Tyco Baja Bandit Upgrade to Brushless motor + ESC-Radio-servo Swap

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  • @ProfileP246
    @ProfileP246 5 років тому +28

    I'm 40 now but i had a bandit as a 12 year old kid, loved it! great to see this.

    • @traviscozza7177
      @traviscozza7177 2 роки тому +3

      Yup! Me too. My favorite rc as a kid. I was heartbroken when the gears stripped. Then I learned about hobby grade rcs

    • @shawnortmann9662
      @shawnortmann9662 2 роки тому +1

      I'm 38 years old!!! And it was my favorite RC car of its day too!!! The thing was extremely fast I'm the box!!!🖤

    • @27Zangle
      @27Zangle Рік тому +1

      A friend of mine had one and I remember wanting one back then. This was of course years before discovering hobby grade RC cars. At the time, I had a Nikko Scorpion (1993) and thought it was great fun. I still don't know what happened to it after a certain life event and I am fairly certain my father had thrown it away or sold it before a move.

    • @andrewpangilinan4910
      @andrewpangilinan4910 Рік тому +2

      Im 43, and loved the Bandit especially when it shows up on the commercials back in the days. I asked my mom to get me one but instead I got the Hi-Jacker. Hahaha still loved it.

    • @AlexiaVon
      @AlexiaVon Рік тому

      @@andrewpangilinan4910 I got the Hi jacker to, very sleek looking and fast.

  • @aol11
    @aol11 4 роки тому +10

    This was my favorite toy as a kid. It was actually fast. But they break easy. But you just can't beat the commercials Tyco would play to amp you up to get one of these.

    • @jaredharris1970
      @jaredharris1970 3 місяці тому

      I loved those commercials too lol but as time went on the vehicles got weirder after fast tracks

  • @shawnortmann9662
    @shawnortmann9662 2 роки тому +1

    I love the approach you used!!! In a world where everybody 3D prints everything, SMH, I was glad to see you hand make it!!!😎🇺🇲🖤

  • @ticktock858
    @ticktock858 3 роки тому +4

    I can't put into words how much I love this. I am trying to mod some 80's, early 90's Tyco & Nikko stuff and this is inspiring.

  • @koolkeef
    @koolkeef 3 роки тому +2

    I'm officially inspired to add another thing to my list of stuff that I have absolutely no time to do.

  • @etxkevin7452
    @etxkevin7452 3 роки тому +2

    I always wanted this as a kid! Still one of the coolest looking store bought RCs!

  • @MidwestCoinHunter
    @MidwestCoinHunter 7 років тому +4

    That was my first RC car! Awesome upgrade

  • @CompletelyZoningOut
    @CompletelyZoningOut 4 роки тому +2

    Did not expect to find a vid of my childhood RC car. Nice job!

  • @DavidJohnson0708
    @DavidJohnson0708 5 років тому +4

    I'd love to do this to a new RC for my son. This looks like you just took my childhood truck and added about 30 more years of fun to it!

  • @cabooe21
    @cabooe21 4 роки тому +4

    Had one of these after I had the Tyco Turbo Hopper.

  • @modernmaleadvice9437
    @modernmaleadvice9437 2 роки тому +1

    You brought back so many childhood memories! My younger brother and I used to do some of the exact same things

  • @BernsteinOmega
    @BernsteinOmega 8 років тому +9

    Gotta do this to my Eliminator! Love these kind of projects

  • @MannfredP1980
    @MannfredP1980 8 років тому +5

    Very cool build. I've got a similar plan for an old 27MHz buggy I've had for 20 years. It definitely needs a power upgrade and proper steering.

  • @Tony-ib2vm
    @Tony-ib2vm 11 місяців тому

    I'm starting to do this to a red '86 turbo hopper. Thanks for putting this vid together, your work is making mine that much easier.

  • @InTheDogHouse3DPrinting
    @InTheDogHouse3DPrinting 8 років тому +2

    That is a sweet build. Love the mods on it. Bring new life into an older truck.

  • @PabloGonzalez-hv3td
    @PabloGonzalez-hv3td 4 роки тому

    Your freehand skills are underrated.

  • @hispeed1985
    @hispeed1985 3 роки тому +1

    I have one of the smaller red Outlaws that has the booster battery pack that looks like a motor on the back, I've had it since brand new back in the 90s and can't remember the last time it worked. About 6 month's ago I replaced the electronics and steering servo to hobby grade

  • @adamdennis5617
    @adamdennis5617 5 років тому

    Had the same RC as a kid one of the best ones I ever had. In my teens I ended up with the lunch box. I broke it pull the rear end out stuck it in the tyco. Worked great was fast old wheelies all day long. About an hour later something burned out. Try putting the old rear end back in still didn't work. Great video man.

