BEST almost Free RC Car Upgrade - WLToys A959 & A979

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Yep these wltoys cars are durable as... I own both models, good video Kev

[@TheRolfster]

Make merch! I’d buy a shirt that says “what happened?”😂👌

[@garethbraun2732]

Same man

[@garethbraun2732]

Or a t-shirts that says oh my god

[@_o335]

The Rolfster ɪᴅ ʙᴜʏ ᴏɴᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ sᴀʏs "ᴡʜᴇɴ ɪɴ ᴅᴏᴜʙᴛ, ᴀɪʀ ɪᴛ ᴏᴜᴛ!" ᴡɪᴛʜ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴀ ʙᴇᴀᴛ ᴜᴘ xᴍᴀxx

[@grandpabill3286]

Or some that say “who put that there?!” Do it Kevin!

[@shancyroesner9212]

This thing is bloody insane!

[@zedorda1337]

Keeping the shock piston at the top can cause the diaphragm to rip bc of the negative pressure while fully extended. The best position for the piston for the safest operation is in the middle of its travel.

[@johneisele6264]

This is actually a really good demonstration video for how shock oil works

[@WildCaptures]

The wheel bearings, metal reduction gear, and adjustable tie rods made a difference on mine. It's a tad more peppy and it tracks better with those simple upgrades. Thanks for testing the shock oils I'm ordering some now👍

[@mashedpotatoes5323]

Do you think you take mine to a tire alignment shop so it's more persice?

[@mashedpotatoes5323]

@mashedpotatoes lmao that's pretty funny

[@NordicRC]

I’ve put these to a test too. Haven’t broken anything yet. Also did a video with the shocks some time ago, these guys need incredibly hard oil.

[@akterhalima3556]

Bla

[@jaxxwade2873]

I know it's kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@joshuazachary5740]

@Jaxx Wade Flixportal =)

[@jaxxwade2873]

@Joshua Zachary Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it !

[@joshuazachary5740]

@Jaxx Wade No problem :)

[@MAKAWELI187]

I got 3 of these small devils. I drive them always at the indoor skate park. They really great fun and durable, take's a 5m ramp flying like crazy. Once in awhile somethings snap, but the way I bash, that's expected. Such a great and fun little speed devil's they definitely are.👍

[@Joe-DJ]

You can tell when Kev is enjoying himself when he forgets to move the camera angle to show the car up high😂

[@danielday4519]

Yet another honest, n very helpful review,, have 2 small boys,, they could break a Land Rover,, lol,, But haven’t destroyed these buggies yet!! Thanks Sir Kevin for sharing,, my family truly enjoys ever time we watch,, Maybe some day you can visit U.S,, for a bashing session,💪💯✌️

[@danielday4519]

I’d buy a shirt that said EPIC OR TO THE MOON,, and my son says he likes TUMBLE WOMBLE!!!😎👊

[@KZ-kl8fx]

Took me a little bit to find this video but it was exactly what I was looking for 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@JPSkriP]

