WATCH Before Buying! The New 1/10 WLToys has a slight Issue! 104001
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- It's a GOOD RC Buggy, but it has one pretty crazy problem! They made the Chassis out of Banana Metal (Also known as 'BANALLOY')
The WLToys 104001 is actually not bad for the money, and with normal use I am sure it will be fine. However, the chassis is not braced enough and bends very very easily.
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you need an xmaxx, they love skate parks! just put an arrma sticker on it you'll love it!
😅😅😅 Sure Kev. Tomley I am waiting for you to buy one and have a real bash 😉 I am not rich but don't smoke or drink much so saved up for one and bought used. So now I am happy with it. Having it since January and bashed at skatepark also. Almost stock and nothing broken yet 😃
Xmaxx coming this Year Kevin.... I’m gonna probably upset a few Trx Fanboys on the first video 😅
@@midnight_arpxbox go away
@@midnight_arpxbox wait Kev wasn't spoiled yeah he has a lot of money but I am pretty sure that he wasn't spoiled rather he had to save up money from his birthday from mowing the lawn and saving money from Christmas
@@midnight_arpxbox may wanna watch some of kevins videos lol. His walls are full of rcs. Along with a lambo in garage. I bought an xmaxx a few weeks ago because of him. Trucks great. If u cant afford 1k. Then you cant afford any hobby grade rc. By the time you upgrade them. Shit man i just ordered 200$ in rpm arms. 300$ for a servo. 150 for an indestructable body. 150 for wheels. Along with rpm upgraded real hubs. Also ordered about 200$ worth of upgrades for my wifes arma kraton 4s
I have a feeling that the flex and the range of motion in the center shafts are there to allow it to absorb impacts. It’s not a flaw if it doesn’t affect the performance or handling.
I was thinking the same that’s why you can extend the driveshaft which is normal idk lol
I think that people should know this when buying a car of this price. Excellent video mate.
Cheers dude
@@TomleyRC micko rc broke the bevel gear maybe cuz he jumping the car landed and hit the throttle early while the chassis flexed a bit
What does your question mean? A car of this price? Does that mean a lot or a little bit of money?? It’s a great bang for the buck car just like all the WLTOYS products are.
@@metaljew4456 I rather have little slower car that last me at least 1 week.
@@metaljew4456 it means that you shouldn't get excellent quality for that price and it will break.
What’s a little flex among friends? Glad to see an honest review of this thing. It may be big, but, ....
Yeah, there’s a ‘bit’ and then there’s a ‘bit’! 😅
@Tomley RC. I added a top braces to mine and no more flex at all. The 144001 has a top brace so I am not sure why the left it off the 104001. I went brushless with it and added the top braces and its fine. I believe you can get them in carbon fiber from Makerfire.
Long turnbuckle between the shock towers fixes it 👍
Honest video as always. Thanks for the heads up on this. Looked cool but I thought flexing was for rc crawlers,lol
The 2 kids in the background was loving that!..😂
Haha
Very informative buddy. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers dude
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Phil!👍🏻👊🏼🍻
No worries dude
I’ve made on my 3D printed a top deck for this chassi. Works perfectly. Now the chassi is rigid like a rock! Cheap and easy upgrade! You may try!
Excellent video with all the pros and cons 🤗👍👍👌
Thanks Marko
THANK YOU Phil 👌🙂
That's why i mentioned on your other video that Skate Park "Test" is very pertinent for seeing material and construction quality/details, futures and limitations.
Already knew (from other review) that was a Good Track chassis but, and after this that happened, we became with a very valuable information to decid better how to tackle (or not) that Chassi/Model🙂
PS:
Oh dear ... it was running stock and not even took half of the 144001 epic beating 🤔
👏👏👏👏👏👌
The 144001 was a beast on that original video! Certainly much tougher than this thing... although good for a not of track use
Haven't been tempted by a buggy for a while, but this has me wanting one. And I have a upgrade here for it
Thanks mate, I almost bought one today but saw your video come up and glad I watched it first. Dodged a bullet there!
Yeah... although easy to make a brace, but to me it just looks and feels like they didn’t put a massive amount of effort in to it.
Great advice Bro!! Very honest! Awaiking mods and upgrades for sure!! Have a great day!!
Thanks mate 😎🤟
Thank you for the honest review on this 👍
No worries... I like to try and pint out issues when I find them 😎👍
I imagine there is carbon fiber and metal chassis and brace options on the way already.
