I remember when i was younger, i use to have one of those, damn i remember getting alligator clips and buttons from radio shack and sears, and using wires from broken earphones, putting all of them together and just keep pressing the buttons until the battery died, those were fun times for me lol.
Nice I used to build these from scratch back in the 90s with my brother Im planning on building a few again. The motors and wires we found in old rc cars walkmans and old radio's also I used a power cord from my Nintendo to power it intended of battery when I was home. I might grab a kit and some ds from there.
Yup, from the video it looks like it runs pretty smooth the ones we used to make kind of used to snag and won't drop off all the way sometimes but was still fun when I was a kid. I will grab a few of these kits now that they have the 10% off on them thanks for the video bro ill keep an eye out for the next one.
that's exactly how we use to make our kits accept we did it ourselves use wire clothes hangers for the u bolts to get all you need is wire cutters and fishing line and the motors we use to get from radio shack those and the switches and batteries
Back when I started lifting models, the only method was using Bobby pins for bouncing, I didn't like it so I put my 12 yr old brain to work and invented and pioneered the style we all see now, so yes to the best of my knowledge I modernized and basically made it possible for others to fly with there imaginations
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 I’m looking forward to it. I got a nice collection of homie hoppers and I’m building some models now! I buy all my wheels tires and accessories from hoppin hydros and Pegasus. I love your videos bro! Keep em coming so I can get some more ideas!👍👍👍😎😎😎
Great explanation. Didn’t relieve how easy it was. I’m new to the lowrider model culture & curious, when u say “sutter” (I think)(@ 2:22, 3:18, 3:45) what’s does that mean. What does that consist of? Just folding the wires to what it’s connected to?
Not at all, although it’s the best and the strongest way, with the wires being zip tied in place theirs no need for a strong hold. You can just put the end of the wire in the holes all of the motors and switches have and just twist them together, I actually did that on the first review I did because it’s faster but you shouldn’t have any problems if you don’t have a soldering gun
Just received my kit and there are two black plastic grommets that look similar to the motor shaft gears. Just want to see what these are used for. Is there anywhere to send a picture of these to to find out for sure what they are for?
This is my first time trying one of these out and I was with you all the way up till 3:40 then you lost me....what wires get connected to the switches?? After you connect the alligators where do those go?? I thought I had it but only one motor spun.
Nice vid! I just finished building my hopper chassis, but the motors wont go down without manual assistance. They go up, but won't go back down. Any thoughts on how to remedy? Thanks!
It can also be your string is too long, shorten it as much as possible and use the string included, I’ve seen a lot of people use fishing line and have the same problom too
It’s the same as the buttons, power bar goes on one side of the prongs connecting all of them together, if you have problems soldering then you can also use wire
I usually just double the string up and it’ll last for a little over a minute, although that can get annoying I guess it’s part of the fun, just like the real thing
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 Yeah I hear ya. It just seems like too much of a pain in the ass. The damn gears get stripped out the more you pull them apart too.
There’s definitely ways to get around it but I’m fine with how they are, the holes in the plastic get cut and then the string sticks so the first thing I always do is add some metal grommets to them, the next thing you can do is use some really heavy braided line like 100 pound test, last is to get those metal things with a set screw on them to replace the plastic gears since they won’t strip, and also double up on the braided line.
On a bad note I absolutely messed up my kit. The 9V batteries I had couldn’t get the motor to hop properly so I hooked my dads rc car battery and it fried the motors now I’m one kit down. I’m going to get another one and wire it properly as the last one I did I got wired it. Probably gonna invest in one of the battery packs they sell.
It will fit without any modifications under most cars especially impalas Cadillac’s and g body’s and way more, but it can also be cut and trimmed to fit most cars
I remember when i was younger, i use to have one of those, damn i remember getting alligator clips and buttons from radio shack and sears, and using wires from broken earphones, putting all of them together and just keep pressing the buttons until the battery died, those were fun times for me lol.
Hell yeah homie 💯💪🏽
Nice I used to build these from scratch back in the 90s with my brother Im planning on building a few again. The motors and wires we found in old rc cars walkmans and old radio's also I used a power cord from my Nintendo to power it intended of battery when I was home. I might grab a kit and some ds from there.
