WLtoys 124017 - Their Best RC Car Yet? (FULL REVIEW)

Today we review the brand new WLtoys 124017 and let you know if it's worth the money! We start with an overview with all the new features found on this wltoys model over the older brushed wltoys 124019. We then speed test it on 2s, take it around the off road race track, bash it and finally give you our pros and cons for the new WLtoys 124017!
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[@fstrthnu373]

Just got mine. Hinge pin setup is a lot better. Straight out of the box 39 mph 2s. 50 mph 3s. No issues on 3s. Ran it in the grass for a while motor got up to 175 esc 117. Loads of fun.

[@sethturner6399]

Me too

[@DLo-js1te]

That ramp is awesome. Lol 😂

[@mikel8367]

This came out just after I upgraded the 124019. added front spoiler, bigger wider wing in the rear,foam tires, 4300KV brushless upgrade kit. Haven't tested it yet for speed but it does pirouette on one rear tire when i punch it. "scary" Great review. Wish I had a track like that near me.

[@Limone1314]

Best 19 o 17?

[@whitecompany18]

I think it's a great little car, I slammed mine , got some 1/10 touring car wheels and slapped the KAMTEC CITROEN SAXO body on it that fits perfectly ,now it's a great little rally/touring/drift car . Great vid 👍

[@TheRcKiwis]

Sounds awesome!! Cheers mate! 🍻

[@chrisnicol6355]

Got a pic?

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Make a video! I would really like to see it also as I'm not to much of a fan of the looks of out the box. But your modifications might make me want one even more. I have a 3s arrma typhoon that I switched body mounts and got a big rock painted body. Not to big of fan of the buggy look. Truggys, trucks ,and cars are my favorites.

[@D.C.Johnson]

Great review from one of, if not the DOPEST R/C couples on YT. 🍻

[@TheRcKiwis]

Legend!!🍻

[@philsvideos4509]

Surprising to see it so squirly in the dirt. Thought the new tyres would have more grip then that.

[@Low97ss]

The dirt does look super dry though

[@stevenr3544]

the rubber they use is very hard

[@21poasa]

Nice!!! Love when I see the notification for a vid from you guys!!!

[@George.T.83]

What a nice tracks have you had there!!! I love your reviews in depth!!!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Cheers mate!

[@ksrnate]

So it does 60kmh that they claimed the brushed version was going to do 🤣 Great review! 1 con you missed, the shell doesn't fit on properly because of the ESC 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TheRcKiwis]

Didnt even noticed that 😂 so not much of a con for us..

[@ilyameshcheryakov7094]

@@TheRcKiwis The differentials are absolutly free in stock, fill the front with silicone oil with a viscosity of about 5-7k, and in the rear about 3k. The handling will be much better.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@TheRcKiwis TOP 2-3 1/10 MONSTER TRUCKS? SAY...ARRMA/TRAXXAS AND LOSI?

[@featheredindian]

@@TheRcKiwis I just purchased 1 of these today, I won’t receive it for a couple of weeks, I’m a novice so my knowledge is limited, so a question for either one of you. I want to pick up some spare batteries,these come with 2’s right? Can they run on 3’s and if so what is the max AH they can take. Your advice would be much appreciated👍☘️

[@joski9030]

Great now every time I jump mine I’ll be saying “Jackie Chan” 😂 stuck in my head already!

[@TheRcKiwis]

😂😂😂

[@k1ortia]

The Wltoys Brand are not pissing about! best bang for buck in the business, hands down. Alongside WPL of course.

