Hey wanted to say thanks! I love these cars especially modded. I just completed the matte black Porsche 918. I used the 2430 7200kv and wow! And it looks good on the shelf. Total price including receiver, motor, esc, and battery pack-$135. Your video is excellent!
@@2005silver ruclips.net/video/tiHXQrRRCcI/видео.html Check it out. Not your quality but it worked out pretty good. A slight bulge in the battery bay. Now it’s filmed terrible but you can see what I did.
I love the research you have done. The pinions alone are priceless for various 2mm projects. You have also confirmed my suspicions on the brushless motor selection. Although it fits I think there is another that's a better match for its size and weight. I think it would be great to see these race in competitions for the rookies and maybe even the pros.... I can almost see the various classes now!
Had a question about taking off wheels. Rear wheels have a center piece that can be popped out. Use the end of a small screwdriver or x-acto knife. Then you can get to screw holding wheels on. Not sure about front wheels. Was able to pop center piece out(a little harder to get out), but wheel not held on with a screw but a rivet thing. Not sure how to get that apart.. Other Rastar rc front wheel and whole assembly might be the same so possible to just swap. Hope that helps. I’ll update if I figure something out.
😂 I have a better one now. My neighbor saw me using this and offered me a wood workbench from his garage. He was cleaning out his garage and had one he didn’t want.
@@mauricio1ero Here’s a link to another video showing more details on modifying a Rastar. This is a Ford GT, but the modification is very similar to the F40. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
I love this project. It's one of those one's you just day dream of doing one day. This is inspiring me to rip up my kids budget toys and use my hobby grade stuff on them 🤔😎😍
Thanks for the comment. Here’s a newer video showing more details of a modified Rastar Ford GT, similar to the F40. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=HHz5wVDVts4Q2jD_
tony tigres Thanks for the comment. I enjoy modifying Toy Grade RCs, especially the Rastar Brand. Rastar makes a good quality rc with nicely detailed bodies. Probably the best I’ve seen so far. Good scale look to them. I also find them relatively easy to work on. I plan to make more detailed how to videos soon.
Just bought the RA star f40. Would love to modify like you did but dont have much experience... little intimidated. Where do you buy all these parts? Anyway to list them in the comments plz
I usually list parts in the descriptions of the videos showing these running. See those for more details. I usually get parts from a few different websites. Banggood.com is one. This is like a Chinese Amazon type site. Good selection and prices. I generally get esc, motors, lights from here. Also servos. Only bad thing is shipping time. Usually have to wait 2 weeks or so to get orders. Another is Nitrorcx.com This is in California so I get parts quicker. Usually get servos from this site, but they sell a lot of RC items at decent prices. Since I already have a number of hobby and toy grade RCs, I will borrow other parts from those, like the controller, receiver, and battery. If I find the time I plan to make a series of videos about modifying in general. I’ll make sure to include information like this. Good luck on modifying and have fun. Feel free to ask any questions as I enjoy sharing my knowledge. I might even make a more detailed video about the F40 since this is one of my favorite RCs.
I have a rastar Bugatti and want to make it AWD using a shaft rather than two motors so tried to get a 1:14 chassis for the body but couldn't find any do you know any chassis I could use or maybe there is somewhere I can ad a shaft to the current chassis can you please help
Unfortunately I’ve not found any hobby grade awd chassis that matches the Rastar RCs very well. The closest I have is a ZD Racing Rocket. It’s a 1/16 scale. I also have a Bugatti Veyron so I just now compared and the ZD Racing’s wheelbase is a little too small. Figuring out a way to make the Rastar chassis AWD would be quite a challenge.
@@2005silver thanks. then if i do that when i press the red button on the controller will the lights still work? i also saw a guy had a engine sound chi[p in his but mine didn't come with anything. there's a circular part in the back. i want to try to fix my car like yours for more speed. can you tell me the receiver and things i need to buy from the hobby shop
@ The lights flipping up happen when you turn the car’s front wheels, so all the red button does is turn the front wheels the correct direction. Here’s a link to a video showing a Modified Ford GT. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=k9OVxvNsMUsidHhZ The F40 is modified similar to the GT. Most of the parts I bought from AliExpress. I borrowed other parts from other RCs I have. Hope that helps.
Here’s a link to a video showing more details of a Brushless modification of a similar Ford GT. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=eeAkT8OtG9WdKkkD The brand of brushless motor and esc was racerstar, but it’s not available anymore. Look for surpass hobby brand that’s similar. The servo that would be good is a MG90s. The brushed esc/receiver combo is WLtoys 1/24 Esc/Receiver. Hope that helps.
