Time stamps: 0:36 How to choose Mini-Z body for WLtoys. 2:00 How to put Mini-Z body mounts on WLtoys. 4:38 How to fix/mod if the body doesn't fit. 7:04 Test drive
Can you help me on something. I have a friend with a wltoys K989 and he asked me to mod the car with adjustable suspension. Is there any Mini Q or Mini Z suspension that can fit to the newly lowered front shock mount that can be adjustable?
yeap, she turning money pit now! its a possibility that spinning the tires to cut grooves into them, maybe 1 mm deep 1 mm wide and 2 mm apart, could increase traction. for same weight on less surface area.
You're mostly have to do a bit of modification either to the car or to the body. Here are from what I tested. Firelap • Mustang GT Convertible: 98mm, direct fit, all 0mm offset narrow wheels • BMW M3: 102mm, need to grind wheel arches our for more access, all 0mm offset narrow wheels Kyosho Mini-Z • FWD body, I have Honda Civic Type R: 98mm, grind wheel arches, all 0mm narrow wheels • Subaru Impreza WRX, the new one with 98mm wheelbase. Same as the FWD: 0mm offset + widen the wheel arches. • Lexus SC430: 98mm, move front shock tower down (pretty difficult to get right and not compromise handling), front 1.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels • Audi R8 LMS: Same as SC430 with front 2.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels • Corvette ZR1: 98mm, No need to mod the shock towers, just make custom front lip to lift the bonnet up and re-position side clips, front 1.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels.
It was available as clear body until last year but now I can't find it anywhere. Anyway, the main purpose of this video is to show how to use Mini-Z body with this car because a lot of people were asking about this. As for racing body I'd go for Mini-Q or Atomic touring clear body. It's light, low and has good aerodynamic properties.
If someone is wondering yes the new R8 body does fit. I did check the offset and stuff so it should be fine. Although tell me If I am wrong because I used the Aston Martin Body instead cause I like the Aston.
Yes, Aston also works. Almost any 98mm wide bodies will work but you'll have to check if you need lowered front suspension. Check the wheel offset calculated from the official recommendation here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY/edit#gid=0
Nice Video but floor has no grip when i use the firelaps tyres i have so much grip and its drift never. In the next Episode you can give it lights for better looking
Thanks for you suggestion. Yes, there's no more grip to extract out of this floor. I've never thought about doing lights before. So maybe I'll do that before piling on more power.
all of the bodies he said can be used with out modification needed have all been discontinued from the kyosho website and are also out of stock pretty sad
Hey beaver I've recently pulled out from mini z but still have some custom bodies lay around id like to use so I'm just wondering what you would suggest as a good quality but budget friendly car I could possibly use for amg gt3 😊 I do like the idea of working on wltoys k989 as I've recently built my own kit car so I feel I'll understand more what goes where and have a better feel for setting things up
If you want it to be AWD then take a look at Atomic AMZ. For AMG GT3 you might want to get the wide chassis conversion as wel so the wheels fit the body better since AMG GT3 is a wide body amd AMZ is a narrow chassis as stock. Otherwise, Mini-Q Q2 bit.ly/2PJ8JHw . It's a good RWD car at fair price. It comes as front wide chassis already and you can change the motor pod to make it 98mm wheelbase and use the exact wheels from AMG GT3 kit.
Hi Mr Beaver, just wanted to check with you, the 1/28 aston martin body shell doesn't require the shocks to be modified right? Meaning stock position it fits the body shell ?
That's what they say for the firelap version on AliExpress. I don't have it myself but from what I have seen it doesn't require any modifications to fit.
@@haziqirfanhaziqirfan5015 Unfortunately not Evo won't fit either. It's 94mm narrow. And 1/24 scale model tends to be longer than 102mm wheelbase as well.
Awesome Video, thank you very much! I have a question, hopefully you can answer what you think about it: Do you think the MURCIELAGO LP670-4 SV will fit on the K989? www.autoscalestudio.com/2013/12/mzp215pg-lamborghini-murcielago-lp670.html?q=MURCIELAGO+LP670-4
@@BeaversHobby thanks for your answer! Do you think it would fit on the K969 Drift car? Are there cheaper bodies than mini z, that can fit on the K989?
K989 and K969 is the same car with different tyres and diffs so, still won't fit. I've seen people using Ferrari 458 GT2 combining with the mod I did in this video. Other bodies that fit are Aston Martin DB9 and Audi R8 from Firelap. I don't know if you can still find them nowadays.
No oil filled will fit this scale. But you can grease them with gear diffs grease (which I've done) and they'll work a bit closer to the oil shocks. See ep.4 for more info th-cam.com/video/ci54dkbc_Bc/w-d-xo.html
No problem. I asked if they are the one I thought because there might be other shocks that I don't know about. I'm still waiting for Firelap IW05 spare parts to come out though. Maybe the shocks will fit and can make some improvement.
@@bryanp8898 430GT is 94mm wheelbase so it won't fit. Ferrari 599XX, Enzo, FXX & 458GT will fit with modded front shock tower along with Lamborghini Murcielago. I'm currently using Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 with just custom front lip. The new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 should fit without any mod. I'll get the ZL1 to try it on once it comes out .
Wheelbase limits the bodies this car can use and I don't want to use something that known to work or already been used before. Given the choice and availability I'd bought the Nissan GTR GT500 but it's discontinued a long time ago.
Just thought of something I did to stabilize the front, try using more offset wheels at the front that'll give it a bit more traction. I currently have 1.5 offset front wheels and 0 offset rear wheels.
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Bruh, that is not expensive at all. I race 1:8 Off Road buggy both EP and Nitro. I know all about expensive. Im looking to build something to race around my lounge room. I want a micro race car that I can possibly put my own receiver in.
Change the wheels to narrow 0mm offset and you can fit Honda Civic Type R (MZN194) and Subaru Impreza WRX STI (MZN185) and also Mazda Demio (MZN188). There's also Prius (MZN191) but well... it's a Prius.
Here's the updated list of compatible bodies with modifications needed plus wheel offsets. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY
Thank you very much I appreciate this video. Please check out my free k989 mod video. I have improved the suspension and and stirring capabilities while still keeping the 4wd. Keep up the good work!
@@BeaversHobby can I know where u usually buy body shell from? I tried aliexpress but either I'm missing a proper keyword or there's a better website to buy the body shells
@@muhammadshafiq661 I either buy from my regional Mini-Z store from Italy or Banzaihobby from Japan. Here's the link bit.ly/2CGgozp . Check if they have airmail to your country first. Japan has begun to slowly open up the country right now but airmail might not be available yet. If you want Aliexpress, it's very random. I only found one. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003678851520.html
Hello , i got the r8 body and it came with similar side clips .do i still need to trim the side clips ?.In other words how far do the side clips go into the battery/motor mount?
If it has similar side clips you won't need trim them. The reason we trim the clips because they hit the motor and battery. If the clips don't interfere with either, you don't need to trim them.
Man, you do so many things on your rc's that I'm starting to think you do this for a living xD Anyway, I'm following your channel for a while and I will buy a wltoys k989. I'm terms of chassi and all that stuff, is it easy to find most of the things you have? I mean, usually don't buy on bangood but is it possible to find all parts on others places?
It's mostly either Banggood or Aliexpress, most of stuffs are now on Aliexpress nowadays but you can use other parts from Mini-Z, Atomic, GL Racing, etc. as well so if you have a micro car dealer near you it'll be fine.
Thank you so much for your work Beaver! I'm modifying mine with a Megane RS body, the wheel based fit, I bought the right wheel hopfully 😅, not sanded the arch yet because I think I'm not in the good track, no vertical space for rear wheels, all the wheels are larger than the body. Quick video: th-cam.com/video/PuJ8K2F_uHs/w-d-xo.html Even if you can't answer, thanks again for your help 🙏
The wheel offset is too deep. You'll need 0mm offset narrow wheels to make it fit WLtoys. After that just a little sanding of the wheel arches will work.
