MN Model D90 Land Rover: WLtoys A959 Hydraulic Shock Upgrade!

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.c...
D99 RTR: www.banggood.c...
In this video: Upgrading the horrible undampened shocks with oil filled ones from WLtoys. They are made for A949, A959, A969 and A979.
Part 1, unboxing, kit build, first test: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
Part2, crazy test run in the snow, brass pinion upgrade: • MN Model D90 Land Rove...
There will also be an upcoming upgrade video, in which the steering geometry, the shocks and other little issues will be fixed.
More links:
- WLtoys oil filled, adjustable shocks: www.banggood.c...
- 10A ESC: www.ebay.com/i...
- STL data for the 3D printed servo clamp on my Thingiverse: www.thingivers...
- WPL parts (not all of them are compatible): www.banggood.c...
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Banggood Weekly Discount Deals: goo.gl/uGS7Lf
My DIY Open Source Arduino 2.4GHz and IR „Micro RC“ Remote:
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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)
Check out my other RC videos: • Remote control
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[@user-pk3om8zn3m]

I watched the video while sitting in a chair, but my legs were dancing all the time!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

This video shows you, how to easily replace the horrible shocks with proper, oil filled ones from WLtoys. If you like this video, hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications, so you don't miss upcoming episodes. See you!

[@diegopower1270]

esse cara é um gênio!

[@tdrman9482]

Love your video! At 50:00 you mentioned you were going to 3d print some bushings. I don't have a 3d printer so I used some silicone tubing from my Aquarium as a spacer, works fine!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks for the praise. Yes, of course you can also use the tubing material for the bushings

[@Blackfootamputee]

Thanks for posting an easy solution 👍

[@ColoradoMoe]

Good job on the rims. All I had to do is slice both rims and attach them together so both sides of the rims are a larger diameter.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. But then the tires will not fit anymore?

[@ColoradoMoe]

@@TheDIYGuy999 They do fit though the inside is a bit tight. Ill post the remix and photos on Thingiverse in the morning (it's almost 1am here)

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Excellent video my friend i did a very similar mod to my d90 it sets alittle higher on mine used diffrent shock but should work good👍👍🚙🚙😁😁

[@ShadowCZ75]

Good job. I have installed RBR/C shocks and wanted to understand how to put oil inside

[@rctomsk7237]

👍👍👍

[@BLACKBOX1004]

very nice D90🤩😍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yeah, it‘s getting nicer and nicer

[@RCROVA]

Cool upgrade👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@bomakharista2985]

sir, how to make rubber tires not friction with shocks when turning. and can you share link get the rubber tires and dimension also. thank you

[@naelrc4583]

Thanks for this great sharing & tips. It really help & glad found your channel. Liked & subbed!😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks for the praise

[@naelrc4583]

@@TheDIYGuy999 Welcome & keep up with the great work my friend. Please do come by to our channel too. We do video about rc crawling & bashing😁👍🏼

[@ariyani1969]

great job!! increase tyre grip too 👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@ariyani1969]

@@TheDIYGuy999 you welcome !

[@danielemulazzi7309]

Bel lavoro !!!.. Perfetto! !!...ora si che veri shock absorber !!!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@rustandoil]

Nice damper conversion, but those springs are way too hard in my opinion

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I know. That's why I mounted the red stock springs on the WLtoys shocks later on

[@navindraseeram5806]

RC Car MN-99 1/12 Defender D90 Hey bro where can I get diffential for my rc car?

[@shinujoshi2705]

is there any other good shock because i cant find it in my country

[@user-xp1jc9cd3q]

学习了，很有帮助！😄多谢分享！

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome

[@pandaguzman664]

Did not hit switches like thought😔, still cool I been wanting to do something similar

[@rcericon710]

Good video my friend! About your shocks: Your link shows front shocks in bangod website only. Did you buy two pair of the same?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yes, all the shocks are the same

[@rcericon710]

TheDIYGuy999 Thank you. Did you resolve the problem for the front tires to clear the shocks when you turn?

[@martinbrodin6396]

How long travel has the new shocks? Kiitos! Martin

[@unknownunknown53]

Kudos m8 but a tad half arsed, good idea though as it does indeed look too springy on return, but without bushes its never going to b the modification u want

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It's certainly not a prefect mod and yes, there are no ball joints on the lower side. But it does the job.

[@unknownunknown53]

@@TheDIYGuy999 thinking of getting a d90 1/12th scale like the above, i have a axial deadbolt 2 but need something smaller to carry in a ruck sack, have you got an email address? Is the d90 any good as there's a cheaper traxx crawler that ppl seem to go after, want to unbox the thing and have fun in a wood with it Without having to drill things etc

[@camrowdrone6497]

I need those shocks on my a959 b ,rear not good, those shocks take oil and don’t leak? 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, they hold oil and don't leak, if assembled correctly. Links are in the video description

[@thisfatguy6981]

Hi. Do you have a guide what exactly needed for wiring connection for the model? i have base car, additional complect with transmitter, Receiver and 10A ESC. But seems like it's not full complect (

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can see it in my other MN D90 videos. It's really simple. You just have to solder the included JST cable to the motor.

[@adco8672]

Is there any way to make the suspension travel even longer and softer for more axle articulation for rock crawling?

[@StuartBlack09]

Try and put 1/10 scale shocks if ur crawler is 1/12, worked perfect for me!

[@joshuasalisbury789]

You could put the shock extension on the whole in the video and it should give shocks more angle

[@joshuasalisbury789]

Therefore softening and increasing articulation

[@mamunmaura731]

👍👍👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@thepsychowar]

Is a front drift shock!!!!!!!

[@brianhawkins866]

does it flex more

[@TheDIYGuy999]

More than in stock condition? No, but it is much less bouncy

[@muhammadirfanzulhelmi184]

Its steel body?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

No, plastic

[@restugustiana4101]

what size is the stock shock mn d90?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Fully extended from center to center = 48mm

[@restugustiana4101]

Ok Thanks

[@gabrielsilvaz4199]

Good job now your truck has no flex

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it has less flex now, but as you know, I like to drive fast. And for that it needs more dampening. It still has more than enough flex for my trail runs.

[@rccmrccrawlermods4517]

Nice mods! I did the same slanting of my shocks to gain better control. Thanks for a great video! Here's mine on the Q61, check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYeThX17o6mqn8k