Upgrading Walmart Fast &Furious RC Car w/ Hobby Grade Parts - Was it Worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025

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  • @telekinesischriswright2540
    @telekinesischriswright2540 5 місяців тому +17

    That's sweet man....I have been making rc cars out of things that didn't belong for 30 years and anytime I made a car go that fast and used the old plastic gears that came in it they would melt literally so that is awesome....that car needs a marble floor or concrete slab no bumps at all just scale buildings and it would rule....again nice work..take care my friend 👍 👍👍👍👍

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +3

      @@telekinesischriswright2540 This Car would Dominate on a Smooth Surface. 🤙

    • @telekinesischriswright2540
      @telekinesischriswright2540 5 місяців тому +2

      @TestDriverRC no doubt it would man.........35 0r 40% better grip on rear wheels cause if it spins like that on roads it would fling it around like a like the old tilt a whorl....... better grip and I would race against others with that on flat land

    • @telekinesischriswright2540
      @telekinesischriswright2540 5 місяців тому +2

      @TestDriverRC my bad to message again but the grip on the tires probably would make it melt those original gears though...my bad just thought about it..take care

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +3

      @@telekinesischriswright2540 If I find a Good Smooth Surface I’ll definitely run this thing till the Gears Melt Off 🤘😝 ⚙️ 🔥

  • @TheLuckymod13
    @TheLuckymod13 5 місяців тому +45

    I grabbed that same RC, replaced the windshields with mesh, and modded it to fit on my 1/16 e revo. Because reasons.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +6

      @@TheLuckymod13 You Peaked My Interest.. that would be a Little Monster

    • @TheLuckymod13
      @TheLuckymod13 5 місяців тому

      @@TestDriverRC how would I share a photo the easiest for you?

    • @TheLuckymod13
      @TheLuckymod13 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TestDriverRC got it. I posted a photo on my UA-cam channel.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@TheLuckymod13 you can always email us at TestDriverRC@Gmail.com

    • @brsrc759
      @brsrc759 5 місяців тому +1

      Awesome!! 😎🤙🏽

  • @flyingfortressrc1794
    @flyingfortressrc1794 5 місяців тому +6

    Thats funny that the gas caps on the passenger side fender instead of drivers side quarter panel. Lol
    Pretty cool conversion i might have to try since I love Dodge Chargers. Lol

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@flyingfortressrc1794 The Orange Supra is next

  • @greenie43
    @greenie43 2 місяці тому +2

    Frankencharger!!!! Sweet build bro!!! 🔥😎👍

  • @901steammachine2
    @901steammachine2 4 місяці тому +7

    A pinecone/sg/udirc 1603 chassis will fit right under that body. The width and wheelbase are within a couple mm.

  • @mcspartan660
    @mcspartan660 21 день тому +1

    to add more control add more weight to front and back of it

  • @mysticr3448
    @mysticr3448 5 місяців тому +5

    New hobby unlocked for me

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@mysticr3448 Level Up!! New skin unlocked new skill learned.

  • @robertvasco9950
    @robertvasco9950 Місяць тому +1

    Creative work

  • @FrankBradford-v2b
    @FrankBradford-v2b 5 місяців тому +5

    You are a freaking genius respect

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@FrankBradford-v2b ✈️🧑‍🔧 🧰 /🚀🧑‍🔬🧪 🤫

  • @mr.itchroot6304
    @mr.itchroot6304 4 місяці тому +2

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
    Bro u and that glue got me rolling

  • @johnkincaid700
    @johnkincaid700 Місяць тому +1

    I had the same rc and I had the same idea before I saw this video 😂

  • @FloridaGeekScene
    @FloridaGeekScene 22 дні тому +1

    I like it, but I think it would run better with some foam tires or slicks. I think the foam or rubber would have better grip on the road especially with the lack of suspension, and those hard plastic tires that came stock with it look like they just can't take all those little bumps at the increased speed.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  18 днів тому

      I'll definitely be looking into some new tires for the next video!

  • @ralphhowing3473
    @ralphhowing3473 4 місяці тому +3

    Paint it orange and call it the general lee!!!

  • @therchotspot
    @therchotspot 3 місяці тому +1

    Ok, this was great! Think you forgot the glue!