It depends on the wheelbase. Measure the distance between the centre of the front wheel and the centre of the rear wheel. If it's 98mm or 102mm it should work.
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i don't think aerodynamics matter that much on such a tiny car that has top speed of 15mph...low center of gravity does and bodies are so light that will not change... if it were a 50 mph car that body would be better for racing vs the stock one... very nice job ...
It does make a difference. You can check out byebye racing. He did quite extensive aerodynamic test. th-cam.com/channels/vKuxvrA2pzvGKgPqWqT_0w.htmlvideos
Hey man, I'm looking at getting some 11mm tires and rims instead of the 8.5mm for more traction, but for the life of me I can't find anything on banggood I would be extremely grateful if you could provide a link for the both of these please. Great vids man
It's not on banggood. You can get the whole wheel set from Japan if they open the airmail back up to your country. bit.ly/2VeVZsc If you are in Europe then here's my favourite shop. www.minizracing.it/minizshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_699_703_1010&products_id=13426 For US or NA check out Kenon. www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-Multi-Offset-Wheel-Set-WhiteAWD14pcs_p_46357.html
Yes, they are. Be sure to choose the AWD wheels, not RWD. I also talked about the compatibility in the 1st video of this series. th-cam.com/video/TnhriaSSfSA/w-d-xo.html
Hm, One more question. Do you use AWD front wheels both for front and rear on k989? Or do you use AWD front, and awd rear? I'm aiming to use the Impreza sti body
@@adwwdawad It depends on the car. For Impreza STI you'll need 0mm offset narrow wheels on all 4. The wheels that come with the body won't work because they are 1.5mm offset narrow wheels for narrow chassis. WLtoys is extra wide chassis.
Awesome videos! I just ordered one after watching a couple of these. Would you be able to tell me if any of the Lamborghini bodies would fit this? I'd love to put the Diablo body on here. Was disappointed when I found out the Ferrari F355 was too short :( Thanks for any info you can provide! Keep up the great work.
@@JGuilty1313 Nice! Don't forget to change the wheels though. I believe it comes with RWD wheels which are different. With the width of this car you'll need 0mm offset narrow at the front and 0mm offset wide at the rear.
@@JGuilty1313 I normally shop for Mini-Z parts at Banzaihobby.com . It's a shop from Japan with international shipping and normally faster than buying from within country. Narrow 0mm offset bit.ly/30ThqD2 Wide 0mm offset bit.ly/2znzs3K Or you can buy the whole box so you can test them out to see what's best. bit.ly/2VeVZsc There are other Mini-Z parts on this store too. Look for tyres if you want. There are both drift and grip tyres.
- The magnets come off very easily in crashes and flip. - The magnets raise the center of gravity. - Heavy However those are fine for drift cars if you choose to do so. The main reason we use Mini-Z system because essentially this car (or these 1/28) are based off Mini-Z and they come with its mounting system so why not utilize it.
Have you done a comparison between this upgraded and a Mini-Z?? Also, it is the weight that improves the handling of the car, that styrene body will be heavier than the lexan body, which in turn will actually help the suspension with body roll and make it slightly stiffer
Nice videos man!! im in hard spot i ordered the Mini Z silvia body an it directs me to put holes in the body to install the aero package ( side skirts, front bottom clip) should i drill the holes ?
If it's on the manual, yes. It usually needs small holes for the parts to align. Look at the aero parts and you will see small pecks on them. That's the drill tip size you need.
Any chance you have a link to some body's that will fit on the Wltoys 28413 if I need to remove bumpers that's ok just wondering what you have discovered since this video. Lots has changed into years. Appreciate your help with my brushless upgrade. So far so good
For 284131 you might need to cut the rear diffuser out to make it fit. As for the front bumper, it will be replaced by the front lip anyway so that's not a problem. The updated list is in the description, docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY/edit#gid=0 . It's google docs so I update it as soon as I get new info or confirmation.
@@BeaversHobby thanks so much for this updated list. Also thanks for always getting back to me with my many many different questions over the last year. I have always just shot you a line in the comments and you have always replied back with all the links and information. I do follow like and subscribe your TH-cam channel. Are there any other places or media formats that would help you with your numbers or links you get you a little better %? I am going to be getting stuff for the hobby I might as well help you out when I can. We used to have it a hobby store that closed years ago and the guy that ran the store you have taken his place for all my modeling questions.
@@markfitzurka9995 Always a pleasure to help. I have affiliate program on mainly 2 websites, Banggood (good for general parts and electronics) and Banzaihobby. If you are looking for original Mini-Z parts I highly recommend Banzaihobby. It's the cheapest there but you'll need to check if Japan Post can send to your country because I'm not sure if they re-open all the routes yet. Here are the links to access the sites. After accessing with these any order should count to my affiliate automatically... I think. www.banggood.com/?p=p=PF13121622362201505M banzaihobby.com/?referrer=CNWR_435991546643267
@@BeaversHobby thanks for the reply. Love the videos! I'll look around at the other models that do fit. I'm still waiting on the car and already can't wait to mod it. Lol. The stock body just isnt my taste.
Hi @Beaver's Hobby, I've got an question, and I don't know if its stupid one or not. Because of you're video's I've bought an K989, because I like the idea; build not bought. I am a Porsche fan, is there a body you could recommend? I saw the MR20 Porsche 962, but because of the front it would not fit? It there a way to make it fit? And what do you think about; Kyosho Porsche 934 turbo RSR, would this one fit? And what about Kyosho's wheels? do they fit? Keep the video's coming! Thanks.
Unfortunately none of Kyosho Porsche bodies will fit this car because they are 86-90mm narrow body which are way shorter and way narrower than WLtoys. Look for K969 body, for example this one www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Wltoys-K969-K979-K989-K999-P929-P939-1-28-RC-Car-spare-parts-Consumable-replacement-package/1461967_32869407322.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.39.20a72d48wlH5F7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_10059_10884_10887_10696_100031_10084_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_10302,searchweb201603_45,ppcSwitch_3&algo_expid=0272675c-a50d-4eb6-9cee-876475a0ab1b-5&algo_pvid=0272675c-a50d-4eb6-9cee-876475a0ab1b&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0 I know it doesn't look as good as Kyosho's but it's from WLtoys so everything will fit perfectly. The other thing you can do is use another RC car body or model and make your own mounting system probably from magnet. Someone once told me that 1/24 Rastar Porsche 911 GT3 RS has 98mm wheelbase so you can check that out. Maybe you can find one in toy store near you. Take a ruler with you to measure wheelbase (distance between centre of front wheel to rear wheel) is always a good thing. I always have IKEA paper tape measure with me almost all the time. You never know what you'll find strolling in a toy shop.
Thanks for the quick reply and the effort! I'm going to look in other solutions. I'm thinking of buying a white (no painted) body and see what is need to cut, fix or re-design. Then I've one question left. I've you make the chassis longer, 98 -> 102 mm, do you need a longer drive shaft because is AWD? Again, thanks for the reply.
Even with the new, at least newest for Kyosho, 911 GT3 RS has 90mm wheelbase so to cut it to 98mm you will leave a lot of gap before rear wheels. As for the width, change the wheels to 0 offset will help but there will still be rubbing. Well, you can always do some sculpting to make wide body kit for it. Anyway, look for another body or scale model and make mounting system might require same amount of work though. The way to extend the chassis to 102mm is replace rear main shaft pinion with the longer one. It comes with the car so you don't have to buy anything. As for the wheels, (sorry, forgot to answer this before) you can use Mini-Z AWD wheels. All info about wheel and chassis are in the 1st video of this series. th-cam.com/video/TnhriaSSfSA/w-d-xo.html Feel free to ask if you want more information.
