@@TheRcKiwis little late to the party, but the WL Toy screws are softer than butter on a hot day. i bought a large set of quality hex screws and replaced all of them on my A979-B. made life so much easier!
@@francisdapro3296 lets take the front end for example, so you would get the front end in alloy such as hubs, front arm holders, suspension mounting plate etc but you would keep the actual suspension arm plastic, so in a crash the plastic suspension arm would snap instead of bending the more expensive alloy. It depends on the car really but I always try to have one weaker point to take the pain from a crash, preferably a cheap and easily available part.
@@owd7150 thanks man I'll keep this in mind and implement it when necessary. Its definitely a clever idea I haven't seen many people chat about. Thanks
If you buy traxxas you deff gone pay for parts, at first you can first rip out the crapy Electronics, nah give me wltoys easy cheap and in my opinion more fun then expensive cars, and the parts are plenty in stock. Dont screw it to tight its never good. So all peeps buy the wltoys if it breaks just buy a new one cuz its cheap.
I bought 2 wltoys 144001 withing 2 weeks, I smashed the first one at full speed🤦♂️ it still drives tho. I'm just waiting for a new part for it but couldn't wait and bought another one instead as I think they're awesome for the price.
Nice video. I begin with rc for 2 years ago. It start with wltoys. I have around 10 wltoys. 🤪 But now I also have 3 arrma (Typhon, Granite 3s and Infraction 6s, one traxxas e revo, one Axial RBX10 and a Hpi wr8 flux ken block 2017 v. 🙂 Love rc. And like this channel very good🙂👍
I've got a 12423 (sc version of the 12428 buggy) that I've modded nearly beyond recognition, and YES, the screws are garbage! Gives me anxiety like nothing else 😳 Other than that it's been a solid runner. And for you upgraders out there, the only metal upgrades needed are the diffs, the rear linkage mounts on top of the axle housing, and the driveshafts, and when picking a driveshaft make sure it has u-joints, not ball joints. Other than that, if you're looking for a ton of top end speed, don't even worry about taking slop out of the steering, it'll straighten itself out by around 30mph. Plastic takes crashes wayyyyyy better than the cheap aluminum parts. I've had no problem running 4s in mine and it'll ride the wheelie bar all day long!
Great vid guys, I have a 144001, 12428-b and a a949 rally, I think the 12428-b variant gets overlooked, its a great little overall car, it can bash and to a degree it can crawl, Kev's video showed how good it was on a 50 odd degree climb😊 . Theres so many of these now and ive only been back in the hobby for about 6 months and already seen some good quality jumps. For folk like myself, im starting a after school club for autistic kids these little things are brill, lots of tinkering and if they break it doesn't cost me too much, I also reach out to Rc content makers for their banggood cast off's and to buy their broken bits etc but apart from 2, most have been a flat ignore or worse,accusing of begging . I get they probably get masses of spam but ive never once asked for anything free, and always asked for them to price. Anyway way off topic, keep up the great vids from a Brit 👍
I run a 12428 with the metal gears which needed modded to mesh properly but is SOLID now, and the 12429 which is a bit sluggish but basically bulletproof and gets it done with the bigger tires. Hands down best "bang for the buck" rc vehicles I have ever owned. Both were purchased brand new for under 80.00 each to my door!! PS: the dog has more fun with them than I do...!
I got the wltoys 144001 and it’s perfect, I don’t have any problems with it yet, and also, mine reached a top speed of 63 km/h that’s faster then it is rated to, and it handles great!
They are absolutely right, I changed everything to metal to mine but when they collide it's a disaster, just change the electronics and the tires, not the rest
Plus plastic is kinda better because if it is not brittle and then you collide all the energy will just get absorbed and won't break the part since it will deform and go back to its original shape
For some of the parts, like turnbuckles, swing arms, etc I replace them with the LC Racing plastic parts. You might have to swap some of the bearings as these aren't direct replacements... but your car will be much better when it comes to crash resistance; and the parts aren't that much more expensive.
Great video guys got my wltoys 124019 yesterday and I already greased the diffs and checked the shocks and ready to drive the vehicle when the temperature warms up a little.👍👍💯💯💯👍
Love em or hate them they're everywhere! Safe to say I've suffered with a 10428 (I think it was) stripping literally everything. Sold it. Now I've got a A949 little rally car. Wrapped the wheels in electrical tape and it's a wicked drifter. Leave them stock. If you think you need to upgrade the heck out of them save for something else because you'll certainly end up spending the same once you've finished haha
That green 120428 literally is upside down on my workbench right now, with 3 or 4 screws snapped off in it. Including a long one in front that holds the "upgraded" front diff in place! The rear one was a "snap", but dear God that rear one!!! Not to mention the servo broke due to me wrenching on it to get those rotten jagged half screws out. If it wasn't my 8 yr Olds, it be in recycling bin. Definitely a love /hate with those guys. I'm a sucker for those oversized brushys.