  • @zack-l5y
    @zack-l5y 5 місяців тому +2

    GOOOD to know!!! Thanks bud

  • @caseys_cozy_garage
    @caseys_cozy_garage 3 місяці тому +2

    I like ur vibe! I'm subbed. The no suspension thing was hilarious

  • @BrianB-ii9yu
    @BrianB-ii9yu 23 дні тому +1

    I found 3 RC cars in the dumpster 1 with small damage and the other 2 broken but I used for parts and fix the other a T MAXX it's cool to play with 😎💯

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  6 днів тому +1

      YES!! I Love That! Turning Trash into Treasure!! That how I got my XXMAX, SLASH 2WD and KRATON 6s.. Dumpster Finds 👍

  • @fcfva
    @fcfva 4 місяці тому +1

    I love these conversions! Looking forward to more!! Subscribed🎉

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +2

      @@fcfva Huh.. What was that?!
      You said I should make one brushless..? Okay 🤷‍♂️

    • @fcfva
      @fcfva 4 місяці тому

      @@TestDriverRC 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @bassheadforeverclub2118
    @bassheadforeverclub2118 2 місяці тому +1

    I ran it on 3s lmao way too fast bypassed the esc and connected it straight to the battery 😂😂

  • @robertvasco9950
    @robertvasco9950 Місяць тому +1

    I did it with the metal body.

  • @robertvasco9950
    @robertvasco9950 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome

  • @wendyhayden2170
    @wendyhayden2170 4 місяці тому +3

    I have that same rc car, I'm turning it into General Lee

  • @SpACeCruizeR2o3
    @SpACeCruizeR2o3 5 місяців тому +7

    Looks sick actually now u gotta do a paul walker one

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +3

      Once I find the Orange Supra or Green Eclipse
      Yes 👍

    • @brsrc759
      @brsrc759 5 місяців тому +1

      I don't remember what company made it but someone made a 1/6 scale toy grade fluorescent green Paul Walker Mitsubishi Evo. I had one about 10 years ago. It was huge. ​@@TestDriverRC

  • @robertvasco9950
    @robertvasco9950 Місяць тому +1

    Bought two one for display

  • @MustangsCanTurnToo
    @MustangsCanTurnToo 5 місяців тому +2

    Tyco Super Turbo 4WD is the best hobby grade conversion ever.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@MustangsCanTurnToo it sounds epic even without the conversation!

  • @lylekehrer6159
    @lylekehrer6159 5 місяців тому +1

    I haven't seen that Charger, I did get the El Camino. All I've done was take the body off(plan on putting on one of my SCX 24s) - Hopefully will fit. This might need the Gladiator with the longer chassis.. at least you'll have the suspension.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      I’m looking into a SCX24 Gladiator also

  • @TeamJunkYardDog
    @TeamJunkYardDog 5 місяців тому +1

    Fun Car now!

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@TeamJunkYardDog Made it way more FUN!! I have the itch to do more budget building now

  • @sst-e9p
    @sst-e9p 3 місяці тому +1

    😂 fun to see what I have done

  • @TestDriverRC
    @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

    Brian O’Conners Orange Supra Next

  • @another_irate_user
    @another_irate_user 4 місяці тому +1

    I'd say just use the body.. but this time like.. see how realistic it can be made for cheap.

  • @MarcusChatman0
    @MarcusChatman0 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice job with upgrade

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@MarcusChatman0 Thanks Bro

  • @jeremyrojas8942
    @jeremyrojas8942 5 місяців тому +1

    NICE JOB!!

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@jeremyrojas8942 it Was a FUN Build

  • @mariomozie2102
    @mariomozie2102 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm impressed 🤔👌

  • @dantejones4551
    @dantejones4551 24 дні тому +1

    I need a link to that motor! Been doing the same thing just using the stock motor and burning them out. LOL.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  24 дні тому +1

      @@dantejones4551 It’s the entire electronics system off a brushed Losi Mini-B it actually fit really well!!

  • @robertvasco9950
    @robertvasco9950 Місяць тому +1

    Be nice if you smoke the tires

  • @thattoyvehicleguy9000
    @thattoyvehicleguy9000 5 місяців тому +1

    I have countless toy grades (mostly 18th scale) I'm working on upgrading, i nicknamed the process toy grade glow ups lmao.
    So far the only one completed is the pxtoys 22nd scale buggy

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@thattoyvehicleguy9000 I found a Pink RC Toy by the trash..
      time for conversion Deux

  • @OGRadRC
    @OGRadRC 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice 👍🏾

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@OGRadRC Thank ya, Thank ya very much huuuu Huuuu..
      (Elvis Voice)

  • @MysticRiverRC
    @MysticRiverRC 5 місяців тому +1

    It's a symptom of the hobby. You do it for the lolz!

