Warrior or Wimp? WPL C74 1/10 Suzuki Jimny RC Crawler Review and Test

Hello RC Modelers,
Meet WPL RC's first 1/10 scale crawler; the C74 Suzuki Jimny. And it's officially licensed by the motor manufacturer.
But have WPL managed to produce a model that does justice to this classic off-roader? Watch my review and you'll find out the answer, as well as all the information you need to know about this rig.
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Links:
Jimny - www.wpl-rc.com/products/c74-j...
WPL Light set - www.wpl-rc.com/products/wpl-l...
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[@jaredanderson7494]

"It seems to jitter and shake" spot on for the Samurai id say...

[@RCModelsandMods]

😁👍

[@vinaimaharaj4769]

It's a Jimny not Samurai

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. I think it had different model names in different countries.

[@dannymarsh7850]

I bought this to get back into scale RC after about 15 years out, thinking it would be an easy fun project to improve on the over the next few months. The shell is amazing but everything else needs a lot of work. It may be 1/10 scale but given the size of a Jimny, 1/12 parts are a better fit. Already got some 1/12 axels, new drive shafts, 1.55" bead locks, motor and gearbox on the way. Chassis rails do have extra holes for 4-llink if the leaf springs don't work with the new axels. ESC and Radio gear will come after... so much for an easy project to get back into it!

[@RCModelsandMods]

Welcome back! 😎👍

[@iamkyleme]

sometimes, if something is easy it isnt worth the time doing it. i hope you have fun with your project :)

[@RCModelsandMods]

@iamkyleme Very true. 😎👍

[@youwerentthereman7439]

These are all the questions and now answers I was hoping to find! A little more balance around the chassis wouldn’t hurt either but I’m on the same path. Owned a 1/1 samurai so it’s great to have it back in my life. Even if it’s 1/10 scale 🤘🏼

[@RCModelsandMods]

@youwerentthereman7439 😎👍

[@selligsgarage3262]

Happy to watch one of your video. Thanks for your unbiased point of view. 👍

[@RCModelsandMods]

Thanks Sel. My pleasure. You gonna get one?

[@selligsgarage3262]

Not sure... At least not for the moment. I've currently got another project on the bench. By the way, let me wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Seeyou.🎅

[@RCModelsandMods]

@selligsgarage3262 And to you Sel

[@nickboden5866]

Looks Superb, love it

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@fizzer11]

Love your off road trail set up.

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@ianmangham4570]

Beautiful 😮

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@z33tanner]

Awesome video thanks for review, i already have too many expensive hobbies so i have been scratching the RC itch with used cars and this looks awesome for $90

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@carloshnunez]

Nice for a 1/10 scale collection 🔵🔵🔵🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍🔵🔵🔵

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@RC3DPrintAdventure]

Great review. I agree with all your points. It's a nice scale body. The suspension is better than the old leaf setup. But there are some features that should have been better. I really don't know what to think of the D62/64 though..!

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@zamoragera13]

I just ordered mine. Should have it in a week.

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Hope you like it. 😎👍

[@workingclassperson2124]

Wpl fan. I’ll end up getting on.

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@RCplamodel]

cool new look, RC with great adventure, always good videos bro👍👍😃

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@overfly_pt]

Great vídeo

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍 Cheers buddy

[@jercsgn]

I just did an unboxing and initial review on this and uploaded a video too. I am looking forward to your next upgrade .

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@skorpionman67]

Nice model.

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@skorpionman67]

@@RCModelsandMods 🤜🤛

[@OGRadGrow]

Nice 👍🏾

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@rcjm69480]

Merci beaucoup pour cette video. Cela confirme bien ce que je pensais, je vais etre dessus comme pour le ldrc p06

[@RCModelsandMods]

Salut. Merci pour le commentaire Content que tu aies aime. 😎👍

[@rcjm69480]

@@RCModelsandMods forcément que j'aime tes vidéo, car tu ne triche pas 😉👍

[@SamecityScaleCrawlerz]

hi, thanks for the video ... especially for the last 6 minutes ;-) ! You forgot the comparison with other vehicles in 1/10 scale!!

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Yeah. Sorry. Was on a tight time schedule. Least I got the dimensions in. TBH most 1/10 models arnt exactly to scale in one way or another anyway. 😎👍

[@SamecityScaleCrawlerz]

@@RCModelsandMods ... yes and thats why its so important to see them in comparison to famous 1/10 scale cars like the hilux or the 4runner or blazer, so that one can see it.