That’s dope homie! I used to make them from scratch also but these just work so much smoother
Yup, from the video it looks like it runs pretty smooth the ones we used to make kind of used to snag and won't drop off all the way sometimes but was still fun when I was a kid. I will grab a few of these kits now that they have the 10% off on them thanks for the video bro ill keep an eye out for the next one.
that's exactly how we use to make our kits accept we did it ourselves use wire clothes hangers for the u bolts to get all you need is wire cutters and fishing line and the motors we use to get from radio shack those and the switches and batteries
This is almost how I use to lift my models back 1980, except I used 4 motors, one for each corner
That's crazy I had no idea this went back that long
Back when I started lifting models, the only method was using Bobby pins for bouncing, I didn't like it so I put my 12 yr old brain to work and invented and pioneered the style we all see now, so yes to the best of my knowledge I modernized and basically made it possible for others to fly with there imaginations
You should do lift and spinning bed dancer tutorial
I got one coming soon
Just ordered this kit! Dope video very helpful
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Thanks for this new video. I learned something new ill try tomorrow! Keep up the good work
Thank you I appreciate the comment🙏🏽!
You should do a pro dancer hoppin hydros tutorials
It should probably happen in the future, stay tuned!
I agree
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 I’m looking forward to it. I got a nice collection of homie hoppers and I’m building some models now! I buy all my wheels tires and accessories from hoppin hydros and Pegasus. I love your videos bro! Keep em coming so I can get some more ideas!👍👍👍😎😎😎
Thanks bro I appreciate it, I’m actually thinking of making a video on how to customize a chassis to do something else than just hop 🤫
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 dannnggg man im working on a dancer but i dont have money to buy soldering iorn metal
Keep the videos coming bro on the models
Sure will homie💯
Great explanation. Didn’t relieve how easy it was. I’m new to the lowrider model culture & curious, when u say “sutter” (I think)(@ 2:22, 3:18, 3:45) what’s does that mean. What does that consist of? Just folding the wires to what it’s connected to?
Okay after research I meant “solder”. Using a solder gun. Is it mandatory & the only way to connect the wires is by using one?
Not at all, although it’s the best and the strongest way, with the wires being zip tied in place theirs no need for a strong hold. You can just put the end of the wire in the holes all of the motors and switches have and just twist them together, I actually did that on the first review I did because it’s faster but you shouldn’t have any problems if you don’t have a soldering gun
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 okay thank you!!! Keep up the hard work & continue blessing us with updates. I’ll update you as I go along my journey
So soothin & satisfying, stay up G ✨
Thanks homie💯
Fasho Np !
Do we need to solder it or can I just use super glue?
Did u ever figure urs out bro this shit kinda confusing been trying to get it goin for my son...please lmk
I’m still confused on how you connect the wires to the switch box
Do you have an Instagram?
Just received my kit and there are two black plastic grommets that look similar to the motor shaft gears. Just want to see what these are used for. Is there anywhere to send a picture of these to to find out for sure what they are for?
They go where the string rides to prevent catching, you may have to enlarge the hole to get it to fit though
Where did you bought the Chevy Impala body?
Ebay
Well I don't get it because where does the alligator clip goes and I don't know how where did you get another wire to connet to the switch box
You cute the wires into diffrent sizes and the aligátor clips go to a battery
Did u ever figure out bro im stuck on that part right now man?
This is my first time trying one of these out and I was with you all the way up till 3:40 then you lost me....what wires get connected to the switches?? After you connect the alligators where do those go?? I thought I had it but only one motor spun.
I would get the instructions it comes with and color each polarity of wire a different color. It helps with not getting them mixed up
Did u ever figure out bro im stuck on that part too man???
Can I use any other battery or does it have to be rc car batteries?
Just anything that’s strong enough, I think if you connected a few like 9 volts together it would work but it would have to be like 3 or 4
My string keeps ripping like after 3 hops. Where the tiny shaft and the motor connect. Any ideas ?
The first tip is to use a small metal grommet in the hole, the second is to use a double string dm me if you need more help @los_traviesos_sac
Nice vid!
I just finished building my hopper chassis, but the motors wont go down without manual assistance. They go up, but won't go back down. Any thoughts on how to remedy? Thanks!
More than likely it’s the battery, hoppin hydros has some batterys for sale on their website, rc car batterys work too
It can also be your string is too long, shorten it as much as possible and use the string included, I’ve seen a lot of people use fishing line and have the same problom too
did help me to much would have been better if u gave more details
Instructions show the wiring diagram, I’m just showing how it goes together
Does it matter when doing the first motor if we use the positive side or the negative side of the wire??
Just follow the diagram in the instructions, the polarity shouldn’t mater
Can i use one of these and keep the interior in the car? On a 64?
Currently working on this build. My motors work and everything seems fine up until I string them. Are they too weak? I am using a 9 volt battery.
