The World's FASTEST RC Car they Refuse to Build!

[@TomleyRC]

Crazy they did this on the day I released this video! (100% coincidence) Rlaarlo have Released a limited number of Dual Motor RTR's! rlaarlo.com/products/1-10-on-road-cars-dual-motor-ak-787?ref=TRC Single motor Rlaarlo: rlaarlo.com/products/1-10-carbon-fiber-on-road-cars-ak-787?ref=TRC Win an Arrma RC Car for FREE: raffall.com/372085/enter-raffle-to-win-a-brand-new-arrma-big-rock-3s-100-free-hosted-by-phil-harrison

[@dogissa]

What are the pinion specks

[@macmccartney5760]

Yeah

[@KokWuiLai]

Ok yes

[@CK4RC]

That thing was screaming! Thanks for sticking with this build to show us, Phil. Nicely done sir!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude. I love these speed cars 👌

[@NathanStorer-RC]

Not going to lie, I absolutely love that paint job! Maybe it's just that I'm not seeing it in person, but looks great in the video.

[@3asyWays]

yh I'm with you

[@85inexact]

Totally agree, he was way to modest about how it came out.

[@dexterbeattie7884]

Coffee and Tomley, my favorite combo! fantastic video. I wish that Rc companies would challenge others.

[@TomleyRC]

Enjoy dude 👌

[@todd5060]

Thanks. Serious dedication on display in this one.

[@michaeldorich4485]

The Limitless is one of the coolest looking cars. This was a very informative video. It was amazing that it tracks so well and seems to be stuck to the road. Keep up the good work.

[@GregoryMcGehee-ex3cl]

One of the most honest videos about RTR speed cars. I’m sick of people continuing to say the Traxxas X-01 is so fast when there are cheaper and better speed run options. I’ve seen amazing speeds with stock Rlaarlo cars geared properly and going unbelievably fast with inexpensive upgrades that wouldn’t work on the X-01. Traxxas is over priced for what you get in my opinion.

[@stuartr8356]

Great job Phil & great dedication to get the result even with colder weather :)

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I reckon normal temps/weather would be 110+ easily

[@zacharyoliver5332]

That looks cool! Don't knock it. I really like the effect the soap gave the green. That was really cool.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate 👌

[@macmccartney5760]

Use drag tire warmers for battery's until you run it ? Maybe ?​@@TomleyRC

[@TerryLuck-l8v]

Loved this video , ive never speed ran a rc before so my heart was in my mouth watching you run it along that narrow road at full speed after seeing your videos at rossa and the size of the runway

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Yip, thats probably the thing that's holding me back the most regarding the "perfect" run,- finding the perfect surface. It has to be level (not on a hill), flat (absolutely ZERO bumps) straight (no curves) and long enough. (at 100mph you travel nearly 50m/second) it takes time to get to top speed without just spinning the wheels.. It can be extremely frustrating. But also satisfying and rewarding in its own way.

[@josephmorelli3191]

Phil, great video. Certainly well worth all YOUR WORK to me. I hope you & your loved ones have a great holiday season. I love the Limitless V2. The one I bought was a roller/slider & I ended up putting a Vette C8 body on it with Castle XLX2 & 1721 motor. I regret not using the Limitless body…I think it would have been more stable AND I actually like the Limitless body very much.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Joseph… it’s such a good platform, and super forgiving. I ran that with stock suspension setting and didn’t touch the geometry at all. 👌

[@bogravel8551]

Thanks for all the effort in making your videos! I enjoy watching them and learn a bit more almost every video. If I may suggest it would be entertaining to see a comparison of the fastest rc's in your line up side by side, even more so on a track(if there's such a track for those speed breakers! Thanks again, and enjoy seeing you in next video!

[@SpookyGreg85]

I need to know more about the old school Team Associated cars in the background, I had the mustang back in the day.. Brings back some good memories

[@CPRC23]

Bob Ross would call that a happy little mistake 😂 I think the body turned out rad! 🤘

[@TomleyRC]

Yes haha

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Phil! 😃 Beautiful car indeed! The paint job turned out great! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate. Appreciate it

[@dez1969]

Great video Phil. Hats off to your determination to get the result!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate.. got there in the end lol

[@JiPPARC]

Great video Phil 👍🏽. I've been thinking of building up a Limitless, thanks for showing us what it takes. Sending love from NYC.