  • @bitrage.
    @bitrage. 3 роки тому +1

    DUDE, EPIC, I had a TYCO Eliminator, looked exactly like this, same colors n all, LOVED IT.

  • @johnieleltitandelais
    @johnieleltitandelais 7 років тому +5

    the best custom that I've ever seen

  • @Rafoam
    @Rafoam 8 років тому +8

    Impecable work!!! You just brought me back so many childhood memories! Thank you for that! And what you have done is just amazing! My project would be doing Tyco's 6x6 Scorcher! Hahahahaha congrats for your video!

  • @Jamez64
    @Jamez64 8 років тому +10

    that was a great build, I would've loved to see the decals stay on though...

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому

      Unfortunately they were pretty bad....

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +3

      Jamez64 it's gone, I gave it away to a lucky winner. check my most recent Videos...

    • @ryanmcmurphy8729
      @ryanmcmurphy8729 4 роки тому +1

      yea kinda a letdown and crap build

  • @LordLaggart
    @LordLaggart 2 роки тому

    Epic. I had one of these back in the day. Would like to get one again for me and my son.

  • @ReboottoysEllis
    @ReboottoysEllis 7 років тому +1

    I grew up as a kid modifying custom by phone. Bad. I had about five of them. Both different colors. Next match thing. Windows in them as well. Also to connect Zack the razor blade and went into the details to make a more defined. Removed all stickers and stick my nose from them. Put up mailing rates and sticker on one of my front bumper sent some good your stickers from some model kit. I trash bash. Jump. These things. I don't see how anything ever broken any of them. Maybe it was just weather conditions. I always kept my RC's inside though. Maybe that might've been part of it. But these freaking thing. But the laminators too. And the hammer. And tracks. I even had deep. Typhoon hovercraft. But I'm fortunately it have been slaughtered on one side. Still work. But it only had one fan. Damn

  • @francoinvisser4058
    @francoinvisser4058 5 років тому +1

    That's awesome! Going to do something similar with an old RC of mine!

  • @RC-Carlos1
    @RC-Carlos1 4 роки тому +1

    Christmas of 99 i that exact same truck. 9.6v power!!!! Great times lol

  • @jamurphy8386
    @jamurphy8386 7 років тому +1

    What a seemingly impossible, cool build, on a car that I've never heard of until a week ago!! Me and my friend completely missed the everything but Tamiya and RC10, spectrum of R/C vehicles. Apparently, there were some pretty decent ones. Some people cherish them, like I would a vintage Avante or King Cab. Things I didn't know!
    You, Stephan, are so good at thinking outside of the box!! 👍👍🍺🍺
    Murph

  • @sz42781
    @sz42781 5 років тому +1

    Tires gonna fly off,trans is gonna go. Calling it before I watch. Nice work btw!

    • @bigwhop136
      @bigwhop136 2 роки тому

      Would glue help in that case?

    • @sz42781
      @sz42781 2 роки тому

      @@bigwhop136 not sure, but those things aren’t built for that power lol

  • @theworstgamervr
    @theworstgamervr 2 роки тому

    Awesome seeing vintage with a new life. Although man you didn't just ls swap it you built that thing right. I mean better shocks. And the damn mobo cover still fit! Hell if not for those colored connectors you would never know its packing heat just from pulling the body

  • @ricksprings
    @ricksprings 7 років тому +1

    First RC I remember falling in love with 🤗 built track with 3 dirt jumps in backyard. reason why I love ST & MT class 😂

  • @bigwhop136
    @bigwhop136 2 роки тому

    Bro I had to come back and watch this video again you are very talented with your work I would love to have my 2 bandits upgraded

  • @CheapCheerful
    @CheapCheerful 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Love seeing mods on these old Tyco/Taiyos. They were such great cars, even if brought out today they'd kick ass.
    Edit: Damn. Nice truck!!!

  • @MCRideout
    @MCRideout 3 роки тому

    If you're affiliated with AsiaTees you may want to add that the motor you used for this build have changed over the last five years. The motor you have linked now has a 2.25mm shaft and can not accommodate the stock pinion gear. However, AsiaTees' website lists the output shaft as being 2mm still. I've notified them of this change, as other vendors carrying the same part number are advertising the correct output shaft size.