Hey, Quick question how do you deal with oversteer. I just got done doing mine on a McLaren P1 and I get too much steering where the front wheels lock up.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure how you set up the steering/servo. Here’s an updated video showing more details of how I modify the Rastar RCs. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html If you have a similar setup, here’s a few thoughts. If your controller has a duel rates, then adjust how far it turns. Maybe the servo arm turns too far causing it to bind. Make sure the servo arm moves freely. Sometimes I have to reshape the arm to move easier in the steering mechanism.
What batt are you using on the F40? I have some 3s 1000s but they have jst connectors. I see that esc combo comes with deans - are you using 2s there? Thanks for the detailed mod vid - incredible.
Thanks for the comment. I use a 2S Lipo. I’m not sure if you’ve watched another video showing a Rastar modification. A little newer video with more details. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
@@2005silver I was inspired to look at the vintage Nikko Testarossa- The same mod principles applied to this model. Here’s a short clip detailing how that fits. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and now I’m on a roll modding quite a few other cars ruclips.net/video/mRwwOj1TWMA/видео.html
The gearbox and steering box have all been the same design in the ones I’ve modified. The orientation might be different depending on the car. For example, the F40’s motor is towards the rear side of the gearbox, while the Ford GT’s is towards the front.
The car in original form has pop up headlights. The lights are spring loaded to pop up when the wheels are turned to the right. So I just kept that as is. I did replace the original lights with a hobby grade light set. It has 2 front clear bulbs, 2 red rear, and 2 blue lights. The car has lenses for the driving lights so I just aimed the clear lights at those. Same for the red lights for the rear. The blue lights have smaller bulbs so those fit in the spot where the original pop up lights were. Was a bit of a tight fit but worked out okay. Here’s a link so someone else’s video who did a great job with the lights. ruclips.net/video/clzsaOvzNm4/видео.html I’m not that great with lights. I usually do something simple. I focus more on better control and speed.
Island728 I used the larger gear with a brushed motor in the Ford Mustang GT500 and the LaFerrari and the top speed is noticeably faster. I used the same brushed motor and stock pinion in the White Porsche GT3 and Ferrari 458. If you watch those videos you can see the difference. The F40, Ford GT and The Audi R8 I used a brushless motor and stock pinion. It seems this combination gives me similar top speed to the LaFerrari and GT500. This setup, to me, was easier requiring less gearbox modifications. I have 2 videos about that GT500. One is with the stock gear and the other is with the larger gear.
2005silver But don’t you have to change the spur gear as well when you switch to a larger pinion? I only saw pinion gear in the wltoys package. And how do you manage the pinion gear from slipping out due to higher torque?
Island728 I don’t change any other gearing. I just mount the motor higher in the gearbox to compensate for the larger pinion. I cut out above the motor area and a little where pinion gear is, use some foam pieces under the motor to raise it and match up to the spur gear , and then secure motor with some zip ties. The foam pieces have a little give in them so I use the tightness of the zip ties to fine tune the gear mesh. I’ll make a video showing this since this is RUclips.😀. This method is more work and a bit of trial and error.
2005silver you know I have yet to find a plug and play replacement this is a 260 size motor actually. In terms of speed your brushless is how many kv? If you pair up with the larger pinion that you can probably achieve highest speed!
Hey wanted to say thanks! I love these cars especially modded. I just completed the matte black Porsche 918. I used the 2430 7200kv and wow! And it looks good on the shelf. Total price including receiver, motor, esc, and battery pack-$135.
Your video is excellent!
Ooh you should make a video showing it sometime. Would love to see it.
@@2005silver ruclips.net/video/tiHXQrRRCcI/видео.html Check it out. Not your quality but it worked out pretty good. A slight bulge in the battery bay. Now it’s filmed terrible but you can see what I did.
My cousin has Rastar Porsche 911 GT3 RS which isn't working so he will be happy to see this. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the comment. I have links in the description for a few other videos showing modifications. I’ve also modified a GT3 as well.
I love the research you have done. The pinions alone are priceless for various 2mm projects. You have also confirmed my suspicions on the brushless motor selection. Although it fits I think there is another that's a better match for its size and weight. I think it would be great to see these race in competitions for the rookies and maybe even the pros.... I can almost see the various classes now!