[@WellingtonIronman]

This looks epic! I still want to see a big cheap RCs only race, find out the true king of the track 😁

[@shubhrajani5785]

Could a make a review of a good rc drift car below 200 dollars

[@aydinlutmergp4885]

cant wait to see the 3s test

[@chrisspearline767]

Doesn't take 3s

[@BryceVR]

Love your work. I'm an old school but have been doing RC for 44 years!! Nice work with showing performance around a track, everyone else seems to just do speed runs. I've done 160kmh+ speed runs and it takes a lot more than power. A REAL speedrun is 5 laps around a cycling velodrome and your 2 fastest CONSECUTIVE laps in both directions are averaged. When you do that at 185km/h THEN it's fast. RC10L with extreme mods. You guys do real world and I SO love your track. these cars are seriously FUN !!! Not at Associated or Losi level but I've got a few for friends to have a bash. I've got a few acres and want build a track, I've access to earthmoving and have set up clubs previously. I'd like to run a competition for the best design and award a prize for the best track design. Would you like to be a contributor? Again, I love your stuff, if your ever coming over for the Bathurst 1000 or the 12hr buzz me I'm a scrutineer and will make sure you have tickets. I must show you an insane RC10T with a Ukraine body and a totally impossible drive train. A huge SCT engine and 120A ESC in a 2WD car thats 500gms lighter than a 144001. It's almost undriveable. It says that cool beats expensive :) Lotsa LUV guys from OZ

[@k1ortia]

Oh, and did you grease the diffs? as they dont come greased from the factory. just saying

[@rickgrafter]

you have to program the speed ec to stop the lag

[@sneakrfreakk3056]

How do you do that ?

[@dexxeve9420]

Since i last saw a video by you guys, your intro is pretty cool quite pro, and the Amber has lost quite a bit of weight whoa

[@AjmalKhan-db4qw]

How long is the battery life?

[@RulesMugen]

The cool part was the ramp of Jacky Chan..😂😂

[@AndreSilva-jq9kq]

This cart is brave my brother...damn it's powerful

[@kiwimadness]

Ordered mine for my girlfriend just as Chinese New year was kicking off. First review I've seen that doesn't mention cogging issues though..

[@TheRcKiwis]

Watch it in full we certainly did 😉 made follow up videos on it as well but version 2 has no problems like that

[@fiercetatsu6782]

I switched my transmitter and the cogging stopped entirely, I managed to get 90mph out of it on 3s but the road I had was also freshly built and only maybe three months old so it was in peak condition

[@marcosfmtb]

Can you say what is the type of the battery that you had use? Or some link for buy, I don't know which 3s buy

[@Popester17]

Nice that’s sick!

[@donniemarks94]

Dude I Jackie chaned all over the neighborhood with my vorteks XD, might have to get this brushless version

[@alexsandoval9743]

Lmao Jackie Chan!!

[@SpeedSyko]

GOOD ONE GUYS! Keep Jackie Chan alive! 🏆

[@arkhanjo179]

Use Program card on The esc

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

where can we get the program card? One that is suitable or applicable

[@arkhanjo179]

@@perspectivemeditation7648 This ESC is generic but seems to work with Racestar's programcard

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

@@arkhanjo179 oh nice, have you tried it mate?

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

@@arkhanjo179 i have a SH program card, so wondering if i then will need a racestar, planning to hop on this sale rq

[@patricklavoie8719]

So many beautiful locations! Do you have to drive hours to reach them? Respect for pulling off the backflip!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Our drive time to locations is between 5-40mins! Depending when we go 😁

[@patricklavoie8719]

@@TheRcKiwis Oh that’s amazing!!

[@hugh5400]

Very nice video ! And Thank you both for all the helpful information.

[@natep755]

This car seems to have a few issues, cogging, radio control distance being a problem, delay between inputs. Its a shame because I loved the previous model. All issues that can be resolved by the manufacturer. I think I will wait on this one.

[@ksrnate]

Same here. All your getting for double the price is a few extra mph. Really not worth it imo

[@Mo_Alom]

We need to see the 3s lipo test to see if it can handle the power

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Hi 👋 👋 👋 guys absolutely Awesome unboxing and Review as always and also a fantastic Video as always 👍😎🥰👍 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@radieroslaw]

Could you check if the new version can bind with the transmitter from the brushed version? Perhaps there will be "Upgrade kits" for 124018/124019.