ZR1 is even better than this. You don't have to lower the shock tower. Just make custom front mount to lift the front up a bit and it'll fit. Here's my gallery. facebook.com/beavershobby/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2361773334074981 And current setup of this car. facebook.com/beavershobby/posts/2583007991951513
You can use Mini-Z tyres. There are many different types and also different width, narrow and wide. Here's grip tyre set with 2 narrow and 2 wide. bit.ly/2PFL89W Recommended drift tyres, narrow bit.ly/2I3a74k , wide bit.ly/2nZaLIw .
Yes, of course. But I don't do that because it'll not look like scale model anymore with the poles sticking out. Also WLtoys already provides mounting points for Mini-Z body so why not use them? If you want to use other shell from scale model you can drill holes or use magnet to mount it on the chassis.
Unfortunately Skylines and RX7 are much smaller than WLtoys, they are 94mm and 90mm wheelbase for narrow chassis but WLtoys are 98mm wheelbase ultra wide chassis. There are only few JDM that fit, Honda Civic Type R, Subaru Impreza (4 door version) and Prius. And you'll have to change the wheels to narrow 0mm offset + shave the wheel arches to make it work.
@@milo8091 It's possible but very difficult. The easiest way to do is to get the carbon chassis, it'll allow you to move the gearbox in one step. Then cut and flatten the prop shaft to make it work with 94mm. The thing you can't fix is the width. It'll still be too wide for most of 94mm chassis. I'd suggest you to do another way by extend the wheelbase, cut new chassis plate and make custom prop shaft (if you want to keep it AWD) then use a 1/24 model as body in stead.
I have ask which ESC and which version is that? Q1, Q5 or Q7? Mostly if it's a brushless system you'll have to calibrate the ESC and check if it goes forward-brake-reverse. If that still hasn't solve the problem then look into the programming. If it's a brushed ESC then some cheap ESCs have faster reverse than forward. Still, you'll need to check the function too.
I bought the firelap bmw body shell and the weels you adviced for it so with 0 offset but do you know which tires size i could put on it? Thanks in advance for your answer and your post that are really helpfull!
You can fit standard Mini-Z tyres on it. Both drift and grip will give you 24.6mm diameter and that's all that body can take. Standard WLtoys tyres are a tad bigger and won't fit so well.
Nice vid! Trying to fit a DBR9 body on a K989. It almost fits out of the box, but would need to move back a bit because the wheels grind into the arch. Instead of sanding out the arch, could I somehow shorten the front clip? If the body fits 1-2 mm further back it would be perfect.
Shorten the front clip and the side clips might not fit in place. Try measuring it first if the side clip will work if you shorten the front one. You can also use magnet in the back instead and don't use side clips at all like this one th-cam.com/video/-kKLbRNrDxY/w-d-xo.html .
Take a ruler and go down your local supermarket or toy shop. Then measure if any toy car has 98mm or 102mm wheelbase (space between centre of front and back wheels) and 75mm width. It will fit on this chassis. Then make magnet mount like this but on both front and back. th-cam.com/video/-kKLbRNrDxY/w-d-xo.html
There are 2 rc shops around here, both of them over an hour drive and they are EXPENSIVE. One of them took $20 for a single pinion gear so I bet they take at least $30 for a body. I am pretty much locked to online shopping, so aliexpress and similar would be my best bet, but I could not find any when searching for 1/28 rc body.
@@jvinsnes All of the RC body is over $10. That's why I told you to go to a toy shop or supermarket instead and get a toy car to make a body. I understand that you can't (or actually none of us can) go down any shop right now. Back to the subject, the least you can do is about $21 include shipping like this. www.aliexpress.com/item/32970351286.html Or this Lamborghini body from Japan. It's genuine Mini-Z part with high detail and the cheapest one in the market. bit.ly/2SP53ps You'll also need the modification to lower the shock tower you see in this video.
Yes, the wheels are the same as Mini-Z AWD. You can use any Mini-Z wheels as long as it's for AWD. There's no problem with low offset either, some chassis does but not this one.
No, you don't have to replace the drive shaft. Just need the 102mm gear that's included in the box to replace the rear centre shaft pinion. Here's how you do it. th-cam.com/video/BK-9SNIuYlY/w-d-xo.html
Yes, Corvette ZR1 will fit. You need to do a bit of custom front lip to lift the front up but you don't need to lower the shock tower. Here's photo gallery and wheel offset info. facebook.com/beavershobby/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2361773334074981 As for the GTR Nismo, if you meant R33, no. It's 94mm wheelbase narrow chassis. There's Liberty Walk GT-R from OneModel that will fit without any modification. hrcarena.store/item/NISSAN-LB-WORKS-GT-R-R35-White-Body-set/6631953801150464 The Camaro ZL1 is already out in some countries. It should fit directly without any modification as well. th-cam.com/video/ZJbbb5omoZw/w-d-xo.html
Sine this video is quite old now and many bodies have came out, right now the best one is Camaro ZL1. No need to modify, just fit 1mm offset narrow wheels on it and it'll fit perfectly.
@@BeaversHobby What do you think about this model, the price is similar that the wltoys k969: www.ebay.com/itm/Kyosho-RC-Car-First-MINI-Z-Initial-D-Toyota-Sprinter-Trueno-AE86-japan/163447325767?epid=16026699721&hash=item260e384447:g:8T0AAOSwhu9cH4eH
I like the Mini-Q better especially Q7 and Q2. Q7 is a racing-grade AWD car with full adjustability. Q2 is almost like Mini-Z RWD but I can upgrade the electronics easily.
@@BeaversHobby I agree. I have the Mini Q TR-Q6C and that car is my favorite that I own. I will have to say, the WLtoys is easier to mount a mini z white body. In your videos, do you have video to improve the wltoys steering without making it 2wd? Also, have you tried the carbon fiber deck on the wltoys?
@@ks-bg5uk You can try extending the servo horn or move the ball head on the knuckle up to get more steering like this. th-cam.com/video/zB3pUN9XiSw/w-d-xo.html I haven't tried carbon chassis yet. It isn't that much lighter so I doubt it would make much difference. It looks good though.
No, WLtoys is 98mm and 102mm. You can potentially use 94mm body but you'll have to modify rear wheel arches to extend it 4mm further back. Trust me, it'll look very out of place. Most of 94mm bodies are also narrow too and this chassis is wide.
Nice work man! Watched all of your k989 vids and I'm upgrading mine too! Do you know which wheels offset does this car accept? I'm buying a BMW m3 body and I hate the original rims!
For the chassis any offset will work. You have to choose the wheel according to the body. If M3 you'll be using is the one from Firelap with 102mm wheelbase then 0 offset will work. The body is quite narrow. Anyway, start with 0 offset is almost grantee will fit any body except the very narrow one.
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Aluminium wheels are 2.5mm narrow front and 1mm wide rear. They fill the wheel arches really well with a bit of rubbing. It can turn but I'd suggest front 1.5 and rear 0.
@@goingcrazy00 Yes, that would fit better. Because actually 2.5 narrow is equivalent to 0 wide when it's on the car but it can still rub the wheel arches so decreasing it by 1mm will help a lot.
I suggest +2 narrow at the front and +1 wide at the back. Wltoys is wider than Mini-Z wide and the rear from Mini-Z is from narrow motor mount. Also remember to get AWD wheels, they are different than RWD. And yes, tyres only have 2 size, narrow and wide, generally speaking for the standard touring though. LMP is different and hard to find so better not touch that at the moment.
