Remote Controlled Stunt Racer: Gimmick?

[metalgeekzy]

I am looking at the remote controlled stunt racer set: 42095 and i cant help but think im missing something. OK, its probably not a standard motor setup running tracks. But it looks like it comes with some motor of some sort, battery box receiver remote controll and all the other parts to put it together. For 83 dollars. 
I found just a battery box and motor set for 87 dollars. How is this cheaper? Whats the catch? Am i missing something, or is it as advertised? 

I just looked at the parts list for this model and it comes with 2 motors.

https://www.bricklink.com/CatalogItemInv.asp?S=42095-1

Edited September 7, 2021 by metalgeekzy
correction

[MAB]

1 hour ago, metalgeekzy said:

I am looking at the remote controlled stunt racer set: 42095 and i cant help but think im missing something. OK, its probably not a standard motor setup running tracks. But it looks like it comes with some motor of some sort, battery box receiver remote controll and all the other parts to put it together. For 83 dollars. 
I found just a battery box and motor set for 87 dollars. How is this cheaper? Whats the catch? Am i missing something, or is it as advertised? 

I just looked at the parts list for this model and it comes with 2 motors.

https://www.bricklink.com/CatalogItemInv.asp?S=42095-1

The battery box and motor set is a secondary market price for a retired product. 

[Johnny1360]

Yeah that is a good set to buy, just for the two L motors, battery box, receiver and controller. I wish I had bought two to be honest. For $87, I would grab it, they were $99 when they first came out and will likely climb in price soon.

Anyway like I said in your other thread, this is the best way to get motors now, buy a set with motors, as opposed to just the motor itself.

[metalgeekzy]

I'm tempted to buy 2 of these.

 

So, are the controllers and receivers universal? Like if I buy 2 can I is ether controller? I also looked at a different controller. Can I use that controller with these parts?

[Johnny1360]

Yes if it is power functions controller, I assume you are looking at the train controller, so you can control speed. Just make sure it is Power Functions not Powered Up.

Power Functions is IR and retired. 

Powered Up is Bluetooth and newer.

 

 

Edited September 8, 2021 by Johnny1360

[metalgeekzy]

Good info good to know. Thank you

 

Next question. If I set up my own steering system on build can I use one of these motors as a servo? Or would it keep trying to crank one way and break something?

[MAB]

No, you'll need a proper servo motor.

[Stuartn]

2 hours ago, metalgeekzy said:

Good info good to know. Thank you

 

Next question. If I set up my own steering system on build can I use one of these motors as a servo? Or would it keep trying to crank one way and break something?

MAB is correct, it can be used in that way, but there won't be a return to centre function. With PU program the powered up motor to return to centre, but not PF

That set is the most cost effective PU solution, that said it cost much more than the RC stunt racer, you just need a smartphone device as well.

Edited September 8, 2021 by Stuartn

[metalgeekzy]

Ya im not sure if i want app controlled, I prefer a real remote.

It looks like there are some knock off lego servo motors that work with power functions. Id rather not, not it seems like my best bet.

So, can i hook up multiples of all this stuff together. Like, 5 battery boxes 4 motors 1 servo motor ect? Or would i need more controllers to hook everything up?