[@TheRcKiwis]

I’ll have to check that out and let you know, I think they should though 🍻

[@chriscraft77022]

i ordered one on the 22nd and it is BACKORDERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kotmatroskin5582]

Где заказал

[@jamesholland5560]

Literally just finished the before you buy video thinking it would be good when the new review comes out. Guess i dont have to wait now 😂

[@VascovanZeller]

What no reviews mention is that the 144001 is 95 euro and this one is 140 (same price as the eachine eat14 BTW). So for me the real question should be not if this one is better (of course it is) but if this is so much better as to be worth the price difference!

[@Limone1314]

Brushless?

[@700clubmagyar7]

@@Limone1314 no

[@rcdemonblood574]

Nice jumps with that little buggy it flew off those full throttle jumps keep up the great reviews and videos

[@TheRcKiwis]

Thank you mate! 🍻

[@rehepeks]

And no mention of the body not fitting over electronics properly...

[@TheRcKiwis]

That’s because it fits fine... 😂🍻

[@rehepeks]

@@TheRcKiwis Great to hear. Noticed the big gap between body and frame towards the end of the video and remembered some other reviewers mentioning that motor wires and esc fan were lifting the body on right side. Glad to hear it is not a problem on all of them and the gap on yours is just a result of all the fun you were having with it.

[@iridiumnight3750]

I don't get how everyone else can abuse these so much but when I drive mine if I even bump a curb at like 1/3 throttle the whole steering assembly and wheel explode.

[@Skorometseduard]

Hello, I'm from Russia, we don't have a video about this car on KZbin. Do you know if it is possible to put electronics and a motor from it on wltoys 144001 and do you need to change the control panel?

[@alphatangofpv2512]

Nice review, on a real RC track. Appreciated ! Question: What other tires would be compatible to improve the handling ?

[@wwc3180]

Please try it on 3S

[@fitchyyboi]

Heya! What's the biggest size battery you'd recommend for this guy?

[@mikeeklund18]

hello guys,sorry im asking about such an old video but you said you would make a video of this running on 3s how do i find that?as my v2 will not run 3s so im a bit confused,do i need the v1 esc? and would you know where i could purchase it? thankyou

[@The666Reaver]

You guys'll know this...what is the biggest battery (duration/power) that this car can handle (safely)? Thinking of getting one, but the stock drive duration doesn't fill me with joy

[@tedsimington7654]

Thanks for sharing👍👍👍👍

[@TripodsGarage]

Great review! I did use your coupon code several months ago when it was released. I am still waiting on my WLtoys 124017, says now Oct 8th, was supposed to be the beginning of Sept. We shall see...

[@jewlenskyy5993]

Did you finally get it?

[@TripodsGarage]

@@jewlenskyy5993 - I finally got it yesterday. I ordered it July 27th. Was going to review it on my KZbin channel. Now it is a little late for that. Banggood changed delivery around 4 times.

[@ggaammzz]

hi nice rew !! are these exactly the same parts between 124017/104019 ??

[@troysrcchannel5659]

I put a dynamite tazer twin in my 124019. I get 41mph on 2s and stock gearing. I also put that in my 124018.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Wow that’s impressive!! Might have to check out that combo myself 😁🍻

[@troysrcchannel5659]

@@TheRcKiwis the esc is inside the motor can and only runs 2s.

[@troysrcchannel5659]

Both my cars go 41mph with the setup.

[@shaunodriscoll]

Quality review guys but, I have a question for Amber . What’s your tattoo of ? Looks like cool sleeve 👍🏻

[@neilaldridge9261]

So are the steering and throttle issues you experienced specific to this upgrade model or maybe just a dodgy TX unit? Have you managed to try another known good TX?

