. WLToys 144001 Final Upgrades. Never got to Go brushless as I kept getting wrong parts

[@RCRoads]

You did a great job on the modification of this 144001. Very creative and it looks awesome.

[@intensivedan]

Thank You ! :-)

[@Funcentric]

What you did there on the front end is genius! Best looking custom 144001 I've seen, ever!

[@intensivedan]

Thanks - Its also functional and improves traction when used as a road rc car. simple and dirt cheep :-)

[@Funcentric]

@@intensivedan Would you mind sharing your source for the front end pieces?

[@intensivedan]

@@FuncentricSure in in the links :-)

[@intensivedan]

@@Funcentric Front > www.banggood.com/Xinlehong-36-SJ03-Tail-Wing-for-9136-1-or-16-RC-Car-Vehicles-Model-Spare-Parts-p-1671680.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

[@intensivedan]

Rear > www.banggood.com/Xinlehong-16-SJ03-Tail-Wing-for-9116-9120-1-or-12-RC-Car-Vehicles-Model-Spare-Parts-p-1670902.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

[@upbgenoob5488]

Really nice build it looks very beautiful!!!!

[@Yosser70]

At first glance at the thumbnail, I though it was an F1! Just ordered one of these to do speed run stuff with. I know I’m not going to break any records but it’s a cheap platform to play with, especially if you keep it brushed. You’ve done a great job on your build, hope mine turns out as good.

[@intensivedan]

The Look is an important factor in fanction

[@davidmolyneux7284]

These cheap cars with a couple of mods I've seen go 80mph. These cars are under rated for a cheap car. I've gone into a pole flat out and I was shocked that just the wishbone popped out nothing more. Fantastic rc,s

[@intensivedan]

@@davidmolyneux7284 I agree ! I got an armma senton 3s that is way more expen. it goes but..... bearings, tiers, servo, drive shafts etc gets woren out so quickly... its too expen. Hard to get parts here in IL. . This one is fast, real fun, cheep spare parts... it is a great way to start the hobby :-)

[@RCOverKill]

@@intensivedan I like your wing a lot! I just finished installing 2-550/4000kv brushless motors in my 124019, short preview on my channel if your interested.

[@filipefpvrccar421]

Great upgraded 👌👍

[@dareyah]

Thanks for the parts list. Looking good!

[@intensivedan]

Thanks - I realy like it too :-)

[@coreygrace4856]

I used that same brushless set up on my a959b.

[@troysrcchannel5659]

cool set up

[@intensivedan]

Thanks My friend :-)

[@tsi_yoav2363]

אחלה build

[@ZennySilverhand]

Hello! Epic build. Could you link me to the side pieces on the rear wing? Looks epic. Have a great day!

[@intensivedan]

Its just old credit cards painted black and cut at edges 🙂

[@ZennySilverhand]

@@intensivedan Really!? Could you possibly link me to something similar?

[@intensivedan]

@@ZennySilverhand Sorry I dont have a link as this is hand made from old C.cards painted is Black.

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Looks good mate, what top speed have you gotten with this setup? I've managed 58kph on 2s and 83kph on 3s on totally stock ESC and motor it cane with. Mines still brushed at the moment but plan to go brushless soon. I've lowered mine as well

[@intensivedan]

Hello - when i tried 3s , stock motor and esc fried. I only run it with 2s. about 55 kph. I need to find a place with longer strip. I have 2x tenis court to run it so i can not achive more now. Thanks

[@jimmieparker8093]

Why do ppl keep saying they ran this with a 3s stock and nothing happened....just for attention??i have 3 of these and everytime i tried 3s it fried the esc and motor....as well as everyone else i know ....its not possible to run a 3s in this car stock on a brushed motor.....can u post a video of u running 3s in the 144001 stock...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@intensivedan]

3S IS OK for the quickrun 1080 but it will fry the 550 motor .... I'm almost sure.

[@a-ztube]

Wow 😍 great job mate 👌🏽

[@intensivedan]

Thanks :-)

[@ang489]

Amazing! May I know where to buy the body shell? Thanks!