@@BeaversHobby thanks a lot ! after thinking, I'll got the m3 body. Does this wheels fit? www.banggood.com/fr/4PCS-Wltoys-Metal-Hub-RC-Car-Wheel-128-For-K989-And-IW04M-RC-Car-p-1358224.html?akmClientCountry=FR&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=229
@@BeaversHobby and what drift tires on banggood do you recommand for these wheels please. The mini z you showed on Banzai looks great, but the shipping fees are too high to the France, so I have to stick to banggood >_
@@reekooism Mini-Q drift tyres are good. bit.ly/2CM4uVo There're Firelap wheels & tyres too but when I bought them they didn't come with the tyres. It doesn't look like Banzai Hobby has opened the airmail back to some countries yet so since you are in France, there should be Mini-Z dealers in your country like RC Orange. www.rcorange.com/produit/kyosho-mini-z-awd-mdt001-pneus-drift-8-5mm-4-unites/
No, it depends on the wheelbase. Mini-Z AWD is adjustable from 90-98mm. There're also narrow and wide bodies. MA010 and 015 are narrow chassis and if you use wide body you'll have to use wheels with offset to compensate. MA020 in the other hand can extend to wide chassis and has the lowest nose of all so most of the body will fit. On the last note, a new chassis that sort of came out but not really is MA030 (which is based on FWD that's already out) will come out as EVO mid July. This one has limited body compatibility because the motor is high up at the front. You can check here, look for FWD compatibility. kyosho.com/mini-z-info/support/body-specifications/
Beaver's Hobby Hi does that mean that body’s for the MA030 are more likely to fit onto the wl toys k989 because of a higher bonnet? I don’t mind doing the suspension mods but even after that I think the mini z McLaren F1 GTR won’t fit😔
No, not the LMP cars (Toyou GT One, Mazda 787b, Mercedes C9). Also you need the body between 90mm and 102mm wheelbase (in other word, 86mm won't fit) that use more than 1mm offset wheels otherwise the wheel will rub against suspension arms. All in all, almost all the modern bodies will fit because they are between 90-98mm wheelbase. Except for those LMP I mentioned earlier. The body I use in this video also fits without any modification.
Time stamps:
0:36 How to choose Mini-Z body for WLtoys.
2:00 How to put Mini-Z body mounts on WLtoys.
4:38 How to fix/mod if the body doesn't fit.
7:04 Test drive
Does the mini z AE86 body fit the k969
Can you help me on something. I have a friend with a wltoys K989 and he asked me to mod the car with adjustable suspension. Is there any Mini Q or Mini Z suspension that can fit to the newly lowered front shock mount that can be adjustable?
@@nothingspecial.7071 please answer this beaver
yeap, she turning money pit now! its a possibility that spinning the tires to cut grooves into them, maybe 1 mm deep 1 mm wide and 2 mm apart, could increase traction. for same weight on less surface area.
Lol aerodynamic properties of a brick wall xD
This made me laugh out loud hahaha
Dem decals on the r33 tho :)
Looks great, love this WLToys car. Just got one.
Advertisement told me to skip the ad, i had no problem doing that! HAH!!
Hi, can you put a list of all body shells which would fit on k989? Without modification and with mode needed Tnx
You're mostly have to do a bit of modification either to the car or to the body.
Here are from what I tested.
Firelap
• Mustang GT Convertible: 98mm, direct fit, all 0mm offset narrow wheels
• BMW M3: 102mm, need to grind wheel arches our for more access, all 0mm offset narrow wheels
Kyosho Mini-Z
• FWD body, I have Honda Civic Type R: 98mm, grind wheel arches, all 0mm narrow wheels
• Subaru Impreza WRX, the new one with 98mm wheelbase. Same as the FWD: 0mm offset + widen the wheel arches.
• Lexus SC430: 98mm, move front shock tower down (pretty difficult to get right and not compromise handling), front 1.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels
• Audi R8 LMS: Same as SC430 with front 2.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels
• Corvette ZR1: 98mm, No need to mod the shock towers, just make custom front lip to lift the bonnet up and re-position side clips, front 1.5mm offset narrow wheels, rear 0mm offset wide wheels.
@@BeaversHobby thank you so much for the really detailed answer 👌
The body of the K969 is more aerodynamic!
It was available as clear body until last year but now I can't find it anywhere.
Anyway, the main purpose of this video is to show how to use Mini-Z body with this car because a lot of people were asking about this.
As for racing body I'd go for Mini-Q or Atomic touring clear body. It's light, low and has good aerodynamic properties.
If someone is wondering yes the new R8 body does fit. I did check the offset and stuff so it should be fine. Although tell me If I am wrong because I used the Aston Martin Body instead cause I like the Aston.
Yes, Aston also works. Almost any 98mm wide bodies will work but you'll have to check if you need lowered front suspension.
Check the wheel offset calculated from the official recommendation here. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY/edit#gid=0
@@BeaversHobby Thanx man Really helpful!
@@amaanalam7894 My pleasure.
Nice Video but floor has no grip when i use the firelaps tyres i have so much grip and its drift never. In the next Episode you can give it lights for better looking
Thanks for you suggestion. Yes, there's no more grip to extract out of this floor.
I've never thought about doing lights before. So maybe I'll do that before piling on more power.
Where do you get the bracket for the body kit to snap onto the frame of the car?
Those side clips and front lip are included with the body.
@@BeaversHobby oh sweet thank you
Autoscale is closed dosent work any more due to too many assho...
all of the bodies he said can be used with out modification needed have all been discontinued from the kyosho website and are also out of stock pretty sad
Hi Beaver! What is best body for k969 without any modifications?
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Hellcat don't need any modifications. You just need narrow wheels 0mm offset on all 4.
Thank you!
Hey beaver I've recently pulled out from mini z but still have some custom bodies lay around id like to use so I'm just wondering what you would suggest as a good quality but budget friendly car I could possibly use for amg gt3 😊 I do like the idea of working on wltoys k989 as I've recently built my own kit car so I feel I'll understand more what goes where and have a better feel for setting things up
If you want it to be AWD then take a look at Atomic AMZ. For AMG GT3 you might want to get the wide chassis conversion as wel so the wheels fit the body better since AMG GT3 is a wide body amd AMZ is a narrow chassis as stock.
Otherwise, Mini-Q Q2 bit.ly/2PJ8JHw . It's a good RWD car at fair price. It comes as front wide chassis already and you can change the motor pod to make it 98mm wheelbase and use the exact wheels from AMG GT3 kit.
What size is the drill to make the new holes for the shocks? Thank you very much :)
2mm, all the screws are M2 or equivalent.
Just subbed, quick question. Did you ever find out if the mini z ZL1 fits the k989? Thank you
The body will fit judging by the front height. I'm waiting to get one so I can check the wheel offset.
@@BeaversHobby thank you, also found a PN racing Golem mini z truck body. I'll be ordering that and seeing if it fits
@@OmaRN1995 Golem will fit. Be careful with the cutting though. You only got one shot at that.
Hi Mr Beaver, just wanted to check with you, the 1/28 aston martin body shell doesn't require the shocks to be modified right? Meaning stock position it fits the body shell ?
That's what they say for the firelap version on AliExpress. I don't have it myself but from what I have seen it doesn't require any modifications to fit.
7:50 sounds like you dropped a V8 into it lol
Too many Lexi? I know what you mean, I’ve too many Jaguai. 🧐
or the gtr nismo
Can Toyota AE86 fit?.....notice me pls..
Mini-Z AE86? No, it doesn't. AE86 is 90mm wheelbase narrow body.
Some other 1/24 scale might though. You'll need to try those out.
@@BeaversHobby oh tq ☺️
@@BeaversHobby can I u one more question.....what about Mitsubishi Evo?
@@haziqirfanhaziqirfan5015 Unfortunately not Evo won't fit either. It's 94mm narrow. And 1/24 scale model tends to be longer than 102mm wheelbase as well.
