It's arrived, the Rlaarlo AK-917 and my god, it is AMAZING! First running video when it dries up! 😊 The prices have been reduced by RLAARLO as the competition started. PLUS they have given us a further 10% off!!!!! Please use my link and code - *JOHNROBINSONRC AK-917* - to get the money off! *Order your car HERE* rlaarlo.com/?ref=qksXzyY9
Just finished the video and it's more than I was expecting. I'll just change the radio because I have a Radiolink RC6GS that I already use with my AM-X12. Can't say too much... it's BEAUTIFUL! Also, GREAT idea about the stickers, I think I'll do the same. Thank you for the amaizing content, mate!
The center driveshaft on the CF is different than the metal. CF is a split 2 piece, where as the metal is a one piece design. I think that could affect the potential rubbing of the driveshaft.
Can’t wait for the speed runs. Weather grrr lol. Rlaarlo out did themselves on this one. Attention to detail is amazing. Lights in exhausts ant lag😂. Awesome colour. Have a great afternoon 🍻🍻🍻🔥
Hi john I ordered the 129 $ roller than look at what it would cost to upgrade it .I changed order too the 299$ RTR now I will try one of my castle motors 5700 kv or 7700 kv .Cant wait should fly and they make metal up grade parts .
First off that you for the helpful email for my 124017. This looks like a super car but a tad out of my price range. Speaking of that I was curious if Rlaarlo sent you that car as a review model or if you outright bought it? Don't remember you saying...
Awsome unboxing! I think this may be the best new car for 2023. We shall see. I bought the same carbon fiber as you. I think the gulf livery looks awsome! Can't wait to see the speed runs.
I have the metal roller arriving and was amongst the first 200 orders ! but Iwish I could have got the carbon fibre,but with additional import duties and taxes I couldnt risk it...but I am so tempted !
attention to details and its look owesome....the brake calipper what impressed me most...love the design and the stickers....look really2 nice....surely gonna have spare tires....it worn out fast if u wanna reach 200kmh mark...
Hi and yes I agree with you for sure. The tires have a carbon belt to help the tire at top speed. But for wear i thought the same. I should order a spare set or two now. 😂👌😊
Great video. Thanks for the info. Could you please make a video on how to change the spur gear since most will be doing this. Keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻
I will as soon as possible. It's a bit of a pain apparently as the rear differential casing has to be opened unfortunately. I will get to it ASAP as soon as I have learnt it. 😂😂👍🏼
I ordered the AK-917 Carbon fiber version. I would like to purchase a 4s battery for it. Where can I find the battery? What brand? What C? And what mAh?
Good morning. Try here. 🔋 Gens Ace batteries: amzn.to/3Wt5THC - 3s AMPOW batteries: bit.ly/3rUXIpL batteries: bit.ly/3A9gDQD 🔋 I use both and both are amazing. Just make sure with Ampow that you select the Warehouse for your area. Have a great day.
Such a lovely looking car John! All that beautiful carbon looks fantastic and well made. I can’t wait to see how this car performs out the box. I wonder what speeds it will achieve. Will you be doing a video where you fit different motors that are available for it for the ultimate top speed ?
It's nice and all, but not terribly different than a pan car. I just don't see it going 130mph/200kph. Surely it will be fast, but are the tires up to those kind of speeds?
Thats a beautifull car John. I love Porsches! 🎉 im out of my road car phase, but would love to have that car as a shelf queen! Cant wait to see it run. They clame 120 mph? Cant wait to see that.
Yeah the Porsche 917 was beautiful. Especially for it's time. 125 MPH top speed. We have been given permission to run at the drag racing track so hopefully we can get near that. I am a little sceptical but even 160-180 for 299 usd isn't a bad deal. Have a lovely evening. 😊👌
Hello. I buy from a company called Ampow. Make sure you select European warehouse and they ship to us in Malta. bit.ly/3rUXIpL If you have problems, come back and I have a second way to get them here.
hate to be a Debbie downer but tomley just dropped a video on this same one about a hour ago but I love all your stuff John so as always ill stay and watch to the end thanks John I appreciate ya
Yeah I received the car at 2 today. Had to record and edit and rush like a... To get it done. Don't have editors or others to do the work... But if I am beaten by anyone then glad it's him. ☺️👌
@@JohnRobinsonRC yea for sure Phil is a stand up fella none the less thank you for a great unboxing cant wait to see the speed comps start gonna be a good time wish i could partake but sadly i cant
I am old enough to remember associated RC 1/12 scale and Pro 10 from early 1980 . This thing has lots of unnecessary extra scale equipment. Not sure why it has a spare tire, tail lights etc etc . To my eyes it’s confused because it claims a high top speed but also tries to look scale.
