WLToys A959 High Speed RC Car Step-by-Step Upgrade #1: Full Line-Up, Unboxing & Introduction!

Рет қаралды 44,764

5 жыл бұрын

Full A959 line-up, unboxing and introduction to the WLToys A959 Upgrade Series. Most upgrades are compatible with the WLToys A959-B/A959-A/A949/A969/A969-B/A979/A979-B and other versions in the WLToys 1/18 4WD Vortex High Speed RC Car Series.
The WLToys A959-B and WLToys A959 and all Upgrade Parts were kindly provided by Banggood, free for review and tests. Part numbers and links to each upgrade are available in the description box of each instructional video: • WLToys A959 High Speed...
.
Check out the A959 and A959-B and other RC Cars with these affiliate links:
WLtoys A959: www.banggood.com/Wltoys-A959-...
WLtoys A959-B: www.banggood.com/WLtoys-A959-...
RC Cars: www.banggood.com/search/rc-ca...
Note: I may receive a small and helpful commission that supports the channel and future videos, if you purchase something using the affiliate links.
Thank you for watching!
Subscribe here for future RC content: kzfaq.info...
Check out Nordic Hobby Visions (secondary informal channel) with vlogs, updates, behind the scenes and more hobby related content: / @nordichobbyvisions719
See the video list in my channels for many more previous RC videos!
New videos every week!
Please comment and like ... if you like! Subscribe and "Ring the bell" to stay notified! Don't miss out! All support is greatly appreciated!
Happy Hobby Days and Keep 'em Running!
See you soon!
----------------------
In this series you will learn how to upgrade an RC Car, step-by-step. For a more personal approach, talk and additional instructions, make sure to follow the companion series on my secondary channel, Nordic Hobby Visions.
You can find many more previous videos and video series with the A959, A959-B, A959-A and other models in the WLToys 1/18 4WD Vortex High Speed RC Car Line-up on both my channels.
----------------------
WLToys A959 Specifications:
- Model Name: WLToys Vortex A959
- Black/Red & Blue/White bodies
- Top Speed Specified to 45-50 kph/28-30 mph (measured to 40-42 kph)
- Shaft-Driven 4WD (4x4)
- Full proportional steering/throttle
- Bathtub type chassis
- Polycarbonate body & nose with plastic wing
- 1/18th scale
- Length: 245 mm
- Width: 175 mm
- Height: 94 mm
- Wheelbase: 165 mm
- Wheelspan: 105 mm
- Wheel diameter: 61 mm
- Wheel width: 28 mm
- Double Wishbone Suspension front/rear
- Differential Gear front/rear
- 17T Pinion and 38T Spur
- Plastic Diff Cups
- Plastic Main Drive Shaft
- Black wheels (with grey paint)
- 4 x Single Wheel Nuts
- Metal Wheel Drive Shafts
- Metal Motor- and Suspension Mounts
- Oil Filled Shocks (minimum or no oil on arrival)
- Electric 390 Type Brushed Motor w/ 390 mount
- 2-in-1 ESC/2.4 Ghz Receiver
- 2.4GHz 2-Channel Transmitter w/ steering and throttle trim
- 17 g. Mini-Servo
- JST-plug Connectors (ESC + Battery)
- 7.4v 2S 1100 mah LiPo Battery
- 7.4v 800 mah output balance Li-Ion/LiPo wall charger
- Run time specified to: about 10 min
- Charging time specified to: about 120-150 min
- Manual and plastic hex wrench included
- 4 x AA batteries required for transmitter (not included)
WLToys A959 Factory Upgraded Version identical to the A959 except:
- Metal Main Drive Shaft
WLToys A959-A specifications identical to the A959 except:
- Model Names: WLToys Vortex A959-A & WLToys Storm CC
- Green/grey/black body color scheme
- Top Speed Specified to 35 kph/22 mph (measured to 29 kph)
- 6.4v 2S 750 mah Li-Ion Battery
- 6.4v 600 mah output Li-Ion USB Charger
- Transmitter w/ built-in-antenna and throttle dual rate
- Run time specified to: about 7 min
- Charging time specified to: about 120 min
- ESC may be supplied without a LiPo Cut-off
WLToys A959-B specifications identical to the A959 except:
- Model Names: WLToys Vortex A959-B & WLToys Brave Pro
- Green/white/black body color scheme
- Top Speed specified to 70 kph/43 mph (measured to 58-59 kph)
- 540 Type Brushed Motor w/ 540 mount
- T-Plug Connectors (ESC + Battery)
- 27T Pinion and 42T Spur
- Metal Diff Cups
- Metal Main Drive Shaft
- White wheels (with grey paint)
- 4 x Double Wheel Nuts
- 7.4v 2S 1500 mah LiPo Battery
- Run time specified to: About 6 min
- Charging time: About 120-150 min
---------------------------------------------
#NordicRCVisions Statement:
This video features homemade footage of my own #RcCar #WLToys #WLToysA959 #WLToys A959b from my personal #RC collection. All rights reserved.
All #RcCars and RC parts in this video are hobby-grade and intended for adults and ages +14 years.