@@BeaversHobby thanks ☺️
Awesome Video, thank you very much! I have a question, hopefully you can answer what you think about it:
Do you think the MURCIELAGO LP670-4 SV will fit on the K989?
www.autoscalestudio.com/2013/12/mzp215pg-lamborghini-murcielago-lp670.html?q=MURCIELAGO+LP670-4
Really hard to tell but I don't think it'll fit. WLtoys' shocks even after mod are still thick and high.
@@BeaversHobby thanks for your answer!
Do you think it would fit on the K969 Drift car?
Are there cheaper bodies than mini z, that can fit on the K989?
K989 and K969 is the same car with different tyres and diffs so, still won't fit.
I've seen people using Ferrari 458 GT2 combining with the mod I did in this video.
Other bodies that fit are Aston Martin DB9 and Audi R8 from Firelap. I don't know if you can still find them nowadays.
Any oil filled shocks option?
No oil filled will fit this scale. But you can grease them with gear diffs grease (which I've done) and they'll work a bit closer to the oil shocks.
See ep.4 for more info th-cam.com/video/ci54dkbc_Bc/w-d-xo.html
I kinda found oil filled shocks for this but they’re gone now
Are they aluminium shocks? Those are not oil filled.
Beaver's Hobby yea,oh ok kool sorry
No problem. I asked if they are the one I thought because there might be other shocks that I don't know about.
I'm still waiting for Firelap IW05 spare parts to come out though. Maybe the shocks will fit and can make some improvement.
Is hard find 98mm body for that
Quite hard. But newer bodies for FWD will fit if you use 0mm offset wheels.
Where i find?
@@OJ6J Banzaihobby.com
For example here's the Civic Type R body. bit.ly/2QxXEIM
And these are the wheels you'll need for 2 sets. bit.ly/30ThqD2
Is there a clear lexan body that fits?
Mini-Q, Atomic 98mm TC and also Civic will fit. I think P1 from GL has too low nose so that won't fit.
Uhm will the mclaren p1 body fit the wltoys k989?
Got a confirmation from someone who has it, no, it won't. It's stuck at both front and rear.
Owh alright thanks for the information
But will it fit on the Ferrari F430 gt?
@@bryanp8898 430GT is 94mm wheelbase so it won't fit. Ferrari 599XX, Enzo, FXX & 458GT will fit with modded front shock tower along with Lamborghini Murcielago. I'm currently using Chevrolet Corvette C7 ZR1 with just custom front lip. The new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 should fit without any mod. I'll get the ZL1 to try it on once it comes out .
Owhhh alrightt thanks for the information again 😊👌
I dont like the body its so ugly. I think subaru is the good 1.
Wheelbase limits the bodies this car can use and I don't want to use something that known to work or already been used before. Given the choice and availability I'd bought the Nissan GTR GT500 but it's discontinued a long time ago.
It's missing something... I know mud flaps
thank you for posting, exatly the information ive spent hours looking for in one video, good job
When will you review the atomic drz? I had one and it just spin arround and will not slide, thank you
In a few weeks. I'm sifting through the building footage now because it's really long.
Just thought of something I did to stabilize the front, try using more offset wheels at the front that'll give it a bit more traction. I currently have 1.5 offset front wheels and 0 offset rear wheels.
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Bruh, that is not expensive at all. I race 1:8 Off Road buggy both EP and Nitro. I know all about expensive. Im looking to build something to race around my lounge room. I want a micro race car that I can possibly put my own receiver in.
That feeling, when you live in Russia and it's almost impossible to get Kyosho body shells...
Very cool video, btw!
Hey Beaver, do you know if the AMG GT3 bodu works with this fix?
I haven't tried it myself but I've heard that it works.
any suggestion mini-z body JDM type that fit without modificationin 2021?
Change the wheels to narrow 0mm offset and you can fit Honda Civic Type R (MZN194) and Subaru Impreza WRX STI (MZN185) and also Mazda Demio (MZN188). There's also Prius (MZN191) but well... it's a Prius.
all of the body shell he said can be used with out any modification have been discontinued the bmw the aston and the audi from the kyosh website
Here's the updated list of compatible bodies with modifications needed plus wheel offsets. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY
Where can I buy one of those tie rod end separator tool? ThAnks.
Check out Align helicopter dealer near you. The part no. is 250 Ball Link Plier H25070. It's the plier for Aligh Trex250.
Thank you very much I appreciate this video. Please check out my free k989 mod video. I have improved the suspension and and stirring capabilities while still keeping the 4wd. Keep up the good work!
Does the WLToys 989 have the same chassis as WLToys 284131? I'm thinking to change the body shell, not a fan of the stock body shell lol
Yes, it's the same chassis.
@@BeaversHobby can I know where u usually buy body shell from? I tried aliexpress but either I'm missing a proper keyword or there's a better website to buy the body shells
@@muhammadshafiq661 I either buy from my regional Mini-Z store from Italy or Banzaihobby from Japan. Here's the link bit.ly/2CGgozp .
Check if they have airmail to your country first. Japan has begun to slowly open up the country right now but airmail might not be available yet.
If you want Aliexpress, it's very random. I only found one. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003678851520.html
I used Mini Z Honda Civic R body to fit in Witoy K969, you need to trim the wheelbase only, it works good
If you use 0mm offset it'll look just right. Shave the wheel arches a bit and you'll be fine.
looking good love your vids, it's hard to find information on micros
Thank you! Very helpfull video, i love your voice dude
Hello , i got the r8 body and it came with similar side clips .do i still need to trim the side clips ?.In other words how far do the side clips go into the battery/motor mount?
If it has similar side clips you won't need trim them. The reason we trim the clips because they hit the motor and battery. If the clips don't interfere with either, you don't need to trim them.
Man, you do so many things on your rc's that I'm starting to think you do this for a living xD Anyway, I'm following your channel for a while and I will buy a wltoys k989. I'm terms of chassi and all that stuff, is it easy to find most of the things you have? I mean, usually don't buy on bangood but is it possible to find all parts on others places?
It's mostly either Banggood or Aliexpress, most of stuffs are now on Aliexpress nowadays but you can use other parts from Mini-Z, Atomic, GL Racing, etc. as well so if you have a micro car dealer near you it'll be fine.
Thank you so much for your work Beaver! I'm modifying mine with a Megane RS body, the wheel based fit, I bought the right wheel hopfully 😅, not sanded the arch yet because I think I'm not in the good track, no vertical space for rear wheels, all the wheels are larger than the body. Quick video: th-cam.com/video/PuJ8K2F_uHs/w-d-xo.html
Even if you can't answer, thanks again for your help 🙏
The wheel offset is too deep. You'll need 0mm offset narrow wheels to make it fit WLtoys. After that just a little sanding of the wheel arches will work.
@@BeaversHobby thanks. Do you recommend drift tires for the narrows?
@@reekooism Mini-Z MDT001 you should be able to find it in most Kyosho Mini-Z dealers.
@@BeaversHobby thanks again for your channel, and your help 🙏🙏🙏
@@reekooism My pleasure.
Hey beaver I found a diecast model that I wanna put on my k969, its a 1/24 1969 gto check it out do you think it will work.
It depends on the wheelbase. Measure the distance between the centre of the front wheel and the centre of the rear wheel. If it's 98mm or 102mm it should work.
Beaver,YOUR THE MAN!!!👍👍
Do you have an email you share with newbie's,in the hobby?
I would love to chat with you,I know your busy. When you have time, Thanks 😊
Yes, this is my e-mail beavershobby@gmail.com .
You can also send a massage on my facebook. I check it whenever I have time. facebook.com/beavershobby
Love you videos, fabulas info. Thanks for your time and information.