Great vid. RC KIWI'S, I have flown all kinds of planes for 30 years. But recently with all this covid lockdowns, I got interested in RC Cars. You guys were often watched at my place. At Christmas I got 2 x 144001's for me n my 17yo son. We have had a BALL. Massive fun, but. Geez I have bent n broken a lot of stuff. Mine is at the stage where most gears are in trouble. Loved the platform and wanted to no what it was copied from. I found a bloke in Victoria (Ebay) that sent me a LC Racing EMB- Truggy. OMG what a difference in Quality, speed and handling. twice the price and twice the car. Down side is parts are 4 weeks away if you order the correct bits LOL. Everything you guys have said in this vid is spot on. Good job. Ya got me into it. Regards Grumpy Grant
Hey! That is so cool to hear 😊 Haha, they are massive fun for sure!! Wow, that’s awesome!! So glad you are enjoying the hobby!! And we are so glad to have you here with us on our rc adventures!! Thank you so so much for your support 😊🤩🙏🏽
Was offered a 144001 copy of the Tacon car for $73.00. 540 or 550 giant brushed motor that runs super hot. Within 5 packs I bent both shock towers multiple times (2 or 3), bent 2 shock shafts beyond repair, broke 1 C-hub, pulled a screw through 1 steering knuckle, severely bent 1 A-arm at a screw hole weak spot, broke both rear wing mounts, bent and straightened 2 drive shafts...... Other than that it’s been just wonderful. Replaced everything with pretty red aluminum parts, runs again. Did not bother with the wing. First cash offer takes it home, I’m done with it.
And as regards your opinion on the A959B: I agree! It is unusable! It is impossible to control. But I still love it (as long as it doesn't fall apart) :)
I recently purchased a couple 144001 cars and the review is spot on. Lots of fun, surprising quality but i did snap a screw off and the metal parts it comes with are soft. But kids love them and honestly probably better off buying multiple cars for spare parts than nickle and diming yourself with shipping etc. Thanks for the review!
A big fan of wl toys i have 2 of 12343 an 2 of 124018 ...run a 2s 6200 80s lipo with tires an rims from 12343 an took front bumper an lights from 12343 an put them on 124018 this thing just flat out rips...shocks are smooth hasn't blown differentials out yet even though I have upgraded one waiting...try putting bigger buggy tires n wheels you'll be surprised.....peace
I have a Wl Toys 12428... I’ve taken it apart 50-60 times ... every screw... it’s one of the few I had no probs with...make sure the quality of the hex driver is good too... I’ve stripped those .... use heat on the screws that stick and don’t force em. Only the motor mount screws have been tough , but with heat and patience they too have been removed... I swapped out all electronics, multiple times too. The one complaint is the receiver and controller suck, they too have been swapped out... Dumbo RC controller ,savik mini servo, 2-3 s gool rc esc and 3900kv motor.
Thanks for the warning. And you could have stopped with maintenance. My first, and last, RC was a Tamiya Frog. I spent more time and money fixing it than running it. It was incredibly discouraging considering how many yards I mowed to buy it. I was thinking about buying one of these but I might as well spend the extra money on Traxxas.
I've had good luck soo far. Lots of loose screws and dry diffs but yeah, it's affordable. The Serpents and Axials can take a rest for a bit. Great video, cheers !
Great video. I mostly agree, but lets be honest. Upgrading is pretty difficult. Nothing fits, and spares are hard to get here in the states. You can find them, but you're in for a long wait.
Cheap hardware "screws" seems to be a fairly large problem across multiple industries these days. Feels like it's one of the first places companies try to save money
For one cheap Arma Wich isn't RTR, I can buy 5 Arma or Traxxas. I have the 12428 and this thin is awesome for 50 bugs. Can take a absolute abuse without any damages. I really like it!
My 5yr old grandson has a WLToys L969 monster truck he bashes and crashes it and nothing has broken on it, I did buy lots of spares going cheap for it just in case but never had to use them yet, I want to buy another one for my other 4yr old grandson but can't find one for sale, such a great RC truck
Great video and info, agreed🤙! Solid point on the A959b, love the series but that one really is unusable. The 144001 is awesome and a much better option for a small buggy.
@@TheRcKiwis Awesome👍just got mine in. I picked up the 989 for me and the 969 as a gift. Got the A242 and 252 in too, will get some vids up soon. Thanks for the reply and for sharing the RC love! Just subbed🤙
I preach this to everyone and most people dont agree, but upgrading ANY rc to metal causes just another weak point like u said! Stay plastic! Then replace with plastic! Its cheap, easy to find and replace, and metal bends instead of breaking!
