Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 12-18-2007, 06:43 AM

So what should a responsible father teach is son at age 6 ??

Teach them how to drive like a nut, of course silly !!!

I saved this old PowerWheels out of the Storage yard dumpster next to my building.

It was pretty beat up, but looked like a runner !!

So rather than buy the expensive 6volt PW batterys....I had TWO 12v sealed batterys from this zillion candle power flashlight...

This thing is running @ like twice the recommended voltage !!!

It will need some wheelie bars soon !!!

A neighborhood father drove by and said his boy has the Escalade powerwheels...I was like "BRING IT ON !!!!"

Check out the video here.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwj7wf0VLk

PS: IM GOING TO BE IN TROUBLE WHEN HE HITS 16 !!!!!

poorboy · 12-18-2007, 06:54 AM

Looks like he's a natural.

satin64 · 12-18-2007, 07:07 AM

i wanna see the race!!!!!

David Flores · 12-18-2007, 07:21 AM

Hahahaha, that's awesome!

62 short step · 12-18-2007, 07:40 AM

You sound like Tim the tool man Taylor, thats awesome!!!

**grumpy** · 12-18-2007, 07:42 AM

A natural for sure...
Better hide your keys soon, very soon!

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2007, 07:49 AM

Haha! Sweet. I converted one to run 2-batteries and 2-motors

**ChiefRocka** · 12-18-2007, 08:46 AM

When I first got it, I used one 18V Dewalt battery pack.....it ran good.

But now, with the dual 12v, it still uses the factory HI/LO switch.

'LO' run one 12 volt battery (stock hi speed)

'HI' run's it on 24 volts....we have had this for a while now....He jumps it off ramps, and takes it off-road....If you notice the front wheels are starting to show some Negative camber....

Motor doesn't show any signs of giving up (yet)...might have to add more !!!

Thanks guys.....

SIR · 12-18-2007, 09:36 AM

just finished this for my grandson for christmas...

kenny_strong · 12-18-2007, 09:37 AM

Why did i not think about that, my boys have a john deere gator power wheels. Why not a sealed 12 volt car batt? or better yet i think there a few 6 volt optima forklift batteries at work. 3 in a series should do it. lol

ClassicAutoResto · 12-18-2007, 10:01 AM

LMAO!!!!!!! Yours and the others are hilarious!!! Wonder what kind of speed they would get to with real rubber? Powerslides would be out though! Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 12-18-2007, 12:44 PM

When is it getting dayton's and juice?

Longhorn Man · 12-18-2007, 01:52 PM

just watched the vid... that was AWESOME! I wanted to do that to my son's car when he was little, but the ex wouldn't let me.

fastwillie 696969 · 12-18-2007, 02:19 PM

i think i been to that moblie home park before

jonathan-m · 12-18-2007, 02:28 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4vwO...eature=related

I think a race is in order with that kid ^^ hahahaha

Very cool

Jon

GREASEMONKEY72 · 12-18-2007, 02:49 PM

gotta love them plastic tires

piecesparts · 12-18-2007, 02:54 PM

You know, there is BIG MONEY in the drifting circuit. The sponsors are saying the sport is growing fast....

**ChiefRocka** · 12-18-2007, 05:55 PM

I found all these sites for 'modifing' these things....Most of them say 24v is too much (??)

These things use a 540 style motor...which was used in the old Tamiya R/C cars.....hhmmmmm...I thing I have some fast replacements from back in the day somewhere !!

jcueckert13 · 12-18-2007, 05:58 PM

one of my coworkers got a yellow vw bug power wheels for his daughter and after the motor burnt out he put a weed eater motor in it and one of the funniest sights on earth is seeing a drunk 220 pound redneck doing about 30mph down the street riding a power wheels bug

kevinr1970 · 12-18-2007, 06:08 PM

If he keeps driving like that, you can enter him in some ice driving races and he would ace them!
This will ultimately make him a better driver.

Pyrotechnic · 12-18-2007, 07:13 PM

That kid is a natural. He counter steers and straightens it right out.

fercho71 · 12-18-2007, 08:46 PM

man thats a nice ride that u kid have !!!!!!!!

68C15 · 12-19-2007, 02:08 AM

I like how he excercises caution and stays away from the cars. he also seems to be able to use a light pedal when needed. get a few other kids and see how he does in traffic, if ya know what I mean.

72BlckButy · 12-19-2007, 03:07 AM

That's great!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-19-2007, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcueckert13

one of my coworkers got a yellow vw bug power wheels for his daughter and after the motor burnt out he put a weed eater motor in it and one of the funniest sights on earth is seeing a drunk 220 pound redneck doing about 30mph down the street riding a power wheels bug

Now that's does sound funny !!! This thing will move me...I'm at 200 too !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

That kid is a natural. He counter steers and straightens it right out.