Utimate mod series on this car in your future.
I’m sure someone will make one 👍
Hell, if mine ever arrives I might set up a liquid bath and try to cnc out some carbon tubs. Gotta get the car to do measurements first, China is being real slow to get em in stock.
@@TomleyRC makerfire make/sell one, you should test it + see if swapping the rest of the electronics from whatever 3 wire brushed set up you ripped out of another car make it good.
Good looking basher, although that little flex puts me off. Thanks for the honesty mate.
No worries dude. It’s not a bad buggy... but needs a few tweaks
"that is just me FLEXIN with my hand" 💪
I would be up for designing a brace plate for that, Factory is a great service for getting metal parts machined and formed, used them for work last year.
Yes, shouldn’t be to hard to make one or get one made
@@TomleyRC
One already exists. The braces from the 2016 XRAY XB4 and XT4 are direct fits as the 104001 is a clone of that platform.
between that and a 5 wire servo I really think I will be avoiding this one , for now at least anyway. honesty as always bud 👍😀
Yeah, I’m not overly keen. I prefer the 124019
@@TomleyRC me too just perfect size and best value for your money less complicated drive train cheap parts
Honestly, the electronics all should go when you upgrade these, so id say its still usable. Banggood sells sets of "servo, motor, esc" for just this reason. Most people will get a Dumbo RC radio, the 50 dollar motors kit, and have a brushless setup..
The chassis alone for 150 is pretty worthwhile, beats the hell out of 300+ for team associated cheapest offerings with no electronics. Sure, theyre not exactly race bred, but I bet we can make em competitive at least.
@@TomleyRC im done with banggood. first i ordered a wpl d12 and it showed up with a busted rear wheel hub. it took me several days of emails to finally get a partial refund. while waiting for the d12 i ordered a wl144001. after waiting almost a month i found out it was going to be another month before it would arrive but they didnt bother to notify me. im not impressed as you might imagine. i ordered the metal upgraded rear axle for the d12 from wpl. banggood seems to be the only place to find affordable rc's so i guess im out of the game and looking for a new hobbie.
@@lancekreis3645 Buy I used traxxas off facebook marketplace or ebay. They aren't much more expensive than the WlToys cars if you find one for a good price.
Can't wait to see the next video motor upgrade.
Threw a upper cross brace on mine changed gearing got to 100mph with a $80 brushless motor n 4s n gearing… had to take it apart and grease everything but I paid $100 for it and parts from lc fit… great deal 10/10 if u know what your doing …. Not for people who don’t like building looking for a rtr
Needs either full length brace or chassis edges kicked up for rigidity.
Another good review Phil.
Yeah agree... needs a bit of support!
Thanks for the amazing video as always keep up the great work
Thanks dude
Great review as always. Hope they take note and do something as it would be a shame if they didn't.
Hopefully!
Yeah, need a brace. Good test and informative video, mate.
Long live to 144001, best cheap RC forever
maybe building a metal piece between the front and rear shock tower helps with the flexy chassis.
Yes should do
Good review Phil , I think these buggies are toy grade camouflaged to make them seem hobby grade . Even though they look the part they have a lot of limitations. Doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them just temper your expectations.
These are definitely hobby grade. Lots of work can be done to these.
@@Wetstriker i agree with you hobby grade just needs proportional control to be called hobby grade and should have upgrades and parts. Calling this a toy grade is a bad idea as lending this to a kid would seriously injure someone🤣
WLToys Kings of Butter Metal parts! I sure hope they don't make handcuffs :D
Haha... although my 90mph+ 124019 is still running all stock gears 😉
@@TomleyRC truth! I'm watching your MT10 videos right now to pump my self up! just ordered one!
Price and durablity is on point for a rtr beginner budget indoor track buggy. As you stated thou not really suited for outdoor bashing etc. good review.
Great video as usual Tommy. That new WLTOYS model does flex like my FOX BODY Mustang GT. See her there in my thumbnail? 1986 and that’s when I bought her brand new. She looks better now then in 86!
I think for 95% of the people who buy this car they will be happy. I love the way you show us some results from some extreme testing. I think WLTOYS single handedly brought me back after 10+ years of not being into the RC Game. Now my collection is rapidly approaching a dozen cars and Monster trucks. I called up Traxxas last week because I needed to order a new front end suspension piece for my mint condition...ready for this? Traxxas EMAXX! I knew it was rare and not made anymore but the dude from Traxxas was freaking out. He said: fix the car, remove the big ass Nicad batteries and put it up on a shelf. I told him that I never bashed it because I bought it from a real Hobby shop that is long gone of course and it cost me over $500.00 about 15+ years ago. Actually I think he said they have not made those in 20 years actually. Wow. It’s stock and runs great. Just had to buy new battery packs of course. Easy front end Traxxas OEM part so she is still #’s matching😂😂😂. My I should take her to Barrett-Jackson? Cheers mate!