  • @Rhone83s
    @Rhone83s 6 років тому +3

    That music had me looking around.

  • @thatbmxguy
    @thatbmxguy 8 років тому

    I loved the Bandit. The most I modded it was fixing the rear upper body shock mounts to a steel rod (old axle of another tyco car). With all the technology of today I'd have alot of fun modding a Bandit. Just now though they seem worth a lot of money.

  • @bobjones6564
    @bobjones6564 7 років тому

    Why would 7 people downvote this? This is an awesome video.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому +1

      Bob Cubler haters

    • @bobjones6564
      @bobjones6564 7 років тому +1

      TheLEDwheel I'm currently doing an upgrade on a radio shack black wolf and this was very helpful for ideas. I'll be following your videos.

  • @NordicRC
    @NordicRC 8 років тому +3

    Awesome job! Revival of a classic. Hope the old gears can take it. That Taiyo nissan-like body is beautiful.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +2

      Nordic RC Visions yes the body is awesome.. to bad it's not a 1/10

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +1

      Truck is only about 1/19 scale

    • @Mini-z1994
      @Mini-z1994 8 років тому +1

      Seems to be about 1:16th scale actually. www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Summit-1-16-Vxl-Custom-Tyco-Bandit-9-6v-Vintage-Custom-/332012270002?hash=item4d4d7931b2:g:hnsAAOSwx2dYDXM5
      1:18th scale rwd stadium truck like the losi mini-t if you come across one or thundertiger's ZT2 then for the job & just adapt the wheels & tires from the original along with extending the chassis could also work probably (there are hex wideners that fits on it so should be possible to get the right width with some work.)
      Could also do like this dude that made a 1:10th scale replica (sort of)
      www.rcuniverse.com/forum/toy-grade-rc-products-498/11222289-custom-tyco-bandit-1-10-scale-clone.html
      missing the text on the decals though heh.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +1

      Nordic RC Visions seems smaller than my RadioShack Dash truck which I think is 1/18

  • @traviscozza7177
    @traviscozza7177 3 роки тому

    I thought for sure the gears would strip instantly. Thays what happened to mine 30 years ago or so. Bad ass!!

  • @mustangmike4078
    @mustangmike4078 3 роки тому +1

    Bandits were the shit back in the day, I drove the hell out of mine. They were really quick for that time. I remember people getting pissy with me because my bandit could beat up on their much more expensive (and higher quality) tamayia RC cars. I still have a bandit fast-trax which are cool but I never enjoyed it as much as the wheeled bandit. I had the bandit with orange trim, a bandit with multi-colored fluorescent trim, and the fluorescent orange fast-trax. They were a ton of fun.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  3 роки тому

      Don't remember my friends bandit ever being faster than my hornet. Maybe the Tamiya Quick Drive series!?

    • @mustangmike4078
      @mustangmike4078 3 роки тому

      @@TheLEDwheel they were the monster beetle and midnight pumpkin with stock motors obviously that my friends had. They were quite a bit heavier but still. They don't hold a candle to some of the others like the grasshopper or hornet but the bandit motors are also substantially smaller.

  • @amie704
    @amie704 6 років тому +3

    Man I had that one back in the day it was fun! 9.6v turbo power?

  • @GarageWorx
    @GarageWorx Місяць тому

    I had quite a few bandit's back in the day.

  • @smoke3571985
    @smoke3571985 5 років тому +2

    i know nothing about rc cars but this makes me want to get one and tear it apart LOL

  • @josephdrummond4376
    @josephdrummond4376 6 років тому

    that is a awesome build. new life to a old rc.

  • @Bennyer
    @Bennyer 7 років тому +1

    I got this for my 9th bday loved it had it for years till i joined army in 2002 lol....then lost it ...god what id give to have it back :(

  • @ticktock858
    @ticktock858 3 роки тому

    Awesome work. I thoroughly enjoyed the video from start to end. I hope to be able to do something like this to my old RCs.

  • @gigglehurtz3167
    @gigglehurtz3167 Рік тому

    you know oddly enough i had a lot of tycos as a kid but i dont remember the bandits at all. I had the hoppers. I must have fallen out of love with rc for a while or something.

  • @choke666
    @choke666 5 років тому +1

    So coool bro! I always wanted to do that w/ all the Tyco rc cars! U my hero lol!

  • @nomusicrc
    @nomusicrc 7 років тому +2

    Great video I love that there’s no music

  • @qzf809
    @qzf809 3 роки тому +1

    Hi awesome video mate, can I ask what shocks have you used? Thank you

  • @robdogboy78
    @robdogboy78 8 років тому +2

    I love theses builds!!!