Always enjoy your videos. You guys are great and fun to watch. I have purchased 2 WLToys RC’s based on TH-camrs great reviews (not you guys). They are cheap and maybe a good toy for a youngster. My reasons not to buy any WLToys RC. 1) Banggood - they are a terrible company who have a reputation for ripping people off . They are on several consumer sites in the states, in the NOT to deal with group. BTW Banggood owns a large stake in WLToys and control distribution. In the states they are a nightmare to deal with, forget anyCS. My first car took 3 months to arrive but the website said 10-15 days. I sent several emails, none where replied to. It came damaged, again no CS, luckily I used AmEx and they dealt with them and protected me. AmEx could not reach them as well. You all being in Hong Kong may have much better shipping times. 2)all that pretty metal is junk, paper thin. It bends soooooo easily. Metal is only good when it’s good metal. My shock towers and shock shafts bent on my second run (not bashing). In comes Banggood again, ordered new parts all in one order, never arrived They hit my AmEx before shipping (illegal in the states). You can guess, no CS response. Thus my last try with Banggood and WLToys. That car went in the trash where it belongs. 3) you get what you pay for, these are cheap for a reason. Like you said even the screws are junk. These are Chinese pieces of poop. 4). I LOVE THAT YOU GUYS ARE HONEST about products. Banggood (WLToys) sends most TH-camrs with decent sub counts), all free stuff. I got recommendations from a few TH-camrs who get it free and don’t want to piss off the free gravy train. They said a positive stuff, unlike you guys who tell both sides. Keep up the good work!
I agree CS on BG is terrible at least for me. Stripped FR diff out the box on the 144001. I got spares from Amazon & EBay u can find some parts in the states. Turned mine into FreakinStein a979 body BL 4300kv, 60a esc. These cars are good for beginners because it teaches u how to maintain a RC, Not good on the pocket or patience at first...u should have went BL I’m hitting 60 on 2s 👍🏾
I buy wltoys because I find them decent value for money. Some rc cars are pretty rubbish, but I have had luck with the k989, and the 12428. I have a couple more in mind too. And in time, upgrades, and then more upgrades. It's all about the hobby, and what makes you smile the most. Thanks for the great content. Tasmania is watching you guys. Saucesome stuff.. Saucesome = Awesome Sauce!!
I got the 144001 and it’s great, I driven it into a rock at max speed and nothing broke, maybe u talking about the other versions or the first version of the 144001
iDs Hunter .... I think your description is even more accurate. They got our 100 bucks, move on now. Feel bad for others who keep replacing part after part after part. Now they get 200 bucks. They’re called WL ‘Toys’ for a reason.
Good Fastener are expensive. That is why they give you the bling and cheap fasteners. Case in point aircraft bolts cost about $1k+/- a piece. Few years back cheap knockoffs bolts were used and aircraft start falling out of the sky.
I agree for the money wltoys is hard to beat but for just over£ 100 the zd racing thunder 10 scale cars are available. I have 3 the monster truck. Short course and the truggy. All brushless 3s capable and the battery an charger come included. I think overall zd racing rc cars are better value than any other cars out there. Just my opinion. Keep up the good vids your both fun to watch
Got a bunch of friends who always want to run my rc's at the beach, but I have stuff amateurs can't handle, so cheap rc that can be fixed would not be a horrible idea
Great video, got a K989 on the way for some indoor fun But shocks and grease are sadly not cheap WLToys only... Got no grease and empty shocks on multiple €500+ RTR cars also. Which is why I pull every RTR I buy apart before running it, be it cheap or expensive.
WLToys are great in the beggining but as soon as they break it's hell! I would not recommend people to buy WLToys if they want to modify them but for a kid they should be great.
Great video! The issue with the soft metal applies to everything metal coming from China or India. Great tech and poor quality material. Such a shame unless you're willing to put the time in on changing out every screw. I'm definitely not going to be buying anything but the k969 as I live in Arizona and everything is hot most of the year.
I have 10428 buggy, this has the 2 speed mechanical gear box which is cool. The suspension is surprisingly great once I got the shock oil changed. All the parts are of decent quality, no slop like on my HSP SCT (sad because it hauls ass) but can't trim the steering since everything moves a lot at all the pins and joints. The number one reason why not to buy WLtT are the all built in electronics and 5 wire servos. By the time you are done upgrading that, you have yourself an Arrma.
Great video you two. Alot of people just push that these trucks are flawless so it's nice that you set it straight and show that there are pros and cons. Keep it up fellas.
Great video, as usual...and totally agree about the horrible screws. They are what immediately broke on Augie where the front shocks connect to the tower. BTW, what was the white buggy that showed up in the video (toward the front). Happy Monday Amber and Joe!
I noticed you losing signal at not too far of a range. I've had the exact same issue with my a959 and a979. If you want to upgrade you have to do transmitter, receiver, esc, and servo. But, you can get all that for like $40. I made my a959 brushless for about $45.
