FAST Brushless RC Drift Car! 1/16 Mini Hoonitruck 'Lookalike'. SG 1604
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- These little 1/16 $85 RC Cars are 101% the best fun you can have for not a lot of money! I've just done a Brushless Conversion and it's EVEN Better!
Drift the Mini Hoonicorn lookalike, or Drift the Mini Hoonitruck lookalike! Your choice!
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These little cheap 1/16 RC Cars have a built in Gyro and come with a set of normal tyres and a set of hard drift wheels. So much fun!
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Buy the Mini Hoonitruck lookalike here: (Best Value with multiple batteries)
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Buy the Mustang (Hoonicorn) looking one here: (Best Value with multiple batteries)
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Remo Hobby Brushless Motor:
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60A Brushless ESC (Closest I can find to the one I'm using)
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35A Brushless ESC (compatible, but not the same as mine):
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Cheap Transmitter(Tx)/Receiver(Rx) (With Gyro)
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Tx/Rx that I use:
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Servo I used:
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Another Servo option:
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Normal Single Battery versions
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SkyRC GSM 020 Speed Meter:
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What I really enjoy about this channel is that you cannot help but tinker with things. It's one of the best aspects of our hobby!
I’d get so much more done if I didn’t take stuff apart and change stuff lol. But I can’t help it!
I use "fluid film" on all my electronics, bit messy but easy to apply and keeps things functioning in the wet. Awesome vid Phil!
Yes, a few options out there for protecting the electronics.
@rc.realistic.overlanding fluid film is a lanolin based corrosion inhibitor. Its super convienent to use, just spray on then use compressed air to blow away the excess. It kind of stays wet, so maybe not the best if used around lots of dust, but i havn't found it to be a problem. I've run my WPL v3 speed control underwater once treated. I havn't needed to repair any connections so can't comment there.
AWESOME!!! my truck comes in on Saturday..
Nice cool tell me about it! Lol
You’ll love it 😎
@@TomleyRC nice looks really cool and fast lol!
Thats the speed basher I've always been waiting for!! No need to bust out at least a thousand Euros for an 8s tyre slaying monster that will hardly fit in the back of my toyota aygo😍 Thanks Tomley!✌
You are welcome mate.... it's a decent truck!
Love it carnt wait for mine to arrive. I got a little bushless ready to go in . Great vid thanks for showing us the little beast!!
You’ll love it
Really enjoyed this one dude! Your enthusiasm is infectious! The little car looks like a lot of fun, and kudos for the one handed driving, as always! Love the Maccie D coffee, too! :O)
Thanks Mark. MC's Coffee is not only decent, it's half the price of 'Costa Fortune'
@@TomleyRC Haha - very true! =D
Spettacolare...un missile ... prende il volo...bel lavoro ...ciao Tomley da Parma Italy
Mine landed today. Did a quick strip down to grease the gears n diffs up , what a great cheap rc , waiting on my rc6gs to land so i can get my brushless set up going but might just buy another for that 😉
So much fun for not much money!
Cheers for the info , i already got a brushless / esc combo sitting about doing nothing , so cheers iv just purchased one just to chuck that in 👍🏻
No worries mate
ordered mine today, the 3x battery combo. also ordered a fpv camera/vtx combo 🤭 cant wait!!!
This channel is the best.
What a nice looking little truck.
Yes, very nice isn’t it
MATE THAT THING FLYS!! Great little beasty for the money 👍🏻👍🏻
Yeah...can’t wait to get it out on dry day... with some grip!
Fantastic job, dude!!! Nicely done! 😃
I liked the dremel work there! I don't deal with one for too long already. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
The Dremel is one of the most used tools in my garage
@@TomleyRC Here as well, but I'm still organizing everything in my new workspace. 😬
I've this machine for a while now. Did a suspension upgrade, and have 2 sets of drift wheels. I have a brushless system coming. I have a place to go to test the new motor etc, too.
