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Its not the screws bro! You seen the size of your arms? 😂😂😂

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.

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.

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!

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🙂👍

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!

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.👍👍💯💯💯👍

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.

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

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!

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.

Amazing video guys!! Very informative of this famous rc brand!!!

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

video top bro congratulations on your work 🙏🙏

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.

Good advice. I love my 144001s they are brilliant. Thanks for sharing. John

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 .

Thank you! I'm interested in that small drift car - still saving 😭

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

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.

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) :)

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

Great video guy's. I'm old school got the 144001 love it. Also got the drift car. Keep up the hard work 👍

Still i love them, especially 124019...

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 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!

Excellent vid guys and great advice. I like the 144001.

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!

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.

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 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.

Congrats on the 10k! Well deserved 👍😎

You get what you pay for! Good and bad, thanks for the honest review.

I started with wl toys good learning to build for cheap Now I got 3k boats…10 of them

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, 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.

I feel the same with metal parts on every RC

Nice to see an honest review showing its weaknesses as well as strengths.

nice video

Great job! Very informative.

And now the used to be loved 12428 have been forgoten. You will be missed 12428

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!

I love the purple and white one I got it

a959b is funny but uncontrolable.

Very nice video my friend. I only have one the little one

Always pick and choose what you order from WL Toys. Some can be junk, others can be a great deal. Their RC helicopters are not bad at all for the money. I have purchased many upgraded parts from WL and let's face it. The parts are cheaper than the others, so you can buy a handful as spares and you can swap parts fast and easy. I couldnt have even gotten into RC helicopters without WL Toys. For my Grandson, the cars are perfect. Better than New Brite, cheaper and a hell of a lot better all the way around.

Almost 10k subs. I appriciate your work

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.

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.

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!!

Great video!! I am thinking about getting the A949 rally car. Overall, Wltoys is good bargain and fun!!

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!

Which Wltoys model one is the most durable and stabil build?

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.

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

4:56 you have to use thread lock when screwing into metal. did you use thread lock?

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

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 guys. Very helpful!

Man i love my Wltoys car and i have russler and slash.

nice brother

Can't wait for the wltoys 104001 to come out

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.

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!!!!

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.

thank you

love your honest, down to earth, no nonsense videos, keep them coming, us noobs find them really helpful!

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.

Awesome upload..are u guys gonna do a best pick for crawler's and what good or bad crawler's u guys Recommend..great video and loving the upload and great Content...❤❤💯💯❤❤

Mine just arrived I’m stoked looks really cool

You guys are so close to 10k!!! 😆🤘

I'm excited for that K969 video you teased. I am learning to drift one and it really takes a lot of time and practice!

A959B is a fun little car, It's just not a basher.

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 👍

Haha watching this nervously waiting for mine to be delivered ! The purple one I can’t remember the numbers 😂

Sorry guys, forgot to like and comment. Your right on point with this one. The funny thing is I’ve owned them all and only own the one you guys don’t like lol. It’s fun if you don’t expect much. Lol, I only use it in. The basement or driveway.

10k!! Congrats!! Great vid on some decent rc's, hard to complain about them. Haha, they're a pain! But fun to beat on!

LOVE ❤️ YOU GUYS! Great video as always!!!!

Cool buggies, is there any Chinese alternatives to Tamyia's 1:10 asphalt cars ?

great to hear the pros and cons on the WL Toys. Congrats on the 10,000 Subbs!!!!!!!!!!

Always enjoy your videos. You guys are great and fun to watch. I have purchased 2 WLToys RC’s based on KZfaqrs 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 KZfaqrs with decent sub counts), all free stuff. I got recommendations from a few KZfaqrs 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 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

Excellent video love it!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

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?

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)

Great video and absolutely right. You get points for total honesty here.

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.

Do you have to fill the shocks right out of the box

Glad you made this video! 100% agree and you hit the nail on the head with this one.

It seems most of them come with a 5 wire servo set up im guessing not very easy to upgrade the steering without surgery or replacing the stock electronics to an off the shelf set up I have the 959B I think the only issue is its way overpowered I am actually planning on ordering the smaller motor and mount that came on the A version the videos I have seen looks to be still crazy fast but a lot more derivable

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.

Great video, waiting for k989 video

Breaking screws happen because they use super glue instead of Loctite use a little heat and that will help