MN Model Overview and mods.

Check out these MN Models. They are some popular little rigs for sure. Here are some mods and tips on how i keep my rc crawling action going! hope this helps some to decide if they want to tinker with this little rigs. They are good fun in my book! Thanks again to all you RC Enthusiast! Let's keep this hobby going!
MN Model MN99:
www.banggood.com/custlink/3G3...
MN45:
www.banggood.com/custlink/3mG...
MN96:
www.banggood.com/custlink/mKm...
MN96 Brown:
www.banggood.com/custlink/G3G...
MN99S:
www.banggood.com/custlink/G3v...
MN99S 2x batts:
www.banggood.com/custlink/3GG...
WPL 2 speed:
www.banggood.com/custlink/DDD...
my personal recommendations:
V2 esc combo with tx:
petrol: www.banggood.com/custlink/DGv...
diesel:www.banggood.com/custlink/vv3...
V3 esc combo with tx:
www.wpl-rc.com/collections/up...
30a ESC:
www.banggood.com/custlink/mmv...
MN99A:
www.banggood.com/custlink/vK3...
MN99A 2x batts:
www.banggood.com/custlink/mG3...
WPL op metal upgrade(some modding required):
www.banggood.com/custlink/3G3...
MN Light kit for full proportional board:
www.banggood.com/custlink/v3D...
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[@modelnutty6503]

my fav little mod for MN-D90 is using Fayee 6 spoke rims and tires, gains about 7/16" extra width over the stock tires+rims, helps prevent side tipping, and they don't look awkward or "monster truck" with a set. A285004 oil filled shocks are pretty nice on MN-D90 too.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Those wheels look odd on the Fayee though. Judging from side by side comparisons, the Fayee is too narrow and does not have the same scale fidelity as the MN90. I hate “monster truck” too...

[@arseneloupin4204]

Great overview , awesome collection of MN and WPL !! I subscribe !! Excellent video 👍

[@ericgoodro240]

Looking to get one for myself! Thanks for the info. Wish I had the collection you have dang. Keep the upgrade videos coming please!

[@jakemorris6953]

Good job man! Love the videos going out for a crawl right now!! Mn 99s life, definitely need the upgrade drive shaft and want the two speed! Still having a blast!

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Wow what a awesome collection bro. Fantastic info about the Rigs ,really enjoyed this video 👍😎👍

[@AdventureTimeRC]

I really enjoy my d90 and MN-45 both have preformed well for me I like all the the stuff I put in the bed of the 45 good video ✌🏻✌🏻😎

[@ScottzillaRC]

Great overview and info 😎👍

[@InventiveRC]

i really hope they release a D110 model in the future

[@RCModSquad]

Very nice explanation. 💯👍🏻👍🏻Thanks for sharing.

[@DArealCHAZZ]

You know they're creeping up to a 440 motor. Because the new model I got MN86 KS has a 390 in it going up every time. Great video and damn I can't wait for the 86 KS LOL. Well everyone have a great day and great crawl

[@RunThatRC]

lets see where they take it!

[@monchito7777]

great video cant go wrong with these..

[@Alanc419]

Thanks Dude! Watched your video, paid attention, took your advice and ordered the MN99 (in dark silver). You’re right - they are toy grade, but bodies are nice, and you can always customize the body and mount it on a hobby quality chassis, when the time and funds permit. ✌️

[@RunThatRC]

yup great body for modding.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

They’re all toys, man. Don’t get it twisted that you’re somehow *not* playing with toys based on how much money you did or didn’t spend, lol 🤣

[@johnabbott7170]

Nice Video, very informative. It'll help Me out alot thank you. Need to keep Myself busy here thanks again Straight Up!

[@RunThatRC]

thanks for stopping by!

[@johnabbott7170]

@@RunThatRC Always dig the helpful tips Right On!

[@koolest7017]

Súper nice 👍

[@jtchannel9095]

Nice video sir.. Keep it up..

[@bolsheflix6687]

I like how you compare 👍

[@woppaenginerring]

Man WPL and MN need to bring out another body style. These Toyota, Defender and the trucks are getting old now. A new fresh body would go off!

[@wolframsmith5]

they're just newie brands trying to sell these cheap asses by large quantity so no doubt they won't risk on some outfit that not proved to be popular :v

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@wolframsmith5 Exactly. They just copied the trends from the big 1/10 scale manufacturers, at least for these small SUVs. For the Russian military trucks (and the M35A2 Deuces), I think they blazed their own unique trail on those, no copycatting (I think)...

[@melmyrtle5765]

Great video lots of great information in this about the mn trucks . I agree I was a lil disappointed in the mn45 as well there was supposed to be an SUV version it shows it on my box but I guess they never made it . Keep up the awesome work .