[@kennethleungs]

thank you for checking the scale. scale is always a problem in the rc world.

[@10OZDuster]

for its price point for a 10th scale i would say this is amazing....scale wise capability wise for a licensed product which other company can make a scale like this at this price point ?.....although not perfect they can probably make it perfect but would you pay 20, 30 40 50% more ?

[@RCModelsandMods]

Very true 😎👍

[@phw340]

Thanks for the video! I wonder if the issue with the rear axle shudder is the driveshaft? I had the same issue with my WPL C34 and swapped the front and rear driveshafts and the shudder moved to the front. I replaced the bad driveshaft with a metal one and the issue went away.

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Thanks. I know what the problem is now. The shafts are out of synch; the annotation of the UJ joints match at each end. You need to disconnent one end and rotate a quarter turn. There are videos out there showing the issue. 😎👍

[@phw340]

@@RCModelsandMods Cool info thanks!

[@Wild_Buggy]

It will look good on a shelf and you could play with it at a garden or at a beach. You get what you paid for.

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@leirameirarc]

I just received my Jimny and that rear driveshaft shudder is worrying. I took it apart trying to install some turn signal lights and noticed that the dashboard is very loose, annoyingly so as it keeps falling out when putting the car back together. They should have fastened it even just with a single screw.... The inner bumper lamp covers are in the way and have no holes to lead wired lights through, but at least they are removable. I hate that battery tray btw! 😂

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Thanks. Hadn't noticed that with the dash or rear light. Strange as they usually have holes for LEDs. Got to Reposition the battery and workout a mod for the front suspension. 😎👍

[@eriksimca9409]

@@RCModelsandMods the dash sucks if you remove it to install the dash sticker... mine wouldnt stay put and the "clip" that is suppose to hold it doesnt do the job at all, i glued mine

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Yeah. others have complained about the dashboard. 😎👍

[@leirameirarc]

I ended up gluing mine as well 😅

[@RCModelsandMods]

If in doubt, get the glue out!

[@thqp]

man last upload was 7 months ago :o

[@micahwhite7484]

What I'm curious about is if/when the body and interior will be released as spares.The vehicles WPL chooses to produce are exactly what I'm interested in, and their attention to detail on their hardbodies is awesome. But I find my crawling sessions hit the limits of their stock chassis designs very quickly. I'd rather put their bodies on an Axial or Injora chassis from the get go instead of trying to wring more capability out of WPL stock underpinnings. And I'd rather not have another WPL chassis laying around for no reason.

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Won't be long before they're selling them as spares on their website. 😎👍

[@archerash6695]

Battery needs to be installed in the front. If theres no upgraded front brass for this vehicle then I would t by it. You could always add brass rims and brass rings in the front only.. that might work. Upgrade motor and esc

[@RCModelsandMods]

😎👍

[@alanq64]

What is the wheelbase?

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. Away from home so can't measure it. Just pause the vid at the bit with the measuring tape and try and work it out. 😎👍

[@heklik]

Can't it be replaced with tamiya esc ?

[@RCModelsandMods]

Hi. You can do, you have to ch age the other electrics as well

[@karlspotswood4508]

Where can you buy this for £65? Thanks

[@RCModelsandMods]

The WPL store

[@karlspotswood4508]

@@RCModelsandMods cheers mate

[@RCModelsandMods]

@karlspotswood4508 There's a link in the description

[@SORTEDSHAIN10]

Ali express 45 quid + 9 quid tax

[@RCModelsandMods]

😯👍

[@robertkenney7122]

Clearly a trail truck. I would never call that an RTR crawler.

[@RCModelsandMods]

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[@mikemangiameli561]

It's a wpl 😂😂. I can't believe they are still in business. There is so many good rcs out there for just a few more dollars why a wpl

[@RubleNoob840]

so? whats your problem with wpl? it’s a good brand for people who arent willing to spend 500 or even 1000 dollars on a rc car, it’s just one for people who are starting to get in to the hobby or people who want a cheap and good rig to work on

[@mikemangiameli561]

It's not a good brand if they were the aftermarket would jump on them. Try an fms

[@RCModelsandMods]

@rublenoob830 Right on

[@yellowman6028]

​@@RCModelsandModshow fast does it go?

[@GuySasha2022]

😂🙄

[@JayMillz517]

Still junk and folks keep spending cash on this mess.