WPL C24 kit Revisited

[@RunThatRC]

Check out the links in the description or go straight to the official WPL RC website by clicking below: www.wpl-rc.com/?ref=DAVIDCLARK

[@deadchickenfpv]

Little tip on your back axle, try a couple of zip ties around the axle right behind the wheel. It will close up the Gap in it bro👊

[@RunThatRC]

Lol yeah I still have the zip tie on the other side. That one broke off damn cheap zip ties. That's a good one I forgot to mention is ziptie rear axle!

[@miyamotosan972]

Wow! I'm upgrading mine at the moment. I hope mine will be that cool one day.

[@RunThatRC]

they are fun to upgrade and customize for sure!

[@ajlackey1833]

I needa upgrade mine but ion know how 2 equip the stuff on it lol I jus painted my body on mine tho n rims lol

[@russwoodward8251]

That poor truck is hammered! Thanks for showing those upgrades. Really good stuff.

[@RunThatRC]

O yeah. Its seen some action for sure. Still going strong! Thanks for the support

[@stanleythony657]

nice rig n upgrade..im still working on my MN models..still waiting for the part..

[@RunThatRC]

waiting sure sux.

[@modelnutty6503]

had a silly idea earlier today, they should do a "C-14 pro" version. the shock rods 6 mm longer, metal ball end suspension links, a hood that opens to accept battery weight forward (16500 2S lithium ion 750mah is a convenient size), wider offset rims.. like the Fayee rims but better quality rubber, gives extra 3/4" width. lot harder to side tip it. I do like the JJRC axles for being molded larger heavier with the much larger bevel gears, even though they're plastic they hold up well. the stock springs could be just barely softer for a little easier flex, but longer shock rods with wider axles/rims allows negative travel, and more leverage against the springs in the shocks. with M3 size 50 mm length half threaded cap screws, you can make the longer shock rods to see what I'm meaning about "negative suspension travel" giving more flex end to end. (gains about 8-9 mm of flex at each wheel, near 5/8" more total twist) C-14 is still one of their best crawler/climbers, with an opening hood to put battery weight forward, she'd climb stronger without adding more+extra weight, like wheel weights etc. extra weight is nice for some surfaces, not so great in loose stuff like sand. the "monster B-1" is DONE, steering servo arrived, electronics loaded into it. was "fun and games" to make the chassis+body fit together, trimming off the "solid" ends of the springs to drop it about 3/16", and very minor front wheel well trimming to clear the larger MN-D90 rims+tires. the "tan" gearbox does seem to be the older #316 stock gearbox, not the B-36 lower ratio unit I'd expected (still waiting on Ali-Baba for the two tan gearboxes ordered from them?). B-1 on a C-24 frame with the extra height and flex is definitely a neat arrangement, but requires quite a bit of plastic part modification to make that "marriage" happen.. extended body and bed mounts, upper front tray trimming, front bumper trimming etc. for those who missed WHY... needed to slam the B-1 frame under a C-24 body (axles atop leaf springs to lower it), for a direct driven #316 gearbox (8t 0.5 modulus pinion), and 20k RPM 180 motor... the WPL drifting mini truck is definitely one of a kind. quite a bit of "fun" custom modifying to make that happen, it drifts really nicely, its crazy! WPL "you MUST try this at home!" if you have extra spare stock rims, totally recommend slicing off the inside tire bead, sanding the mating faces flat, and CA those inner beads to the outside of a set of stock rims. it only gains about 3/16" total width (outer tire to outer tire) isn't a lot of help, but the tires DO stay on the now "deep dish" rims much better, the sidewalls closer to being flat are much more stable with more stiffness sideways (they don't roll under and pop off). also notice a little more softness down the center of the tread so the corner lugs can "roll up" to grip more. that action is there even more with widened stock rims, the beads further apart letting the center of the tread be softer more flexible tedious! but clipping out the "triple dots" down the centers of the tires, and the smaller corresponding outer lugs, gives the large center dots some space between them for some bite, same for the wider outer lugs having more "tooth exposure" with the smaller ones clipped out from between them (just at the corners). you'll get lots more traction.

[@RunThatRC]

That would be cool!