  • @rcobsessed2801
    @rcobsessed2801 4 роки тому +2

    Cool man . I just found mine from when I was 10 . Shes mint og battery still charges up lol

    • @PabloGonzalez-hv3td
      @PabloGonzalez-hv3td 4 роки тому

      Keep it. They're appreciating better than real estate.

    • @clearme2
      @clearme2 3 роки тому

      Mines in excellent shape for its age shelf queen definitely

  • @johndoe4880
    @johndoe4880 4 роки тому +1

    i miss mine i use to have fastest Rc truck i ever had. like to get one again good upgradeingi t

  • @LukesVintageRC
    @LukesVintageRC 4 роки тому +1

    Bandits rule 🤘

  • @frankschuler2867
    @frankschuler2867 8 років тому

    Nice job...always wanted one of those or a Turbo Hopper when I was a kid...

  • @forevercampeon
    @forevercampeon Рік тому +1

    Going to do this with a Tyco Grave Digger

  • @pullmfinger6149
    @pullmfinger6149 7 років тому +1

    You sir, are a genius.

  • @moneybanks82
    @moneybanks82 8 років тому +1

    can't wait to see you do a running video of that truck it looks pretty powerful

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +2

      moneybanks82 lots of torque steer.

    • @moneybanks82
      @moneybanks82 8 років тому +1

      check out my channel please.

    • @RangerDanger074x4
      @RangerDanger074x4 8 років тому +2

      +TheLEDwheel this is so sick can't wit to see more and all the running videos

    • @LiquidSSSnake
      @LiquidSSSnake 8 років тому

      The cheap open diff makes for one wheel peel. When I was trying to take slop out of the rear end of my Maisto project I stuck an ink pen spring inside the differential to press on the spider gears like in a real car. Now it works like a limited slip diff... two wheel burnouts.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +1

      its a solid axle, the rim spins in the tire..

  • @CoyoteCrimeLord
    @CoyoteCrimeLord 11 місяців тому

    The shock towers are the weak points. That's what took mine out back in the day. Just hit a rock ripping around a parking lot and it snapped it.

  • @44ro.n
    @44ro.n 8 років тому

    Wow! Hopefully the gears can handle the extra power

  • @Derock6404
    @Derock6404 8 років тому +1

    i would love to see something like this done to the old rattler 10 wheeled truck. i loved that thing as a kid

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому +1

      Indeed, would have to find one first, and not in mint condition.

  • @itsgodzagain
    @itsgodzagain 8 років тому +1

    OH GOD! have been following your channel for a while and the videos are praise worthy! Absolutely amazing.
    keep em coming
    tbh you deserve waay more subs man :D

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому

      sounak bar thanks for the kind words. and thanks for watching.

  • @Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie
    @Vlfkfnejisjejrjtjrie 6 років тому +1

    I miss my bandit frm when I was a kid.

  • @matthewneufer1758
    @matthewneufer1758 2 роки тому

    I loved be Banchee Tyco turbo hopper clean work

  • @Adrenalsky2
    @Adrenalsky2 4 роки тому

    Makes me want to find my old radio shack rc car if my mom still has it. That sucker was quick on NiCad... now clue how it would run on lipo brushless

    • @PabloGonzalez-hv3td
      @PabloGonzalez-hv3td 4 роки тому

      The old 7.2v electronics can handle 2S and the 9.6v stuff can handle 3S since they're based off 6 and 8 alkaline cells at 1.5v a piece.
      I use lipos with adapters in my toy grade stuff and there's a noticeable punch without having to go full brushless.
      I do keep run times down since heat builds up quicker.

    • @Adrenalsky2
      @Adrenalsky2 4 роки тому

      I was more worried about the gears in the transmission or rear diff. If I can find it I’m gonna drop in a new esc and servo. It’s a Golden Arrow from radio shack. I hope it’s still in her shed... gonna go look this weekend.

    • @PabloGonzalez-hv3td
      @PabloGonzalez-hv3td 4 роки тому

      @@Adrenalsky2 I happen to know where you can find more info
      ua-cam.com/video/Xp7_8RNQz4o/v-deo.html

  • @VcArena
    @VcArena 8 років тому

    and that limited slip will help with speed runs.

  • @ghislainpitre7899
    @ghislainpitre7899 6 років тому

    BEST VIDEO ON UA-cam!