Lol, I just built a Mojave and to put the center brace in you need to squeeze the car to put the center brace in. When you flexed the car in the beginning it was what I hade to do to install it. Maybe a center rod would help?
I have mine already on the way. Well lads,hope you will come up with some good idea of improvement of the chassi. Like your video. Also Kevs
Yeah, it’s not a bad buggy really. Easy fix to stop the flex I am sure
@@TomleyRC I'm sure it is. I saw couple of videos of others TH-camrs about 104001 and I like it a lot. Keep up the good work sir 👏
Waiting for mine to be delivered. From what I've seen it's a good car but thanks for the heads up . Don't plan on jumping mine tbh but definitely brushless upgrade
Yeah, good buggies... just not for this kind of use!
Bro the flex is good this is amazing buggy
Best to buy one from makerfire and get the carbon top deck included in the sale for about $14 extra
Makerfire also have the option of buying it with no electrics & with carbon top deck.
I am just getting the RTR version with carbon top deck then upgrading steering servo by using left over parts I pulled out of a brushed maverick quantum when I swapped it to brushless.
I think it's a decent budget buggy if you add a top deck.
It's not a kyosho inferno, but it's also not a grand.
If the chassis pan is aluminum below... maybe switch to a steel one or maybe we can develop a brace, flex wasnt such an issue on rwd buggys, and the thinness of the chassis wasn't a problem for the smaller ones, but this is their model 001. The 104001 is 10thscale4wdmodel001, as almost all their cars are set up. Its like a Chinese version of associated's RC10B OR RC10GT etc.
I just stick some velcro under the chassis so it doesn’t slap hard on the metal, not sure if it makes much of a difference tho
It’s fine for normal use... like on my unboxing video 😎👌
That driveline gives me Blackfoot flashbacks.Over and over having to pop the dog-bone back in its socket.
I can't see any benefit of this 104 over the 124 (same running gear but heavier, slower, worse run time, more expensive etc) and now the chassis flexes?! Rushed to market to fill a niche? I would save my money and put it towards one of the LC Racing buggies which look excellent.
I prefer the 124019 as well. That’s the best one to get
@@TomleyRC Glad you say that, it does seem like the sweet spot. If/when the price drops a little more my finger may well hit the 'add to cart' button on a 124. That same finger will certainly be avoiding the 104.
Wheelbase? How about put it with rally body shell?
I would make a thicker aluminum chassis for it. That will stop any bending or braking. I have already modified it with new electronics, next will be my chassis and then a brace. Great video!👍
Yes... it’s not the end of the work, easy to make a brace 👍
When would the chassis actually bend like that during use? Doesn't really seem like that big of an issue.
It won’t, that’s why I said... ‘it’s fine for normal use’ 😉👌
@@TomleyRC not fine for abnormal comments
I got a 144001 last year and a hard crash ripped the motor out stripped the screws. Then this year i got my brother a 144001 and i got a second one we both crashed ours and th emotor did exactly th esame as the motor in your 104001. I think the cans on these newer 550 motors are softer i noticed mine bent the front endbell whch distorted the front enough to push the front bushing over and cause it to drag like yours my brothers did the same but some how his busted some of the fan blades off it. He bent his back and it was smooth but the fan threw it all out of whack and it vibrated like a cellphone motor it was crazy.
Hey Tomley, have you ever checked out the Buggy „V.4B“ by Vkar. It is stock 3S capable, has both, an unbranded 60Amp Robitronic ESC and an unbranded 3652, 3250KV Robitronics Motor running 80km/h out of the box and costs 286USD (free shipping) on Aliexpress. I upgraded mine with a 4S capable 120A ESC so it now runs over 100km/h without changing anything else than the battery and ESC! 🙌🏻 I really don‘t know why there is no bigger hype around that buggy while it is clearly better than the 104001 🤔 Maybe you can start a hype around it? 😋
Awesome video
Very informative bro 👍
Cheers dude
@@TomleyRC cheers 🍻🍻
I saw problems where front bevel gear destroyed, do you think because of that chassis flex problem? I think when you jump the bevel gear slams into drive gear
great review and information,cool buggy
Cheers dude
After see you video.