[@RunThatRC]

yeah i wonder why they never released that.

[@melmyrtle5765]

@@RunThatRC I don't know it sucks hope they do In the future I would buy one lol

[@raffyturc]

thanks! too late ive already ordered the D90 kit . lol. just waiting for it to arrive. ordered metal gears / shafts as well. havent ordered the 2 speed gearbox yet as im planning to use (DIY) a geared stepper motor. would def be in the crawler range

[@RunThatRC]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@M.TTT.]

The FJ body style is a beaut though.

[@IWANJAYASOLO]

Amazing like it rivew it

[@krgoodjohn]

Really enjoyed the video. I note you haven't changed any of the spring shocks to oil filled, any particular reason for that ??

[@RunThatRC]

i just didn't feel the need for it with these small rigs. I may try some in a future build but the stock shocks work for me. It's like having worn out shocks. it"s scale! hahaha

[@paul707.7]

Just made my brushless two speed gear box. Go to get a mn 90. And the power wangon Military truck.

[@joaosousa1569]

Good work. I really enjoy your videos and all the info. I'm expecting a deliver of a MN99S anytime soon. What is the importance of having a nice transmitter and receiver vs 2 speed gearbox? For me the important thing is the high torque and low speed for good crawling behaviour. Any two stick transmitter that you would recommend? Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@RunThatRC]

For me the way it is stock isn't bad at all. If you want better low speed control. The WPL V3 esc receiver sound kit with Tx(pistol style though). It's a great system specially if you want lights, engine sounds and winch functions in the future. I don't like how small the transmitter is but they perform really well and pack easy. That alone will be a noticable performance boost. The 2 speed will deliver even more low end control (and be more reliable of a gearbox) with the ability to switch to high gear so you can run the truck to the next obstacle without having to carrying the slow thing hahaha(recommend metal cvd driveshafts as well). As for a 2 gimbal style controller I have only been running spektrum so that's what I know and would recommend. Specially for my air stuff, I haven't had one plane or heli loose signal on me. I had a quadcopter brown out on me but the receiver had broken antennas from a couple crashes already. I heard flysky makes a decent tx. I have 2 ground or pistol style tx that flysky makes gt3c/b and the range and reliability have been great for me so the 2 gimbal stuff should be just as good.

[@joaosousa1569]

Ok David. Thanks for your answer.

[@biggsdarklighter4586]

The Flysky FS-i6s is my favorite inexpensive two stick right now. The range and reliability is awesome. I use mine for sailboats on the water, so not an easy environment. Not had a single brown out. If you want flexibility to use with surface and air, a good choice. FlySky does have a couple radios that are even supported in OpenTX. At minimum the FlySky 9x is supported, but I think the FS-i6 is supported too.

[@MKHITARIANVahram]

👍😉

[@marcelsoleda3409]

Great video. I have an MN99s and would love to upgrade to a two speed transmission but by changing the electronics I would lose the nice lights or at least the indicator/rear light functionality. Did you manage to keep them fully working in your modifications?

[@RunThatRC]

my mn99s is still stock. If you want 2 speed then you would need new electronics as well. The WPL res V3 esc receiver combo with lights and sound kit can be used and you would need to either buy new leds or some how mod the Included leds by rewire straight to res V3 board. You can find the res V3 esc receiver combo here on the official Wpl website: WPL-RC official site: www.wpl-rc.com/?ref=DAVIDCLARK

[@famousfigures]

@Run That RC -- In the background, you have a Toyota FJ Cruiser on your shelf. Who makes that? I couldn't find a video about it.

[@RunThatRC]

it's actually a modified HPI Venture body mixed with the stock roll cage and interior of the Caster Racing CJ10. Which is a clone of the Carisma Sca-1e chassis. Here's the link to my review of that truck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p16bg4etg6xje6s

[@famousfigures]

@@RunThatRC Great stuff! Thank you!

[@joaosousa1569]

Hi. I finally received my MN99S. It is very cool. I totally agree with you that what comes out of stock is already quite good. The suspension is a little fragile and even after adjusting the direction on the transmitter the car tends to deviate a little from the path when going in reverse. Did you check that too? It is normal? If I want a 2 speed gearbox upgrade and I have doubts in which one should I choose? There are now about 4 models... Anyway, it always requires to change the transmitter. Guess I'm going to a pistol style. Would you prefer Hobby Porter to FlySky GT3C? In your videos the sound of the WPL V3 sound kit does not seem suitable for this car in the case of diesel and in the case of petrol it seems a little strange, do you agree or is it some distortion in the video? This V3 model is not yet available, is it? In the sellers I saw the reference to a second generation... There is also a DumboRC with 4 or more channels and good price, any opinion on that? Could you explain better the matter of connecting the wires so that the front lights do not light up just when accelerating? Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@RunThatRC]

i have noticed that but on the trails it hasn't bothered me much. and when you modify the steering link and steering horn angle like on my wpls and older mn d90 it eliminates a lot of it as well.