  • @LiquidSSSnake
    @LiquidSSSnake 8 років тому +1

    I've put oil shocks on my Eliminator, your method was much simpler that mine for the front mounting. You actually solved my problem on doing the conversion on my Hi-jacker because of the sleeker body.
    For the rear did you just glue in the ball joints in for the shocks? I thought about doing that on a Maisto I'm working on.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому

      no, it's a solid axle. the rim spins inside the tire.

  • @rarelostmusic3474
    @rarelostmusic3474 8 років тому +1

    wow, it looks bad ass! nice job

  • @icemanj12
    @icemanj12 7 років тому

    2 things. 1. What battery did you use?
    2. Those trucks had a posi-trac style rear axle. In the slow-mo video i see only the right rear spinning.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому

      icemanj12 actually done remember the battery but the tires were not glued on. I left it like that in purpose as to not strip the gears.

  • @myshihtzudontstink
    @myshihtzudontstink 7 років тому +2

    I notice at toys r us they brought back some of the toys from the 90s. I'm an adult now damn it and if they bring back Taiyo tyco cars like the scorcher, fast traxx, bandits and eliminators I'm fine with maxing out my credit card.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому +1

      Problem with bringing the classics back is it will ruin the nostalgic feel and also the value of the originals.

    • @myshihtzudontstink
      @myshihtzudontstink 7 років тому

      True the value would plummet and just like back in the day not to many kids cared about rc so they probably wouldn't sell enough to justify reproducing them again. Plus inflation would make it more logical to then spend a tiny bit extra and get a traxxas rtr. I was one of the few kids who almost never put down his rc but my parents would never spend the big money for a tyco. Only chance to get the ones I really wanted is to spend the big money and get one off of eBay.

    • @talib9817
      @talib9817 7 років тому

      I agree with all you guys I would be nice though.As a adult I would like to show my son the true value

    • @rogerescude5846
      @rogerescude5846 7 років тому

      myshitdonztink::::toys R us went out of buisness over a month ago,what country you live in.
      from: Louisiana U.S.A.

    • @rogerescude5846
      @rogerescude5846 7 років тому

      myshitdonztink::::toys R us went out of buisness over a month ago,what country you live in.
      from: Louisiana U.S.A.

  • @jaredharris1970
    @jaredharris1970 2 місяці тому

    I think I would removed the speed select switch permanently and locked the diff so it would be in high gear at all times

  • @izzysrcmodsandbuilds6099
    @izzysrcmodsandbuilds6099 4 роки тому

    Best combo motor and esc

  • @Kurtis570
    @Kurtis570 6 років тому

    This was my favorite toy as a kid and mine was long gone. My best friend who also had a bandit passed away a few years ago and I recently got his bandit. The rear shock tower is cracked and it is missing the bottom battery cover. Would you have any interest in doing another one of these restoration upgrades?

  • @JREVY22DECEPTICON416
    @JREVY22DECEPTICON416 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I remember this

  • @sandmanhighpower7395
    @sandmanhighpower7395 2 роки тому +1

    U are the GOAT

  • @ryanmcmurphy8729
    @ryanmcmurphy8729 4 роки тому

    why did you not run it my stock one does the same on slick garage floor !!!

  • @luissimoes8106
    @luissimoes8106 5 років тому +1

    Amazing BRUTAL 😍😎😎😎

  • @coolslc
    @coolslc 6 років тому

    You should do a Fast Traxx like that, amazing work!

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  6 років тому +1

      I have a mid sized one right now. Not sure what I will do with it but I did upgrade a full sized one a while back. it's somewhere in my videos.

    • @coolslc
      @coolslc 6 років тому

      theLEDwheel no way! Definitely checking it out

  • @jesseymendez3110
    @jesseymendez3110 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the reply 🙂

  • @michealrobinson9778
    @michealrobinson9778 6 років тому

    Great build👏👏👏👏👏

  • @viciousrap700
    @viciousrap700 7 років тому

    I would love to do this to mine but I have no idea where to begin.

  • @smitti4176
    @smitti4176 8 років тому +1

    Hi, you are unbelievable! Awesome!

  • @VcArena
    @VcArena 8 років тому

    I should send you my brushless Lamborghini for some work. much better than my kitchen hacks lol.