That hurts man lol airo of a brick wall hahah
i don't think aerodynamics matter that much on such a tiny car that has top speed of 15mph...low center of gravity does and bodies are so light that will not change... if it were a 50 mph car that body would be better for racing vs the stock one... very nice job ...
It does make a difference. You can check out byebye racing. He did quite extensive aerodynamic test. th-cam.com/channels/vKuxvrA2pzvGKgPqWqT_0w.htmlvideos
Could it be possible to fit a 1/25 model car body
Yes, some of 1/24 from Famous and Aoshima model will fit but you'll have to make the mount yourself.
@@BeaversHobby thanks for your help
@@speedracer5046 My pleasure.
Hey man, I'm looking at getting some 11mm tires and rims instead of the 8.5mm for more traction, but for the life of me I can't find anything on banggood I would be extremely grateful if you could provide a link for the both of these please.
Great vids man
It's not on banggood. You can get the whole wheel set from Japan if they open the airmail back up to your country. bit.ly/2VeVZsc
If you are in Europe then here's my favourite shop. www.minizracing.it/minizshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_699_703_1010&products_id=13426
For US or NA check out Kenon. www.kenonhobby.com/Kyosho-Mini-Z-AWD-Multi-Offset-Wheel-Set-WhiteAWD14pcs_p_46357.html
Question about the wheels, Will miniz compatible wheels fit the k989?
Yes, they are. Be sure to choose the AWD wheels, not RWD.
I also talked about the compatibility in the 1st video of this series. th-cam.com/video/TnhriaSSfSA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much!
Hm, One more question. Do you use AWD front wheels both for front and rear on k989? Or do you use AWD front, and awd rear? I'm aiming to use the Impreza sti body
@@adwwdawad It depends on the car. For Impreza STI you'll need 0mm offset narrow wheels on all 4. The wheels that come with the body won't work because they are 1.5mm offset narrow wheels for narrow chassis. WLtoys is extra wide chassis.
Thanks :)
Would a ae86 shell fit on k969 and if not would it fit on k989? Also great video!
No, it won't. K969 and K989 are the same car with different wheels and diffs.
Awesome videos! I just ordered one after watching a couple of these. Would you be able to tell me if any of the Lamborghini bodies would fit this? I'd love to put the Diablo body on here. Was disappointed when I found out the Ferrari F355 was too short :( Thanks for any info you can provide! Keep up the great work.
Thanks. Murcielago + LP670 and Diablo will fit this chassis with the front shock lowered as in this video.
@@BeaversHobby Great to know, thank you for the quick response! Ended up finding a used Diablo body for a really good price on Ebay.
@@JGuilty1313 Nice! Don't forget to change the wheels though. I believe it comes with RWD wheels which are different. With the width of this car you'll need 0mm offset narrow at the front and 0mm offset wide at the rear.
@@BeaversHobby Thank you! Do you have any recommendations as to where I could find those wheels at? Any specific website?
@@JGuilty1313 I normally shop for Mini-Z parts at Banzaihobby.com . It's a shop from Japan with international shipping and normally faster than buying from within country.
Narrow 0mm offset bit.ly/30ThqD2
Wide 0mm offset bit.ly/2znzs3K
Or you can buy the whole box so you can test them out to see what's best. bit.ly/2VeVZsc
There are other Mini-Z parts on this store too. Look for tyres if you want. There are both drift and grip tyres.
Why not just use magnets
- The magnets come off very easily in crashes and flip.
- The magnets raise the center of gravity.
- Heavy
However those are fine for drift cars if you choose to do so. The main reason we use Mini-Z system because essentially this car (or these 1/28) are based off Mini-Z and they come with its mounting system so why not utilize it.
Can I use Mosler MT800 or Megane Trophy 2010 in K989 ??
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Megan should work without mod. Mosler will definitely need shock tower mod like in this video.
Have you done a comparison between this upgraded and a Mini-Z?? Also, it is the weight that improves the handling of the car, that styrene body will be heavier than the lexan body, which in turn will actually help the suspension with body roll and make it slightly stiffer
Yes, it's better than box standard Mini-Z AWD MA010 and 020, not for 030 though that one has better weight distribution.
Nice videos man!! im in hard spot i ordered the Mini Z silvia body an it directs me to put holes in the body to install the aero package ( side skirts, front bottom clip) should i drill the holes ?
If it's on the manual, yes. It usually needs small holes for the parts to align. Look at the aero parts and you will see small pecks on them. That's the drill tip size you need.
@@BeaversHobby thank you so much!! great content buddy!!
i wanted to try one of the 3d-printable bodies on thingiverse, do they fit the wltoys k989?
If the wheelbase is 98mm, it should. Again, look out for something with high bonnet.
Any chance you have a link to some body's that will fit on the Wltoys 28413 if I need to remove bumpers that's ok just wondering what you have discovered since this video. Lots has changed into years. Appreciate your help with my brushless upgrade. So far so good
For 284131 you might need to cut the rear diffuser out to make it fit. As for the front bumper, it will be replaced by the front lip anyway so that's not a problem.
The updated list is in the description, docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY/edit#gid=0 .
It's google docs so I update it as soon as I get new info or confirmation.
@@BeaversHobby thanks so much for this updated list. Also thanks for always getting back to me with my many many different questions over the last year. I have always just shot you a line in the comments and you have always replied back with all the links and information. I do follow like and subscribe your TH-cam channel. Are there any other places or media formats that would help you with your numbers or links you get you a little better %? I am going to be getting stuff for the hobby I might as well help you out when I can. We used to have it a hobby store that closed years ago and the guy that ran the store you have taken his place for all my modeling questions.
@@markfitzurka9995 Always a pleasure to help.
I have affiliate program on mainly 2 websites, Banggood (good for general parts and electronics) and Banzaihobby. If you are looking for original Mini-Z parts I highly recommend Banzaihobby. It's the cheapest there but you'll need to check if Japan Post can send to your country because I'm not sure if they re-open all the routes yet.
Here are the links to access the sites. After accessing with these any order should count to my affiliate automatically... I think.
www.banggood.com/?p=p=PF13121622362201505M
banzaihobby.com/?referrer=CNWR_435991546643267
Woah did u change the livery on the skyline? It looks sick
Yep, it's just sticker so I can print a new one anytime I want.
Maybe I should do that too on my Honda hsv
If anyone comes across a Nissan GT-R body that will fit, please let me know! I'm only finding 94mm wheelbase options.
There were old GT-R GT500 but they are very, very rare nowadays.
@@BeaversHobby thanks for the reply. Love the videos! I'll look around at the other models that do fit. I'm still waiting on the car and already can't wait to mod it. Lol. The stock body just isnt my taste.
Hi @Beaver's Hobby,
I've got an question, and I don't know if its stupid one or not.
Because of you're video's I've bought an K989, because I like the idea; build not bought.
I am a Porsche fan, is there a body you could recommend?
I saw the MR20 Porsche 962, but because of the front it would not fit? It there a way to make it fit?
And what do you think about; Kyosho Porsche 934 turbo RSR, would this one fit? And what about Kyosho's wheels? do they fit?
Keep the video's coming!
Thanks.
Unfortunately none of Kyosho Porsche bodies will fit this car because they are 86-90mm narrow body which are way shorter and way narrower than WLtoys.
Look for K969 body, for example this one www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Wltoys-K969-K979-K989-K999-P929-P939-1-28-RC-Car-spare-parts-Consumable-replacement-package/1461967_32869407322.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.39.20a72d48wlH5F7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_10059_10884_10887_10696_100031_10084_10083_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_10302,searchweb201603_45,ppcSwitch_3&algo_expid=0272675c-a50d-4eb6-9cee-876475a0ab1b-5&algo_pvid=0272675c-a50d-4eb6-9cee-876475a0ab1b&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0
I know it doesn't look as good as Kyosho's but it's from WLtoys so everything will fit perfectly.