[@muhguyva8395]

After about 10 hard runs I finally sheered off a driveshaft on the MN99s. I did have a crap ton of wheel weights and heavy metal links so really no surprises there. Trying to decide if I should order the shafts or just order a wpl kit and swap my stuff into that chassis.

[@RunThatRC]

I was able to abuse mine for some runs. But I have a friend we call the destroyer of things and he was able to snap that driveshafts within minutes lol.

[@muhguyva8395]

Do the wpl kit versions have metal driveshafts?

[@RunThatRC]

only kit metal (KM) kits come with them.

[@muhguyva8395]

Ah bummer. Thought I could maybe cheat the already cheap system haha. Guess I'll have to wait a month on parts from China like everyone else.

[@darrelwoolley7291]

Really interesting. My son and I have one of the older d90 each,both starting to become more and more rebuilt,but at the time they where all that was available in our budget. I'll try to upload pics if anyone is interested

[@RunThatRC]

thats cool! If you have upgraded those then they are even better than the newer ones. They just give you a bigger motor and metal ring and pinion gears. I have the older mn d90 as well and it's way more bulletproof than the newer stock ones.

[@darrelwoolley7291]

@@RunThatRC thank you so much for your reply. Currently we're stripping the running gear and have started to change the drive shafts. Ours have I'll be honest, suffered some abuse. Thank you for the information too,grey help and we'll keep you posted.

[@soemardi8885]

I have bad experience with standart kit mn90 model. When i'm complete build that kit, it have loose drive shaft. So i buy the upgrade part from wpl and use it. But i'm use screw driver to use it for the axle shaft 😂😂 but now i think it will last forever 😂

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Sounds like it will last to infinity and beyond because most screwdrivers are made of hardened steel. Like 💎 man...

[@soemardi8885]

@@Hjerte_Verke yeah bro 😂 and its now i'm using it for 2 years long 😅 and still keep holding with no issue at all. And the drive train it still in good shape.

[@ClassicSteelRC]

Another great video David! I just ordered two MN99S (one for myself and one for my six-year old son.) I'm planning on customizing mine a little but I'm on a budget. I already have a RedCat Gen 8 and I absolutely love it. I'm not necessarily expecting to get that same performance from my MN99S but I also don't want to feel like I'm driving a toy either. What upgrade(s) would you say is an absolute must considering budget limitations?

[@RunThatRC]

I would have to say for the mn99 to gain performance you would want metal cvd driveshafts, and wheel weights to start. If you want smoother crawl performance then I recommend the 2 speed gearbox but that would require new electronics like esc receiver or the wpl v3 esc receiver combo. those will dramatically change this trucks performance.

[@ClassicSteelRC]

@@RunThatRC Thanks again David. Have a great day!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Don’t get it twisted in your mind that it’s somehow not a toy based on how much money you did or didn’t spend, lol 🤣. They’re all toys and you’re still a child playing with toys. Embrace it! 😁

[@ClassicSteelRC]

@@Hjerte_Verke Remember this song? "I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us Kid, there's a million things at Toys R Us that I can play with..."

[@darrentinman6994]

I have just received my mn99s today I have had it out in the garden for now. I want to upgrade to a 2 speed gearbox with metal drive shafts, metal wheels with metal axles and upgraded electrics. I am just trying to find the stuff that will arrive in a week or so as at the moment (in the UK) some websites are saying for the back end of August to mid September

[@RunThatRC]

yup shipping sure is a pain right now.

[@darrentinman6994]

@@RunThatRC i have seen a seller on amazon selling just the rig with a 4 channel reciever and all metal upgrades for £108.29 it is tempting to get as i am wanting to upgrade the parts on my rig that are plastic to metal parts. Like i said the issue is delivery time as that would be September at the earliest 😕

[@hellofromsoutheastalaskarc7517]

Hello from southeast alaska do you have any stickers for my rock crawlers remote control

[@mikegarmer7499]

Great video, sorry deleted my last comment. You answered it almost to the "T" right at the end of the video. Keep up the good work.

[@brianhawkins866]

Do u have a review on the rbr/c new gearbox. I can't find any!

[@RunThatRC]

I do not have this gearbox but may purchase one for review in the future.