[@angelikakurowicka7182]

Maybe Traxxas would sue them if they go for World Fastest. Normally they patent everything. xD

[@TomleyRC]

Yep.. wouldn’t surprise me haha

[@chubn1]

The only thing Traxxas Patents is False Box Claims

[@The_RC_Guru]

Maybe you should look up what the traxxas suing stuff was actually over and how they held back on a lot and only threatened in other clear and legitimate instances lol. Everyone online just parrots some half assed nonsense they saw others parroting from whoever made it all seem so big and bad. Shock news sells whether it’s true or not they’ll happily make it up for attention.

[@caststhrowsbladespews]

Maybe? They already have the paperwork written out. They are just waiting to submit it 😂

[@richgwozdz8580]

@@TomleyRC I had actually built a x0-1 to try and attempt the world fastest speed run with when they first came out I put over $10,000 dollars in to it converting it to dual motor 24s lipo system and the fastest I was able to get to run without catching air and losing control was 170mph

[@nibiruskysb.c8943]

Great vid brother! RC love from your cousin's from the other side of the pond.🤘

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude.. 🤘

[@kenselleck2414]

I would never have thought those colors would work together but the car looks fantastic! I paint my cars pretty and then immediately wreck them because I can't drive worth a darn. Always like your videos.

[@Boltboy-kh7yw]

That looks sick, honestly Good paint job, i love the color

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@bluehydro88]

I think if they made it an RTR it would no longer be "Limitless." The point of it being a roller is that there is no limit to what you can do to it

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, but science 😅

[@ninthislandrc]

First, keep playing with the Limitless, and you should easily get it into the mid 100s (the current record, if I remember correctly, is 218mph). As for Arrma ever releasing a Limitless RTR, "never say never"...it could still happen. Now, as for the AK-787, first, thank you greatly for mentioning Rlaarlo. Talk about a great up-and-coming company, production super high quality products, at very reasonable prices. Edison (the founder & CEO) is breaking new grounds with his "we care more about quality than profit margins" philosophy. As for the Dual-Motor AK-787, Rlaarlo just made 10 units available...and, once those 10 are sold, more WILL be available on a per-order/per-request basis. It should also be noted that, in addition to their dual motor upgrade kit (which allows owners of the single-motor AK-787 to convert it to dual-motor), they also now offer a Complete Dual-Motor Conversion Kit, which allows owners of the AK-917 to convert it to dual motor. On top of that, they offer the complete conversion kit with, or without, electronics (ie. a second Rlaarlo ESC & motor. Now, I'm sure, there will be some who read my last 2 paragraphs, and will say, "That's all and good, but the AK series of cars from Rlaarlo are only 1/10 scale. What about something bigger?" Well...I can't give away too much info...but, what I am allowed to confirm is that Rlaarlo IS working on something bigger. And, by 'bigger', I'm not referring to another large-scale crawler. Even better, Rlaarlo is getting close to making an 'official' announcement. Arrma, Hobao, and Traxxas, look in your rear-view mirror, as 'something' is headed your way...........

[@audiquattrojamie]

Enjoyed this video a lot, thanks for sharing the journey Phil 👏👏

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate… I was so tempted half way through to just throw in an XLX2 with a 2028 and be done with it 😅

[@audiquattrojamie]

@ I do think it turned out better this way, even if it was more effort and a pain in the end…it definitely made for a more enjoyable video 🍿👌🏻

[@AlToneRC]

Awesome and loving the use Rlarrlo paired with the RadioLink radio!

[@Crystal-v3z]

Great review! This RC car's performance and features look impressive-thanks for the detailed insights!

[@detlyn]

Paint job and graphics looks fantastic! well done mate great video

[@simonjohnade]

Blooming great video. Great you got there in the end. And posing some good questions 😊

[@TomleyRC]

Yes… took some time, but got there in the end!

[@Genxpoppy]

THAT V1 PAINT JOB IS AWSOME!

[@Davivd2]

I just watched some videos on the X 12 last week and I was super impressed by it. Rlarlo is making me a fan. I will have to keep my eye on them.

[@TidyRC]

Banging vid. Really enjoyed that. One of my favs this year.

[@Rc-Mad-Ness]

Dame that’s a right good looking rc for sure & I dig your paint job looks sick , awesome video 💯👌🤙🇬🇧

[@rbmwiv]

Great video! I got a knockoff of the Rlaarlo on Temu for $110. It will do 75mph but I had to put a gyro in it because even with the steering rate cut down it was hard to control at max speed. I will try some upgrades when my parts arrive. Upgrading the motor and ESC AND a few other things.