I love my 959's and 979's. Have 2 of each. 1 979 is the B version with the 540motor. Did shock upgrades, Dromida 4.5T wheels and tires, and lipo over li-ion for backyard bashing. It gets put through the punishment, and 2nd 979 i have done the works all around. Full aluminum upgrades on everything including wheels. Then the 2 959 buggy's got the same aluminum upgrades except for chassis, which opted for the carbon fiber upgrade. Both buggy's are brushless running a 2435 7200Kv sensorless motor on a 35A esc, metal geared 17g servos, 2s 7.4v 4000mah lipos, and the all aluminum 979 runs a 2838 4800kv motor on a 80amp esc, 11volt 3s 4000mah lipo. These things have been hours of fun. Only thing is have to diy a wheelie bar if u want to continue going straight instead of instant flip over, lol. Thats with truck tires that is. On my buggys i run shorter springs with a limiter band on each shock to the tower to keep it from full extend, and 1/10 scale wheels with touring car tires. I own a couple other WLtoys models, including heli's. They definitely make it possible for everyone to afford the once only doable by people with a healthy budget. Ive been a RC enthusiast for 20+ yrs, and for a good while, was only continuing the hobby with what ive build up in collection for years prior, which took time investment building each one, (prior to the RTR rc days. Lol. Where each RC was a diy kit only, no electronics, and assembly would take a good 2 to 3 hours, as you end up with sour finger tips, and blood clots from pliers slipping trying to snap on ball cups onto ball joints. Hahah) and cost was ridiculous compared to now days available options. Each of these wltoys 959 or 979, total cost after upgrades $280-$320 at the most. And i use a single Flysky 3GTB for all my RC's (I did the software flash and unlocked the 2o model save protocol, plus other hidden addons) And to think 1 of my first hobby grade RCs costed total of just around $1000, 20+ yrs ago. $400ish, for just the kit, $200 for the transmitter, receiver and servo. Then the Esc and motor easily another $200, and last cost $100ish for the battery and fast charger. And not even touching upgrades, except for the must being bearings. 1/10th scale was basically all that was at that time. So options were nowhere to even half of what exists now. Took me saving up 2 years of bday cash, christmas cash, and summertime job after i turned 16 to get it,. Oh and it was the Team Associated RC10T, back in 1997. Wow so long ago, haha. I love the rc hobby and where its come to now days. To be able to just pick up a RTR kit for under $70-$80 and already be so much fun out the box is amazing. Cheap, fast. (2 words never associated with hobby grade class RC's) not too long ago. Gosh i can still fell the pain of mechanical speed controllers, C cell Nicad and Nmih batteries with a 540 Mabuchi motor, if lucky got u to a whopping 10-12mph on a stretch. Hahahha. The struggles of the yester RC days, knowing i can easily reach 30mph out the box in the current.

[@eli8417]

Yo wat did you do with the original esc combo...no servo...from the original brushed A-959 B...

[@JPSkriP]

@@eli8417 did just have all of them in a box till recently. The 979b still runs the stock electronics. Just a proper 540 motor, instead of the stock, with a lipo. And then Of the 3 sets of electronics i have, have 1 complete still in a box, and then i used 1 full set for my 1/24 monster truck build and partial set for 1/28 scale Xmods build. The 1/24 took all the electronics. Rx/esc/servo and 380 motor. But the xmods just the rx/esc and i plugged in a 5 wire micro servo from The Losi Micro T and works. I have the servos and motors just left over. But plan on swapping out the wltoys electronics from my xmods once i get the micro escs and 9G micro servos i ordered arrive. Already have mini receivers.

[@airbornerc4654]

I’ve done this upgrade on all my Wltoys, but instead using 35 wt shock oil, and it truly is a HUGE improvement. Also have done a couple metal conversions with my a979b. Definitely worth the price, and thanks for making this video, Kev!

[@dominicw8868]

Airborne RC metal conversions? I just bought one and I’m looking for the oil and that metal conversion you’re talking about.. can you steer me in the right direction?

[@airbornerc4654]

@@dominicw8868Well, on eBay all you have to search is 35 wt shock oil. I also got blue metal swing arms on amazon, you can just search wltoys a979 or a959 metal swing arms. I even got blue metal differential cups and drive shafts, but I recommend not getting those, because on the car they're already metal anyway. I also got bigger wheels and blue upgrade shocks on amazon, too! You could also get upgrade metal pull rods, but I haven't done that yet. :)

[@Staffros]

i have the metal parts.. but chose against it, most people advise against it for several reasons.

[@Tiersmoke92555]

Kevin I hope BG is giving you your just due. I just picked up 2-979 1-979B and 1-969. The kids and I will have a blast in the lot. Glad there are lots of parts.

