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

[@luftbildernordeifel300]

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

[@AlexLopez-bp1kk]

hello, excellent video, I was wondering if that bodywork is made by you, is it possible to buy one like it, and if so, where can I buy it? Thanks a lot

[@sethb1059]

Awesome speed. Wouldn’t a front spoiler keep the nose down?

[@philipdawson9149]

Ive just received my 144001, had one run with it and i think the ESC has fried, i now get 3-4 mins run time and it stops and Red LED flashes on the unit. Can you advise what i need to get to replace it or am i doing something wrong, nothing really in the instructions and this is my first RC car...please help, thanks in advance

[@chicken8520]

Do you have any shaking symptoms when using esc and rocket? No koking?

[@rnclucas]

Hello Tomley, can you tell what capacitors did you use and where did you bought them? Ty

[@RCOverKill]

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

[@gavinzooms]

Would you be able to get a higher turn motor or is 4.5 required?

[@lucasmartinsdoretto826]

Dear friend, how did you manage for this car go straight, I bought the original RTR, and the tires seems bent

[@dutchrc7759]

Just a fun little car!

[@user-nf1wg9mm5y]

Hi everyone if I build the same 144001 in the vid, do you think I can use it and it’s will not burn after 1 week?

[@MauzyrockRC]

Dude! Amazing looking carnage- albeit not terminal! epico. Curious if you could make a rally build from that platform? like do you think it could be done?

[@thomasgross8289]

Thats what I was going to ask

[@nick92065]

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]

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

[@bretzeletouffeur7401]

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.

[@RACEABLE]

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

[@bendover3820]

I have a $1000 in a Team Associated 18t/b 8000kv Mamba, the diffs kept melting and could not find an upgrade. So it's been in storage for over 10 years.

[@mohammadakbar2338]

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

[@krisstoney6892]

Can someone link me to droop screws to lower the 144001 are they M3 can some link some from UK or maybe ebay thank you

[@purple5150]

Is it ok to run without the cooling fan? Mine keeps burning out

[@SocialDisaster_]

I know this is old but I am finally upgrading my 144001 and the link provided for the servo is no longer available. I was curious, would anyone be willing to direct me to recommended servos that are a direct fit?