Modded Power Wheels

[ktraver97ss]

So I just got my kid this thing. Anyone ever get into modding these? Think I am going to start by going to rubber tires or putting bands on the stockers, then maybe wait till he is a little older to make it faster. My son is 4 and Im kinda worried he will run over the dog or other kids if I make it too fast. lol Anyone have any experience?

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[EmersonHart13]

#InfordetailedbuildthreadIcanafford

 

[Frank Dukes]

I've always wanted to do this.. never had a kid to do for. my brother has a boy in two weeks. may have to figure this out sooner than later.

Modified Power Wheels

 

[ktraver97ss]

Traction bands ordered.

 

[SRT41320]

Don't launch in 2nd gear with the bands on pavement... will break the plastic transfer gears!

 

[Mook]

 

[Yaj Yak]

i love that gif.

 

[ktraver97ss]

We are having a Monster Machines bday party for him at the end of the month where all the kids bring their electric ride-ons. That is going to be happening all day, Ill have the camera ready. Then we are going to have them race around the block. Finally these little shit factories are getting fun. lol

 

[ktraver97ss]

 

[DJ]

Yes be very careful with rubber on these tires. I have modded a few of these for my son and they are hilarious when fast. As in real life as soon as you mod them shit breaks. Mounted rubber destroyed a set of gears on an old bigfoot I had. Had another ones wires burn up from the extra volts. It's a good idea to put thicker wiring and a fan blowing on the motor if you are going to mod it. I would also stay away from the rubber. I just let him drift the thing around. Plus depending on the machine they like to wheelie with rubber which can get dangerous for a kid.
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[ktraver97ss]

Hmmm maybe just for the race then or just on the front tires. Ill play around with it and report back.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I'm sure Goodfellas can put in a 6L80e if you blow the stocker.

 

[Shocker]

My daughters got the C7 vette. I want to do a 24v upgrade maybe over the winter.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

solid axle Briggs and Stratton conversion

 

[PANDA]

I would ride the fuck out of my big foot. My dad said I rode it till I was like 12.

He replaced countless tires and bought better batteries for them. Even had a few parts machines.

 

[dberz94]

Little Tikes turbos are on sale this weekend

 

[ktraver97ss]

My daughters got the C7 vette. I want to do a 24v upgrade maybe over the winter.

Its that already the fastest out there stock? Does like 7mph no? Better get her a helmet!

 

[Shocker]

Yep!

 

[DJ]

This was my 1985 Bigfoot that I got running for my son. Was mine when I was a kid. Was so happy to get it moving and then I put 18v to it and ripped apart the gears that they no longer make.

 

[ktraver97ss]

Could you replace with newer gears? That things awesome.

 

[DJ]

I am thinking about taking the "suspension" off another power wheel and putting it on this. Easier to get parts for.

 

[The Bluegrass Nomad]

My dad built me one when I was a kid. Idk what was done but I remember it moving out nicely then catching fire. Bigfoot was burning to the ground and all I could do was watch. Sad day

 

[LiquidPen]

sounds like a good drunk power wheels challenge

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

This was my 1985 Bigfoot that I got running for my son. Was mine when I was a kid. Was so happy to get it moving and then I put 18v to it and ripped apart the gears that they no longer make.

THIS IS WHY 3D PRINTING IS AWESOME. Find some good gears. Get some measurements and print them at a library.

Could you replace with newer gears? That things awesome.

 

[DJ]

I have never looked into 3d printing. Actually never even came across my mind. I thought it was a lost cause. Anyone have any information on where to go and price?