[@Miguel-zx9gs]

Hi Kev. Already bought mine a979 but don't have it yet... nice tips. My regards from Uruguay south America! !!

[@raihaan1]

Just bought mine thanks for making this video

[@clydem7899]

Nice video as always Kev! Shop work and fun! Great comparison! Aloha!

[@steverhoods4880]

I’ve got a couple of these for bashing round the garden there great fun and never seem to break

[@FZERO20]

“Blah blah blah, whatever they’re called.”😂😂😂 I felt that man. You know how much I hate it when people ask me what model it is and I tell them a number…

[@romikwaller9349]

I love your videos and rc a959b

[@DrewBoyFTW]

I like that white wall ride sheet you put in there!

[@obeymelissa584]

try the 979 tires on the 959-b for better grip

[@rickpetty2]

Great video .I have the same three cars and truck you worked on the shocks . If you really want to have some crazy fun put the same tires on the cars that the truck has on it , you will have a blast and they will not bottom out and the will go through almost anything with in reason .Thanks for the info on the shocks .

[@kyle1981]

Just ordered a a979b on ebay...l'll give it a go.... thank's for the info🖒

[@matthewmann8951]

Love those wl toys A 959 B have the same ones you do, love these micro bashers. They do take a beating!. Thanks my brother always a pleasure sir.

[@ryanjohnson742]

If you do get it, buy the 2s lipo battery for it. It flies pretty fast on 2s. The lipo is way better.

[@willesposito9165]

I have the truck with the big motor. Plastic drive gear stripped on 2nd run but only 14 bucks to replace with all metal drive train 👍. Fun cars and really inexpensive.

[@peterrcbasher]

Nice I like those little rc’s cars

[@mrsucclol3265]

I have a 959 b is really good

[@danielbrown2058]

I got the 959b with all the upgrades it's a great toy 4 in the house.

[@lun_arctic3616]

Put a brushless system in

[@TarasGamer]

Is already too fast!!

[@saquibkhan12345]

Quarantine really got me watching videos about RC Cars

[@NofalAgus]

thank you for accepting my request to review rc wltoys.....THX.....

[@adventureboy1495]

Ohhh nooo kev u broke it.. . That's exactly what I expected

[@catchnc4131]

I just cant wait to see you build the hpi up and see jow fast it can go

[@matthewherring8042]

I like it it don't jump 2&3 times after the jump.

[@NordicRC]

The front is actually a lot less bouncy stock wise.

[@rcchallenge8626]

Got to be the only vid I’ve heard you say to put it away before you break it 😂 just got my lad the A969 and full metal upgrade kit all for just under £80 😁 great starter for m 9yr old lad to get stuck into 😎

[@HannesZietsman]

time to do a refresher of the 1/18 class

[@sungsamesong1139]

Let's try this again, my last comment was pissy. sorry. I would absolutely recommend putting the oil in, but not a heavy oil. Any weight oil is going to be an improvement. I found mine lost the bounce completely, front and rear. (A959A.) But, It blew a shock out with the heavy oil. I have a new upgraded set on order and an A959B on order now too 😁. I did a "field repair" lol on the blown shock so it's driveable in the meantime. These cars are really fun for the price. I can see the limitations though, like not really meant to be taken off road, open brushed motor etc. But the parts are fairly cheap. And there's lots of upgrades available. Thinking I'll take it easy with upgrades though as the plastic parts are very forgiving. Great Vid. Man and sorry for the last bitch session. I removed it.

[@twrecks116]

You make Great Videos!! Always Great Info, and some of the Best; Real World Bash Testing Around!!

[@bradenrisenhoover608]

what is better in your opinion hbx rampage or wltoys 959

[@jordanknowles2698]

I was hoping to see a video of one of these with mods! Should put some different wheels on one kev! Even some drift wheels?!?!

[@rc.obsession8207]

Thanks for providing links in your videos!