Great video as usual Tomley, thanks man!! I think you just convinced me to make this my next project hehe
No worries David
awesome little truck,great brushless conversion
Thanks dude
Holy sht. That accelerates so freaking quick. It's really a baby infraction
Yes, pretty rapid now
Epic!! I’ve got a 1/16 car transformed to brushless with a 3800-4500kv motor
Dude! I had no idea about the shorter links that were included!Thank you sir! 😂🫡👌
"Silicone conformal coating" - you paint it on everything electrical except connectors (eg the decased receiver, really don't get it on connectors) and then it's waterproof. You can solder through it if you need to. RS components is the best place to get it.
Yes I have some (I’m an electrician by trade).... but I’d completely forgotten that the receiver was open to the elements 🤦♂️
@@TomleyRC aaahhhh, that explains a fair bit.
In that case, technical question. I want to set up ardupilot or inav rover on something for telemetry, particularly for current sensing. Any idea what kind of rating I'd need on a current sensor on say a typhon 3s?
Nice tomley, i will be unbox and riview this rc
This video is great!!!!! Only thing I miss and would really love you to add is how the brushless version behaves with the other wheels, the drift wheels. Both 2s and 3s. I got a feeling it will be extreme fun with the drift wheels with 3s. Kind of like a real strong drifter.
Man i cant wait to buy this baby
You can make it "Bang" and "impact Bro!!. Great car!! Great mods Bro! Thanks for share with us, to play better and more!! Yeaah!!
Welcome dude 😎👌
I want to go brushless as well! But it's so good out the box so I don't know lol. Great vid brotha!
Same idk what to do 😂😂
Luckily I had 2... so I’ll keep on stock
Top job fp I'll have a look at the steering mod later good work
Yes, gives a little extra angle
Nice drifting mate! We are taking our two out tomorrow morning, lets see how bad we are... 😅 Cheers!
Awesome Trucks👌
Hello there. Quick tip if you don't know yet. The spare steering arms are a bit shorter than the ones that it came with. That makes the truck drive straight
Hoho that's quick you have done it!
Yeah... actually finished it the day after I got the truck lol
Rapid, and you broke the car park 10 mph speed limit ! 😁
So maybe different tyres for more grip ??
And a dry day.
Nice new spot !
Yes...no speed cameras! Hmmm a dry/warm day, not looking good at the moment!
Love this li'll baby arma Infraction definitely need one great upgrade mate 😍👍🏽
You remember that "drift shark" GP Toys Q918 1/18 scale drift car you did about 2 years ago? This onre looks like a larger version of that, it's quick that little bugger!! 👍💯
Errr... 🧐 kind of
@@TomleyRC I'll try to find that video of yours.
Très belle voiture de drift.
Good job nice car
Nice video good💯💯💪💪😎😎
I was hoping the stock motor would be able to take 3s with just a esc and receiver swap. But brushless looks so fast and cheap. WPL has them on their site now so you know one is headed to my house next month. Lol the misses is looking into plane tickets to England. 🤣
Hahahaha
Great video 😃 this truck looks so much fun .can you please do a full how to video for the brushless conversation and the 3s battery ?
I’ll be rebuilding soon, so may be able to do a how to then
Waiting for someone to put a brushless video up for the mini infraction
There's a brushless version up for pre-order on makerfire
What’s this bro? 🤔 You got called out bro 😎 I just watched a video where RC Clan challenged you to make this car the fastest out of you him and the Rc Kiwis!! I vote for you feel me 👍🏾 you be killin it ⚰️
#FactsNoFiction
Love it , Great price too ...................
58kph on that run is hilarious!
And flip the motor mount around and you can put a 27 tooth WL toys pinion on it my mesh was a little tight so I slotted the chassis a tiny bit to make it fit but it runs like the top and is fast as hell and I also put a 2845 surpass hobby 4500 KV motor in it
Luv it gotta get one👍
I think your right Phil, tear it up in dry conditions.
