The metal roller comes with headlights and tail lights
@ninthislandrc
10 ай бұрын
My second one...a CF roller...also came with the lights. I don't plan on using them in either AK-917...but, I could always find a user for them in another vehicle. Say, maybe a Tamiya (I frequently use electronics from one company in vehicles from another company).
@Murphys_Law9
6 ай бұрын
Can the body shell of the metal version get a fan installed? If so how ?
@ninthislandrc
6 ай бұрын
Simple answer is, yes. And, thinking about it, technically, a fan could be mounted to any RC body, as long as the area the fan is to be mounted to is flat, or very close to flat. As for 'how', I was going to give step-by-step directions...but, instead, your question has inspired me to do a short "how to" video, which will help you, and others. I should have that video up within the next few days. Stay tuned...and, honestly, thank you for the idea (in the video, credit will be given to you).
@ninthislandrc
6 ай бұрын
If you're not already subscribed to my channel, you might want to. The video with the answer to your question is uploading as I type this. It should be viewable within the next 1-2 hours.
@GeeShocker
Жыл бұрын
I'm considering buying one as well (carbon roller). What holds me back is that it seems to have a odd wheel size (65mm rim) and that it comes with aluminium wheels. Also there are only metal spurs available as spare parts. 🤔
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
Starting with the spur, that's no reason to "hold you back"...fast cars (pretty much) always use metal spur gears, as plastic gears won't hold up to the speed as well as metal gears will. Same goes for crawlers, as well as large-scale bashers (X-MAXX, Kraton, Baja/Rock Rey, etc), as they always have metal spur gears to hold up against the torque. Even 1/8 scale race vehicles (such as the TLR 8ight) use metal spur gears. There's a 'time' for plastic, and a 'time' for metal...in the case of the AK-917, I'm guessing, metal is what's needed. Moving over to the tires & wheels, to be completely honest, there's really nothing wrong with the wheels being slightly (ie. 2mm) larger in diameter than the plastic wheels. Both will be using the same tires...and, there's also nothing wrong with that. In crawlers, it's fairly common to put 1.9 in tires on 2.2 in wheels. With that combo, we're talking 0.3 in, or 7.62mm, in difference...with the Rlaarlo wheels, it's only a 2mm difference...VERY minor difference. What I'd suggest is, go ahead and order the CF. That way, even if you decide you really don't like the slightly larger diameter of the aluminum wheels, you still have all the "goodies" that the CF version has, and you can just order plastic wheels...it's MUCH cheaper to get the CF RTR and switch to plastic wheels, than it is to get the brushless (or brushed) aluminum RTR and upgrade everything but the wheels to the CF RTR, right? Hope this helps in your decision making.
@GeeShocker
Жыл бұрын
@Ninth Island RC well, the fastest RCs like the 1/8th scale road race models come with plastic spur gears for a reason, even on 6s. I think i'm gonna risk it and hope i can find something that fits or i might manufacture something myself. I just looked up the specs of the car where it says 65mm/67mm diameter wheels. Hopefully it has 12mm hex so i can just dump the alloy wheels.
@grrfy
Жыл бұрын
the backfire /overun lights are shown in the video, inside the exhaust.
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
That would be part of the 'lights' on the CF version. While the all RTR versions come with the headlights & taillights, only the CF version adds the turn signals & exhaust lights. However, I've discovered an 'anomaly' in Rlaarlo's description (and, it's NOT the only anomaly I've discovered) regarding the lights. On the main AK-917 page, in the chart found within the "Car Specs", they insinuate that the CF version includes a different receiver than the two aluminum versions. This would give the (possibly false) impression that the lights on the aluminum versions are 'always on', and that only the CF version provides the ability to remotely turn lights on & off. However, in the Spare & Upgrades sections (which, from my most recent checking, it appears they have combined them into a single 'Spare Parts' section), I only see one receiver...so, I see no reason why turn signals & exhaust lights couldn't be added to the aluminum versions.
@grrfy
Жыл бұрын
@@ninthislandrc they just ue a dumbo rc reciever with lights ports, but no giro the tx is also dumbo so hopefully esy to do, I am disappointed the roller doesnt even come with the led, that is pretty tight ,tbh.
@Binkoro
Жыл бұрын
I ordered the AK-917 Carbon fiber version. I would like to purchase a 4s battery for it. Where can I find the battery? What brand? What C? And what mAh?
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to tell you not to run 4S...but, in all honesty, is stock with 2S & 3S to start. Regarding C rating, the included 2S is a very low 35C...personally, I'd recommend nothing lower than 60C. Personally, I'll be using 2S & 3S hard case packs from SMC with 90C rating. As for where to purchase, try your local shop first. If you don't have a local shop, my usual online sources are Amain, direct from SMC (www.smc-racing.com), or from eBay (I try to avoid Amazon whenever possible).
@tylerfay7309
Жыл бұрын
Rlaarlo STOLE MY MONEY and refuses to answer emails. When I asked for a refund they closed my account! Shipping information was created and sent to DHL but when I contacted DHL they said that they never recieved the package to ship. That was 3 weeks ago and still no word from Rlaarlo. BUYER BE WARE!!!!
@maclainsxl
Жыл бұрын
Video was too late by a couple days I bought the metal brushless bc the video I saw didn’t touch on any real difference other than the carbon 😑🤣 oh well hopefully it will still be sick
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
I tried to get it done the same day (technically, night, here in the US) the pre-orders went 'live'...but, due to working 13+ hour days this past week, I wasn't able to. At least I got it edited the following day, and had it uploading that night. As for the aluminum brushless...yeah, or should still be great...plus, having looked over the 'upgrade' parts they're making available, it will easily be possible for those who purchased the aluminum chassis versions to upgrade it to the CF version (not just the chassis plate, but the other 'different' components, as well). I'd like to order a CF roller, to build up a dedicated speed-run car...but, with the current financial situation, it's not in the cards.
@maclainsxl
Жыл бұрын
Yea bro no worries I wasn’t faulting you for it I still appreciate the great break down of everything I really appreciate it!!
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
@@maclainsxl Still about a month before they start shipping them...but, hoping to do an unboxing & running video the day is delivered, or within a couple days after delivery.
@maclainsxl
Жыл бұрын
@@ninthislandrc heck yea and if money is right then I will cancel my order and get the carbon bc I think that’s a great value for what you get so I’ll definitely see if I can get that one but if not it should still be a great time!
@andrataylor6070
Жыл бұрын
Hello..I'm in Tennessee..how did u purchase? I been trying to, but it will not accept my payment..can people in United States buy them online? Thanks
@samfeinberg7527
Жыл бұрын
Don’t buy they told me my would ship on 4/27 they lied. Told them I want a refund. Haven’t heard from them since they stole $509.00 of my money
@ninthislandrc
Жыл бұрын
The first 500 HAVE shipped. I have tracking number, which is DHL. According to what they told me last week, there were some last minutes changes, which delayed production slightly. If yours is/was among the first 500, you should have received an email containing the tracking number. If yours was not among the first 500, they should be shipping over the next few weeks, depending on what grouping your order was with.
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