[@monkeytrident]

Awesome video for the A959 did you ever find the sweet spot for the oil or did you keep it at 1000 cst front and back ?

[@johnpearson9336]

Cheers Kev will be carrying this out on my lads A979!

[@33fastcar]

I think I'm going to do some experiments with my WL Toys "off road" truck. I bought it a couple years ago and the steering servo went out on the first run. I put it back in the box & haven't touched it since. I have a servo for it. Maybe it's time to soup up the WL Toys truck! It looks like a jeep.

[@torynhuntley2928]

Hey kevin if you stretch the spring out on the shox it will fix your problem

[@Bathurst_1000]

Hey mate have you put ALLOY DIFF HOUSING & ALLOY SHOCK TOWER MOUNT on the WLTOYS A979 monster truck.

[@JustinRicheson]

This is stock shocks? I thought I'd read elsewhere that they can't be oiled...they leak?

[@riskytestgames]

Nice tips

[@crispinshipp2624]

good job kev love your vids

[@superrc5275]

Nice video ive been looking for better shock oil

[@DeshaunRBrown]

There is an all metal upgrade kit for the A959 on Amazon that’s great for this little car.

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

Next time use a nice thick house fork like a dinner forks to pop off suspension

[@MidtGamingDK]

MambaX kit, 6S and 20kg servo. gotta make it a killer little car :D

[@chad9160]

lol, imagine trying to fit all of that. and then drivetrain goes kaboof😂😂

[@MidtGamingDK]

@@chad9160 well it's good that spare parts are cheap and easy to find, as he says

[@tahustvedt]

I 3D-print pistons for those sloppy chinese shocks. It's a great improvement over the undersize stock pistons, and you can make the holes as big as you want.

[@robbrcnstuff4220]

Cool little cars

[@DannyC031]

what battery do you recommend to give it more power/faster without damaging car?

[@marcuspotter6919]

There is some good upgrades for these fun little things I love mine more then the xmax for some reason xd maybe because it's small and cute xddd

[@evhexrc1765]

Shock oil galore!!!

[@joeycrawford9237]

Nice video kevin

[@suge4217]

I have the same one ur working on.the first one cool tips..

[@russellgoulden9264]

Hi these are great little cars. Mine has loads of slack on the steering. Upgrade the steering and the bar's still got loads of slack and now carn't get it to go in a straight line. Can you help I bought it because I am new to rc, and wanted it to help with controlling rc car's. So I could go onto bigger rc's. C

[@Hardy_boy1]

What's with the olive oil?

[@rc.kom83]

hey very good idea 👍, maybe i tried it on my k979 🤔. thanks mister, and all people must realize all rc can be good with little upgrade and a little daring.😉

[@lewiscurnutte1272]

Keep it up Kev

[@windalejrno88]

Hey Kevin. Love the vids and look foward to the monster truck build. Say, of all the wltoys bunch which ones are your favorites and ones you recommend?

[@tomi8736]

hello I have a problem with the model a959, which works 4minutes and the engine stops working but the steering is still working. I turn it off and turn it back on, and it works for a while and the engine goes back off. What's the problem? thanks.

[@rcflo7300]

11:30 Holy shit i have never seen a buggy doing (nearly) standing backflips

[@martygrisard8971]

Put a brushless motor and esc in one

[@andreRC88]

I try the oil but keeps coming out so update with spring in side and looks better wht u think

[@AaronCallesVlogs]

I make a new pistons for shock whith 650cst!

[@dragan3290]

Put the monster truck tyres on the a959b handles better but still wants to flip ! Would you recommend putting 10 t brushless combo as i have one from my other hobby car ? It sensorless but in the a959b i think it would be a weapon. Any reply appreciated thanks for the video !I've subbed cheers from Australia

[@THE_REAL_MAZDA_302]

Old video I know but I put traxxas 4tec 2 0 shocks on mine with some cut slash springs.