Here’s a link to a newer video showing more details. It’s a Rastar Ford GT, but modified similar to the F40. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
Here’s a link to a speed test of the F40. ruclips.net/video/PR8GPUNQUeE/видео.html
@@2005silverim trying to modify with a wltoys 144001 electronics wish me luck lol
@@louisabelhard9596 I hope you are successful.
Had a question about taking off wheels. Rear wheels have a center piece that can be popped out. Use the end of a small screwdriver or x-acto knife. Then you can get to screw holding wheels on. Not sure about front wheels. Was able to pop center piece out(a little harder to get out), but wheel not held on with a screw but a rivet thing. Not sure how to get that apart.. Other Rastar rc front wheel and whole assembly might be the same so possible to just swap. Hope that helps. I’ll update if I figure something out.
I love the workbench
😂 I have a better one now. My neighbor saw me using this and offered me a wood workbench from his garage. He was cleaning out his garage and had one he didn’t want.
@@2005silver just kidding , the must important thing is you made great job, I have this car, and I want to do same as you
@@mauricio1ero Here’s a link to another video showing more details on modifying a Rastar. This is a Ford GT, but the modification is very similar to the F40. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
Rastar R8 super detailed body fit a Carisma 1/14 road belt drive chassis perfectly, brushless 2S Lipo power. Corners insane on foam tires.
hi can you link me to the foam tiers you use sounds awesome thanks?
I love this project. It's one of those one's you just day dream of doing one day. This is inspiring me to rip up my kids budget toys and use my hobby grade stuff on them 🤔😎😍
Thanks for the comment. Here’s a newer video showing more details of a modified Rastar Ford GT, similar to the F40. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=HHz5wVDVts4Q2jD_
Very helpful video . im looking into doing the same. Love the scale body
tony tigres Thanks for the comment. I enjoy modifying Toy Grade RCs, especially the Rastar Brand. Rastar makes a good quality rc with nicely detailed bodies. Probably the best I’ve seen so far. Good scale look to them. I also find them relatively easy to work on. I plan to make more detailed how to videos soon.
Just bought the RA star f40. Would love to modify like you did but dont have much experience... little intimidated. Where do you buy all these parts? Anyway to list them in the comments plz
I usually list parts in the descriptions of the videos showing these running. See those for more details. I usually get parts from a few different websites. Banggood.com is one. This is like a Chinese Amazon type site. Good selection and prices. I generally get esc, motors, lights from here. Also servos. Only bad thing is shipping time. Usually have to wait 2 weeks or so to get orders. Another is Nitrorcx.com This is in California so I get parts quicker. Usually get servos from this site, but they sell a lot of RC items at decent prices. Since I already have a number of hobby and toy grade RCs, I will borrow other parts from those, like the controller, receiver, and battery. If I find the time I plan to make a series of videos about modifying in general. I’ll make sure to include information like this. Good luck on modifying and have fun. Feel free to ask any questions as I enjoy sharing my knowledge. I might even make a more detailed video about the F40 since this is one of my favorite RCs.
You have an awesome channel.
I have a rastar Bugatti and want to make it AWD using a shaft rather than two motors so tried to get a 1:14 chassis for the body but couldn't find any do you know any chassis I could use or maybe there is somewhere I can ad a shaft to the current chassis can you please help
Unfortunately I’ve not found any hobby grade awd chassis that matches the Rastar RCs very well. The closest I have is a ZD Racing Rocket. It’s a 1/16 scale. I also have a Bugatti Veyron so I just now compared and the ZD Racing’s wheelbase is a little too small. Figuring out a way to make the Rastar chassis AWD would be quite a challenge.
If I figure out something I’ll let you know.
Thanks
i have this car. how do you stop the lights popping up because of turning the wheels?
@@clockworkcorner3214 You would need to remove a spring in the lights mechanism.
@@2005silver thanks. then if i do that when i press the red button on the controller will the lights still work? i also saw a guy had a engine sound chi[p in his but mine didn't come with anything. there's a circular part in the back. i want to try to fix my car like yours for more speed. can you tell me the receiver and things i need to buy from the hobby shop
@ The lights flipping up happen when you turn the car’s front wheels, so all the red button does is turn the front wheels the correct direction.
Here’s a link to a video showing a Modified Ford GT. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=k9OVxvNsMUsidHhZ
The F40 is modified similar to the GT. Most of the parts I bought from AliExpress. I borrowed other parts from other RCs I have. Hope that helps.
@@2005silver thanks I'll look at what you did and get the receiver plus the other parts.