[@opctje666]

I got my rlaarlo up to 74 m/h with a hobbywing 540 brushless motor and a 60 amp esc on a 3s . I have the steel version . Very impressed with the little thing

[@cwatson42785]

@@opctje666 Pretty impressive! Great job! 👏🏻👌🏼

[@opctje666]

@cwatson42785 thanks 👊🏻💪🏻

[@cwatson42785]

@opctje666 No problem bro. 🍻 What model rlaarlo is it?

[@opctje666]

@@cwatson42785 the ak787 the exact same as Phil showed in his vid

[@cwatson42785]

@opctje666 Oh ok gotcha. It looks like a great car! I'm about to do this same swap in my infraction that he had in the video so I'm pumped! Trying to hit triple digits for the first time!

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

I actually really like that paint job.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@calvinwright5040]

That's awesome! The roller makes sense because everyone changes everything anyway.

[@Nerm78]

I am not a Traxxas fan boy or Traxxas hater, but from what I have seen, the X01 is kind of only good for those straight line runs. I may be wrong, but if that's the case, I would much rather go with any of the Arrma on road speed cars. I havent had a Limitless either, but my Infraction is easy to get those speeds, plus it can take some fun on road bashing. As far as the Rlaarlo, I haven't had any of their speed cars, but from what I have seen, if you want a 1/10 speed car, you can beat it for the price! Just my stupid opinion...that paint job is wonderful!

[@felipezafani]

Great run, narrow runway for that much speed. Wow great job !!!

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers dude

[@revzombie]

The paint technique looks quite good, I would be happy with it, at least you didn't go over the top with different colours plus like you said it's unique, one of a kind paint job,😊👍 107 mph awsome build up to it, when you had the wrong motor in your hand i thought it was all over, then you rectified the problem and smashed it.😁

[@Idontdohandles]

First look and i thought that paint job looked PURE ENERGY AWESOME!!! :)

[@michaelhimsworth6512]

You're great thanks for all the interesting content you put on youtube 👍

[@alankowalski8781]

I appreciate your effort getting it done, and I know how that feels as far as waiting, finding out what your ordered doesn’t work, and then having to order again and wait🙄, it sucks

[@zachyurkus]

I was tight on cash about 6 months ago and sold my Infraction. Never missed an RC so much. Will be getting another this spring or may I be struck dead lol 😂

[@TomleyRC]

100% the best platform for speed and street bashing 👌

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

I'll probably just stick with my poor mans felony 7th scale , FTX SUPERFORZA GT cars , 4 in total in my collection . Over the recent sales and still currently you can pick up an FTX SUPERFIRZA GT for £450 , where'as I paid £479 & 475 for each of mine respectfully last year , I think 🤔 .

[@cd-pu5uv]

I did 122 with the limitless like nothing. I love this thing. Lol.

[@TomleyRC]

Such a solid platform 👌

[@bigbeardrc4145]

A tomley video and dinner great combo

[@alantaylor353]

Nice.! 😉 😉 👍 👍 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@JT-wf8cc]

It's a Tomley and lunch over here!

[@SprintKing76]

What a great video! May I recommend building a large hadron collider to facilitate winter speed runs 😬

[@TomleyRC]

An indoor Velodrome should do it haha

[@lazyfpv3142]

Love the video....👍.......would you do a video on the radio master you use? And maybe a range test with it?

[@50pAndie2pounds2]

W😲W , yet another fantastic upload, with speed , amazing camerawork & FUN - You're MY top R.C channel of the year Phil 🏆- Well done on the unmissable content & i hope you & your family have the best Xmas & 2025 🎄🎆 Here's looking forward to next years vids already 🕰🤔

[@NoTekRc]

great stuff phil. i would skip the RTR spektrum electronics all together. while it's good enough to get going there are some minor ESC programming tweaks that is missing for speed runs. the retail hobbywing stuff would work better...and obviously the castle stuff is for the ultimate speeds. i used the hobbywing max6 G2 with the 1650KV motor and it did 107mph on 6s. i have a video of this on my channel. 👍

[@TomleyRC]

I would have also skipped it altogether, but then the video wouldn’t have made sense 😇

[@reneschmidt9367]