I'm so happy that I was order the VRX Cobra and not the 104001.
No waywhat metal are they using?
No way I waste my money on that car.
I mean it’s fine for normal use... but why they left it with no chassis bracing is beyond me!
@@TomleyRC I'm happy with my wltoys.
But I don't know from the first moment they announced the 1/10 I had a batñd feeling.
You have bashed the VRX carbon fiber
It's right now at same price the spirit buggy Brushless as the 104001.
Imagine what I would recommend if you're looking for a under 150€ 1/10 buggy...
Very balanced r/c!!!!
Flex is good. Less likely to break
Yes... but not this much flex 😅
I get the same motor issue on my 144001. On front impact the magnets in the can slide into the plastic internal fan. However, in the 144001, the motor is the other way around, so I can push the magnets back off the internal plastic fan using a little screwdriver through the motor holes. Looks like the 104001 might be trickier to solve being the other way around. Perhaps give the motor a few good taps on the wire-end down?
I’ll make a brace probably... and get a faster motor
Awesome vid mate
Cheers David
No way am I paying £113 plus £17 shipping knowing thats how it'll turn up. Mind I've already got the fix worked out very simple Tomley, ecellent content on this one dude.
Cheers dude. It’s disappointing that’s for sure!
Wow, that real;y needs a brace plate on the upper of the chassis.
yup, or taller side rails, would get most of that flex gone.
looks like some aluminum stock could be glued+screwed onto existing rails,
3/4" tall 1/16" thick as long as practical/possible.
@@modelnutty6503 not a bad idea that, looking at it so see e on there is no thickness to the chassis, especially Infront of the rear wheels.
My old Traxxas Rad 2 and my Tamiya TA-02 were All bathtub chassis and super rigid.
for that flex issue ...i would run a strip of carbon,metal or plastic one on each side inside the
buggy i reenforce planes all the time...easy fix...for guys running on street not needed.
Yeah... relatively easy fix 👍
Brilliant video loved the smooth jumps and the skill involved 👍👍
Yes, some nice jumps, shame it ended so quickly!
only a matter of time before a thicker chassis plate is available
I reckon the top deck brace found on the other WL Toys models gives it that extra strength. Wonder why they didn't put it on the 104001?
Yeah... not sure, but it’s likely because they copied the LC10B... which also doesn’t have the top brace, but it built better so not quite a bendy!
@@TomleyRC then why not just buy a chassis from that car and put all of the stuff from this one on the better chassis?
And that is why real racing buggies use carbon fiber supports instead of some kind of cheap alloy metal. I see a lot of stuff was copied from the TLR 22X-4 in a terrible way. And whats with the metal spur gear. I feel as if they think more metal is better, but its quite the opposite.
Is it the same metal as the 124019? If so they need a bit stronger metal for the extra length
How long does the battery last? In description there is mentioned 9min. Is that real - so short?
The kids adore about it.
Is a budget *buggy* made to be jumped? In all fairness to the buggy. Also on concrete? Didn't really stand a chance imho.
Yeah agree... that’s why I said ‘it’s fine for normal use’.... and not really a Basher 😎👌
@@TomleyRC yep.. but as you can see, 90% People Here made conclusion that 104001 is crap..for money that it costs, 104001 is really good deal, there are just few rc's that have that good value for money spent..i understand what you said but looks Like lot's of People did not..
@@TomleyRC I think I commented before the end lol. I know you realize that Phil. Was just pointing it out to others as well. If I had that buggy I probably wouldn't leave the ground anyway lol.
Just take some small screws and stiffen the pan with painter stir sticks
I'm planning to get one soon ! Does the car chassis fit the standard hard case battery pack?
I am really happy whit my 4S 144001! 😂
Easy fix.
I've been slightly underwhelmed with the 104001 so far. It's not given me the excitement factor that I got with the 124019 when I picked that up
Yep, same motor. Much larger
Oh man I just was watching the unboxing a second ago haha
Yeah, it’s actually fine for that kinda use... just thought the flexing was something people needed to know about
@@TomleyRC awesome man I appreciate the update!
So basically they need to add a top deck/brace/plate ... Or you could make your own from the scrap aluminum, g10 fiberglass or kevlar/graphite/carbon of your chosing. A pin router and or Dremel and less than $10 strip of scrap till the V.2 a top deck is no biggie ...