[@intensivedan]

Thanks 🙂 Phat "Atak" >www.ebay.com/itm/334316666412?hash=item4dd6d37e2c:g:NwMAAOSwtABe83Lg

[@Andym1159]

Yes Dan hope you are ok? I’ve just done pretty much a similar build and have run into the same problem with the motor and esc I’ve a little smaller brushless motor but the wires come out the top and I got exactly the same esc. You can get a set of longer posts to mount the body slightly higher there £4 English pounds probably about 5-6dollars off e-bay and mount the esc ont the upper deck at the back by cutting the raised lines off it with a Stanley knife or sharp blade and use a cable tie to attach it. Remove the battery holders and use Velcro to hold down your battery’s 2s or 3s. I’ve used the phat attack body and will be getting it all in and ready in this coming week. I will send you some pics and product numbers just so you can see. It’s late here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 now and I’m going to bed but I will send em to you or upload them on my channel and let you know when I have. Stay safe my friend goodnight 👍

[@intensivedan]

Hello :-) in the end i used this motor with a tilt in to about 2 o'clock - in this possition, the 3 wires are under the "cabin" and the body is flash like stock. Thanks :-). you can see here > kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2W2qGhrd6ZseM0 . The esc is out hanging at the back so planty of space is left for a 3s 1500 mah lipo - crazy fast ....

[@Andym1159]

@@intensivedan 🤣 I had to mount my motor slightly at 2 o’clock aswell I’ll be in touch when I do some more work 👍

[@arnoldbliss6238]

That 144001 is PHAT! :~ )))

[@intensivedan]

Yes it is :-) Thanks

[@JesseBMotors]

Looks great 👍 🏁

[@intensivedan]

Thanks my fraind :-)

[@adopancia7445]

Hi, nice work! Can I ask you about the diameter of the wheels, p,ease?

[@intensivedan]

Thanks :-) The diameter is 4-5 mm less then the off road original wheels. Not ballooning the at high speed.

[@Andym1159]

Your ok staying brushed you still have a nice build and a fast 💨 car, very innovative with the back wing and light 👍

[@intensivedan]

Thanks !! :-)

[@Andym1159]

@@intensivedan cool 😎 I’ve just ordered a new 144001 as the one I’ve got is in a bit of a mess! I put a lot of the metal upgrades on it and it was too much I’ve had mine for 6-12months now and know every mistake I made. I’m buying a new one only changing ing the swingarms to the metal ones and the steering cups as to not put too much strain on the rest of the car. I’ve bought the phat body and foam wheels also the slightly bigger bearing there 2.5mm and prevent your wheel wobble. It’s fast 💨 brushed and you get 30mph brushed easy. Great innotive build Dan great to see and always good to hear fresh ideas 😎🙏👍

[@intensivedan]

@@Andym1159 Thanks alot !! , Im working on a video to show 2 sets of front wing to my 2 cars. I also tried metal parts but it was too heavy and the fit was poor with a lot of play - poor handeling. the plastic A arms are strong and designed to break as a fuse befor more internal parts (dif) will break. this is a privete ling to show the wing > kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4mYdHWniLulhaM :-) - Hope you the car asap. Thanks.

[@Andym1159]

@@intensivedan yes I prefer the old style racing car look and what a brilliant idea as my old wing has a chunk out of it and I could do something similar with my new build thanks 🙏 for the tips there epic Dan 👍 . I can’t wait for my new 144001 and parts to arrive to get stuck in i will post some vids stay safe my friend 👍

[@intensivedan]

@@Andym1159 Thanks alot ! :-)

[@jimmyboy2778]

looks great

[@intensivedan]

Thanks

[@deprofessorakil-skeye8627]

where did you get those wheels

[@intensivedan]

From ebay but the link is no more available > www.ebay.com/itm/4X-12mm-Hex-...

[@luisfernandomoraleszebadua7194]

Really nice

[@intensivedan]

Thanks bro

[@dronefan3589]

I like the body where’s the link for that?

[@intensivedan]

Phat ATAK Body - www.ebay.com/itm/PHAT-BODIES-...

[@dronefan3589]

@@intensivedan thank you

[@hukkerz]

That's a q903 wing on the front

[@intensivedan]

Hi, yes > www.banggood.com/Xinlehong-36-SJ03-Tail-Wing-for-9136-9138-Q903-1-or-16-RC-Car-Vehicles-Model-Spare-Parts-p-1671680.html?akmClientCountry=IL&rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

[@hxshir_m3436]

what is link for rear wing

[@intensivedan]

Hi This is the link to buy > www.banggood.com/Xinlehong-16-SJ03-Tail-Wing-for-9116-9120-1-or-12-RC-Car-Vehicles-Model-Spare-Parts-p-1670902.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

[@tizrc1358]

I like it...not bad

[@intensivedan]

Thanks it goes like a rocket :-)

[@Yosser70]

Have you done anything with the standard shocks to get it to better on flat ground?