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@MysticRiverRC I Can’t just leave it Stock.. Then it’s just like all the other Cars at Walmart..
      I’d rather have the “Unique” one ☝️

  • @GF-mf7ml
    @GF-mf7ml 5 місяців тому +1

    I only do that for RC car with suspension. It's impossible to run fast without suspension.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@GF-mf7ml I’ll agree the car would do much better with some springs.
      But that’s all Walmart offers so we work with what we got.

  • @bigbristv
    @bigbristv 5 місяців тому +1

    That was interesting. Did you ever review watches? I feel like you were about to break out in song, "test the loooom" 😅

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@bigbristv I haven’t done a Watch Review.. I need a watch

  • @carlosjuarez7449
    @carlosjuarez7449 5 місяців тому +1

    I've also done a bunch of conversions.

  • @RC4us
    @RC4us 5 місяців тому +5

    could you ever get it to drive in a straight line. i think i wouldve rather just used the body on a different platform.... just because you can doesnt mean you should lol good good tho

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +6

      @@RC4us It would drive straight on a smoother surface. The wheels spin too fast to get grip and just slides the tail out on hard trigger pulls

  • @Skateandenjoi
    @Skateandenjoi 5 місяців тому +3

    If you can find better tires it will make a world of difference with control

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@Skateandenjoi New tires and some springs for suspension..
      I agree

  • @Sandtoasty
    @Sandtoasty 5 місяців тому +1

    That’s awesome! Any Teching videos you recommend?

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@Sandtoasty How the Frankenstein is a tough video to make with the uniqueness of whatever project it is.. Can’t teach what you’re still figuring out..

  • @Thuggin4Jesus
    @Thuggin4Jesus 4 місяці тому +2

    Now return it to walmart for your 24.99 back and the next person gets a surprise

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +3

      Till the Moms buys 2
      Then Timmy is mad at Tommy

    • @Thuggin4Jesus
      @Thuggin4Jesus 4 місяці тому

      @TestDriverRC Tommy is just a lucky mf

  • @sped6954
    @sped6954 5 місяців тому +1

    $100 worth of upgrades ain't bad at all. Especially if you factor in that you can't buy what you have now.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +1

      I mean… the right offer you can buy anything 😉

  • @carloshnunez
    @carloshnunez 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice
    🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@carloshnunez Three Thumbs Up!?
      Wow it’s must be nice then lol
      Thanks Man

  • @joshmatthiesen4552
    @joshmatthiesen4552 3 місяці тому +1

    Why is the fuel door on the fender and not on the rear quarter panel like it should be. And that Daytona style rear window is horrible

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  3 місяці тому +1

      I’ll have to write a strongly worded letter to Walmart about this..

  • @divinedriftofficial
    @divinedriftofficial 13 днів тому +1

    They messed up on the rear window area though. Thats charger 500/Daytona design.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  13 днів тому +1

      @@divinedriftofficial what do you mean?

    • @divinedriftofficial
      @divinedriftofficial 13 днів тому +1

      @TestDriverRC I'm just saying the body isnt correct. The rear window is supposed to have like a fin on each side. Only the charger 500, and daytona had a flat back like that. Not a big deal, just an observation.

    • @divinedriftofficial
      @divinedriftofficial 13 днів тому +1

      Which is my fav part about the '68-'70 charger. I'm restoring my dad's '70 charger that he used to drag race in the late '70s, early '80s

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  13 днів тому +2

      @ That’s a really good catch! Wow that’s awesome you’re rebuilding the actual car. Quite a project.. I’m rebuilding the front end of my Toyota ia after a head on so I know how big of a task it can be

    • @divinedriftofficial
      @divinedriftofficial 13 днів тому +1

      @TestDriverRC yeah an actual 1970. I really hope it gets finished one day. My dad swapped in a 340 from a sprint car and swapped to 4 speed manual. The engine revs to 10k rpm and has a special built metal on metal clutch made specifically for his car. It sounds so mean.

  • @user-blankman
    @user-blankman 5 місяців тому +1

    WPL C24 black wheels + lego lowpro tires fit the 6mm rear axles i did the same thing and used 1/18 tonka police car was probably fsstest toy grade rc car ive ever seen.
    Handeled terrible though

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@user-blankman These toy grade RC cars are fun to experiment on but you learn very quickly Hobby grade is where the quality driving experience is

  • @Raycefan
    @Raycefan 5 місяців тому +1

    A 19.84lbs servo??? Is it made of osmium or iridium???