Can you provide name or model of the esc servo combo?
Here’s a link to a video showing more details of a Brushless modification of a similar Ford GT. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.htmlsi=eeAkT8OtG9WdKkkD
The brand of brushless motor and esc was racerstar, but it’s not available anymore. Look for surpass hobby brand that’s similar. The servo that would be good is a MG90s.
The brushed esc/receiver combo is WLtoys 1/24 Esc/Receiver.
Hope that helps.
Hey,
Quick question how do you deal with oversteer. I just got done doing mine on a McLaren P1 and I get too much steering where the front wheels lock up.
Thanks for the comment. Not sure how you set up the steering/servo. Here’s an updated video showing more details of how I modify the Rastar RCs. ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
If you have a similar setup, here’s a few thoughts. If your controller has a duel rates, then adjust how far it turns. Maybe the servo arm turns too far causing it to bind. Make sure the servo arm moves freely. Sometimes I have to reshape the arm to move easier in the steering mechanism.
What batt are you using on the F40? I have some 3s 1000s but they have jst connectors. I see that esc combo comes with deans - are you using 2s there? Thanks for the detailed mod vid - incredible.
Thanks for the comment. I use a 2S Lipo. I’m not sure if you’ve watched another video showing a Rastar modification. A little newer video with more details. Here’s the link: ruclips.net/video/j3y9tvE3MQY/видео.html
@@2005silver thank you!!! Awesome videos, man.
@@2005silver my mods turned out great on the F40. It tears around now! I did exactly as you showed and it was really smooth and easy. Thanks!!!
@@tyfude Glad my videos helped. You should post a video showing it sometime.
@@2005silver I was inspired to look at the vintage Nikko Testarossa- The same mod principles applied to this model. Here’s a short clip detailing how that fits. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and now I’m on a roll modding quite a few other cars
ruclips.net/video/mRwwOj1TWMA/видео.html
Are the components the same in all rastar 1/14 cars?
The gearbox and steering box have all been the same design in the ones I’ve modified. The orientation might be different depending on the car. For example, the F40’s motor is towards the rear side of the gearbox, while the Ford GT’s is towards the front.
How did you modify the lights?
The car in original form has pop up headlights. The lights are spring loaded to pop up when the wheels are turned to the right. So I just kept that as is. I did replace the original lights with a hobby grade light set. It has 2 front clear bulbs, 2 red rear, and 2 blue lights. The car has lenses for the driving lights so I just aimed the clear lights at those. Same for the red lights for the rear. The blue lights have smaller bulbs so those fit in the spot where the original pop up lights were. Was a bit of a tight fit but worked out okay.
Here’s a link so someone else’s video who did a great job with the lights. ruclips.net/video/clzsaOvzNm4/видео.html
I’m not that great with lights. I usually do something simple. I focus more on better control and speed.
Would a 390 motor also fit ?
A larger motor would be harder to fit. A 370 brushed or 2430 brushless works better. Still get good speed.
Do you find the larger pinion gear from wltoys make a large difference in speed?
Island728 I used the larger gear with a brushed motor in the Ford Mustang GT500 and the LaFerrari and the top speed is noticeably faster. I used the same brushed motor and stock pinion in the White Porsche GT3 and Ferrari 458. If you watch those videos you can see the difference.
The F40, Ford GT and The Audi R8 I used a brushless motor and stock pinion. It seems this combination gives me similar top speed to the LaFerrari and GT500. This setup, to me, was easier requiring less gearbox modifications.
I have 2 videos about that GT500. One is with the stock gear and the other is with the larger gear.
2005silver But don’t you have to change the spur gear as well when you switch to a larger pinion? I only saw pinion gear in the wltoys package. And how do you manage the pinion gear from slipping out due to higher torque?
Island728 I don’t change any other gearing. I just mount the motor higher in the gearbox to compensate for the larger pinion. I cut out above the motor area and a little where pinion gear is, use some foam pieces under the motor to raise it and match up to the spur gear , and then secure motor with some zip ties. The foam pieces have a little give in them so I use the tightness of the zip ties to fine tune the gear mesh. I’ll make a video showing this since this is RUclips.😀. This method is more work and a bit of trial and error.
2005silver perfect, so did you encounter any issue with the pinion slipping out of the shaft ?
2005silver you know I have yet to find a plug and play replacement this is a 260 size motor actually. In terms of speed your brushless is how many kv? If you pair up with the larger pinion that you can probably achieve highest speed!