Hi there and I see your point. However I think what they have done is made it look good for those that want that. And for those wanting speed runs then they can remove the unnecessary weight if they like. So catering for both basically. 😊👌 Speed ran it today on a drag strip and it wasn't slow even with the spare wheel. 😊😊
It's worth as much as people feel they want to pay my friend. I am still surprised the price people pay for Traxxas and Arrma to name a few. But of course it will be down to how good it really is. Have a lovely evening and stay safe. 😊👌
If it had the word "Traxxas" on it you would have no problem dishing out $600, then dumping another $300 into it to make it work like Traxxas promises.
@@andrewschoen9614 I’d wait too review name isn’t everything give them a chance. I personally think there needs to be more competition with traxxas and Arrma to drive prices down and innovation.
I am going to tell you about my experience with this garbage car and this garbage brand, I bought the Rlaarlo ak 917 carbon fiber version, and the first thing when making the purchase I bought it with fast shipping paying 19 euros more for said shipping, supposedly it arrived in a week, well, lie, it took me 20 days to arrive, when it arrived it arrived with the steering out of adjustment, with one wheel facing one side and the other facing the opposite side, after looking closely at the car I realized that the screw that The connection between the servo arm and the servo horn was loose, and then I realized that one of the two small screws that the servo horn has is missing. In addition, this car has a serious signal loss problem. I am writing to the support. technician of this garbage brand, and until today they have been giving me my time, they say that the missing screw is too small to send it, anyone who buys this car forgets to be able to return it is impossible, they brag that they have good technical support and it is a garbage, just like the customer treatment, I do not recommend products from this brand, it is a waste of money
It's arrived, the Rlaarlo AK-917 and my god, it is AMAZING! First running video when it dries up! 😊
The prices have been reduced by RLAARLO as the competition started. PLUS they have given us a further 10% off!!!!! Please use my link and code - *JOHNROBINSONRC AK-917* - to get the money off! *Order your car HERE* rlaarlo.com/?ref=qksXzyY9
Lucky you. ENJOY it!!!! I look forward to your speed run video
i believe the chassis shaped plastic sticker is a protector for the chassis
Hiya and thanks for that. Completely correct but not sure how effective it could be. Time will tell. 😊👌
@@JohnRobinsonRC cant wait for the next video
The clear chassis shaped plastic is a protector to protect underneath chassis from getting scratched up.
Yeah found that out afterwards. Not sure how effective it will be though. Saying that I am going to install it. 😂😂
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yeah I’m sure after a few bottoming outs it’ll rip off or scratch threw it but well… 😃
Yeah exactly. But at least it can protect the John Robinson RC etching a little longer I suppose. 😬😬😁😁👌👌👌
@@JohnRobinsonRC Definitely at least that section with your name, lol! 👍🏻😁
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO! OH MY GOD!
Yeah my wife wondered who I had upstairs when I said oh.. Ah... Oh my god. 😂😂😂👌
@@JohnRobinsonRC HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
John? JOHN WHO IS THERE WITH YOU? JOHN ANSWER ME!
😂😂😂😂 When I saw it while editing I wondered if I needed a censored sign and French dubbing. 😂😂😬😬😬😁😁😁😁
Just finished the video and it's more than I was expecting. I'll just change the radio because I have a Radiolink RC6GS that I already use with my AM-X12.
Can't say too much... it's BEAUTIFUL! Also, GREAT idea about the stickers, I think I'll do the same.
Thank you for the amaizing content, mate!
Thanks for watching mate. Have a lovely evening and stay safe. 😊👍🏼👌
The center driveshaft on the CF is different than the metal. CF is a split 2 piece, where as the metal is a one piece design. I think that could affect the potential rubbing of the driveshaft.
Ah that makes a lot more sense then. Thank you so much for that info! 😊👌
Can’t wait for the speed runs. Weather grrr lol. Rlaarlo out did themselves on this one. Attention to detail is amazing. Lights in exhausts ant lag😂. Awesome colour. Have a great afternoon 🍻🍻🍻🔥
oh , oh my god! Jhon, It is very beautiful . Gracias por compartir.
Hi john I ordered the 129 $ roller than look at what it would cost to upgrade it .I changed order too the 299$ RTR now I will try one of my castle motors 5700 kv or 7700 kv .Cant wait should fly and they make metal up grade parts .