Thanks for beeing honest. Most channels just show a bash session and then jump to the next car. It's always helpful to get ar review after using a car for a few month. Then you get the reality :o)
A little bit extra... bro... its 100 vs 4-500. For the cost of a traxxas id rather have a team associated. Wltoys is a great way to start and buy upgrade electronics before buying a high end kit, especially the new 104001.
I think it’s worth mentioning that although these cars are cheap..... online purchase, online parts ..... supporting local hobby shops if you have one is important to the health of the hobby. I’d gladly pay a few dollars more to support a community shop. Ever see bangood listed as a race sponsor? No and you won’t.
Awesome I like the way you guys give your discussion and input on the RC cars. Thank you keep it going and I will look forward to seeing your Fantastic segment.
WL Toys hit the big time? I bought a little helicopter from them probably 8 years ago, and was impressed by the quality and price then. I still fly it occasionally. I’m not giving up mine and my son’s Traxxas collection though.
Your comment 100% right. Expecialy a959. The more u ugrade the more useless it gets. Well thought. Maybe you can disscuss about what wltoys expecialy 104001.( it should also come with rollers/without eletronics).
Great video guys, love the wltoys range there cheap and great fun. Tip for the screws try an soldering iron on the head to gently warm through the screw makes it easer too come out. Keep up the great vids 👍
Quality control is the same for almost every brand, especially rtr cars. I've had empty shocks and diffs in my Traxxas and arrma, almost empty... And I've had a lot of electric problem too, especially Traxxas but the warranty is very good. Buy a kit car and build it yourself, you'll learn a lot and at least you are sure your car is build properly 😁 and no I'll never buy a wltoys but I'm sure it's a good first rc car. Greetings from Belgium and stay safe
It sure is good for a first car! Yes have have built one RC, the Team Associated B6.2d, was lots of fun building and your absolutely right! Learnt so much! Cheers 🍻
Question everyone loves the 144001. But i like the 124018 better looking, same but longer frame. Is the 144001 then really better? I mean its 98% the same?
Like 200 thanks for the video. I am actually a Quality control inspector and I’m all about, you guessed it I’m all about Quality. I’m a tinker’r so I’m always upgrading something lol. Stay safe god bless
Our FAVOURITE WLtoys here 👉 www.banggood.com/custlink/vvvdi5BWK6
these rcs are soo cheap i would just beat the shit out of them then throw it in trash afer it breaks
Meh....haven't had great luck with their ground vehicles..weak servos
Bruh...do u even lift? .....small trucks?...lol. 💪 cue that 16 tons song* lol
@Mario Puzo that happened to me with my 12423 and the servo stopped working while using
Its not the screws bro! You seen the size of your arms? 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
@@TheRcKiwis little late to the party, but the WL Toy screws are softer than butter on a hot day. i bought a large set of quality hex screws and replaced all of them on my A979-B. made life so much easier!
The key to aluminium upgrades is to use them where you need to add strength / rigidity but leave some parts plastic to be sacrificial in a crash.
What parts would u say is sacrificial. Just looking for advice
@@francisdapro3296 lets take the front end for example, so you would get the front end in alloy such as hubs, front arm holders, suspension mounting plate etc but you would keep the actual suspension arm plastic, so in a crash the plastic suspension arm would snap instead of bending the more expensive alloy. It depends on the car really but I always try to have one weaker point to take the pain from a crash, preferably a cheap and easily available part.
@@owd7150 thanks man I'll keep this in mind and implement it when necessary. Its definitely a clever idea I haven't seen many people chat about. Thanks
"Upgrade" bling parts do nothing for performance or reliability. They just look nice!
If you buy traxxas you deff gone pay for parts, at first you can first rip out the crapy Electronics, nah give me wltoys easy cheap and in my opinion more fun then expensive cars, and the parts are plenty in stock. Dont screw it to tight its never good. So all peeps buy the wltoys if it breaks just buy a new one cuz its cheap.
There something about Kiwis I love. Their infectious smiles and energy. Keep up the great work team!
I bought 2 wltoys 144001 withing 2 weeks, I smashed the first one at full speed🤦♂️ it still drives tho.
I'm just waiting for a new part for it but couldn't wait and bought another one instead as I think they're awesome for the price.
Nice video. I begin with rc for 2 years ago. It start with wltoys. I have around 10 wltoys. 🤪 But now I also have 3 arrma (Typhon, Granite 3s and Infraction 6s, one traxxas e revo, one Axial RBX10 and a Hpi wr8 flux ken block 2017 v. 🙂 Love rc. And like this channel very good🙂👍
How ppl get so much rc cars that costs so much!
@@sharplight2227 they generate income.
I've got a 12423 (sc version of the 12428 buggy) that I've modded nearly beyond recognition, and YES, the screws are garbage! Gives me anxiety like nothing else 😳 Other than that it's been a solid runner. And for you upgraders out there, the only metal upgrades needed are the diffs, the rear linkage mounts on top of the axle housing, and the driveshafts, and when picking a driveshaft make sure it has u-joints, not ball joints. Other than that, if you're looking for a ton of top end speed, don't even worry about taking slop out of the steering, it'll straighten itself out by around 30mph. Plastic takes crashes wayyyyyy better than the cheap aluminum parts. I've had no problem running 4s in mine and it'll ride the wheelie bar all day long!