[@PauloCardosombc]

Been following your channel because I got a mn99 last month - arrived broken 😔 my question is, wpl shafts work? Even they are 3mm shorter? Thanks 👍

[@RunThatRC]

If you are referring to the shafts in the axles then no they won't work. (if you own a dremel)You can grind off the stripped ring gear and plastic outdrives from the MN Model shafts. Grind a spot on the shaft for all the grub screws to sit in. That is what i did but now you can actually search around and find the actual MN Model metal upgrade parts that come with the right size shafts.

[@PauloCardosombc]

@@RunThatRC thank you 😉 I'll keep looking, I'm asking because what I have seen wpl parts are cheaper than mn ones.

[@modelnutty6503]

to upgrade, they're stiff but the plastics are on splines, you can put pliers next to them and start tapping the pliers with a hammer to drive them off. with the brass ring gear reverse the process, the spline is harder and the brass wont budge once driven into place, but use the grub screw anyway.

[@wrhythm]

Do the MN's have the same wheel base and width as the WPL's? Can you just put a MN shell/body on a WPL chassis? The reason I'm asking is I have an all metal built up WPL c24 chassis and want to just throw this body on there.

[@RunThatRC]

pretty close in wheelbase but the axles on the wpl are a little shorter so it will give you a stock look without the wheels popped out the wheel wells.

[@primasyuana]

i have one... mn99s 😅👏

[@The_Duggler25]

Is there any way to get the MN-96 rear bumber with the trailer hitch?

[@RunThatRC]

I'm not sure. Probably have to get a mn96 if they are still available or check aliexpress if they sell parts for it.

[@The_Duggler25]

@@RunThatRC thanks man, and are the motors easy to swap out?

[@Hjerte_Verke]

The pintle hitch is available in the MN accessory pack. You also get 2 jerry cans, a large oil drum, some rifles, a fake winch, a Hi Lift jack {nice} and other stuff. The kits come in red and black or yellow and black hard plastic.

[@seanohoare7006]

Hi, I have the mn 128 wrangler, and just broke my driveshaft, how, where, do i replace it? As you know these trucks come from china, and Id like to know how to order upgrades as these jeeps are awesome! Can you point me in the right direction please?

[@RunThatRC]

probably Banggood or Aliexpress. I think the wrangler is kind of like the Mercedes g wagon. I don't own the mn128.

[@leedlelee3118]

Still waiting on my d90 from bangood. Ordered it almost a month ago, does it take a long time?

[@RunThatRC]

I have never had it take longer than 3 weeks usually if it's free shipping, but you know with this whole Corona virus things are a little wonky.

[@livewirerc4831]

Im looking to get a wpl or mn. Which would you think that would be the best for a beginner truck?

[@RunThatRC]

wpl if your trying to build and mn if you don't have any rc gear. If you don't intend on modding then I don't recommend either. They are really for people who want to tinker and modify. I recommend you check out the hobby plus cr18 trucks they come fully ready to go and will be more reliable out the box. They do cost more but in my opinion they are really good trucks and are ready to go.

[@livewirerc4831]

Run That RC thanks im looking to mod so im thinking of buying the wpl b36 right now👍

[@paul707.7]

The mn 90 is Definitely bigger than the c24. And the dar links from the mn 90 dont go on the c24. Chassie. Dohhoooo. Grrr. Waiting for more parts and broke all of my pinon gear shafts. The 370 open end bell hass some power.

[@MrMacrun]

Does the Toyota have a 3 piece window like the mn90?

[@RunThatRC]

the mn model has a one piece but it is supposed to be 3 parts rear glass like the WPL C34KM.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Recently purchased 2 mn90s for my boys any 1st upgrades u recommend?

[@RunThatRC]

metal driveshafts for now should be good. Then electronics for better crawling performance.

[@marcelsoleda3409]

@@RunThatRC I’m curious about the lights. Since the stock esc / receiver combo controls the lights, did you lose them when you upgraded the electronics with the wpl v2? Great and informative video. Thanks.

[@tomdonato6814]

Can anyone help me understand how to wire up the lights to an upgraded speed controller? They are 5 wire light set up and ESC has 3. I am fine with just the lights staying on continuously.

[@RunThatRC]

Im not sure how to get that done unfortunately i. very plug and play when it comes to lights.

[@ANYTHING-AND-EVERYTHING.]

Hi, where did you get the metal out drives?.

[@RunThatRC]

they are wpl parts i used to mod my mn d90

[@banomnon8196]

Do you known if the MN96 can use a trailer? And if it can, which one?

[@RunThatRC]

probably wpl trailers. you will need to make a hitch point for it though.