[@modelnutty6503]

lol which part? the "monstered B-1" is nice, a buddy saw my budget beast C-14, so we ordered up for him. if they re-visited their molds to make a "C-14 pro" happen.. oh heck yeah, include the longer shock rods etc etc. the rim mod and tread+lug clipping are totally must do's, even without the soft foam inserts I'm using the tires on widened rims have more sidewall stiffness for corner lugs to grab.

[@RunThatRC]

@@modelnutty6503 the c14 pro idea.

[@modelnutty6503]

definitely, and had to make the hood open for the drift C-24 for 60/40 f/r weight distribution (or better?) anyway. same for climbing steep, the fronts need to stay down to help pull uphill and have steering. with the front upper tray shortened and hood opening, there was just room for the 20A esc and steering servo underneath, battery is on top of the softer tray. used velcro to mount the receiver onto the back side of that tray.. 1/2" above and an inch ahead of the gearbox (drift truck), so I know there's room to be made for accepting the battery pack right under the hood. seen the newer Land Cruiser suffers like the MN-D90 wanting to back flip if you don't do things to them, using an 18650 2S 1500mah in the D90 and the front Fayee rims double wrapped with 2 mm solder, it takes a LOT to keep the nose down! the C-14 budget beast just 1 layer to the front Fayee's on it, with battery under the hood it might not even need that.

[@JdubU]

Nice work and a great job with a throughly coherent explanation of your work! Its appreciated.

[@RunThatRC]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@ljonesj]

I’m waiting on my wpl-c14 kit and already have mods planned

[@RunThatRC]

Nice. Your gonna have fun with it

[@modelnutty6503]

yup, buddy saw mine.. we ordered up for him. if you've seen my comments you know about the C-14 budget beast I'd slapped together. its running a #316 gearbox with dual 130 motors in it "HobbyDaddy" style. really good control with low speed torque and top speed just a fair walking/hiking pace.

[@timovandam]

Just ordered a c24 kit cuz of your vids. Gonna be fun to mod

[@RunThatRC]

It's fun for sure!

[@seansrcconstruction]

Pretty cool little rig. Cool tips

[@RunThatRC]

Thanks for the support! Hope it will help keep these things running longer without issues.

[@AddyRCBuddy]

That looks awesome man.. You've done some great job!

[@gezdonaghy2456]

My rig is almost finished. I have done just about every mod there is I have even made the truck into a one piece

[@RunThatRC]

nice!

[@nhansme]

What a great looking Hilux 👍

[@RunThatRC]

Thanks bro! I try and work with the way the trucks came and if I can mod it easily I do it. If the mod is reversible that's a plus too! A little cutting where it cant be seen that much is fine lol. I haven't done any crazy custom mods as of yet. I try and make the mods something easy and with parts accessible to people. Hopefully I will have time to explore some more involved mods on day.

[@modelnutty6503]

yup! the old KISS rule is the best one for doing WPL mods, its fun what you can get from them spending near nothing.

[@RunThatRC]

I do agree there is fun to be had in keeping it simple. But I am spoiled by the 2 speed lol and how it fits the bill perfect and also they are dropping in price everywhere. The metal upgrade is a hard one to swallow but has worked out good for me every time. Just getting the axles with metal ring and pinion for around 10 to 15 bucks is a good route to keep it simple but reinforcing for longevity. Someone just received a C24 kit and it had the metal ring and pinion included! So maybe the newer runs are going to be even more worth it!

[@modelnutty6503]

yup, last C-14 and C-24 had the brass bevel pinions and plastic rings is a major improvement. one gearbox was B36 low gears, the other tan casing seems same as a #316, near geared too tall. kinda hit-n-miss still for getting the better gearboxes. for single speed I'm thinking B36 low gearing, but bolt in a 20,000 rpm 180 motor so it can do 3 to 3.5 mph.

[@Just4FunRC]

Great stuff as always :) these wpls are quite populare. we need to do some competition build or something with these

[@RunThatRC]

That would be fun! I just need to brush up my modding skills lol.

[@Just4FunRC]

@@RunThatRC im waiting for wltoys wpl 12301, and a jjrcq61... reason they are fun, its cheap and parts are everywhere since most are based upon same chassis.. Now its so many cool 1/16 scales out there how do you feel about a truck mixed together wpl chassis jjrc body etc or pure wpl go nuts?