  • @SONICBOOM-117
    @SONICBOOM-117 7 місяців тому

    I’m 43 had this when I was 8 or 9

  • @justinhorn2864
    @justinhorn2864 Рік тому

    Took mine back like 10 time going forward and reverse to fast keep stripping it

  • @Baldys_projects
    @Baldys_projects 8 років тому

    great build

  • @grantharrison5307
    @grantharrison5307 4 роки тому

    Fully sick, is there a parts list available for others to retro fit.
    Had all these a kid Bandit Jet Hoper wild thing loved them!

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  4 роки тому +1

      Check the description

    • @grantharrison5307
      @grantharrison5307 4 роки тому

      Love the video, some audio would be great.
      Walk through the mods. 10 out of 10”

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  4 роки тому

      Thanks.. wont go into details but the audio was removed due to a copyright claim. Albiet a false one but contesting them has become a real pita.

  • @jaredharris1970
    @jaredharris1970 3 місяці тому

    Tyco should bring these guys back better motor faster and longer range

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  3 місяці тому +1

      @@jaredharris1970 you could make your own now. Or put that body on a newer chassis.

  • @cfhcowboy2127
    @cfhcowboy2127 5 років тому +1

    Subbed lol awesome stuff bro

  • @tbnice9999
    @tbnice9999 7 років тому

    I would love to see a tyco hammer modified

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому

      I'd love to do all the suggestions. The problem is that I have to find them and they need to be pretty cheap. I usually find them in a thrift store for less than 5$.

  • @paulobumaye6425
    @paulobumaye6425 7 років тому +1

    Are you an engineer? Nice mods. I used to mod my old cars back in the day, but definitely not to this level!

  • @etherb0x
    @etherb0x 8 років тому

    The music around 5:20--what plans do you have for this truck?

  • @b00___
    @b00___ 6 років тому

    I wonder how the stock gears hold up

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  6 років тому

      booboy123 don't know since I gave it away but the tires were left loose on the rims in case.

  • @Zed32_Customs
    @Zed32_Customs 2 роки тому

    This was interesting. I just bought one of these ar a garage sale and am thinking about doing this. Is the steering and throttle proportional? Also, about how much did it cost to do this conversion?

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  2 роки тому +1

      This was quite a few years ago so pricing will definitely be different. But if you stick to entry level items like FlySky and hobbywing you should be able to get away with it for under $100 USD including batteries. Yes any Hobby grade radio system is 100% proportional.

  • @bigwhop136
    @bigwhop136 2 роки тому

    Hey bro where can I get the chrome spray for the wheels and grills? and do you know if I can get sticker replacement?

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  2 роки тому +1

      On facebook there is someone selling them. Its a Tyco, Nikko and so on group. As for the chrome, in my videos i have a way to get pretty close to a chrome finish.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  2 роки тому +1

      facebook.com/groups/565386246995496/?ref=share

  • @gullo53
    @gullo53 8 років тому

    how are you hooking your servo up? it looks like you used the stock servo horn but how is it attaching to the servo spline itself?

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  8 років тому

      gullo53 it's a Tamiya servo saver.

  • @sohchx
    @sohchx 7 років тому +1

    How in the world are the stock gears surviving a brushless setup? We used to strip the teeth off of the gears in these things constantly when they were bone stock. Lol. Eventually high gear would be completely shot and only low gear would work

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому +2

      sohchx the tires slip inside the rims..

    • @sohchx
      @sohchx 7 років тому

      TheLEDwheel I bet lol. What motor is that, 17.5?

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  7 років тому

      asiate.es/aff?l=98780&i=35116

  • @chadsummy2336
    @chadsummy2336 2 роки тому

    Would you be able to give me a parts list for this build? I’ve never built a hobby grade car, but have a chassis from an old Tyco I’d love to do this too.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  2 роки тому

      Hi, the parts you need may change depending on your model. Is it the same as this one?

    • @chadsummy2336
      @chadsummy2336 2 роки тому

      @@TheLEDwheel it’s actually a wild thing chassis.

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  2 роки тому

      @@chadsummy2336 I don't know the setup in that chassis but the Radio, ESC, Motor and servo are listed in the description. Unfortunately I do not remember what I used for the servo saver Horn but it may be a Tamiya model.

  • @d.porcell4204
    @d.porcell4204 7 років тому

    great Job

  • @Reno-Senpai
    @Reno-Senpai Рік тому

    When he used the caliper to mark the piece... that hurt my soul. 😢

    • @TheLEDwheel
      @TheLEDwheel  Рік тому

      This is why i buy 15$ calipers. They are basically disposable. And i have seen and know many machinists and engineers do this. It just makes sense. Now, if they were $500 calipers, it would be a different story, but this does not require such precision.