WPL C14

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

My C24 from Amazon was the updated version, my C14 from Banggood was also updated, however it came with brass pinions and plastic ring gears, somebody goofed there, i'm guessing. I ordered that from Banggood in early December so you'll probably get the newer version.

Awesome, Thanks!
They might have been just upgrading the pinion to satisfy customers. The pinion is likely the one to strip the easiest

[kincer]

Originally Posted by CD02

Awesome, Thanks!
They might have been just upgrading the pinion to satisfy customers. The pinion is likely the one to strip the easiest

Pretty sure it was a mistake, C24 came with both and I watched a video on Youtube that was a interview of the founders of WPL and they said metal diff gears and servos are just the start of improvements coming.

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

Pretty sure it was a mistake, C24 came with both and I watched a video on Youtube that was a interview of the founders of WPL and they said metal diff gears and servos are just the start of improvements coming.

Ah, Makes sense.

So far on my upgrades list is:
Metal driveshafts
Tires
(Gears)
Shocks

That's all I have so far.

[kincer]

Originally Posted by CD02

Ah, Makes sense.

So far on my upgrades list is:
Metal driveshafts
Tires
(Gears)
Shocks

That's all I have so far.

To be honest I wouldn't worry about the shocks, I snipped off the tight coils off one end of each internal shock spring on the stock shocks and it reduced the bounciness big time. Look for the metal driveshafts that look like CV joints on the ends, I've heard the other style that looks more scale really aren't good. I've been wanting to try the RC4wd tires but my stockers are working really well after a good soak in simple green. Those wheel weight kits are really nice and fit great, I have them in the front.

[kincer]

Originally Posted by CD02

Ah, Makes sense.

So far on my upgrades list is:
Metal driveshafts
Tires
(Gears)
Shocks

That's all I have so far.

Check out my thread when you get a chance

Kincer's mini Yota

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

To be honest I wouldn't worry about the shocks, I snipped off the tight coils off one end of each internal shock spring on the stock shocks and it reduced the bounciness big time. Look for the metal driveshafts that look like CV joints on the ends, I've heard the other style that looks more scale really aren't good. I've been wanting to try the RC4wd tires but my stockers are working really well after a good soak in simple green. Those wheel weight kits are really nice and fit great, I have them in the front.

Thanks for the advice. I will for sure use all of these tips to make mine best in stock form. Has anyone tried out the treads. I know their not exactly scale but they look fun

[kincer]

No problem, I'm no pro at these trucks yet but I have learned quite a bit so far.

[Prox]

Originally Posted by kincer

To be honest I wouldn't worry about the shocks, I snipped off the tight coils off one end of each internal shock spring on the stock shocks and it reduced the bounciness big time. Look for the metal driveshafts that look like CV joints on the ends, I've heard the other style that looks more scale really aren't good. I've been wanting to try the RC4wd tires but my stockers are working really well after a good soak in simple green. Those wheel weight kits are really nice and fit great, I have them in the front.

Thats a nice idea on the springs, so you just cut bit of the spring - wouldnt that also lower the ride height? Might look into it to make it softer

[CD02]

Originally Posted by Prox

Thats a nice idea on the springs, so you just cut bit of the spring - wouldnt that also lower the ride height? Might look into it to make it softer

Probably only by a few millimeters. It shouldn't be too performance hindering as you get better travel with softer springs. You might also be able to springs from pens as well. They appear to be close to the same size

[CD02]

I just checked the status on my truck's shipping. I used the free expedited shipping (that's an option?) It is supposed to get here the 29th

[kincer]

Originally Posted by Prox

Thats a nice idea on the springs, so you just cut bit of the spring - wouldnt that also lower the ride height? Might look into it to make it softer

Yes it lowers it just a bit but way less bouncy, just cut off the tight coils off of one end of the spring, I used a dremel after cutting to make them all the same length.

Originally Posted by CD02

Probably only by a few millimeters. It shouldn't be too performance hindering as you get better travel with softer springs. You might also be able to springs from pens as well. They appear to be close to the same size

I haven't tried any pen springs but yes they are similar in size, I'm really happy with the spring mod that I did for now, I'm always keeping an eye out for a nice cheap oil filled shock that doesn't look too bulky though.

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

Yes it lowers it just a bit but way less bouncy, just cut off the tight coils off of one end of the spring, I used a dremel after cutting to make them all the same length.



I haven't tried any pen springs but yes they are similar in size, I'm really happy with the spring mod that I did for now, I'm always keeping an eye out for a nice cheap oil filled shock that doesn't look too bulky though.

I have a friend who races 1/18 buggies. I might be able to find a nice set of shocks from him. He runs his springs pretty stiff though

[CD02]

It would be cool to make it FPV. I had a lot of fun with my other truck using some left over stuff from a toy drone. Not sure how to post pics

[kincer]

Originally Posted by CD02

I have a friend who races 1/18 buggies. I might be able to find a nice set of shocks from him. He runs his springs pretty stiff though

Springs are an easy change to make them softer, problem is some of that name brand stuff even small scale is pricey, for me this is just something to tinker with I wanna keep as cheap as possible but work good, I have my 1/10 rigs for the serious crawling and those i'll spend a bit more on.

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

Springs are an easy change to make them softer, problem is some of that name brand stuff even small scale is pricey, for me this is just something to tinker with I wanna keep as cheap as possible but work good, I have my 1/10 rigs for the serious crawling and those i'll spend a bit more on.

Yeah, Plus racing stuff is probably more speed oriented. I saw some shocks on banggood, but people said that they didn't have enough travel. I wonder if WPL will start making them for their stock trucks.

[CD02]

Originally Posted by kincer

Springs are an easy change to make them softer, problem is some of that name brand stuff even small scale is pricey, for me this is just something to tinker with I wanna keep as cheap as possible but work good, I have my 1/10 rigs for the serious crawling and those i'll spend a bit more on.

Me thinks I have found some! I looked at reviews and someone said they work for WPL. They also have a bleed screw. That's not bad for $9 all around

Link: https://www.banggood.com/2pcs-Shock-...r_warehouse=CN

[PileDriver]

I'm using Losi Mini T shox. There kinda hard to find now but damn they work so well.

[soze]

Originally Posted by kincer

My C24 from Amazon was the updated version, my C14 from Banggood was also updated, however it came with brass pinions and plastic ring gears, somebody goofed there, i'm guessing. I ordered that from Banggood in early December so you'll probably get the newer version.

My C24 and C14 both came like that.

[CD02]

Originally Posted by soze

My C24 and C14 both came like that.

Well, as long as they hold up. I should be fine

[HugoBiermann]

Finally!

WPL Metal Front And Rear Bridge Shell For 1/16 B1 B16 B24 B36 C14 C24 RC Car Parts https://banggood.app.link/BXsiFU3gAT


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