[@intensivedan]

Hi I ippend shox and removed abit of oil to allow full travel I lowered the stance if the A armes with m3 bolts see my video lower stance . this runs quicker as it reduces drag on universal joints

[@intensivedan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jdiWuAm9GlkNk

[@Yosser70]

@@intensivedan Brilliant mate, thank you. That bolt trick looks like what the hole is there for but good work figuring it out. I’ve got the same Phat body on the way so on the hunt for a front wing now but also picked up one from them that looks like a mk1 Escort so will have to decide which way to go with it, or get another 14401! lol Subbed so I can see any more mods you do 👍🏻

[@Yosser70]

@@intensivedan Sorry, another question! lol What scale wheels are you using?

[@intensivedan]

@@Yosser70 No problems :-) 1/10 scale > you can get them here > www.rosen-meents.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=forms&cs=5001&langpage=heb . they are 65mm Dia x 23 mm width.

[@nick92065]

You know how you go brushless for the 144001. Buy the Tacon Soar. it is already brushless and much better. Just change the plug to deans and program the ESC.

[@intensivedan]

Hi I know and was trying to, but got the wrong motoer and esc from what i ordered. looking for a better seller on ebay thanks

[@nick92065]

@@intensivedan You didn't get my comment. The 144001 is garbage.

[@intensivedan]

@@nick92065 Hello its just a hobby I have other cars too. I think its great for starting up with the hobby so I think its not garbage.

[@Jbl_fan72]

Where can i buy that body?

[@intensivedan]

Hi yes its sold clear and you paint it how you like > www.ebay.com/itm/303593028995

[@todaybetter5507]

what kind of upgrades do you recommand for basic 144001?

[@intensivedan]

Hi, lowering the stance by removing abit of oil from shocks - they arrive too stiff and not allowing for full arm travel. The best fun is drifting this car with some drift tiers. this is a cheep upgrade with tons of fun. see here > kzbin.info/www/bejne/onrap6V4lq90jqM

[@zulkiflidolly3393]

Were by tu body ?

[@intensivedan]

Phat ATAK Body - www.ebay.com/itm/PHAT-BODIES-...​

[@intensivedan]

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2510209.m570.l1313&_nkw=phat+body&_sacat=0

[@cuma_hobby998]

where i can buy that canopy/body

[@intensivedan]

Hello > www.phatbodies.co.uk/ this one is named atak > www.phatbodies.co.uk/product/phat-bodies-atak

[@cuma_hobby998]

thanks

[@danielislamartinez23]

Where you Connect the tail light wires?

[@intensivedan]

Hi to the balance lead with a connector or I splice the main wires going from lipo to esc . Important to observe polarity

[@danielislamartinez23]

@@intensivedan ok thanks

[@BOBBEATS504]

nice i been saw it forgot to tell u

[@intensivedan]

Thanks :-)

[@sivantorgeman1531]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tsi_yoav2363]

תגיד, יש לך רעיון ל build שיגיע בערך ל90+ בסביבות ה 80$?

[@intensivedan]

הבילד הזה מגיע לאזור ה 65 קמ"ש עם סוללה 2 תאים. עם 3 תאים אין לי מקום לפתח מהירות סופית וגם עם צמיגי ספוג המכונית מפרפרת ומאבדת כיוון. צריך מסלול ישר נקי ושטוח מאד אחרת היא עפה.

[@TheCooltemp]

Try shopee fr parts

[@coreygrace4856]

Take the fan off the esc

[@intensivedan]

That's a good idea, I ended hanging the esc at back - extra traction. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2W2qGhrd6ZseM0

[@user-xy5nh3nw4o]

May people look down on wltoys 144001 but for me she is a funny rc car can adjust every parts cheaper parts upgrade

[@intensivedan]

Hi 100 % !! good performance on a budjet !

[@GyuHobbyRC]

I watched the funny and informative video well. You have a good hobby. Want to be a close friend. 우리 친구해요.~😊😊

[@R-EVLMNKY]

I know you ordered them from another stupid aliexpress seller😁

[@intensivedan]

Banggood ...

[@intensivedan]

But in the end I did use it with the esc out of the body >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2W2qGhrd6ZseM0 not bad