Epic 🔥
Running it knowing it has grease in the diffs. Now that is how companies build up trust.
First off that you for the helpful email for my 124017. This looks like a super car but a tad out of my price range. Speaking of that I was curious if Rlaarlo sent you that car as a review model or if you outright bought it? Don't remember you saying...
Awsome unboxing! I think this may be the best new car for 2023. We shall see. I bought the same carbon fiber as you. I think the gulf livery looks awsome! Can't wait to see the speed runs.
You Tomley and RC kicks all put the video out about tge same time
Yeah I saw. I knew I shouldn't have used over 2 hours doing the subtitles. 😂😂😂😂 Plonker i am. Won't happen again. 😎
@@JohnRobinsonRC haha
I have the metal roller arriving and was amongst the first 200 orders ! but Iwish I could have got the carbon fibre,but with additional import duties and taxes I couldnt risk it...but I am so tempted !
Awesome congrats I’d like to see how it would go with 6s dare 8s esc motor combo
Wow Beautiful Gulf colour's. John that 917 is gonna be rapid, good luck with the 20k speed run competition 👍
I LOOOOVVVVEEEE the colours. So cool!
Wow, it's looks like a masterpiece... Have good fun John 👍
Yeah I hope it goes as well as it looks! ☺️☺️ Thanks for watching mate. Have a lovely evening. 😊👌
So jealous you have yours lol. Mine will arrive someday soon.
Well I had a small crash and suddenly its not a runner anymore... 😂 You will have to wait until the video release to know what happened. 😂😂😁👌😎😎😎
🎉🎉💥John congratulations 🎉🍾
attention to details and its look owesome....the brake calipper what impressed me most...love the design and the stickers....look really2 nice....surely gonna have spare tires....it worn out fast if u wanna reach 200kmh mark...
Hi and yes I agree with you for sure. The tires have a carbon belt to help the tire at top speed. But for wear i thought the same. I should order a spare set or two now. 😂👌😊
Any updates on shipping dates?
All they told me was Mid-April. But that's if no more issues are reported, so fingers crossed.
Hi did you have to pay import duty to uk thanks
Great video. Thanks for the info. Could you please make a video on how to change the spur gear since most will be doing this. Keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻
I will as soon as possible. It's a bit of a pain apparently as the rear differential casing has to be opened unfortunately. I will get to it ASAP as soon as I have learnt it. 😂😂👍🏼
I ordered the AK-917 Carbon fiber version. I would like to purchase a 4s battery for it. Where can I find the battery? What brand? What C? And what mAh?
Good morning. Try here. 🔋 Gens Ace batteries: amzn.to/3Wt5THC - 3s AMPOW batteries: bit.ly/3rUXIpL batteries: bit.ly/3A9gDQD 🔋 I use both and both are amazing. Just make sure with Ampow that you select the Warehouse for your area. Have a great day.
Can you PLEASE link the Gulf stickers?
So nice . I was able to order one 🙂
The car looks amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Sticky tape goes on the bottom of your chest keep it from being scratched on the cob likes 👍💯good videos nice unboxing
Nice rig John. Keep on doing your rc vids . Even if it's Chinese models I love it .
Nice!!! Im waiting for mine to come...the blue and red carbon fiber i order..is esc 120 or 160? Thanks!!💪🏿
120 amp my friend. 2-4s. You are going to love the carbon fibre version. Is just.... Well you heard on the video. 😊😊 Congrats!
@@JohnRobinsonRC Thanks!! What the best 4s to get?
Congrats on being the first to un-box this. Looks great but limited opportunities to use. ❤
Yeah Tomley beat me by 30 minutes. 😁😁 Agreed considering the onroad however now I have seen it I think it will be fine on any roads.
They removed the front film to apply stickers. Jesus, think it through.
Such a lovely looking car John! All that beautiful carbon looks fantastic and well made.
I can’t wait to see how this car performs out the box.
I wonder what speeds it will achieve.
Will you be doing a video where you fit different motors that are available for it for the ultimate top speed ?
I love it but kinda disappointed that it's shorter than the 104001
Nice Vid .So where did you order Gulf stickers from?
Hiya. Aliexpress. ☺️👌
nice review as always, John 😁 can't wait for mine to arrive (ordered the $199-kit, blue). But, where did you order the gulf-stickers? 😇
Ah nice choice mate. Ordered them from aliexpress.com. Smallest I could find was 5 cm but I still hoped they would fit.