[@RunThatRC]

@@Just4FunRC that would be cool. I do want to try some other 1/16 marketed brands out there. Jjrc is one in mind. I like seeing mods using other trucks from other brands. It makes your creations unique and if your willing to share it people can replicate or get ideas for there own builds!

[@Just4FunRC]

@@RunThatRC thats it! 1/16 Mix contest :D

[@MrsRabbit8]

Just received the all metal 2 speed transmission. One surprising thing, the gears are of higher quality than the Robinson Racing pinion that I also just got in the mail. Nice and smooth edges. NOT going to use the RR pinion, as the edges are sharp and jagged, and catch on the aluminum HR spur gear that I bought. Jagged steel pinion with aluminum spur = bad. Score for wpl.

[@RunThatRC]

I have never had a bad Robinson Racing gear myself. The all metal 2 speed is not an official WPL product but mine does seem to be built well. Others have had issues with it too though so qc may be an issue.

[@ljonesj]

Even thou it takes awhile wish has a set of all metal axels, the metal 4 link and steering, oil filled shocks, and a 370 motor plus all metal trans

[@RunThatRC]

Nice! Thanks for the info

[@ljonesj]

Yeah the metal axels have a pumpkin that does not let hang up on stuff and that trans is higher up so it won’t hang I’ll post some links I’m at work right now

[@ljonesj]

here is the link on wish for the axels www.wish.com/search/wpl-c/product/5c653fbf930b6026e684814f

[@MrJimbobdudeguy]

Gotta ask about the two speed trans for these trucks: is it a two speed for a lower speed crawler gear or adds a faster speed gear for kids to drive quick? I am interested in a lower speed power gear for crawling better I have a B16 flatbed and love the full locked axles it has but gotta bump up some obstacles or gun the throttle and id like a slower apporach for wheeling. Very curious of the transmission, maybe with time you can 3d print a trans with low gear setup for crawling?? Happy wheeling to you guys!!

[@RunThatRC]

2 speed and the center axle upgrade make the 6x6 rigs perform a lot better. no more center axle wheel hoping.

[@outskirtscustoms]

Thanks for the video, I just ordered my first WPL C24 kit and a few upgrades to go with it. Went a bit overboard and threw the budget out the window but it should be fun to build it up and see where I can go from there. I hope I ordered everything I'll need as I am pretty new to this and have no clue what I'm doing but I've been building models for years as well as real cars so I'm pretty handy. Anything you know as a weakness right out of the box? I ordered the metal ring gears, axles, steering, drive shafts, upgraded servo, linkages, steering brace, upgraded remote and ESC. As well as the kit itself so I'm $189 in it so far and I'll probably do more later.

[@RunThatRC]

welcome to the crazy world of WPL! These trucks are so fun for a person who likes to tinker, solve problems and just loves to customize and be different. The newer C24 kits come pretty well equipped compared to the first kit versions. They come with a decent servo and metal ring and pinion gears with beefier driveshafts (still plastic). You pretty much purchased all the right things for your build. The only other thing is the plastic axle truss. they seem to work for me and most but if installed with to much force can snap and then be useless. I purchased the aftermarket metal one and that eliminated that issue(won't fit directly without cutting the mounting pieces of the plastic truss to the metal one of your using the plastic links). If you get the metal links then they should all work together. I still use the plastic links without issues on all my rigs that came with them. Thanks for stopping by!

[@TerryWhite-q6q]

I want lights! Nice build!

[@modelnutty6503]

variety pack of colored 3 mm LED's about a dollar on eBay, easy to wire up. old telephone wire is nice and small, even nicer is cheap headphone cable because plus/minus is in one sheath. reverse LED's connected to the motor to light up when backing up... very cheap cool mod.

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome brother

[@frankblue6828]

Nice video, I plan on using some of your logs on mine. Were do you put your battery? Were can I get softer tires?

[@frankblue6828]

Another thing were can I get softer tires?

[@RunThatRC]

Not sure but I think banggood has the softer tires for sale and the batteries still go in the original location. I can fit 2 500mah 2s lions in there still.