[@theLyzhendricks]

those metal shock towers don't hold up very well to 25ish mph into a mail box post but it bent back easy

[@TheRcKiwis]

We are yet to bend ours ! 😜

[@aaron___6014]

Did you guys buy this model? I see a lot of channels saying these are hyped up but where are people hyping them up, forums? Seems like a lot of Chinese companies are sending channels stuff to review. Looks like it's almost impossible to drive quickly, because of the weird throttle.

[@TheRcKiwis]

Nope, we got this one for free to review 😁 but as always, we keep it real here on TheRcKiwis! 🍻

[@jayhow997]

I'm 18 months into a converted to brushless 144 and 019 still on original diffs center shaft spur and pinion they're tuff little nuggets with a few upgrades , upgraded shock towers and center brace with ally hubs and they're perfect.

[@louisgoldberg1755]

Man the kiwis out there are sweet, tasty looking 🥝

[@operationstransam7750]

Hi are you guys back in NZ? We are about to head to Hong Kong and wondering if there are many RC tracks there. Cheers Dean

[@rockman49er]

I just ordered one today hope it's version 2 but it doesn't say it is I hope they aren't selling the version 1 still anyone know if they still sell version 1 God I hope not I only paid 85 bucks so I'm thinking it's v1 damit

[@Jonny._.]

What`s the speed of this car at the minimum throttle setting ?

[@rcsmith5909]

You been lifting again 💪nice

[@TheRcKiwis]

Never stop lifting! 💪

[@bighit3352]

i want to buy 1 what extra parts should i order in advamce that usually needs replacement?

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hey there, perhaps a set of front arms, and drive shafts and you should be good to go! 🍻

[@RADIOACTIVE2000]

5:55 subtitles - "subscribe to heaven" 👼

[@joelrcgarage3362]

Nice and great review 🙂👍 Cheers!🍻

[@sethturner6399]

Great channel

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

Guys, do you think that ESC is solid component long term? like will it handle a 4000+ Kv motor? ill stay on 2s but wondering if it'll cope ? would you guys test out a bigger motor with those same electronics (or is that too much to ask hehe) ❤

[@TheRcKiwis]

We wouldnt know as we've only driven it stock so far, will see how we go in the future but we noramlly do revisit after awhile for a more long term review. 🍻

[@neilaldridge9261]

Another quality review guys, with a cracking discount code thrown in!

[@TheRcKiwis]

Cheers mate! 🍻

[@eskimojoe6564]

great review Are the parts from this compatible with the wl toys 144001 ?

[@TheRcKiwis]

I do believe so, but I havnt checked that, so take that with a grain of salt... 😉

[@ginopunsalan]

What is the runtime?

[@yuding237]

It's 75mkph+ on 3s

[@chrisLK00]

BEEN WAITING

[@TheRcKiwis]

The wait is OVER! 😁😉

[@susantocco3096]

@@TheRcKiwis live in Canada still waiting nice channel

[@juliusdream2683]

The British version is very different not well style too. That’s weird that one is a brushless clone of the old one the other one I saw was just improved maybe this is older video.

[@neilaldridge9261]

Was so close to using your discount code last night but just too many red flags from your review (steering, throttle, cogging etc) and some negative early adopter comments at this stage. Think I’ll have to keep hoping the 1/10 version is announced soon.

[@TheRcKiwis]

The 1/10 scale brushless should be awesome! My buggest issue with this and the eat14 is the cogging... we are taking them out again for a comparison and ive put oil their diffs so will be interesting to see how they handle now! 🍻

[@neilaldridge9261]

@@TheRcKiwis Cheers. A test with a known good TX would be good too? I know in the grand scheme of RC cars that these are cheap and maybe disposable but AU$200 for something that has issues straight out of box isn’t ideal. I shouldn’t be looking at articles on how to swap to smaller cogs to prevent cogging before I’ve even bought one 😂

[@TheRcKiwis]

@@neilaldridge9261 I agree! Shouldnt have to touch anything fo it to run on all terrain and at 75kmh+ as they advertise! That being said, they are great fun! Just keep off the long(ish) grass 😂

[@jennyetherington3326]

Great Video lovely's 😊 I've got one coming as love WLtoys 💙💙💙💙💙

[@TheRcKiwis]

Awesome! They do put out some nice wallet friendly rc's!