I didn't even teach him that....Just a few pointers...and he was off. It blew my mind when he was counter-steering and straightening up. Next, I want to get him coming around a turn, and hold a drift for a while !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fercho71

man thats a nice ride that u kid have !!!!!!!!

Not bad for free....to bad it wasn't a chevy model

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

I like how he excercises caution and stays away from the cars. he also seems to be able to use a light pedal when needed. get a few other kids and see how he does in traffic, if ya know what I mean.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That's great!

12-18-2007, 06:43 AM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) So what should a responsible father teach is son at age 6 ?? Teach them how to drive like a nut, of course silly !!! I saved this old PowerWheels out of the Storage yard dumpster next to my building. It was pretty beat up, but looked like a runner !! So rather than buy the expensive 6volt PW batterys....I had TWO 12v sealed batterys from this zillion candle power flashlight... This thing is running @ like twice the recommended voltage !!! It will need some wheelie bars soon !!! A neighborhood father drove by and said his boy has the Escalade powerwheels...I was like "BRING IT ON !!!!" Check out the video here..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwj7wf0VLk PS: IM GOING TO BE IN TROUBLE WHEN HE HITS 16 !!!!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 12-18-2007 at 06:46 AM.

12-18-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) Looks like he's a natural. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

12-18-2007, 07:07 AM	#3
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) i wanna see the race!!!!!

12-18-2007, 07:21 AM	#4
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) Hahahaha, that's awesome! __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

12-18-2007, 07:40 AM	#5
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) You sound like Tim the tool man Taylor, thats awesome!!!

12-18-2007, 07:42 AM	#6
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) A natural for sure... Better hide your keys soon, very soon!

12-18-2007, 07:49 AM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) Haha! Sweet. I converted one to run 2-batteries and 2-motors

12-18-2007, 08:46 AM	#8
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) When I first got it, I used one 18V Dewalt battery pack.....it ran good. But now, with the dual 12v, it still uses the factory HI/LO switch. 'LO' run one 12 volt battery (stock hi speed) 'HI' run's it on 24 volts....we have had this for a while now....He jumps it off ramps, and takes it off-road....If you notice the front wheels are starting to show some Negative camber.... Motor doesn't show any signs of giving up (yet)...might have to add more !!! Thanks guys..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-18-2007, 09:36 AM	#9
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) just finished this for my grandson for christmas... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

12-18-2007, 09:37 AM	#10
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) Why did i not think about that, my boys have a john deere gator power wheels. Why not a sealed 12 volt car batt? or better yet i think there a few 6 volt optima forklift batteries at work. 3 in a series should do it. lol

12-18-2007, 10:01 AM	#11
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) LMAO!!!!!!! Yours and the others are hilarious!!! Wonder what kind of speed they would get to with real rubber? Powerslides would be out though! Jerry

12-18-2007, 12:44 PM	#12
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) When is it getting dayton's and juice?

12-18-2007, 01:52 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) just watched the vid... that was AWESOME! I wanted to do that to my son's car when he was little, but the ex wouldn't let me.

12-18-2007, 02:19 PM	#14
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) i think i been to that moblie home park before __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

12-18-2007, 02:28 PM	#15
jonathan-m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 432	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4vwO...eature=related I think a race is in order with that kid ^^ hahahaha Very cool Jon



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12-18-2007, 02:49 PM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) gotta love them plastic tires __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

12-18-2007, 02:54 PM	#17
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) You know, there is BIG MONEY in the drifting circuit. The sponsors are saying the sport is growing fast....

12-18-2007, 05:55 PM	#18
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) I found all these sites for 'modifing' these things....Most of them say 24v is too much (??) These things use a 540 style motor...which was used in the old Tamiya R/C cars.....hhmmmmm...I thing I have some fast replacements from back in the day somewhere !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-18-2007, 05:58 PM	#19
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) one of my coworkers got a yellow vw bug power wheels for his daughter and after the motor burnt out he put a weed eater motor in it and one of the funniest sights on earth is seeing a drunk 220 pound redneck doing about 30mph down the street riding a power wheels bug __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

12-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#20
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) If he keeps driving like that, you can enter him in some ice driving races and he would ace them! This will ultimately make him a better driver. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

12-18-2007, 07:13 PM	#21
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) That kid is a natural. He counter steers and straightens it right out.

12-18-2007, 08:46 PM	#22
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) man thats a nice ride that u kid have !!!!!!!! __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

12-19-2007, 02:08 AM	#23
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) I like how he excercises caution and stays away from the cars. he also seems to be able to use a light pedal when needed. get a few other kids and see how he does in traffic, if ya know what I mean.

12-19-2007, 03:07 AM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Teaching your kid to PowerSlide and Spin Donuts (??) That's great! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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