Great vid guys, I have a 144001, 12428-b and a a949 rally, I think the 12428-b variant gets overlooked, its a great little overall car, it can bash and to a degree it can crawl, Kev's video showed how good it was on a 50 odd degree climb😊 . Theres so many of these now and ive only been back in the hobby for about 6 months and already seen some good quality jumps. For folk like myself, im starting a after school club for autistic kids these little things are brill, lots of tinkering and if they break it doesn't cost me too much, I also reach out to Rc content makers for their banggood cast off's and to buy their broken bits etc but apart from 2, most have been a flat ignore or worse,accusing of begging . I get they probably get masses of spam but ive never once asked for anything free, and always asked for them to price. Anyway way off topic, keep up the great vids from a Brit 👍
I run a 12428 with the metal gears which needed modded to mesh properly but is SOLID now, and the 12429 which is a bit sluggish but basically bulletproof and gets it done with the bigger tires. Hands down best "bang for the buck" rc vehicles I have ever owned. Both were purchased brand new for under 80.00 each to my door!! PS: the dog has more fun with them than I do...!
I got the wltoys 144001 and it’s perfect, I don’t have any problems with it yet, and also, mine reached a top speed of 63 km/h that’s faster then it is rated to, and it handles great!
They are absolutely right, I changed everything to metal to mine but when they collide it's a disaster, just change the electronics and the tires, not the rest
Plus plastic is kinda better because if it is not brittle and then you collide all the energy will just get absorbed and won't break the part since it will deform and go back to its original shape
For some of the parts, like turnbuckles, swing arms, etc I replace them with the LC Racing plastic parts. You might have to swap some of the bearings as these aren't direct replacements... but your car will be much better when it comes to crash resistance; and the parts aren't that much more expensive.
Third reason not to buy is SO TRUE for the A959B. I am at the moment building mine back to stock because it just keeps falling apart.
The K969 driving!! 🙌 control level: 9000
Happy to see it drift like that stock!
Great video guys got my wltoys 124019 yesterday and I already greased the diffs and checked the shocks and ready to drive the vehicle when the temperature warms up a little.👍👍💯💯💯👍
Awesome and great work! You’re going to love it! 😁
Love em or hate them they're everywhere! Safe to say I've suffered with a 10428 (I think it was) stripping literally everything. Sold it. Now I've got a A949 little rally car. Wrapped the wheels in electrical tape and it's a wicked drifter. Leave them stock. If you think you need to upgrade the heck out of them save for something else because you'll certainly end up spending the same once you've finished haha
Still i love them, especially 124019...
Yes so do we! (Just not when it comes to working on them..) 😂 124019 and K969 our my favs!
That green 120428 literally is upside down on my workbench right now, with 3 or 4 screws snapped off in it. Including a long one in front that holds the "upgraded" front diff in place! The rear one was a "snap", but dear God that rear one!!! Not to mention the servo broke due to me wrenching on it to get those rotten jagged half screws out. If it wasn't my 8 yr Olds, it be in recycling bin. Definitely a love /hate with those guys. I'm a sucker for those oversized brushys.
video top bro congratulations on your work 🙏🙏
Great vid. RC KIWI'S, I have flown all kinds of planes for 30 years. But recently with all this covid lockdowns, I got interested in RC Cars. You guys were often watched at my place. At Christmas I got 2 x 144001's for me n my 17yo son. We have had a BALL. Massive fun, but. Geez I have bent n broken a lot of stuff. Mine is at the stage where most gears are in trouble. Loved the platform and wanted to no what it was copied from. I found a bloke in Victoria (Ebay) that sent me a LC Racing EMB- Truggy. OMG what a difference in Quality, speed and handling. twice the price and twice the car. Down side is parts are 4 weeks away if you order the correct bits LOL. Everything you guys have said in this vid is spot on. Good job. Ya got me into it.
Regards Grumpy Grant
Hey! That is so cool to hear 😊 Haha, they are massive fun for sure!! Wow, that’s awesome!!
So glad you are enjoying the hobby!! And we are so glad to have you here with us on our rc adventures!! Thank you so so much for your support 😊🤩🙏🏽
Was offered a 144001 copy of the Tacon car for $73.00. 540 or 550 giant brushed motor that runs super hot. Within 5 packs I bent both shock towers multiple times (2 or 3), bent 2 shock shafts beyond repair, broke 1 C-hub, pulled a screw through 1 steering knuckle, severely bent 1 A-arm at a screw hole weak spot, broke both rear wing mounts, bent and straightened 2 drive shafts...... Other than that it’s been just wonderful. Replaced everything with pretty red aluminum parts, runs again. Did not bother with the wing. First cash offer takes it home, I’m done with it.
