Hit 70 km/h on flat surfaces or tackle sand, mud, and grass with the WLtoys Q117 1/16 Scale 4WD brushless remote control car. Built at a 1:16 scale with dimensions of approximately 30.5 x 20.5 x 13.8 cm, this high-speed crawler combines realistic off-road geometry with serious velocity for drivers aged 14 and up.
Heavy-Duty Metal Drivetrain and Suspension
Powered by a 2840 brushless motor, the Q117 routes 4-wheel drive through a reinforced metal drivetrain. Key mechanical components include a metal differential, metal differential cup, powder planetary gears, metal CVD front drive shafts, a metal rear dogbone, and a metal mid-drive shaft. All four wheels utilize 16 ball bearings for minimal friction. The vehicle features a double-wishbone independent suspension system with front and rear upright spring damping to absorb impacts across uneven terrain.
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Control System: 2.4GHz full-proportional remote control with a 120m range and MODE1 (left-hand) steering.
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Steering: Three-wire 17G digital servo with adjustable rudder volume fine-tuning directly from the transmitter to modify tire inclination.
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Tires: Simulated Bigfoot off-road tires with an exposed toe-grip design to improve cornering stability and prevent drifting.
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Lighting: Front LED headlights equipped with three modes (constant light, slow flash, fast flash).
Battery, Runtime, and Usage Notes
Includes a 7.4V 1500mAh rechargeable lithium battery (T-plug) delivering 15 to 18 minutes of runtime at continuous full speed, requiring 3 to 3.5 hours to charge fully. The 35A 2S brushless ESC features low-voltage cutoff at 6.3-6.4V to prevent battery over-discharge, alongside high-temperature and motor overload protections. To maintain battery health, always disconnect the battery wires when storing the vehicle and remove the battery from the chassis before charging. Note that low-speed operation may produce a normal generator noise, which is an expected characteristic of this high-speed motor setup.