Oooooh at 8:16 do I see a Dark Blue Transit Connect cargo van?!?! That's my IRL ride and RC hauler! And Rlaarlo is definitely interesting, I've been a WL Toys fan since 2020, and have watched Rlaarlo grow. Being that the WL/Croboll/Rlaarlo family is all 'interbred', as it were, they are leveraging their experience (and maybe unintentionally exposing a few inner-circle rifts) with each new release. Conversely, each release has also been marred by some definite issues such as the non-adjustable drivetrain-destroying punch-brake ESC in the Omni Terminator! But these road cars are beasts - very little out there in the RTR world seems to be able to step up as Rlarrlo has.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, the Transit is also my RC Hauler haha. Slowly turning it into a bit of day Van so I can load it up and get out filming with everything I need for the day.

[@GregoryMcGehee-ex3cl]

Rlaarlo AK-917with cheap X-Team 3674 motor ran 160mph+. Rlaarlo is hands down the best speed run option because it is cheaper to make fast as it doesn’t require carbon fiber or titanium drive shafts nor the XLX2 ESC. All you need is a decent 3674 motor(leopard hobby, XTeam etc) and Castle Mamba 8S ESC. Lots of proof on KZbin of this. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@332_RC]

Great build! Love the paint job! What GREEN paint did you use?

[@drenon8825]

Nice road for speed tests. Have you considered building a platform on top of the van that you can stand on?

[@andygrant5275]

Paint job looks great I’ve never heard of that idea before 😊

[@TwisRcGarage89]

Love the dedication! Great project!

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate

[@jimboslice12-o7m]

Yes mate I can appreciate the time and effort to put that video 😊

[@calebrosenhauch4296]

just got my radiolink v3 last month, its my first non rtr radio and man its so good

[@jasontetkowski496]

Love that paint effect. Definitely trying that on the next body I paint

[@just.jose.youtube]

Paint job looks great! 👌👏 I think other brands just don't care what Traxxas calls itself. It does seem to get you itchy, thought! 😅 I'm not judging, it itches me a bit too, I don't like cocky marketing. :p

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Love that Paint job mate.... Great video

[@DF-et4gs]

Making me want to dust my V1 off and put some 4S packs in it. Love that sound!

[@adrenalineshi]

yes that paint job is dope af! How did you paint it exactly, i couldnt quite understand what you were saying. Was it like liquid dishsoap and then you sprayed the base color on top, and then washed it away and then sprayed the green?

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Enjoyed the hell out of this video Phil. Great work.

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 🙏

[@Raymo2u]

I had a Traxxas Slash 4x4 with the Hobbywing 120A/1250Kv kit in it with 6S and had it geared so it was just short of 100mph...but the best thing about it is it will go everywhere else as well.

[@Pablo668]

I have an X-01. I also have an I fraction. One of the cool things about the X-01 is the aerodynamics. When you get to a good speed it hunkers down making the speed run a bit easier. It’s a shame people aren’t pushing them like the Limitless.

[@slowstang88]

That paint looks great!

[@nicksdroid63]

Great video man. I think that Ralaarlo should be RC car company of the year. They are making some really cool stuff that people want. What's the big rock back there with the "On Sale" sticker on it?

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, they are doing some good things! Check description for the Free Big Rock 😇

[@rrrccc1571]

Great success! Wonder if some of it is that the basher market is more buoyant than the all out max speed run side.

[@TomleyRC]

Yes.. and a 90mph street Basher like the Infraction is all you need really 🤘

[@bigshow5173]

How about a best pick, best value, best car, best crawler, best 4x4, etc video before then end of year?

[@NBC_NCO]

Instead of dish soap. Use "Tacky glue." It's usually sold in the fabric section or arts and crafts sections of large retailers. This glue is very thick and can be peeled away once dry.

[@reneschmidt9367]

@@NBC_NCO that’s a good concept across the board. That in combination with the chaotic nature of soap coating could give you some interesting multi layer effects

[@michaelregan427]

Tomley is without question one of the best reviewers out there.

[@RCRevolutionMAh]

100% agree start to finish mate. Well done video 🍻

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks mate :)

[@teck354]

Cool paint job , almost looks Monster energy drink related

[@lornefrancis9231]

Dude it looks amazing great job especially for first try

[@TomleyRC]

Thank you 🤩

[@lornefrancis9231]

Thanks for taking the time plus 15 here in nfld today thats rare this time of year so getting in some rc fun take care

[@rbmwiv]

That is stable. Great build .

