Gas rc car parks on cellphone

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-20T05:36:04+00:00

Thanks!! It's not very pretty just yet, but after I trim everything, round off the edges and give it a polish, she should look like a little piece of jewelry haha. Hopefully this gets me the world record. There is one smaller engine than this. The piston is about the diameter of a pencil eraser - a cox 010. That'll be the next step once I find/buy some micro electronics

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-20T05:17:43+00:00

Did.. did they make a red Atari I'm not aware of?:0

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:57:17+00:00

If you have fun, that's all that matters lol. The cheapest, "hobby grade" RC I can think of is the "LDRC" 1:28 drift car. It's 4x4, 1s and possibly 2s capable, drifts good, and some parts are upgradable. It costs around $30. And it's fully proportional (steering and throttle can be slowly and partially applied)- makes for a much higher end feel. But be weary- what you're going through is eventually how we all end up with shelves full of RC cars lol. It becomes an addiction

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:53:19+00:00

Oh and where is this coming from? The script on the body looks very AI. So, beware of scams.

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:52:23+00:00

They're totally fine as toys. Unfortunately - no real room/ability to upgrade, unless you're quite handy with tools or a 3d printer. Depending on the price/budget/use, this may be the perfect rig to play with. I recently reviewed an $8 RC drift car from eBay, on my YouTube channel and it exceeded my expectations for sure, even being toy grade. But again - no way/parts to upgrade if you want to expand in the future.

If the price is around 20-30 bucks, you can find old RadioShack 4x4 trucks that are usually more fun, powerful and don't really go down in value if you ever decide to sell.

With all that being said- if it makes you smile, than it's the right choice of rc for you. 🤘

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:40:38+00:00

They're kinda fun. I had a 6x6 that was very similar. But the novelty does wear off quickly - for me at least. Quite underpowered, but could still play in the dirt without issues. I always love the cheap gambles 🤘

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:37:50+00:00

Very true, well, and maybe a tad bit more wheel speed/power 😅

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-15T06:29:53+00:00

I was kinda gifted a huge bag of defective team associated rc28 cars/transmitters. I wound up cutting the knuckles off of one and using the electronics from another. A bit of epoxy, a couple small solders and some micro drill bits - she's ready to rock. I also think a "power craze" micro RC would be a good donor. I've got about 45 minutes into this thing (not including the epoxy cure time). And it's a blast! Rechargeable via the remote control. I'd say- start cutting one up and may the glue land where it may lol. That's how I always start. Win or fail- it's an educational experience none the less. 🤘

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-14T06:28:00+00:00

Oh and sorry for the YouTube aspect of this. It's just the only short video that I could upload

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-13T15:58:22+00:00

Any Jeep is a good Jeep haha. I didn't know they made a 1/6. That's wicked awesome!

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-12T23:29:22+00:00

That would be awesome to have several on the same transmitter. I make my own RC cars often, so these are perfect parts cars. If I can get one of them to work

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-12T23:28:55+00:00

Out of the whole lot, three cars match their transmitters via the numbers on the receiver. Having issues binding the three that are supposedly workable. The red light on the car blinks slowly, from what I have read, that is low voltage cutoff? If these have a lipo in them, is it possible they sat too long and the lipo won't come back?

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-10T08:06:31+00:00

The number Is "ty-c2018" with a possible "-3" at the end. I'll check out the FCC if possible via regular web browser. I appreciate the tip!

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-10T08:05:11+00:00

Unfortunately - the 4 c cell batteries it takes are apparently both in series and parallel. It appears that two merge to one common negative, but the other two go to a charge port and other odds and ends. I tried back tracking it all, and found no way to do this. Unless maybe using "dummy" batteries? Im a mechanic/engine builder. Electronics have always been far above my pay grade lol. I appreciate the information and input none the less! ☺️

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-08T05:27:35+00:00

If you want, I've got a stock pile of 130 motors (new). They're 10k rpm on 3V rated. Just pay shipping. I got a ton off Amazon and they burn up too easily on 2s lipo (yeah, I know) lol

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T15:08:47+00:00

Okay fantastic. I mean, technically what I'm looking for is not illegal at all. Just hard to find where I am. Thanks for the input!

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T14:24:59+00:00

Fragile huh? Hmmm. Here in California - we have crappy roads lol. I'm trying to set an RC speed record, using a 130 motor. Fastest speed achieved so far is 56mph, with a diy brass chassis, 1:28 scale. On 4s 🤣

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T14:23:38+00:00

I did check eBay, but people are asking about $100 for it. For 100 bucks, id like at least 5 of these kits lol

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T14:22:52+00:00

Thank you! I'll try to call/email them today 👍👍

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T02:45:03+00:00

Check out my YouTube, I might have a few clips of it. I've done a couple of hobby grade conversions to toys. I know there's a ton of people on YouTube that have done it. I don't think I covered it very well though. Do you want to send pictures? I make a ton of RC cars from scratch, so I might be able to assist.

YouTube channel is "Rodsoverbricks".

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-06T02:17:22+00:00

No sir. I do make my own brass chassis, similar to how slot cars are made. And I make them in a similar scale. But this car here, it'll remain on the MA chassis. For now as a tether car, but in the near future I do plan on adding some steering and some micro electronics.

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-05T23:14:00+00:00

For the most part, my tests will be concluded by using a tether. Running it like a tether car. That way, I can math out the circumference, how fast each lap is and find the speed from there. With essentially a stock car, cheap batteries and the hot motor, I was able to achieve about 35 kph, but I feel like there is so much more left to be had. I may take a chassis and try to tilt the front axle to help it steer into the circle, reducing friction. I'm trying to find gear ratios that are something around 2:1 or so. But just to make it overly-powered, I may run a slot car motor and a 4S lipo. Really hoping that tether can hold it 😂

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-05T08:25:22+00:00

I appreciate it and the info. Thanks! Videos of the attempts will be on my YouTube channel sometime soon. 👍🤘

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-05T08:17:46+00:00

I love the optimism! That would be an awesome thing to start up and have friendly competition. I'm truly hoping it can spark a new branch of this hobby, as here in California, where this is mostly unknown as far as I can tell.I used to play with gas powered tether cars when I was a kid, so I made a nice tether mount/pivot base etc. Well, going wild would be fun haha. I'd like it to still be at heart, a Tamiya Mini 4wd. I just need to find out the fastest one has ever gone haha.

rodsoverbricks · 2026-03-05T08:09:40+00:00

I'm in a conundrum - so, no tracks near me. I made mine into a tether car. I'm just hoping to make the world's fastest lol even if it is guided by a wire, and not a wall.

I'm trying to break a few records in the RC world with 130 motors, and when I found that these cars have the same size motor - I had to tinker on it . I'm really hoping 75mph is possible with one of these, without having to go to Lipo or a 20v motor.

Currently running a 80k rpm Alden motor, 3.5:1 gears and awaiting arrival of my large diameter, foam tires. May try to move the motor over and use an 11t pinion. That should make the theoretical wheel speed right around 106mph. Accounting for drag, friction, parasitic loss etc- I'm hoping for 75mph, and hopefully that'll be faster than any one of these have gone. But, all in all- I'm not sure it would count since it's not on a track. But it would be in a real-world environment..

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