Battery won’t work, try a rc car battery
🔥🔥🔥🔥
should i use a model kit for the body or already built car?
Model kit
I bought one today but my string keeps ripping any idea what I’m doin wrong
It goes up but won’t come back down on its own
The stings break after a little while, try doubling up on the string, also mess with the slack in the string to get it to stop sticking up
Chido!!!
Where do you put the battery
It goes with the switch box
Do I solder the battery wire to power bar? Got very confused on this part I did not use the button switches I used the sticks
It’s the same as the buttons, power bar goes on one side of the prongs connecting all of them together, if you have problems soldering then you can also use wire
@@lowlowsandclothes9923on 3.42 of video what are the 2 wires connected??? Im confused???
I used to have these. I ended up throwing them out. Couldn't stand the string snapping constantly and even fishing line snapped with low voltage
I usually just double the string up and it’ll last for a little over a minute, although that can get annoying I guess it’s part of the fun, just like the real thing
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 Yeah I hear ya. It just seems like too much of a pain in the ass. The damn gears get stripped out the more you pull them apart too.
There’s definitely ways to get around it but I’m fine with how they are, the holes in the plastic get cut and then the string sticks so the first thing I always do is add some metal grommets to them, the next thing you can do is use some really heavy braided line like 100 pound test, last is to get those metal things with a set screw on them to replace the plastic gears since they won’t strip, and also double up on the braided line.
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 Yeah your Right. I have seen all that. Maybe one day I will get another or maybe not
@@lowlowsandclothes9923use fish line it’s stronger 😉 Welcome
Does the back of the switch plate go in a certain order or is it just positive and negative on any side?
I can’t remember, if you want you can send me a Dm through Instagram if your still having trouble @los_traviesos_sac
To get a body for it, I gotta buy a 1/25 scale model kit correct?
Yes, 1/25 or 1/24
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 is there a way to buy a body pre painted
@@avarz2889 not really, although you might be able to find some on eBay
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 oh ok thanks
Do I need to get rid of the interior in order to add hydros?
You can but there’s also a way to use the interior but it’s usually easier when you have the whole interior as a single tub and not in parts
This seems cool I’m just wondering what can put this on or is it for 64 only
Most bodies will fit with slight modifications but it’ll fit under most lowrider type bodies no problem like impalas Cadillacs and g bodys
Thanks man
when u going to do the pro dancer 3 wheel kit
Not sure I’ll look into it soon
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 ight thanks cuz i recently got it and it’s kinda confusing
Are the motors johnsons? Will Johnson’s fit?
Their Jackson’s but they preform the same as Johnson’s, both will fit tho
How do you solder it?
Lookup a video on how to solder
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 thanks bro
can you do the one of the dancer pls from hoppin hydros
It should be happening in the future so stay tuned!
ok thanks
Can you do this to a hot wheel
Yes but the process is a little different
Is that a limberg car model?
Revel
Can I ship you my kit and pay you to install it
I got the kit do I get all of that in the kit off hoppin hydros
Just the parts to make it lift, you still have to buy the model and a battery
Lowkey looks fun but for me personally theres a big problem when it comes to installing this kit.... Hudson cars are to curvey
Not sure it really matters as long as the wheelbase is about the same, the plastic can be trimmed to fit other body styles
I actually got this kit and tired a 1959 El Camino but failed. What body do you use on this one
I used an impala but most cars should fit, it might need trimming or something tho
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 I'm thinking about the 63 impala
On a bad note I absolutely messed up my kit. The 9V batteries I had couldn’t get the motor to hop properly so I hooked my dads rc car battery and it fried the motors now I’m one kit down. I’m going to get another one and wire it properly as the last one I did I got wired it. Probably gonna invest in one of the battery packs they sell.
Where can I buy a kit
Website link is in the video description
How can i order a lowrider?
You have to buy a kit!
@@lowlowsandclothes9923who sells the car already hooked up🤦
I don’t know your best option is to build one yourself or check ebay somtimes they’ll have them on there
Is this place still open
Yup, they have a online store as well
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 try to call and it sounds busy all the times and email them and nothing
I have called them, they are very busy tho, are you lookin for something in spesific?
@@lowlowsandclothes9923 looking for 1:24 scale wheels and 1:64 wheels hood hounds
They’ll be on their website @ hoppinhydros.com
You wanna sale it
I got a few (cough cough )
Does it come with all of that
Everything you need expect the wheels body and a battery
Can this set fit any model car ??
It will fit without any modifications under most cars especially impalas Cadillac’s and g body’s and way more, but it can also be cut and trimmed to fit most cars