Yes hopefully
That's one sick little car lol! Thanks a lot for your great videos buddy.
I have a question, planning to get my kids a 1:18 big foot and would love to hear your recommendations if possible
So many choices out there for the kids. Search ‘best RC Car for kids’ should show a few 😎
Tomley! You need to come on my show brotha! Would love to have you on. =o)
I 100% with you on the Dougals white coffee but the plastic gears.........glad i did not order it
Nice bro 🤠
Also glue down the steering servo so it doesn't change position every time you steer
Perhaps you could see if they. Might concider selling a brushless RTR straight from the factory. Go on Phil I've em a nudge in the right direction
I reckon we’ll see a Brushless one this year. 😎
Hiya Tommy. Any competition from J Clarkson ha ha ha
not yet haha
@@TomleyRC good morning it's bloody cold here in Colchester but the sun is up & it's bright. Just to say thanks for your videos us RC bods/clubs not much meeting. Regards Peter
Can you do a conversion from 4 wheel drive to a rear wheel drive on an sg1604. Would love to see how it performs
Impressive out of the box but is much more on brushless. Mate,can you test fit any cva or on road shocks in this?What is the size of the hex wheel?
Will repaint the body when i get this and slap'em with arrma stickers then put it side by side with my Infraction hahaha
I haven’t got any shocks the right size. Need to measure them. I forgot to check the hex, but pretty sure it’s 8 or 9mm
60kph...thats huge from the original 26...nice one
Yes, can’t wait to try it on a dry grippy surface
Like all your stuff man. Got a question if possible to Nswer what 2s and 3s batteries did you use in this video? Thanks man
I think I show them in the video. The 3s is a Turnigy Nano-Tech 1.8
Thanks I actually am waiting for my truck right now and doing the full brushless conversion soon as I get it. Can't wait!
Was wondering i just got. Redcat volcano 16. Would the mods given for the sg 1603 still work with this one as well?
Do other wheels n drifted tyres fit? Great videos love this RC car!
Do you know of any metal upgrades for this? I heard the wltoys a959b parts will work........ Great video...... I'll be upgrading to brushless soon.....👍👍
I think you already know but for drifting you need locked diffs. Anyways love the vids man.
I would say for a good drift setup just chug some hot glue in the diffs. But do what you want man i still love it.
Yes a lot of people run a locked diffs for drifting, however, sometimes a very small amount of skip in the diff works well.
Nice review as always..
You mentioned M1 gears; how many teeth are there on the stock pinion?
Hmm... didn’t count. Just the Diff gears that are M1
@@TomleyRC OK, thanks..
You are a great fool, I love you x'-)
😍
was looking into getting one but was wondering if I could still upgrade something at this entry level price. questions answered seems like a great starter piece.
very nice. will the pinion fit a 2mm shaft. Thats the shaft size of the motor i want to use. Cheers
I measured the shaft at just over 2mm... but I think a 2mm pinion will fit. 👍
@@TomleyRC got it...so stock pinion should fit a 2mm shaft.
@@TomleyRC 2.30mm i think
Great video, thanks! I got my SG but I'm really struggling to make it do anything deliberate when drifting. I'm very new to this, do you have any beginner drift tips regarding the gyro or anything, please? Cheers!
I think a lot of people switch the gyro off and it’s easier to do. It’s all about getting the practice on really. Try and find a nice slippery surface
also does that radio link have gyro rx??? very nice... so do you think the plastic gears will hold up well on 2s lipo? thanks
Such a cool little truck! Would you compare the size to a WPL? I'm picturing a C24 hardbody on one of these 👌
Too small for a WPL.
Ah shoot that's a damn shame, awesome truck and video though!
i cant make my mind up whether the infraction or hoon i like best, not that I can get one but fingers crossed things will improve !
I love this one 😎
Was it difficult to remove the stock pinion when upgrading to brushless? Just placed my order for the 1603 & the same 2440 brushless motor that you recommend here. Hoping the screws are not superglued in like with the 144001 :)
Make sure you have a decent screwdriver and you should be ok. Wasn't as hard as the 144001... they are welded on!!!!!!!!
