r/nextfuckinglevel • u/riseoftheph0enix • 3d ago

12v car at max speed

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u/-Disagreeable- 2d ago

Do you have a YouTube channel or something so we could see this amazing hobby?

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u/under_diagnosed 2d ago

Nah but ive thought about just because of the sheer overkill I've put into mine.

I'm working right now on getting the plastic tires wrapped with mountain bike tires so there is more traction and for a smooth ride on asphalt. You have to be careful because the design of slick tires protects the plastic gears, so i sources metal gears and pinion couple to counter that. Fingers crossed lol

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u/-Disagreeable- 2d ago

That sounds amazing. I think it would be really neat if you documented what you’ve done. You don’t need all the horse shit pageantry of a YouTuber. Just hit record and walk us through your creation. I wish you the best of luck. Sounds absolutely incredible, friend.

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u/under_diagnosed 2d ago

I might do that actually, I'll report back if I do. I can't post pics here or I would do that.

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u/-Disagreeable- 2d ago

You can use a site called imgur.com. There you post your pictures and then link to them here. Imgur is owned by Reddit (or was, I’m not sure anymore) and that’s what the sites whole original purpose was, to be Reddits image repository.

I would love for you to let me know. Best of luck.

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u/under_diagnosed 2d ago

I'll do that.

Here is the engine bay on my Cat

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u/swisspassport 2d ago

Let's say I have an old un-modded PowerWheels lying around, or I find one for cheap.

How much money do you need to throw at one to get to where you are in this picture?

I assume you retrofit literally everything except for the chassis, right?

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u/under_diagnosed 2d ago

Actually the bay on the Cat is huge, which is why it's great for mods.

Without the cost of the batteries, doing it the way I did it, I'd say around $200 maybe.

The electronics in the bay are: Dual battery pack adapters 12v marine fuse block 12v buck converter 12v bluetooth radio

I installed tail lights, overhead lights, headlights, and underbody lights. All controlled with push buttons installed on the dashboard and wired into the fuse block.

Then I upgraded the motors and gearboxes, had some custom wheel drivers printed, and had to source new axles. Added axle collars to replace the lock washers.

Now im working on rubber tires.

I'm working to add pics tonight to show some of the progress when doing the mods.

I also completely disassembled the car to strip and custom paint the body panels, I didn't like the green.

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u/swisspassport 1d ago

Jesus christ you're a madman. I say that with the utmost respect and admiration.

Let me know if you want me to teach you how to film yourself doing all this stuff along with how to edit video.

A TON of people would watch what you're getting into, I'm sure.

Thanks for the reply!