And as regards your opinion on the A959B: I agree! It is unusable! It is impossible to control. But I still love it (as long as it doesn't fall apart) :)
You get what you pay for! Good and bad, thanks for the honest review.
Thanks for watching! 😊
I recently purchased a couple 144001 cars and the review is spot on. Lots of fun, surprising quality but i did snap a screw off and the metal parts it comes with are soft. But kids love them and honestly probably better off buying multiple cars for spare parts than nickle and diming yourself with shipping etc. Thanks for the review!
A big fan of wl toys i have 2 of 12343 an 2 of 124018 ...run a 2s 6200 80s lipo with tires an rims from 12343 an took front bumper an lights from 12343 an put them on 124018 this thing just flat out rips...shocks are smooth hasn't blown differentials out yet even though I have upgraded one waiting...try putting bigger buggy tires n wheels you'll be surprised.....peace
Amazing video guys!! Very informative of this famous rc brand!!!
I have a Wl Toys 12428... I’ve taken it apart 50-60 times ... every screw... it’s one of the few I had no probs with...make sure the quality of the hex driver is good too... I’ve stripped those .... use heat on the screws that stick and don’t force em. Only the motor mount screws have been tough , but with heat and patience they too have been removed... I swapped out all electronics, multiple times too. The one complaint is the receiver and controller suck, they too have been swapped out... Dumbo RC controller ,savik mini servo, 2-3 s gool rc esc and 3900kv motor.
Thanks for the warning. And you could have stopped with maintenance. My first, and last, RC was a Tamiya Frog. I spent more time and money fixing it than running it. It was incredibly discouraging considering how many yards I mowed to buy it. I was thinking about buying one of these but I might as well spend the extra money on Traxxas.
I've had good luck soo far. Lots of loose screws and dry diffs but yeah, it's affordable. The Serpents and Axials can take a rest for a bit. Great video, cheers !
Good advice. I love my 144001s they are brilliant. Thanks for sharing. John
I started with wl toys good learning to build for cheap
Now I got 3k boats…10 of them
Thank you! I'm interested in that small drift car - still saving 😭
You buy 3 989 @ one time & let family Dogs chase it . 4 yrs later ONE still running & now got lots of parts to repair it. All for $120 .
a959b is funny but uncontrolable.
Great video. I mostly agree, but lets be honest. Upgrading is pretty difficult. Nothing fits, and spares are hard to get here in the states. You can find them, but you're in for a long wait.
Cheap hardware "screws" seems to be a fairly large problem across multiple industries these days. Feels like it's one of the first places companies try to save money
For one cheap Arma Wich isn't RTR, I can buy 5 Arma or Traxxas. I have the 12428 and this thin is awesome for 50 bugs. Can take a absolute abuse without any damages. I really like it!
My 5yr old grandson has a WLToys L969 monster truck he bashes and crashes it and nothing has broken on it, I did buy lots of spares going cheap for it just in case but never had to use them yet, I want to buy another one for my other 4yr old grandson but can't find one for sale, such a great RC truck
Great video and info, agreed🤙! Solid point on the A959b, love the series but that one really is unusable. The 144001 is awesome and a much better option for a small buggy.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 yes the 144001 is a great wee buggy! Just about to upload a video on the K969! Make sure you don’t miss it 😉 cheers 🍻
@@TheRcKiwis Awesome👍just got mine in. I picked up the 989 for me and the 969 as a gift. Got the A242 and 252 in too, will get some vids up soon.
Thanks for the reply and for sharing the RC love! Just subbed🤙
Excellent vid guys and great advice. I like the 144001.
Any suggestions why my 124016 wont go although the servo still works I’m new to the hobby and it’s my first RC
I feel the same with metal parts on every RC
I preach this to everyone and most people dont agree, but upgrading ANY rc to metal causes just another weak point like u said! Stay plastic! Then replace with plastic! Its cheap, easy to find and replace, and metal bends instead of breaking!
And now the used to be loved 12428 have been forgoten. You will be missed 12428
Great video guy's. I'm old school got the 144001 love it. Also got the drift car. Keep up the hard work 👍
Cheers Andy! 🍻
Always enjoy your videos. You guys are great and fun to watch. I have purchased 2 WLToys RC’s based on TH-camrs great reviews (not you guys). They are cheap and maybe a good toy for a youngster. My reasons not to buy any WLToys RC.
1) Banggood - they are a terrible company who have a reputation for ripping people off . They are on several consumer sites in the states, in the NOT to deal with group. BTW Banggood owns a large stake in WLToys and control distribution. In the states they are a nightmare to deal with, forget anyCS. My first car took 3 months to arrive but the website said 10-15 days. I sent several emails, none where replied to. It came damaged, again no CS, luckily I used AmEx and they dealt with them and protected me. AmEx could not reach them as well. You all being in Hong Kong may have much better shipping times.
