MN Model D90 Land Rover: Softer Springs, Rear Windows, Terrible Rollover Accident!

MN Model is a new Chinese player on the RC market. Their first model is a really nice, 1/12 scale Land Rover D90 Defender. It is available as an RTR and as a kit version.
Of course I chose the kit version: www.banggood.com/1-Set-MN-90-...
In this video:
- Modifying the hydraulic WLtoys A959 shocks with the soft stock springs and 2D printed spring rests for better articulating / flex
- Mounting rear windows
- Test drive in the wood
- Terrible rollover accident…
Part 1, unboxing, kit build, first test: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
Part 2, crazy test run in the snow, brass pinion upgrade: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
Part 3, hydraulic WLtoys shock upgrade: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
Part 4, test drive with hydraulic shocks: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
There will also be an upcoming upgrade video, in which the steering geometry will be fixed.
More links:
- License plate generator: www.kennzeichengenerator.com/...
- WLtoys oil filled, adjustable shocks: www.banggood.com/Wltoys-A949-...
- UV curing super glue: www.banggood.com/50ml-Super-U...
- 10A ESC: www.ebay.com/itm/JMT-High-Qua...
- STL data for the 3D printed servo clamp, the bushings and the treadles on my Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/thing:328...
- WPL parts (not all of them are compatible): www.banggood.com/search/wpl.h...
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My DIY Open Source Arduino 2.4GHz and IR „Micro RC“ Remote:
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github.com/TheDIYGuy999/RC_Tr...
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Features:
- 1/12 scale kit
- Detailed 2007 Defender D90 body
- A long and a short roof is included
- Available in three colours
- LED headlights
- Many parts are compatible with WPL 1/16 scale trucks
- Metal frame
- 2 solid axles with locked diff, ideal for crawling
- Soft and grippy off road tires
- 180 size motor with carbon brushes
- Servo included
- Nylon gears (WPL metal gears are compatible)
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[@TheDIYGuy999]

More mods, more dirt and a terrible accident! But Landies are robust... If you like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications, so you don't miss upcoming episodes. See you!

[@forteleaerieneromane]

This Land Rover looks awesome. It's so detailed. Good job!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yes, for the price you can‘t complain. And you still have room for individual improvenents

[@RevolutionX]

Nice video!

[@BLACKBOX1004]

A captain of cuteness😍D90

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

Oh wow thanks so much for giving me the link to this video, i tried finding this kind of video all over youtube i even searched in your channel but its my fault i didnt go through your videos slowly i guess. This is definitely much much better compared to the stiff stock shocks and your upgraded one. I feel like you can make this toy grade rc perform close to something like the tamiya cc01 in terms of suspensions if you find a spring that is a little bit more softer and maybe put some weights in the chasis to make the car react more realistically on uneven grounds. It'll definitely flex better too, but of course you will need to install some steel arms, drive shaft, axles to counter the weight of the chasis if you ever decide to put weights in it since even the stock version is already really top heavy. I really like this series of you turning this specific toy grade rc into something close to a hobby grade. Are you going to do more videos on this rc soon?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome

[@rcpatapouf]

Land rover power ha ha ha 😊 cool vid bro

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. A Landy will survive everything!

[@zerodarkthirty6662]

nice bro...

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks, man

[@rct2]

Was thinking of changing the springs over myself this morning, will defo be doing it now. Many thanks

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You‘re welcome. They still could be softer, but it‘s acceptable now.

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[@George.T.83]

Good videos man. And very good job on upgrades.But I think the shocks must be, in some how, softer. When you crawling the frond wheels moves together up and down. And it's difficult to crawl. I think you can find the solution in this. I am waiting my order with the same rc car, and I will do all that you did. Keep going, ☺

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. I made them softer in the meantime. See my other videos.

[@daniela1483]

try use internal spring shock with 0,4 diamter spring :) Im using on wpl that and are vaery soft and oil filled :)

[@pandarouge3612]

Cool car. Where did you buy the clear windows from ?

[@KuhlsResearch]

I am enjoying your development of this great little truck! Question: how wide (millimeters) between frame rails?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. The distance between the rails is 52.5mm, same as in WPL trucks

[@yersonandrade4705]

good video bro, ask, can the suspension of wpl c24 be occupied in the mn-90?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It may fit, but not without modifications on the mounting points

[@rcgarageph7228]

I have mn-90 RTR shocks not bad when its stock the motor mine is 180 brush its good ride

[@TheDIYGuy999]

The RTR version comes with a 180 motor? I thought it was a 130?

[@rcgarageph7228]

I go to lazada it said 180 brush motor on philipines

[@Ydikks]

@@TheDIYGuy999 130 motor on RTR

[@mattdouglas7145]

Should a cool vid might get one and compare to my TRX4. Is this one waterproof?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. It depends on the electronics. My DIY receiver is conformal coated, so it's splash proof

[@tjwa103]

How do you get the lights to stay on...?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

They are controlled by my DIY Arduino 2.4GHz receiver: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Micro_RC_Receiver

[@Jvani83]

Did you put oil in shocks?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, see my other D90 videos

[@javit9361]

a question i have the same cart same model and same 1/12 scale i put New replacement for 1/12 MN-D90, Metal gearbox, 380 brushed motor, speed change, RC car parts the problem is that it Heats up or overheats Tell me the engine burns out. What can I do to remove that one and put a bigger 370 on it? or how do I keep the engine from heating up what is the cause

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Check all your axles for wiggle room. They have to spin freely

[@javit9361]

possibly they are the axles that are plastic I want to buy the metal ones but they are very expensive here in my country but my question is can I use 1/16 WPL metal axles they are cheaper than for 1/12

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@javit9361 You can't use them because they are shorter

[@abdulsalam939]

Nice as usual. What is the biggest battery that we can use in this RC? Do you think 2200mAh can fit?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. The space below the bonnet is not that big, 2200mAh will not fit. I'm using a 1100mAh 2S LiPo from a WLtoys A959, which provides a run time of about 1h / 1km

[@abdulsalam939]

But can we put it above the chassis and not in the bonnet? Like some 1/10 usually put the battery.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

There is about 15mm room between the motor and the interior. In my case, I have mounted the receiver there

[@abdulsalam939]

@@TheDIYGuy999 thanks for your answer.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome

[@arieltabangay1166]

Where dis you buy this rc bro

[@TheDIYGuy999]

www.banggood.com/1-Set-MN-90-Kit-112-2_4G-4WD-Rc-Car-Crawler-Monster-Truck-Without-ESC-Transmitter-Receiver-Battery-p-1370557.html?p=NZ29024828314201605EMore details are in the video description

[@therchunter7803]

Ok bro nice mods ...i have this ....you done all that work and forgotten the most important thing tyres ...Change them awful tyres bro

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yes, they are quite ugly, the rims are too small. Do you know an alternative in 1/12?

[@mojo8862]

Is that 180 motor?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, stock 180 motor and gearbox