WLtoys 124018 - Pre- First Run Service with Step-By-Step Guide

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3 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone,
In this video I provide step by step instructions on a Pre- First Run service I performed on one of the latest RC vehicles from WLtoys, the 124018 RTR 1/12 2.4G 4WD. This service involves adjusting the oil levels in the shocks and greasing the differentials. I performed this service before running my 124018 for the first time.
Although this vehicle is marketed as RTR, it has become commonly known that WLtoys have been releasing the 144001 (of which the 124018 and 124019 are spawned from) with insufficient or no grease in the differential gears. The same applies to 124018 and 124019. Furthermore, it has become apparent that the 124018 and 124019 have dampers overfilled with oil, causing stiffness or no shock absorpsion. I performed this service to address these two issues.
You may use the step-by-step instructions within this video as a guide for you to make the same adjustments on your 124018 at your own risk.
Apologies in advance if I have missed any steps in the step-by-step guide. Please comment if you believe I have missed something so I can add it to the caveat notes below.
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@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

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@marcrives279 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I try both way and, as a beginner, I preferred to remove the body shell completely. It’s just 14 screws and you get straight access to everything plus a clear top view!

@brianmuehlher5330 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best instructional video I’ve seen for RC cars! Awesome! 👏👏👏

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Have a great day

@Donobansan 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructions. Clear and quick. Will put to the test when my 124018 arrives.

@ommegangmartijn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good explenation! Just orderd the car for the good reviews. I did know did this must be dun. Your explenation helps! Thanks from The Nederland

@RuhabMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Ang astig din pla ng mga parts ng ganyang laruan.. ang sarap talaga magkaroon ng ganyan..

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

oo bro nakaka adik maglikot sa mga parts. hehe

@MattsHobbyWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Great instructional, m8! I really like the way you composed it!👌😁👌💯

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Much appreciated 😀👍

@RuhabMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Dapat pla talaga alam mo din kung paano magayos ng ganito para mas mapaganda pa ang performance.. nice idol!

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Mag research lang para matuto sarili, at praktis mag likotan. Thanks very much bro!

@hiruma0116 2 жыл бұрын

感謝你教我如何調教避震器受益良多~👍

@paulalvarezdelcastillo4117 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the clear tutorial!

@viniciusbrito7512 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It helped me a lot! Cheers from Brazil!

@istmefpv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, it made my live easy when performing the pre-first-run service.

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron. Glad to hear this video was useful to you. Thanks very much for the visit. Have a great day!

@RCModSquad 3 жыл бұрын

I think these are going to be pretty popular. 😃 Have a great day and be safe out there!

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

I think you are going to be right! ☺️😁 Thanks very much. You too, stay safe.

@GratefulEd907 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered one for my first RC car. I see my neighbor ripping around with his Rc cars and decided I needed one too. Didn’t want to spend too much on a hobby I haven’t gotten into yet. Maybe later

@RCModSquad 3 жыл бұрын

@@GratefulEd907 good luck 🍀 have a blast.

@islandrc-duke1972 3 жыл бұрын

Nice run and service work

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate! Have a nice day

@naelrc4583 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great tips & sharing my friend! Liked!😁👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I hope it's helpful. Thanks for watching bro! 😀

@ib516 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed instructions. I have one on order!

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

@Donobansan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help today Micko. I spent hours trying to do what you did. It took so long because I ran into many issues. Eg very tight screws, screws heads that were soft and at risk of losing grip. I was unable to take the cap off any shock. I tried with spanner and pliers, but nothing worked. I was so frustrated I just decided to leave it and only managed to do the greasing of the diffs. I may attempt to do shocks again, I'm just worried to wear the screws or threads. Let alone track where all the screws go haha. I was even taking photos! Another thing I noticed, the ESC is stuck on with weak glue and can come off fairly easily. I also noticed it is very close to the long metal drive shaft. Got to be careful that it doesn't accidentally touch or rub there, same for the wires. I managed to put the car together, thanks to your help. I was trying it at 9 pm in the dark but had street lamps on and its own light on too hehe. I was just keen to see it run. Seems good. Hopefully no more screws fall out lol. I'll give it a good run tomorrow in the day time :)

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Donovan. You're welcome bro. For the shocks.. if you pull down the spring you will notice there are flat sides below the threads and you can grip them with a wrench. The shock caps also have flat sides and you can grip them a wrench. Enjoy your new car mate!

