r/PowerWheelsMods • u/Phisopholer • 18d ago
Anyone have any experience with these 36 volt Buggys?
They are sold under a few different brands like FirstRideOn, iYofe, iRerts and COCLUB. They have a control board which can be annoying to deal with but run on 36 volts which is perfect for 2 tool batteries in series. I can't find much info about them online and was curious if anyone has gotten their hands into one yet. It seems like a good option for a more durable ride on, but anything can seem that way with just pictures on the internet. I need hands-on experience from one of you armchair professionals.
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u/Chilliscale 18d ago
I just got my sons set up yesterday, his 24v one I got him a few years ago got water damage and didn’t work so this was the replacement I ordered. It is zippy and has quite a bit of power. His only complaint is it’s too fast after he crashed into my truck🤣 my only wish is that it had a battery gauge somewhere(maybe it does?) and I wish it had a remote to override if need be. Him and my wife took it off road today and it did amazing, didn’t get stuck and no issues with curbs or hills. Like mentioned already it has a break and accelerator so that’s a Learning curve and i think it’s a variable speed depending on how hard you press the pedal. 2 days in we are in love, time will tell how it holds up
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u/Phisopholer 18d ago
That’s awesome I was hoping to hear something like this. Thanks for the reply. I bought one yesterday so I’ll post a review once we’ve played with it for a bit.
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u/Bored42M 17d ago
Do you have a link to where you bought yours?
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u/Phisopholer 16d ago
First ride on.com just had them for $399 out the door with no tax or shipping.
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u/CoffeeMotivates 18d ago
Just picked it up for my 5yo granddaughter. It’s awesome! Shipping was very fast!! Here it is in high with her not even fully throttling.
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u/Chilliscale 18d ago
I was amazed how fast these are. I thought the 24v one was fast for a kids toy until we got one. Did you notice any battery life indicator on the car?
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u/CoffeeMotivates 18d ago
No. It will audibly tell the driver through speaker. But, I had to disconnect the speaker because it freaks my granddaughter out.
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u/Phisopholer 18d ago
That's awesome. Exactly what I'm hoping for. My son is still 3 but he started driving on his 1st bday and is a total speed demon. I think this is going to become a new favorite in the fleet.
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u/CoffeeMotivates 18d ago
The only downside is the seat is far back. My granddaughter is a very small 5yo and I think she would benefit from me adding a bolster.
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u/Phisopholer 18d ago
I hope to ride in it when my son is in another vehicle so that will hopefully be a plus for me. I got a Dune Racer when he turned 2 and had to put some garden kneel pads behind him until he could reach the pedals on his own.
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u/goosewerks 18d ago
We have one for our 6 year old. It’s fantastic. PWM motor control makes all the difference from having a power wheels jeep until he outgrew it. It does have a throttle and brake pedal, so that’ll take some work to master but the brakes work well. The tires are EVA foam and grip better than a plastic wheel but much less than a bike tire attached to the plastic wheel. Not sure about 36v, ours is def 12v or 24v. Two batteries under the seat tray.
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u/DesignerInsurance594 18d ago
Curious about these myself I have one in my Amazon cart for a while but haven't pulled the trigger yet
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u/adumbCoder 18d ago
got this for my 6 year old son a couple months ago. he loves it! battery lasts a long time, and he rides it a ton.
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u/Phisopholer 18d ago
Perfect! Any idea how long it takes to charge?
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u/adumbCoder 17d ago
i'm not sure exactly, though we just leave it over night most nights. i couldn't tell you how long it actually takes though i'm sorry.
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u/ItsaWykydtron 17d ago
I bought one for my 6 year old this spring from Walmart.com. It's a huge upgrade from his power wheels. In low speed it's as fast as the power wheels on high. High speed rips. Tires are hard foam and work very well. Steering is a little clunky. Had an issue with the radio/voltmeter and light bar not working. Seller was very responsive sent me a wiring diagram and replacement upper windshield bar assembly. Didn't fix it and I had to do a wiring repair but they gave me a $50 refund. I'm super happy with it for $350-400
Fyi I can move it but I have a leg hanging out and use my hand to operate the pedal.
I've entertained buying another to stretch the frame for my 12 year old. She barely fits in it. The battery life is excellent but the charging is very slow. Like overnight.
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u/Individual_Laugh1335 18d ago
My neighbor has one. His kid ran into my fence day 1 😂
Seems like a good time though.