[@Davivd2]

Whoa. Those are some old team associated models in the back ground. Are those reissues?

[@Dirt_McGurk]

So many haters on Rlaarlo, but I've enjoyed mine a lot. And parts are not hard to get despite what a certain subreddit would have you believe.

[@Nerm78]

I have had zero issues getting the parts I have needed for my Terminator. I understand why so many people use that as a reason to not get Rlaarlos.

[@MidwestVillain_Z]

Honestly that paint looked great and obviously 1 of a kind

[@gamedogrc]

Great Video Tomley. I Love your blue ford mustang. Where can I find one of those??

[@ianjohnhorwood2605]

I must admit , the limitless is one is one of the best looking speed cars out there , even if it's a roller . Some of us RC'ers can't use a car no where near 100mph , nevermind even 60mph in our built area on your street next to your house / flat area . Even if your RC is capable of 60mph out of the box , some of us have no where really to run an RC capable of 60mph out of the box 🤔 🤣 . My Hoboa VS2-E and SST-E can hit that 60mph mark , but there is actually no where in my vicinity , where i can actually run them flat out 🤣🤣🤣 .

[@TomleyRC]

Arrma killed it with this 1/7 platform 👌

[@DropPCTV]

I thought the paint job came out awesome probably 1000 times better than I’d be able to do it

[@RobAuditori]

how cool would it be if Adrian Newey partnered up with a RC company to have a signature car with his aero experience.

[@TomleyRC]

Haha, we need him!

[@melaniejones3085]

Yes and I love that video but the slider is a smaller version and it is awesome and is brushless please❤

[@scottyahol]

Rlarrlo Ak 917 is the fasted RC out of the box now. 104 mph on 4s. All stock 50/52 gearing

[@TomleyRC]

Yes it is

[@GholpianArmyRCchannel]

I’ve got 105 with the stock x01! Definitely has 106-107 in it with some nice SMC batteries

[@TomleyRC]

@@GholpianArmyRCchannel good to know… I’m hoping to get one next year 👍

[@Thongchanhsay]

If you want to go well over 100mph on the limitless you need to put on castle creations motor and esc on 8s you can go well over 120 easy

[@dazofthemoo1531]

Hahaha. Spending hundreds of hours and billions of $$ chasing that next one or two mph. Its so addictive. 😊 i love it. Your Limitless looks good. Really like the idea you were going for with the dish liquid. I might practice that technique myself. Great vid as always. Perfect way to settle into the weekend from a not so fun working week. Cheers man. 🍻

[@TomleyRC]

Cheers Daz... I enjoy the challenge of projects like this, even though it can be frustrating at times. It's easy to get these over 100mph, but not easy using 'RTR' electronics, as you saw lol

[@jbdoublewide8757]

the paint actually looks sick

[@mosrcz]

Great video 👍👍 I’m gonna get a limitless one day 😊

[@powerlitep17]

10:30 did you update the esc firmware? I can't speak for that ESC but, my typhon's esc didn't have the firmware to change LVC till I updated it. edit: spoke to soon lol

[@PhilipCockram]

Great job Buddy .

[@playanddisplay3636]

Have nothing but Good to say about my 7 Radiolink transmitters, particularly the flight transmitter.

[@BreatheRC]

Awesome sauce , great video many thanks 👍👍

[@bradjenkins1544]

Is a cool looking thing like the paint looks good, need some big constant amps in the batteries by the looks , curious what was the c rate of your packs?

[@michaelarrington9478]

The battle for the fastest would be sweet to witness. Like superbikes in the 90's

[@roaminz8907]

great video love the limitless, I,m trying to save up for one.

[@BenRelle]

Your dual motor green and orange job is a Mazda 787 scale model (or that's what it's supposed to evoke).You should find a video of the real thing - they sound absolutely epic.

[@truenopanda86]

Tomley vs Traxxas Round two, FIGHT!!! Hahaha, just messing about mate.

[@TomleyRC]

Haha

[@wheelsdownrc6348]

Your videos are always great bro Also it seems like if the UK weather was a meme. It would just be a teardrop.😢

[@TomleyRC]

Haha.. yep, that’s sums it up pretty well 😅

[@jaz2791]

gona try that paint method one day

[@biggnasty989]

You need a Castle ESC bro. Thats the long and short of it.