[@jennyetherington3326]

@@TheRcKiwis definitely worth the money and parts cheap when you bend things 👍 hope you both settling back into life at home X

[@joshchatwin8569]

I still can’t get one out of stock

[@TheRcKiwis]

Get the WLtoys 124017 here 👉 bit.ly/3CNSGhM Discount Code: therckiwis (Save 7% OFF Until 30/09/21)

[@Dedmuus]

let's put this up against a kyosho in the same class tho and see how it stacks up

[@Applinglingling]

Kyosho with electronics, transmitter, and battery for less than 150?? 👀👀👀👀

[@reznov3D]

May you check if the drive shaft stiffer than the previous model? My 124019 sounds weird after slow speed frontal crash. I found out the drive shaft is causing the weird sound. The chasis top deck/brace has also bent a little bit. I have a concern about the 124017 top deck since it have a cutout to fit the new components

[@TheRcKiwis]

one of the front and rear driveshafts have a slight bend in them after the bashing session, but only very slight.. 🍻

[@garethhuwwilliams6019]

Really? It looks good but I still think the 124019 is the better car for the price. You can easily upgrade the electrics to your liking for the price difference.

[@cavedog1279]

124019 is $113, the 124017 is $148. Please tell me how you can "easily" replace the esc, receiver, and upgrade to a brushless motor all for $35? The 2845 brushless motor they use ALONE costs $35.

[@Johnny-zu7tb]

So what do recommend I was thinking the 124019 but you think the 17 is better as it’s only for fun as way back when I use to race more than 30 years ago the best brands and now I want to have a nice time.

[@Dabrovata]

Hi there! Can its ESC handle 3s? I already order 3s battery special for 124017' s battery tray and waiting for stock of buggy itself on banggood. 60A esc, theoretically, can be successfully used with 3s and such a small motor, but I have doubts. Love your channel a lot, thank you for your work! Cheers from Russia ;)

[@TheRcKiwis]

Hello! We are yet to try 3s, will look to do a 3s run within the next week or so 😉🍻

[@SDxTJ]

I tried mine on 3s 11.1V 1500mah Lipo works great no issues!!

[@kotmatroskin5582]

Здаров, ты лучше скажи где ты машинку заказывал? 124017 её в наличии нигде нет...😱

[@Dabrovata]

@@kotmatroskin5582 салют, брат! Машинку саму ещё не заказал, она висит на предзаказе с банггуда. Но слышал на rc design'е, что на Али они уже проскакивают. С Али не хочется брать, были проблемы по качеству с 3D-вертолетами от XK. Цена на Али была несколько ниже, но качество ощутимо хуже банггудовского. Может гон конечно, но решил не рисковать и подождать пока) Тоже брать будешь?

[@kotmatroskin5582]

@@Dabrovata дааа сижу жду в ожидании, ты предзаказ оформлял или ждёшь когда в наличии появится?

[@giosue_222]

but the engine will be boiling from the heat, full speed for so long, i guess you guys stopped more than once to cool it down

[@osmarjr43]

Show

[@bladimirmaldonado3044]

Yeiii, you're the best

[@ucTran-sz8bh]

Vietnamese tôi chưa có

[@kotmatroskin5582]

И чо когда она выйдет в свободную продажу?...

[@mrbutchee1]

Tires, tires. All I can say.

[@nick92065]

How can a cheap RC from China be the best RC car yet? There are so many more out there that are better quality. The body does not even fit on this correctly without adjusting the ESC and receiver.

[@TheRcKiwis]

“THEIR best Rc yet” in other words WLtoys best yet... 😉

[@ndrejs]

do you speak english? or I don't understand nothing... [spead ti:st]?

[@Kong-rj5sm]

Knockoff chinese junk !