@overfly_pt 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 vídeo 👌

@a-ztube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro for this perfect video will use it when mine arrives 🦾💯🙌🏽

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! 😀

@Bultizar 3 жыл бұрын

In the diffs just make sure that the oil/grease you use is not to viscous as it will put to much pressure on the motor, that will result in more heat being generated then required and end it's life sooner then later. Otherwise very good video.

@carmelagumpal2380 3 жыл бұрын

Ang ganda naman.heheh

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

hehe maraming salamat Carmela

@carmelagumpal2380 3 жыл бұрын

@@MickoRC your welcome popshie

@cjb405 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micko for great instructional vid, the best iv seen. Amazingly my shocks were perfect ouf the box so maybe wlt are listening? Done both diffs, there was some white lithium grease by look of it but i wiped off and used pure silicone grease! It has a high temp point and wont affect rubber seals or plastic parts so ideal. Dont use ordinary mineral grease for this reason! Before you could hear both diffs turning, now they are smooth as silk!!

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks very much for watching it. Glad to hear your car is all good! There were early reports of stiff shocks on the 124019 as well. I received a 124019 weeks later and the shocks were perfect, so it seems they were listening to all the complaints. Thanks for the tip on grease. Noted! 👍

@sirfajruladha6963 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips bro👍

@cristianferber5834 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Nananini688 2 жыл бұрын

Thank

@user-ls8nq1yi1i Жыл бұрын

Idk how you make it look so easy but I was trying to get the shock caps off this thing and it’s solid. I can’t get it off without damaging the threads so I gave up lol

@wanchanel 3 жыл бұрын

SERVICE || Wltoys 124018 🙄☝️ Indonesia 🇲🇨 🤝

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@noorkyubbs1123 3 жыл бұрын

Ayos to sir mike ah #gilberto antonio

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

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@veganlife13 3 жыл бұрын

👌👍

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate!

@TheBloatedPony 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I appreciate your style. It is my opinion that you have packed too much grease in there. It may slow you down substantially. But way better than too little grease...

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jacob. Thanks for your advice. I shall go easy on the grease next time. 😁 My thought was that as the planetary gears and grease heats up it would let the gears more freely, but I could be quite wrong. 🤭 Stay safe bro and have a Merry Christmas!🎅🏻

@wowomg1980 3 жыл бұрын

The shocks on my 124019 arrived perfect. Not much grease in the diffs though.

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Me too bro! I got my 124019 some weeks later and the shocks were perfect. I believe that wltoys addressed the issue for the next batches after the complaints like this one on the 124018 as well as on the earlier 124019s. Thanks for watching! 😊👋

@Winchester1973 3 жыл бұрын

I got my 124018 yesterday, and shocks feel and respond like the after-service shocks in this video. Have to address the diffs though. Great little RC. Compares to my first 12428 so much smoother and slick.

@AntWhiten 8 ай бұрын

Great video thank you

@GBCobber 3 жыл бұрын

There's one more thing i thought you would cover. The 959 uses a very similar, if not the same diff design and on mine and apparently others, when those four screws attaching the large diff gear to the housing are tightened down correctly, the diff becomes far too tight. you could feel the teeth grinding by turning a wheel. Shims are necessary for these and I put some simple paper shims between the two parts to solve the problem. I have a 124018 and 19 on their way and was hoping that issue was solved, or at least mentioned somewhere.

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. 👍 I am pinning your comment so that others will see your suggestion and hopefully it helps other viewers. I might even do this to my diffs when I get around to it.

@GBCobber 3 жыл бұрын

@@MickoRC I got the cars, finally. Both have tight diffs. The 124018 wasn't too bad and has loosened up ok. Was well greased at least. I certainly won't driving the 124019 until I take out the crunch.

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

@@GBCobber I've since got a 124019 and the diffs were fine. It's just luck of the draw! Enjoy yours cars bro, and stay safe!

@shred__dad 2 жыл бұрын

What thickness of oils did you use for the diffs and shocks?

@robbiecandeloro1524 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please recommend a grease to use. And should it be RC specific or any mechanic grease?

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using normal mechanic grease, and so are many others. All my RCs are cheap, so there's no risk for me I think.

@joevozzo1 3 жыл бұрын

What shock oils did you use i put 27 in mine also does front diff less smooth than the rear diff

@MickoRC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I didn't change the oil. It's just stock. I didn't notice a difference in the smoothness between the diffs.

@joevozzo1 3 жыл бұрын

@@MickoRC thanks there great cars

@klisklis793 3 жыл бұрын

Hallo bro.. i dont know..i cant drive straight with this car... for bashing on field this car perfect..but for straight run on street.. i cant handle.. the steering to "wild"