[@HomeDronen]

Hey bro, I need some oil for my New Wltoys A979 (older car but new to me, first car)...lol...Could you tell me what brand I can get an where..cheers

[@BookdeMoisesoficial]

Good idea

[@calebcole2003]

Kev. What is the best shock oil to use in my monster truck

[@kyleanderson7861]

Would 30 weight silicone oil be good for a959 ?

[@neilizer]

I see there are alot of uogrades for these wl cars.....iv just ordered some metal dogbones and hoping they will fit my mini recon.

[@stijnloos4659]

Hi kev Are you still going to buy an arrma? If yes wich and why? Thanks! Love your videos!!!

[@KevinTalbotTV]

yep, ive ordered the kraton

[@rogueFactor]

@@KevinTalbotTV i revisited my rear shocks on the A959-B last night. maaan, so glad i did. once I got to 1300 CST they were FINALLY PLUSH, no bouncy bouncerton.

[@Bricks56]

Put the tires from the 979 B onto the 959 B.

[@In_The_80s]

My Carrera PROFI Red Fibre came pre-oiled and the shocks work pretty well. I'm glad to know that 800 is the way to go. In curious to know, on the website Banggoods they pffer metal shocks for this model. Are they worth it?

[@POLITICALYCORRECTify]

Can you PLEASE DO A FULL UPGRADE INCLUDING LINKS to make the 959 go hard as with a 3s brushless?

[@francescotocco4733]

Can you do this with the Wltoys 12428

[@superaidenproductions1870]

Late from school, what’s up kev

[@oneeyemonster3262]

just get regular oil filled shocks...Then the metal gears kit...the metal center shaft is slightly too long..just grind it down a little bit.... I know you have 3650 and 60A esc laying around. Just glue old inner tube rubber to the inside of the tires to minimize ballooning.... Come on Kevin...make it do 80 MPH Or do a FY03 brushless conversion..it's a 1/12 war hammer clone. It already has metal differental. the virtruck is only $40..You can easily install a 2845 and 60A esc. Just lower the battery tray and rear shocks ( install 1/10 shocks)..Then mount MT wheels and tires to give is a wider stand....it's basically a brushless 1/12 UDR or Yati,,, for under $100....EVERYONE has a FY03.....except for Kevin.Lmao

[@scarfacefpv7822]

I think the B need's big bore shock's with the extra weight of the bigger motor.

[@BrothrBob]

Good Review, I am gonna buy both of them NOW~!

[@Paavo-ww5dj]

get the savage nitro out NOW

[@michaeldeboer6765]

Sam i agree 👌🏻 asap

[@Krish-pw2gi]

I agree

[@jamescodd9323]

Please try the DHK Optimus XL kev

[@edwardslater4414]

Awesome video

[@mrbang3035]

Brushless next ? :D Love these cars

[@beast_slayer-bf9yg]

@@alex18780 yes you can

[@xplorerSL]

Can I put the oil in the shocks of wltoys a969?

[@CheehPeeh]

Go BRUSHLESS MOTOR 540 size to WLToys!!!!!

[@ClarkesMadRcs]

Sorry kev to busy with my rc car owesome vid this is owesome! Also every tried out cheap motors?

[@STEVOD313]

Fast fast today! But not fast enough 😂

[@mikkelschmidt3773]

I love your videos❤

[@shancyroesner9212]

Get a Toyota AE86 body for the new high speed car build!

[@austincurenton]

Do they make cst 1200 driver oil

[@TheStressD]

I've seen one video on KZbin where the guy uses (Dromida 1/18 monster truck wheel/tyres) on the B model. He said it stops the car bottoming out and transforms the handling stability 10 fold. Its completely different car, it got so much power tyres inflate but the power is actually usable. I can't seem to find them anywhere do you know any good alternatives? A combination of 1000 cst oil and 1/18 big monster truck wheels/tyres, best RC car ever? I think that should be your new video.