The other thing you can do is use another RC car body or model and make your own mounting system probably from magnet. Someone once told me that 1/24 Rastar Porsche 911 GT3 RS has 98mm wheelbase so you can check that out. Maybe you can find one in toy store near you. Take a ruler with you to measure wheelbase (distance between centre of front wheel to rear wheel) is always a good thing. I always have IKEA paper tape measure with me almost all the time. You never know what you'll find strolling in a toy shop.
Thanks for the quick reply and the effort! I'm going to look in other solutions. I'm thinking of buying a white (no painted) body and see what is need to cut, fix or re-design. Then I've one question left. I've you make the chassis longer, 98 -> 102 mm, do you need a longer drive shaft because is AWD?
Again, thanks for the reply.
Even with the new, at least newest for Kyosho, 911 GT3 RS has 90mm wheelbase so to cut it to 98mm you will leave a lot of gap before rear wheels. As for the width, change the wheels to 0 offset will help but there will still be rubbing. Well, you can always do some sculpting to make wide body kit for it. Anyway, look for another body or scale model and make mounting system might require same amount of work though.
The way to extend the chassis to 102mm is replace rear main shaft pinion with the longer one. It comes with the car so you don't have to buy anything.
As for the wheels, (sorry, forgot to answer this before) you can use Mini-Z AWD wheels.
All info about wheel and chassis are in the 1st video of this series. th-cam.com/video/TnhriaSSfSA/w-d-xo.html
Feel free to ask if you want more information.
Think this could be done with the new corvette zr1 body?
ZR1 is even better than this. You don't have to lower the shock tower. Just make custom front mount to lift the front up a bit and it'll fit.
Here's my gallery. facebook.com/beavershobby/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2361773334074981
And current setup of this car. facebook.com/beavershobby/posts/2583007991951513
Do you think any of the Mclaren f1 bodies will fit?
It should with the lowered shocks.
Hi. Can you put up a link for the tyres to fit the rays wheels please?
You can use Mini-Z tyres. There are many different types and also different width, narrow and wide.
Here's grip tyre set with 2 narrow and 2 wide. bit.ly/2PFL89W
Recommended drift tyres, narrow bit.ly/2I3a74k , wide bit.ly/2nZaLIw .
Does mclaren f1 gtr long-tail fit?
Yes, with lowered front shock tower.
@@BeaversHobby can it fit with monoshock in front ? (Stock arm)
@@AbdHaq303 No, it can't.
Can i just drill holes for the body posts? 🤔
Yes, of course. But I don't do that because it'll not look like scale model anymore with the poles sticking out. Also WLtoys already provides mounting points for Mini-Z body so why not use them?
If you want to use other shell from scale model you can drill holes or use magnet to mount it on the chassis.
Hey beaver I’m new here and wanted to know if a Tamiya 1/24 Nissan skyline GTR 32 body shell will fit in a Wltoys k969 1/28 chassis ?
Unfortunately, no. Tamiya R32 is pretty long, about 110mm wheelbase if I remember correctly. K989 can only do 102mm.
@@BeaversHobby ohh ok thanks is there any good body shell that will fit a wltoys k969 ?
@@krystiancalderon3930 Here's the list I've compiled. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v2sVg072T2Xl4tvEEy_E7kiDdmen-gRIWWm-pIp1VXY/edit?usp=sharing
One day I'll get something like that
Can you recommend some Japanese cars that fit the k989? (like Nissan Silvia, skyline, Mazda RX7 ecc...)
Unfortunately Skylines and RX7 are much smaller than WLtoys, they are 94mm and 90mm wheelbase for narrow chassis but WLtoys are 98mm wheelbase ultra wide chassis. There are only few JDM that fit, Honda Civic Type R, Subaru Impreza (4 door version) and Prius. And you'll have to change the wheels to narrow 0mm offset + shave the wheel arches to make it work.
@@BeaversHobby and is it possible to buy and mount a shorter 94mm wheels base?
@@milo8091 It's possible but very difficult. The easiest way to do is to get the carbon chassis, it'll allow you to move the gearbox in one step. Then cut and flatten the prop shaft to make it work with 94mm. The thing you can't fix is the width. It'll still be too wide for most of 94mm chassis. I'd suggest you to do another way by extend the wheelbase, cut new chassis plate and make custom prop shaft (if you want to keep it AWD) then use a 1/24 model as body in stead.
Hi there, I have a sinohobby mini q and it go’s backwards faster than forwards any ideas ?
Cheers Mitch UK 👍👊
I have ask which ESC and which version is that? Q1, Q5 or Q7? Mostly if it's a brushless system you'll have to calibrate the ESC and check if it goes forward-brake-reverse. If that still hasn't solve the problem then look into the programming. If it's a brushed ESC then some cheap ESCs have faster reverse than forward. Still, you'll need to check the function too.
Put the shell on backwards 🤣😂🤣
I bought the firelap bmw body shell and the weels you adviced for it so with 0 offset but do you know which tires size i could put on it? Thanks in advance for your answer and your post that are really helpfull!
You can fit standard Mini-Z tyres on it. Both drift and grip will give you 24.6mm diameter and that's all that body can take. Standard WLtoys tyres are a tad bigger and won't fit so well.
@@BeaversHobby thanks a lot !
@@nicolasrbn1804 My pleasure.
Hi! Is there any body that fits (even with mods) and that will also work with the lights that come with the wltoys 284131? Thanks, Francisco
Nice vid! Trying to fit a DBR9 body on a K989. It almost fits out of the box, but would need to move back a bit because the wheels grind into the arch. Instead of sanding out the arch, could I somehow shorten the front clip? If the body fits 1-2 mm further back it would be perfect.
Shorten the front clip and the side clips might not fit in place. Try measuring it first if the side clip will work if you shorten the front one. You can also use magnet in the back instead and don't use side clips at all like this one th-cam.com/video/-kKLbRNrDxY/w-d-xo.html .
Beaver's Hobby oh good point about the side clips. Will try magnet mount. Smart idea!
@@imp187 You can also make custom front mount out of plastic sheet so you can adjust the height as you like.
Where can I get bodies that fit the k989? Like really cheap $8 or something? At least under $10
Take a ruler and go down your local supermarket or toy shop. Then measure if any toy car has 98mm or 102mm wheelbase (space between centre of front and back wheels) and 75mm width. It will fit on this chassis. Then make magnet mount like this but on both front and back. th-cam.com/video/-kKLbRNrDxY/w-d-xo.html
There are 2 rc shops around here, both of them over an hour drive and they are EXPENSIVE. One of them took $20 for a single pinion gear so I bet they take at least $30 for a body. I am pretty much locked to online shopping, so aliexpress and similar would be my best bet, but I could not find any when searching for 1/28 rc body.
@@jvinsnes All of the RC body is over $10. That's why I told you to go to a toy shop or supermarket instead and get a toy car to make a body. I understand that you can't (or actually none of us can) go down any shop right now.
Back to the subject, the least you can do is about $21 include shipping like this. www.aliexpress.com/item/32970351286.html
Or this Lamborghini body from Japan. It's genuine Mini-Z part with high detail and the cheapest one in the market. bit.ly/2SP53ps
You'll also need the modification to lower the shock tower you see in this video.
What is the width of the mini z front body mount?
24mm
Can you not use the Mini Z rims? Some of them look gorgeous.
Yes, the wheels are the same as Mini-Z AWD. You can use any Mini-Z wheels as long as it's for AWD. There's no problem with low offset either, some chassis does but not this one.
Hey Beaver, when changing to 102 wheel base.
Do you have to switch out the central drive shaft?