[@modelnutty6503]

Frank the soft kit tires are about 5 bucks a set with the rims too in eBay, same for the wider slightly taller Fayee 6 spoke rims and tires (not as good for rubber but the width is nice and grip pretty good). edit: the Fayee rims+tires look overkill on a C-24 but really nice on C-14 (or MN-D90). for C-14 you'll want short spacers under the front suspension mount bridges (almost 1/8") because the Fayee tires are taller and wider. very good in sand, mud, loose stuff. for ROCKS, widened factory rims and lug clipped soft kit tires is great. there's barely room for 3 wraps 2 mm solder (9 turns total) between the beads of the stock rims, helps C-14/24 a lot climbing.

[@rcsnapon2132]

Awesome wpl

[@CONBOYization]

Hey man awesome truck! How do you have your lights wired? I have fully upgraded my c24 and want to wire in some bright lights! Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

[@gordiefrench5342]

Hey man where can I get a cap like yours? Just bought one of these trucks and the Toyota style body is spot on It is a founderful scale truck Thank you

[@RunThatRC]

check here: www.wpl-rc.com/?ref=DAVIDCLARK. They might have some available.

[@rockman49er]

Are the drive shafts to steep mine is stock and at certain speeds it shaking bad I'm thinking of lowering mine what's your opinion

[@RunThatRC]

they are steep for sure but even the way I have them on this they dont seem to bind.

[@ashleycarter9668]

totally new to the RC game, literally a week ago ordered my first RC, been watching your vids with my son (he is 2 and is going to be helping me build it) how does the 2 speed work? do you have a switch on the control for high/low? as i said, im a total noob to RC, but i can rebuild pretty much any car or motorcycle....

[@RunThatRC]

Nice! I'm a car and motorcycle technician as well. The 2 speed works on a separate channel so a 3 channel transmitter and receiver would be required. Look up the flysky gt3b, gt3c. You can go my route and get a gt3c and mod the firmware for more functionality. So the gt3c is my recommendation and go to radio.

[@adamdowning9444]

Hi there I am looking at the C series and what the best kit/deal is. C24 KM or C24-1 with metal upgrade pack. I think the C24 KM has all metal parts the upgrade pack has for C24-1 kit but not the 2 speed gearbox or 370 motor? is that right?

[@RunThatRC]

km kits all the way!

[@phillipmunro2421]

Hi, can you make a video for someone that wants to buy the WPL C24 kit but knows nothing about RC and everything I would need to buy 2 get it up and running? like battery, controller and I'm sure lots of other things we would need. I'd like to buy 2 one for me and one for my son to play around with. links would help also. Thanks you got yourself a new sub!

[@RunThatRC]

the best option in my opinion. Specially if you dont own any radio gear is the KM kits available on the Official WPL-RC.com site. Pair it with the V3 esc receiver combo and a 1500mah lipo or li ion. That in my opinion will get you the best performing WPL to date. and you will have light and sound capabilities. The best part is its all wpl so you have support from wpl.

[@phillipmunro2421]

@@RunThatRC Thanks for the info. Is there a other controller you would recommend that looks a bit nicer than the one you mentioned? If I go with a different controller will the truck still have sound?

[@RunThatRC]

@@phillipmunro2421 you would have to buy a different sound and light kit if you want to use a different controller. You would need a transmitter, receiver, esc, winch controller, light kit and sound kit all separately if you go with a different controller than the simple to use WPL stuff.

[@phillipmunro2421]

@@RunThatRC lol, maybe I'll just stick with the wpl stuff sounds easier. Thanks for the info

[@RunThatRC]

@@phillipmunro2421 just a fyi so you can complete your build you will need to purchase some mini jst type plugs with wire for the board. They do not include those because people use there preferred plugs and wires. I use the mini jst style like what's used in most these tiny RTR rigs.

[@dillonbesky6196]

Got a small gape in the rear axle

[@kgbxitado882]

Do you recommend me to do this on my tire of my wpl b24

[@RunThatRC]

It did make the tires perform better. if you drive on loose or muddy terrain it may be worth the mod.

[@kristinetarantino3458]

Hey just wondering what kind of spacers you were using to give it a lift thanks

[@RunThatRC]

just pieces of rubber between the truss and axle where they mount up.