It's nice and all, but not terribly different than a pan car. I just don't see it going 130mph/200kph. Surely it will be fast, but are the tires up to those kind of speeds?
That cover is a chassis protector
Thats a beautifull car John. I love Porsches! 🎉 im out of my road car phase, but would love to have that car as a shelf queen!
Cant wait to see it run. They clame 120 mph? Cant wait to see that.
Yeah the Porsche 917 was beautiful. Especially for it's time.
125 MPH top speed. We have been given permission to run at the drag racing track so hopefully we can get near that. I am a little sceptical but even 160-180 for 299 usd isn't a bad deal.
Have a lovely evening. 😊👌
I'd love one of these can't afford one atm 😔
Hi I'm from Malta pls how to buy lipo battery to Malta pls.?
Hello. I buy from a company called Ampow. Make sure you select European warehouse and they ship to us in Malta. bit.ly/3rUXIpL If you have problems, come back and I have a second way to get them here.
OK thanks. By the way do you know where I can buy online SMC or Zee lipo batteries?
@@tonyborg6918 sorry no. Maybe amazon? They ship here.
The insert is blocking the shot John, we know it’s you😅
hate to be a Debbie downer but tomley just dropped a video on this same one about a hour ago but I love all your stuff John so as always ill stay and watch to the end thanks John I appreciate ya
Yeah I received the car at 2 today. Had to record and edit and rush like a... To get it done. Don't have editors or others to do the work... But if I am beaten by anyone then glad it's him. ☺️👌
So did RCKicks, I watched both of those, and I will also watch John's video as well.
@@JohnRobinsonRC yea for sure Phil is a stand up fella none the less thank you for a great unboxing cant wait to see the speed comps start gonna be a good time wish i could partake but sadly i cant
@@skylar1112 absolutely i watch all my fav channels ill check out rckicks don't think I've seen that channel yet thanks for the info
They had the metal chasis. John is the first I've seen with the carbon fiber.
Earplugs included in the spare parts😉
He he. Uhm
Huh? 😊☺️😂
Tomley had a video earlier
I am old enough to remember associated RC 1/12 scale and Pro 10 from early 1980 . This thing has lots of unnecessary extra scale equipment. Not sure why it has a spare tire, tail lights etc etc . To my eyes it’s confused because it claims a high top speed but also tries to look scale.
Hi there and I see your point. However I think what they have done is made it look good for those that want that. And for those wanting speed runs then they can remove the unnecessary weight if they like. So catering for both basically. 😊👌 Speed ran it today on a drag strip and it wasn't slow even with the spare wheel. 😊😊
this little guy is gonna smoke traxxas
Well let's see the speeds and how it handles. But speed vs price vs quality is does already I feel.
Fingers crossed 🤞
Carpet racing case sticker
Muito topp.
Thank you. 😊👌
Still waiting for mine…. Getting kind of annoyed now. Nice car though
Is nice but dont think its worth that
It's worth as much as people feel they want to pay my friend. I am still surprised the price people pay for Traxxas and Arrma to name a few. But of course it will be down to how good it really is.
Have a lovely evening and stay safe. 😊👌
Carbon fiber looks so good
If it had the word "Traxxas" on it you would have no problem dishing out $600, then dumping another $300 into it to make it work like Traxxas promises.
@@andrewschoen9614 I’d wait too review name isn’t everything give them a chance.
I personally think there needs to be more competition with traxxas and Arrma to drive prices down and innovation.
@@JohnRobinsonRC only way to get more competition is this space is give #rlaarlo a shot
I am going to tell you about my experience with this garbage car and this garbage brand, I bought the Rlaarlo ak 917 carbon fiber version, and the first thing when making the purchase I bought it with fast shipping paying 19 euros more for said shipping, supposedly it arrived in a week, well, lie, it took me 20 days to arrive, when it arrived it arrived with the steering out of adjustment, with one wheel facing one side and the other facing the opposite side, after looking closely at the car I realized that the screw that The connection between the servo arm and the servo horn was loose, and then I realized that one of the two small screws that the servo horn has is missing. In addition, this car has a serious signal loss problem. I am writing to the support. technician of this garbage brand, and until today they have been giving me my time, they say that the missing screw is too small to send it, anyone who buys this car forgets to be able to return it is impossible, they brag that they have good technical support and it is a garbage, just like the customer treatment, I do not recommend products from this brand, it is a waste of money
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Back at you. 😊😊😊🙏😍