Surprised that you didn’t put better shocks on
Didn’t have any the right size
Is this T-Steer first outing? That green pops out Haha
I use it loads, first time on camera lol
Hey buddy I seen your post on the new zd racing 1/7 that’s on banggood and I can’t remember if you have a arrma felony or an infraction? But I hope you get the new zd 1/7 because I looked at the specs on banggood and looks pretty sweet!!!
Hopefully will get one... it sure yet
👍😍
are metal diffs available if needed for this... what does mod 1 gearing mean? are there full ball bearings in gearing or bushings?? thanks for the great demo...ps.. 60 km is fast for that small truck for sure..
Hoping you can help. Which Lipo brand do you recomend for sg1603 and 1604 which does not require rearrangement of the ESC?
Very cool! How do you check the speed through your phone?
Link in the description to the SkyRC 020
Please fit a wpl c24-1 or c54 body on this!
Too small for the WPL's
Can you link the batteries from the video?
Hello, got a question about the wheels. Are they removable with a 12mm hex like the ones used on WPL RC's ?
I think they are 8 or 9mm Hex
@@TomleyRC thank you. I'll see how I could upgrade the wheels when I get it. Plan to get the truck one this Friday. Going to see if I could mod-up a hard body to look close to that lexan one 👍
have you lost a headlights after upgrame a motor?
Hey where do you get your spares for this car from. I need new front drive axles for mine. Plz get back to me and thank you
Try putting it in high gear it has low to high gear on the side if the remote
How did you convert it to brushless? Which site sells compatible motors?
How are you getting stock LEDs to run once you switch esc and rx?? I have a conv kit on the way but wondering about this?
You can connect it to your Receiver if you change the connector , but you can’t switch colours.
@@TomleyRC thats what I was thinking, thank you.
Can u link a few 2s lipos?
So you lose the sweet headlight control when you do the brushless conversion?
Yes, I changed the connector and put it on the receiver. Depending on which was a round you plug it in... it gives you either Red or White lights.
#300👍👊
What brushless motor and servo did you do??
How much did it cost for truck and brushless setup
I’d say around $150 if you buy all new stuff. I have loads of spares... so cost me next to nothing
I jus picked up a ecx roost 1/18 what size motor and esc can I upgrade too..I need speed!!and bigger size tires??
I can’t remember what size motor they are. I think they may be 370
@tomley can you get spares for it?
How are you running 3s on this info please
I found the wheel base on bangoods and it's not the size I need for my project in mind. I'm needing a 7.12 wheel base for the diamond select toys back to the future delorean wheel base. Its 1/15 scale and I was hoping it would be a tight fit but it's a little further then a little bit. I'm having trouble finding a scale to fit the wheel base and I'm thinking about just extending a 4wd vehicle to fit. Would u know of any nicely made RC's out there that fits a 7.12 wheel base give or take? Or should I just extend a very close to size rc?
Having trouble finding spares for these vehicles, any signs of spare parts or upgrades coming?
They are very popular, so I can imagine parts will be available soon
Hm but for SG 1603 RTR there is no replacement parts?
so i got question can i use any esc as long its 30A to 60A?
Do you think a 2030 size 5200kv would work with this ?
Yeah I’d say so
Hello, WE CAN fit 2s 3000mah soft case standard Lipo (139 mm)? Thx.
Im after some advice my SG1603 keeps failing on the front cv joints they keep coming apart ,
Im thinking of turning it into a RWD , do you think it'll be ok or should i just do it and find out ?
Yea I bought 2 of them an they r both faulty
So What did u do?
WTF why don't you buy us a coffee
I’ll buy you one if you are going to build me a £400 ($500) RC Truck with the money and then raffle it off for charity.. 😎👌
Where van I find some 1/16 bodies to swap on this beast? I can't find any online!