2)all that pretty metal is junk, paper thin. It bends soooooo easily. Metal is only good when it’s good metal. My shock towers and shock shafts bent on my second run (not bashing). In comes Banggood again, ordered new parts all in one order, never arrived They hit my AmEx before shipping (illegal in the states). You can guess, no CS response. Thus my last try with Banggood and WLToys. That car went in the trash where it belongs.
3) you get what you pay for, these are cheap for a reason. Like you said even the screws are junk. These are Chinese pieces of poop.
4). I LOVE THAT YOU GUYS ARE HONEST about products. Banggood (WLToys) sends most TH-camrs with decent sub counts), all free stuff. I got recommendations from a few TH-camrs who get it free and don’t want to piss off the free gravy train. They said a positive stuff, unlike you guys who tell both sides.
Keep up the good work!
I agree CS on BG is terrible at least for me. Stripped FR diff out the box on the 144001. I got spares from Amazon & EBay u can find some parts in the states. Turned mine into FreakinStein a979 body BL 4300kv, 60a esc. These cars are good for beginners because it teaches u how to maintain a RC, Not good on the pocket or patience at first...u should have went BL I’m hitting 60 on 2s 👍🏾
I buy wltoys because I find them decent value for money. Some rc cars are pretty rubbish, but I have had luck with the k989, and the 12428. I have a couple more in mind too. And in time, upgrades, and then more upgrades. It's all about the hobby, and what makes you smile the most.
Thanks for the great content. Tasmania is watching you guys. Saucesome stuff..
Saucesome = Awesome Sauce!!
Wltoys are disposable rc's buy/break /bin them
the only pro they have is the price if they manage to stay in one piece for a while
I got the 144001 and it’s great, I driven it into a rock at max speed and nothing broke, maybe u talking about the other versions or the first version of the 144001
iDs Hunter .... I think your description is even more accurate. They got our 100 bucks, move on now. Feel bad for others who keep replacing part after part after part. Now they get 200 bucks. They’re called WL ‘Toys’ for a reason.
Congrats on the 10k! Well deserved 👍😎
Thank you so much 😀🎉🎉🎉
Nice to see an honest review showing its weaknesses as well as strengths.
Cheers mate! Always keepin it real here on TheRcKiwis 😎😉
@@TheRcKiwis Thats the only way to be. 😎🍺🍺
Good Fastener are expensive. That is why they give you the bling and cheap fasteners.
Case in point aircraft bolts cost about $1k+/- a piece. Few years back cheap knockoffs bolts were used and aircraft start falling out of the sky.
$1k+/- a piece...... hahaha no they don't!!
I love the purple and white one I got it
nice video
You guys are so close to 10k!!! 😆🤘
I'm refreshing every 10 minutes, soon that will be every 10 seconds... 😂
I agree for the money wltoys is hard to beat but for just over£ 100 the zd racing thunder 10 scale cars are available. I have 3 the monster truck. Short course and the truggy. All brushless 3s capable and the battery an charger come included. I think overall zd racing rc cars are better value than any other cars out there. Just my opinion.
Keep up the good vids your both fun to watch
Glad you're enjoying watching our vids! Cheers 🍻
Man i love my Wltoys car and i have russler and slash.
nice brother
Got a bunch of friends who always want to run my rc's at the beach, but I have stuff amateurs can't handle, so cheap rc that can be fixed would not be a horrible idea
That is a fantastic idea! Great point! Thanks for sharing 😊
Great video, got a K989 on the way for some indoor fun
But shocks and grease are sadly not cheap WLToys only...
Got no grease and empty shocks on multiple €500+ RTR cars also.
Which is why I pull every RTR I buy apart before running it, be it cheap or expensive.
Almost 10k subs. I appriciate your work
4:56 you have to use thread lock when screwing into metal. did you use thread lock?
A959B is a fun little car, It's just not a basher.
WLToys are great in the beggining but as soon as they break it's hell! I would not recommend people to buy WLToys if they want to modify them but for a kid they should be great.
Great video! The issue with the soft metal applies to everything metal coming from China or India. Great tech and poor quality material. Such a shame unless you're willing to put the time in on changing out every screw. I'm definitely not going to be buying anything but the k969 as I live in Arizona and everything is hot most of the year.
I have 10428 buggy, this has the 2 speed mechanical gear box which is cool. The suspension is surprisingly great once I got the shock oil changed. All the parts are of decent quality, no slop like on my HSP SCT (sad because it hauls ass) but can't trim the steering since everything moves a lot at all the pins and joints. The number one reason why not to buy WLtT are the all built in electronics and 5 wire servos. By the time you are done upgrading that, you have yourself an Arrma.
That’s a great point you made! Cheers 🍻
love your honest, down to earth, no nonsense videos, keep them coming, us noobs find them really helpful!