Their is NO ISSUE with the car AT ALL! It’s the BEST car on the market hands down! They are NOT MADE for skate parks!!!
Has anyone seen the panda hobby 6x6 1/18 someone review this crawler beast
Yes, looks awesome!
where is that skate park by the way because i live close i think because you have mentioned pbmracing
Probably, did used the same alloy aluminium chasis and thickness, as the 12019 and 14 "something something ". For that reason it's really soft. Like, the Titanic issue.
Yeah... they didn’t really think about the extra length
@@TomleyRC that's what she said...
Ftx carnage and those series of chassis have the same flex problem
A lot of the cheaper brands have an issue with lower quality parts
Powder metal
this is the one thing i was worried about with this buggy
Haha can’t wait to see it brake
I think if they could make a brace that fit from shock tower to tower, basically doubling the thickness of the towers(they have to be weak right). Does look like it would work, more importantly is it a good idea. I knew it had to have some weakness. Also I think I would run a basher bar on bottom with tabs, so a droop screw mod could be done as well
Such a brace does in fact exist. The WLToys 104001 is a clone of the 2016 version of the XRAY XB4, so the XB4's optional braces will fit it. The way the XB4's braces work is that there are two parts, a front brace and a rear brace. The front brace connects the center upper deck to the front diff case, and the back connects the center upper deck to the rear diff case. Both braces run along the chassis below the driveshafts as well, so they're out of the way. While you're at it, I'd recommend picking up the shock towers and upper decks as well.
@VestedUTuber I wrote that 2 years ago when it came out. Also never bought 1. But thanks for the info.
along with no full top brace the bottom metal is flat and does not have side bends that stiffens it
I like the look of this model it looks really nice in terms of the body and the fact that all the suspension and drivetrain etc......is METAL, looks solid but why they put a brushed motor in it thay might as well have put a decent brushless in it, even if it cost a little more I would DEFO buy it then, how long before the bloody brushed motor wears out and you gotta put a new one in or convert it to Brushless.I would just go for the ZDracing equivalent, it would be just as good and yet has a Brushless motor which is always better !!! Manufacturers let themselves down in this respect.
Rob
If problem is the whole drivetrain is held to the chassis by 2 Chinese bolts into a Chinese grade aluminum .5 cm wide and 2 cm long. If they put a spool with a four bolt would make this buggy perfect for 150$
Loving the channel (fan of you, Kev and the rc kiwi's) I'm looking at my next project and I'm trying to decide between the 104401 and the 124019 or splash out and get a roller zd racing ex07 (if they ever deliver to the uk) just can't decide... Mrs will kill me eitherway lol..
The 124019 is a really solid buggy. It’s my favourite out of the WLtoys ones
So now that he found a flaw, what would be the next best thing to do to strengthen that plate?
Buy the makerfire carbon top brace
Nice buggy, maybe I should get one, I really like the 144001, but having it in 1:10 scale would be nice. But I will use it for bashing so need to fix the flexing somehow.
for u[pgrading run time you would up the miliamp hour on the battery right? so like if my rc ran a 2s 600 miliamp hour battery could i like put a 2s 2000 miliamp hour battery to it and it would work right?
The flex is good it will take the damage from hard landings.
You want a controlled flex trust me. It's like extra suspension
That's why aluminum Control arms don't work they don't flex
Same price as the ftx vantage I know I would buy
China baby!
Great vid Phil, not sure any of the other channels picked this flaw up. Great little car but giving it a miss on the grounds of divorce after getting the Typhon and Flux....🤣
Good honest review bro,, but I don't like willtoys,bangood etc,,lol anyways how that little dl truck getting on? 😉👍
You drove it very modirest and it broke . That has way to much chassis flex . The 124019 is the best wltoys rc . I have watched +30 video reviews taking in to account pros and cons . I just ordered 3 . One for me and my 2 boys . We are going to have a blast 😀
There is little to no grease in the diffs. To me 7 minutes in run time is a step back 5-10 years.
Yes, although my Axial Capra was the same... so it’s not just the cheaper brands that forget to grease stuff!
How do you change rear toe on this one?
At least it did not blow up!!
Haha yeah, true!
Great video Tomley, as always.
I have been looking for a half decent 1/10 scale buggy for a little while and wondering whether it's worth getting the DHK 8383 Optimus or this. I'm going to be doing a brushless conversion anyway so looking for a good chassis. Seems I should go for the DHK.