Or can you use the same one
No, you don't have to replace the drive shaft. Just need the 102mm gear that's included in the box to replace the rear centre shaft pinion. Here's how you do it. th-cam.com/video/BK-9SNIuYlY/w-d-xo.html
@@BeaversHobby ,Thank you Beaver
Greatly Appreciated 😁👍💯%!
@@KanYahryEl My pleasure.
can rhe corvette zr1 fit the wltoys k989
Yes, Corvette ZR1 will fit. You need to do a bit of custom front lip to lift the front up but you don't need to lower the shock tower. Here's photo gallery and wheel offset info. facebook.com/beavershobby/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2361773334074981
As for the GTR Nismo, if you meant R33, no. It's 94mm wheelbase narrow chassis.
There's Liberty Walk GT-R from OneModel that will fit without any modification. hrcarena.store/item/NISSAN-LB-WORKS-GT-R-R35-White-Body-set/6631953801150464
The Camaro ZL1 is already out in some countries. It should fit directly without any modification as well. th-cam.com/video/ZJbbb5omoZw/w-d-xo.html
Amazin upgrade i will buy the K969 but it's my first time upgrading a car what body car do you recomed to use for begginers?
Sine this video is quite old now and many bodies have came out, right now the best one is Camaro ZL1. No need to modify, just fit 1mm offset narrow wheels on it and it'll fit perfectly.
@@BeaversHobby thank you, i ike that.
@@BeaversHobby What do you think about this model, the price is similar that the wltoys k969: www.ebay.com/itm/Kyosho-RC-Car-First-MINI-Z-Initial-D-Toyota-Sprinter-Trueno-AE86-japan/163447325767?epid=16026699721&hash=item260e384447:g:8T0AAOSwhu9cH4eH
@@alejandronieto8649 No, this is 90mm wheelbase and narrow chassis. WLtoys is 98mm wheelbase wide chassis so it won't fit.
Great content man. Very informative.
Another great video. Which cars do you like better? Mini q or Wltoys cars? I have them both but the mini q seems to be a better build.
I like the Mini-Q better especially Q7 and Q2. Q7 is a racing-grade AWD car with full adjustability. Q2 is almost like Mini-Z RWD but I can upgrade the electronics easily.
@@BeaversHobby I agree. I have the Mini Q TR-Q6C and that car is my favorite that I own. I will have to say, the WLtoys is easier to mount a mini z white body. In your videos, do you have video to improve the wltoys steering without making it 2wd? Also, have you tried the carbon fiber deck on the wltoys?
@@ks-bg5uk You can try extending the servo horn or move the ball head on the knuckle up to get more steering like this. th-cam.com/video/zB3pUN9XiSw/w-d-xo.html
I haven't tried carbon chassis yet. It isn't that much lighter so I doubt it would make much difference. It looks good though.
permission to ask sir. can the 94 wheelbase body will be fit in WLToys k989?
No, WLtoys is 98mm and 102mm. You can potentially use 94mm body but you'll have to modify rear wheel arches to extend it 4mm further back. Trust me, it'll look very out of place. Most of 94mm bodies are also narrow too and this chassis is wide.
thanks for the answer sir
@@ferryagustian153 My pleasure.
Will shortening the shock tower and cutting the extra length on the shock affect handling or it balances back out?
It balances back when you take the preload out.
@@BeaversHobby did you ever find out if the AUDI R8 LMS 2015 fits the k989?
@@Quintanater Yes, it fits with the lowered front shock tower.
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Nice work man!
Watched all of your k989 vids and I'm upgrading mine too!
Do you know which wheels offset does this car accept?
I'm buying a BMW m3 body and I hate the original rims!
For the chassis any offset will work. You have to choose the wheel according to the body. If M3 you'll be using is the one from Firelap with 102mm wheelbase then 0 offset will work. The body is quite narrow. Anyway, start with 0 offset is almost grantee will fit any body except the very narrow one.
@@BeaversHobby it is the BMW m3 gtr from kyosho, unfortunately I couldn't find an unpainted one!
Wow! That's rare. That one uses 0 offset all around and 98mm wheelbase. So just get the 0mm offset wheels and it's done.
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MA020 parts are as easy to find as MR03.
What were the offsets on these rims?
Aluminium wheels are 2.5mm narrow front and 1mm wide rear. They fill the wheel arches really well with a bit of rubbing. It can turn but I'd suggest front 1.5 and rear 0.
@@BeaversHobby rear 0 in wide so 1.5 in narrow?
@@goingcrazy00 Yes, that would fit better. Because actually 2.5 narrow is equivalent to 0 wide when it's on the car but it can still rub the wheel arches so decreasing it by 1mm will help a lot.
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No, I don't.
Thanks, I'll take the MERCEDES AMG GT3 body, it says +3 and +3 it's the offset needed on the wheels, the tires had only 2 sizes right?
I suggest +2 narrow at the front and +1 wide at the back. Wltoys is wider than Mini-Z wide and the rear from Mini-Z is from narrow motor mount. Also remember to get AWD wheels, they are different than RWD.
And yes, tyres only have 2 size, narrow and wide, generally speaking for the standard touring though. LMP is different and hard to find so better not touch that at the moment.
@@BeaversHobby thanks a lot ! after thinking, I'll got the m3 body. Does this wheels fit? www.banggood.com/fr/4PCS-Wltoys-Metal-Hub-RC-Car-Wheel-128-For-K989-And-IW04M-RC-Car-p-1358224.html?akmClientCountry=FR&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=229
@@BeaversHobby and what drift tires on banggood do you recommand for these wheels please. The mini z you showed on Banzai looks great, but the shipping fees are too high to the France, so I have to stick to banggood >_
@@reekooism No, these wheels got a lot of offset and won't fit the body. You'll need 0mm offset narrow wheels for M2 body.
@@reekooism Mini-Q drift tyres are good. bit.ly/2CM4uVo
There're Firelap wheels & tyres too but when I bought them they didn't come with the tyres.
It doesn't look like Banzai Hobby has opened the airmail back to some countries yet so since you are in France, there should be Mini-Z dealers in your country like RC Orange. www.rcorange.com/produit/kyosho-mini-z-awd-mdt001-pneus-drift-8-5mm-4-unites/
Does all the kyosho bodykits fit the Kysho AWD?
No, it depends on the wheelbase. Mini-Z AWD is adjustable from 90-98mm. There're also narrow and wide bodies. MA010 and 015 are narrow chassis and if you use wide body you'll have to use wheels with offset to compensate. MA020 in the other hand can extend to wide chassis and has the lowest nose of all so most of the body will fit.
On the last note, a new chassis that sort of came out but not really is MA030 (which is based on FWD that's already out) will come out as EVO mid July. This one has limited body compatibility because the motor is high up at the front. You can check here, look for FWD compatibility. kyosho.com/mini-z-info/support/body-specifications/
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Hi does that mean that body’s for the MA030 are more likely to fit onto the wl toys k989 because of a higher bonnet? I don’t mind doing the suspension mods but even after that I think the mini z McLaren F1 GTR won’t fit😔
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Does the drill you use to make holes in the shock tower matter,would I be able to make a hole larger than the screws without any problems?
Yes, it matters. If the holes are too big the screw head might go through the mount and it won't be attached to the car.
@@BeaversHobby okay ty, just to be sure, if the holes are smaller than the screw head I will be alright?
@@minhaz4453 Yes, you'll be alright with that.
Do all bodies fit the Mini-Q slash?
No, not the LMP cars (Toyou GT One, Mazda 787b, Mercedes C9). Also you need the body between 90mm and 102mm wheelbase (in other word, 86mm won't fit) that use more than 1mm offset wheels otherwise the wheel will rub against suspension arms.
All in all, almost all the modern bodies will fit because they are between 90-98mm wheelbase. Except for those LMP I mentioned earlier. The body I use in this video also fits without any modification.