[@trailbanshee9488]

So all wlp parts are 1/16 is that okay will they fit on my 1/12 mn99s

[@RunThatRC]

You can mod WPL parts to work on mn99. It does take some work for them to be fitted. I had to mesh WPL and MN model parts together to make things work. The gearbox and driveshafts are direct fit if those are what your wanting to fit. Stock MN electronics may not handle the wpl 2speed gearbox so the wpl v3 all in one electronics would be a great affordable upgrade.

[@mr.goldgamer8441]

hello please ansrwe to my question how much speed d90(mn90) can go?

[@RunThatRC]

about 3mph

[@AsianJason_]

Do you glue the tiers?

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Yes he does. Just cheap dollar store super glue around the rim, either a continuous bead or a few small drops

[@ANYTHING-AND-EVERYTHING.]

Pick up version if the d90 is nicer.

[@benitisoy]

How did you attached the 540 motor to 2speed gearbox :)

[@RunThatRC]

If your referring to the brushless motor it's the same size and mounting holes as factory brushed motor the wpl 2 speed comes with.

[@benitisoy]

Salamat kabayan! btw am i right 540 brushless?

[@RunThatRC]

@@benitisoy its 370 size brushless. 540 will not fit in location.

[@benitisoy]

@@RunThatRC is it ok to have plstic gears on a brushless? kinda a large torque it may break plastic gears?

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@benitisoy Lots of brushless motors run with plastic gears and there’s never an issue.

[@MrComradebuttons]

my grey one rtr burnt the esc first time plugging it in to the supplied battery and mn models won’t respond to emails.. wpl has much better customer service

[@RunThatRC]

I can agree with that. WPL has great CS.

[@tusharkashyap6935]

sir why don't you try wpl metal military truck which is available in the wpl official site

[@RunThatRC]

i have a b36km.

[@tusharkashyap6935]

ye whats up please give that MN model to me in giveaway as like that model so much and I don't have money to buy it.

[@howardalteisen2281]

Maybe ducktape is much better to cover the motor instead of that you are using😁

[@RunThatRC]

You could use tape if you add a heat sink. covering the holes completely will not help the motor dissipate heat. plus the holes on the end bell as well will be covered easily with a cloth.

[@waynoo774]

My control is not connecting with car anything I can do?

[@RunThatRC]

If it's new contact the seller because either the esc/receiver or transmitter is defective. It does happen to the rtr stuff sometimes unfortunately.

[@travispratt6327]

What shocks are best for these?

[@RunThatRC]

im just running stock shocks on mine.

[@travispratt6327]

@@RunThatRC Ok thanks

[@AshishAmatya]

mn99s is the best rtr of all these ?

[@RunThatRC]

you do get more lights with the 99s for sure. i say mn96 and up are all about the same.

[@paul707.7]

I locked out 1st gear on my two speed.

[@crawlerballer]

damn it the gray one is hella sold out

[@RunThatRC]

sometimes its not easy to get the version you want. I say just get another color and just custom paint it.

[@crawlerballer]

@@RunThatRC I found one!

[@kevingrainger2530]

Please tell me, what should I listen to ? The music or you ? My hearing aid does both. If you are going to continue playing music, use sign language or shout so loud, your face turns red. This would be funny but I fear your findings would be somewhat lost. Sir, I want to learn.

[@RunThatRC]

I'm trying to see what volume settings work for everyone. And every time I edit the volume comes out different when I upload the video. I'm still learning how to work all this and will try and get subtitles or something like that in the future. Hope I get better at this hahaha.

[@TOMEKTOMEK]

Motor 370 vs 390

[@RunThatRC]

ive been using the 370 motors from the wpl 2 speed. I haven't tried a 380.

[@justinaldrich692]

Hey man, seems your doing great on YT. Even got you affiliated with YT . Anyway youd sell one to a dad of 3 boys??? For cheap . Thanks

[@RunThatRC]

I have sold some rc but Haven't sold any of these yet. I may have them for sale in the future.

[@OfficialAccount-ft9uv]

Watching your channel from philippines , hope im win with your giveways Rc mn d90 sir 😟😢😢😢

[@bushcrafter6416]

Hey bro, Where do you live??? US Reason contact me if your interested in building me for pay of course, a defender as shown.???

[@RunThatRC]

hi there. I am in the U.S. and have been asked the same request a couple times. Unfortunately I don't do builds due to time and liability. I can't warranty my work or guarantee its reliability because of unknown factors. sorry brotha! They are pretty easy to put together to be honest. These mn models are simple to work on. You will be better off learning the ropes so you can maintain and modify your truck way easier when it comes time. thanks for stopping by!