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@Raycefan That little thing can do it.. not 20lbs tho.. that’s too much

    • @Raycefan
      @Raycefan 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TestDriverRC YOU SAID the servo was a nine KILOGRAM servo, so, naturally, I could only assume it was made of something like Unobtainium

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому

      @@Raycefan 9ton would’ve been a bit much..

  • @SmallGadgetMan
    @SmallGadgetMan 2 місяці тому +1

    Did you ever add suspension?

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  15 днів тому +1

      Never added any sort of suspension but I don’t think I want to invest more into it.. I’ll have to find some smoother surface for it so drive better

  • @ralphhowing3473
    @ralphhowing3473 4 місяці тому +1

    Try it on carpet!!!

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +1

      Many votes for this.. maybe we will

  • @DSPIC444
    @DSPIC444 5 місяців тому +1

    You're gonna need a gyro in that bad boy.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@DSPIC444 some slices and a gyro would be PERFECT on this rig.

  • @TheRugghead
    @TheRugghead 2 дні тому

    Try squeezing the body on a mini B or a losing nascar

  • @SlideCityHotwheels
    @SlideCityHotwheels 5 місяців тому +1

    I have a few different bodies for my latrax rally from walmart

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +2

      @@SlideCityHotwheels I have a few Mini Slash Bodies too..
      Nothing to put them on though

  • @johnlujan8706
    @johnlujan8706 5 місяців тому +1

    Subscribed

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@johnlujan8706 You’re The Best

  • @richardbrown6762
    @richardbrown6762 5 місяців тому +2

    😯🤔😅😅😎👍

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@richardbrown6762 I know huh

  • @poggie_
    @poggie_ 4 місяці тому +1

    Few years ago I bought one and shot it with BB guns with my cousin and threw it around and rode a little 50cc minibike over it and it still worked (sorta)

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому

      @@poggie_ Usually I drive them..
      But that sounds like so much Fun..

    • @poggie_
      @poggie_ 4 місяці тому +1

      @@TestDriverRC oh it was definitely fun, we drove them too and rode the hell out of them

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +1

      @@poggie_ new video idea 💡

  • @carmencorpuz4843
    @carmencorpuz4843 3 місяці тому

    Where can i order that

  • @toolbaggers
    @toolbaggers 5 місяців тому +2

    Can't upgrade everything except the suspension and tires think it's gonna drive good.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +3

      @@toolbaggers I might be about to squeeze a spring in there, but the stock setup doesn’t allow much room for upgrades when it comes to the suspension

  • @FearnT-e1l
    @FearnT-e1l 4 місяці тому +2

    Guys please...try to find a way to ditch that pos chassis and just use the body. That chassis is worthless!

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +2

      Yes. But now we know for sure 👍

  • @br0k3nbassboost55
    @br0k3nbassboost55 4 місяці тому +1

    my dude needs a gorilla glue sponsership

  • @williamsolomon602
    @williamsolomon602 4 місяці тому +2

    PLASTIC CHASIS TOO BRITTLE…GET A TAMIYA , ABOUT 20BUCKS MORE AND COMES WITH ESC AND MABUCHI MOTOR… AND THE SWEET BODY YOU CHOOSE…

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  4 місяці тому +1

      @@williamsolomon602 I have a feeling you haven’t seen our older videos.. our channel was once called ONLYTT02 and we drove only Tamiya.
      (Tamika’s are plastic too btw) 😉

    • @williamsolomon602
      @williamsolomon602 4 місяці тому

      @@TestDriverRC BEEN USING TAMIYA SINCE THE 80s…

  • @Raycefan
    @Raycefan 5 місяців тому +2

    Also, say “guys” less.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому +1

      @@Raycefan should I start saying Ya’ll? Lol

    • @Raycefan
      @Raycefan 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TestDriverRC no. Leave referring to those watching out completely. Sounds far more professional than saying “guys” every other word. That, or if you have to refer to those watching, use a different word each time. I see too many content creators repetitively using “guys” to refer to those watching and it is not only annoying, but makes you sound uneducated. Expand your vocabulary past “guys”. There are tons of other words: ya’ll, folks, everyone, people, etc., etc. it just seems to me that too many content creators over use “guys”. It’s lazy. That’s all. Constructive criticism.

    • @TestDriverRC
      @TestDriverRC  5 місяців тому

      @@Raycefan Absolutely love the feedback. 😉👍
      Thanks, I’ll definitely adjust accordingly