Thank you so much! Haha, us noobs love entertaining you all! 😊🤩
Great video you two. Alot of people just push that these trucks are flawless so it's nice that you set it straight and show that there are pros and cons. Keep it up fellas.
Thank you very much 😊 you are so right! They are not flawless by any means, but are still awesome and heaps of fun for a good price 🤩
Great video, as usual...and totally agree about the horrible screws. They are what immediately broke on Augie where the front shocks connect to the tower.
BTW, what was the white buggy that showed up in the video (toward the front).
Happy Monday Amber and Joe!
Great video!! I am thinking about getting the A949 rally car. Overall, Wltoys is good bargain and fun!!
I noticed you losing signal at not too far of a range. I've had the exact same issue with my a959 and a979. If you want to upgrade you have to do transmitter, receiver, esc, and servo.
But, you can get all that for like $40. I made my a959 brushless for about $45.
Thanks for beeing honest. Most channels just show a bash session and then jump to the next car. It's always helpful to get ar review after using a car for a few month. Then you get the reality :o)
A little bit extra... bro... its 100 vs 4-500. For the cost of a traxxas id rather have a team associated. Wltoys is a great way to start and buy upgrade electronics before buying a high end kit, especially the new 104001.
I think it’s worth mentioning that although these cars are cheap..... online purchase, online parts ..... supporting local hobby shops if you have one is important to the health of the hobby. I’d gladly pay a few dollars more to support a community shop. Ever see bangood listed as a race sponsor? No and you won’t.
For the bad part I consider myself lucky 😂 I have the 144001 since a year now and nothing broke yet
Whaaaaat! I got mine and broke a part of it on the first day😂 Now i upgradet the part to metall
Which Wltoys model one is the most durable and stabil build?
Totally agree with your 6 points!
Great video Kiwis! I love to hear honesty when it comes to reviews. Your getting sooo close to 10,000 subs!!!!
Thank you so much!! We are all about that 😊 Finally hit the 10k! Thanks for the support 😊🤩
1 cheap car you should test.
Feiyue fy03h und fy08. Got both. So strong 💪🏼 and cheap.
Awesome I like the way you guys give your discussion and input on the RC cars. Thank you keep it going and I will look forward to seeing your Fantastic segment.
WL Toys hit the big time? I bought a little helicopter from them probably 8 years ago, and was impressed by the quality and price then. I still fly it occasionally. I’m not giving up mine and my son’s Traxxas collection though.
Do you have to fill the shocks right out of the box
i have the a979b, its cool at first, but a pain in the ass to work on, now its a shelf queen... sort of... that why i got a 1\10th scale crawler
Guys, great, great videos... but please... turn down the music a little. Loud music, shouting over it... kind of shrill. Thanks for the vids though!
Mine just arrived I’m stoked looks really cool
Breaking screws happen because they use super glue instead of Loctite use a little heat and that will help
great to hear the pros and cons on the WL Toys. Congrats on the 10,000 Subbs!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much!🎉🎉
Your comment 100% right. Expecialy a959. The more u ugrade the more useless it gets. Well thought. Maybe you can disscuss about what wltoys expecialy 104001.( it should also come with rollers/without eletronics).
Cool buggies, is there any Chinese alternatives to Tamyia's 1:10 asphalt cars ?
Great video guys. Very helpful!
Great video guys, love the wltoys range there cheap and great fun. Tip for the screws try an soldering iron on the head to gently warm through the screw makes it easer too come out. Keep up the great vids 👍
Thanks for the tip Pete! 🍻
10k!! Congrats!! Great vid on some decent rc's, hard to complain about them. Haha, they're a pain! But fun to beat on!
Quality control is the same for almost every brand, especially rtr cars. I've had empty shocks and diffs in my Traxxas and arrma, almost empty... And I've had a lot of electric problem too, especially Traxxas but the warranty is very good. Buy a kit car and build it yourself, you'll learn a lot and at least you are sure your car is build properly 😁 and no I'll never buy a wltoys but I'm sure it's a good first rc car. Greetings from Belgium and stay safe
It sure is good for a first car! Yes have have built one RC, the Team Associated B6.2d, was lots of fun building and your absolutely right! Learnt so much! Cheers 🍻
Excellent video love it!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
thank you
So the QC is the same as an Arrma?
Glad you made this video! 100% agree and you hit the nail on the head with this one.
Thank you, Brandon 😊🤩
Question everyone loves the 144001. But i like the 124018 better looking, same but longer frame. Is the 144001 then really better? I mean its 98% the same?
Like 200 thanks for the video. I am actually a Quality control inspector and I’m all about, you guessed it I’m all about
Quality. I’m a tinker’r so I’m always upgrading something lol. Stay safe god bless
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
These cars cost 1/5 of a small traxxas and are just as fun.
Buy 5 wltoys and use 4 as spareparts.