[@kristinetarantino3458]

RunThatRC thank you i was wondering what to use so that will be really help. Thank you

[@RunThatRC]

@@kristinetarantino3458 no problem. If you want less play use a solid piece of plastic or metal for a more solid install. I like the rubber spacers because the flex saves me when I bind. When I see the flex I stop and reset so I don't damaged my rig. Hope that helps.

[@kristinetarantino3458]

RunThatRC yeah that will definitely help me thanks

[@saiyadi]

Where did you buy those kind of tires sir? Is it possible to fit to wpl c34km? Thanks for the reply

[@RunThatRC]

those are stock WPL kit tires. I just cut some lugs off to make it look like a swamper.

[@benitisoy]

The front bumper of C14 is compatible to MND90?

[@RunThatRC]

I dont think so. It's a smaller bumper. It may not look right

[@andrea_lenzi]

Looking for soft tires for c24, but i don't find any code to identify them on aliexpress, bg, ebay. Any advice?

[@RunThatRC]

I recommend checking out the official wpl site. WPL-RC official site: www.wpl-rc.com/?ref=DAVIDCLARK

[@yendra_efendi]

Nice vidio friend.. Good luck 🙏🙏🤝🤝

[@flacthergoh211]

Hey David, i did raised the 2 speed gearbox but the front and rear wheel vibrates when running.. anyone have solution for this problem?

[@RunThatRC]

what driveshafts are you running and how high did you lift the gearbox?

[@yowzers8940]

If you put in a two speed, do you have to have a certain type of controller/receiver combo? If so can you give me the link of where you bought yours?

[@RunThatRC]

you can go 2 speed and 4 wheel steering with transmitters like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56knGOno9KKrrM you will need a esc at this point or you can go with a simpler WPL Res V3 esc receiver with some cool option for a good price: you can find the WPL stuff here: WPL-RC official site: www.wpl-rc.com/?ref=DAVIDCLARK

[@yowzers8940]

@@RunThatRC Ty

[@albertbouwman1071]

What kind of tires and rims are you running on this truck ? New to wpl

[@RunThatRC]

these are stock Kit tires with some lugs trimmed off. kinda has a swamper look to it when trimmed.

[@rcgarageph7228]

Nice wpl

[@RunThatRC]

Thanks for the support!

[@rcgarageph7228]

Remember me?

[@Islandboihobbies]

Where do I buy ur rc stuff from ( esc and remote control and stuff)

[@RunThatRC]

I get most my stuff on towerhobbies, horizonhobby, banggood and Ebay. I have used hobbypartz for my transmitter and some lipos. RCs usually Ebay, horizonhobby, towerhobbies, banggood, aliexpress and gearbest once but never again.

[@Islandboihobbies]

Thanks (RTR) ur the best #BackYardTrail

[@Just4FunRC]

Wpl Chief, these 2speed gearboxes are there any gears with less teeth, we can buy seperate?

[@RunThatRC]

Not that I know of

[@mikerosas1]

Hey, which is your choose on li-po battery ?

[@RunThatRC]

1000 to 1500 mah 2s lipo is my usual go to.

[@mikerosas1]

@@RunThatRC cool, thx !!

[@vinceguerra1310]

Could you advise me what servo to upgrade to please?

[@RunThatRC]

I have been using the stock servo the kit comes with. After waterproofing them they have been good for me.

[@LCMNUNES1962]

C10 KING KONG TRUCK RC METAL GEARs

[@ajlackey1833]

How much was the 2-speed n how did u pit it in??

[@RunThatRC]

less than 20 dollars if I remember correctly.

[@benitisoy]

is the front axles is longer than the real axles

[@RunThatRC]

They are the same length.

[@benitisoy]

@@RunThatRC i noticed i upgrade to metal WPL axles and the front is wider 3-4mm than the rear

[@RunThatRC]

@@benitisoy what metal axles are you running? My C24 has 4ws so it's the same front axles im using on both ends.

[@1994RALLY]

How did u lift it

[@RunThatRC]

if you look at the axle to axle truss mount in the video I spaced them to get a lift as well as shock shaft not fully in the rod end.

[@djringla]

I have seen better part trimming/cutting but the final product is nice.

[@RunThatRC]

I agree. I just want to run it hahaha. Thanks for stopping by!

[@rockman49er]

No snorkel for me just don't look and feel right to me

[@softyan]

Add bar panhard