Пікірлер: 161

@urbanrc7237 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, didn't realise there was a difference between the A959 and A959-A. Think I ordered the standard A959

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, body, battery, ESC/receiver and transmitter. I think you ordered the correct one 😊 My favorite at least

@VoidXRC 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Mikael your a959 collection is looking nice!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael. Yeah, a cute little family :-)

@jeanmarcgalzy7747 5 жыл бұрын

Bonjour mon ami félicitations de FRANCE pour ta vidéo 👍🇫🇷 Hello my friend very nice models I enjoy watching your video 😎 Thanks for sharings congrats buddy good day of France 👍🇫🇷

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jean Marc! Thanks a lot for watching. Greetings from the North :-)

@cz12explores24 5 жыл бұрын

I like the way u present the video..which is perfect.. all the best ..

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I try the best with what I have. All the best to you too, Harish!

@INMGRC 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice a959 big thumbs up my friend xD

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, INMGRC!

@tittentei7331 5 жыл бұрын

I must watch longer next time before i ask a question 😂 So i deleted my question 🙂Thanks for the video. 👍

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Uhh, I answer all questions, no matter how much you have watched :-) But thank you for leaving the kind feedback :-)

@paulbutcherrc809 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome collection

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Paul!

@need4drift 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching, Mike!

@Remoteaddicted 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video buddy. Full of a959s 👍

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the A959s are like rabbits at my place :-) I'm getting addicted to them I think.

@AdventureTimeRC 5 жыл бұрын

I love the entire 959/979 family such wonderful little cars and truck s affordable to buy maintain and upgrade and a pure joy to drive great video mikael you have a keen eye for detail it was the first a959b video you did that got me hooked on your channel 👍👍💣💣😁

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, modern classics I would say. When I had my first I never knew I would get so hooked on them. But the price and the fun factor is so compelling. Ahh, yeah, I remember you telling me. You have some really great A959-B videos too. Looking forward to the spring when works and everything else slows down and I will be able to catch up on a lot of videos on your channel, bro.

@AdventureTimeRC 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC it sounds like you have your hands full my friend no pressure on watching my videos there not going anywhere lol looking forward to your next video😁😁

@jayctabgamer7643 5 жыл бұрын

Great job

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, buddy!

@barrysrcdump3557 5 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this, excellent work dude. I bought the blue A version for exactly the same reasons, great colour. I've ordered some parts, I'll be doing mine along with you. 😁

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro, looking forward to it too :-) Yeah, the blue is really stunning looking I must say, and even better in person. Ahh, I think you will get ahead of me real soon. I will take it slow, because of limited time. Gonna speed it all up some spring though :-)

@barrysrcdump3557 5 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions Same here, I have a few projects on at the same time, otherwise you have nothing to build while you wait for parts. I've just started a scratch built 54" (137cm) sports-fishing cruiser, I hope I finish it before I die!😂 I'm only fitting selective blue parts, you need some shock absorption in the system, otherwise it'll fold up like cardboard on the first hit. I definitely I'll keep the plastic chassis and the suspension arms are plenty strong enough. I might make some slightly bigger diameter shafts to remove the slack.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, one could really turn this into a good little machine. They are fun to run and fun to upgrade. I'm just starting trying out some gears, ball bearings and such in the beginning. Maybe I will move on to the more exciting stuff later :-)

@ShenRC 5 жыл бұрын

😁👍 Hoping up the army!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, that's a good way of putting it. At least one of the soldiers getting a new gun :-)

@ricardodelgado4906 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Ive been wanting to see someone compare all of them. I have another version of it called the Simrex A320. It looks exactly like the WL toys A959 Blue and i love it!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ricardo! Some how your comment slipped by. Sorry for the late reply. Yeah, lots of re-brands of these available from different companies all over the world. Simrex A320? Sounds interesting. Curious. I'll have to Google that one :-)

@muvlogs5282 4 жыл бұрын

Good brother

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@manishmagar7177 5 жыл бұрын

959-B very good and my favorite 😃😊.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, B-version is crazy fast and fun ☺️

@suramyashee232 5 жыл бұрын

You are great

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@Yupower1 5 жыл бұрын

You know that because of you and your videos im thinking to buy this A959 😂😂😂

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a fun little machine, Bora. Nothing like your 1/10 Tamiya, but these are so affordable, fun and durable :-)

@Yupower1 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Yeah and the hop up options are great and also cheap. But i think this is an good entry car for younger people who started to get into this hobby so the can learn how to drive fast and dont worry so much if they break.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's a good way of putting it. And they do take quite some abuse, at least all the plastic parts, which are extremely flexible. So yes, you are right, it might be a good and affordable beginner car for youngsters who wanna try something fast for the first time.

@simonetessitore8434 5 жыл бұрын

Simple video well done truly spectacular collection :-D You should make a video where you show step by step the upp grade of the a959-b from full plastic version to full aluminum version :-D It would be spectacular :-D Continue like this you are a great :-D

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon! Yeah, maybe, if the first row of upgrade videos are received well. First I wanna upgrade the essentials. Step-by-step. Maybe some aluminium later :-)

@simonetessitore8434 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Perfect I can not wait to enjoy another video on the a959-b :-D I love this 4-wheel missile is devastating. I have a half idea to also take the verse a797-d Maybe later we will see :-D

@luissimoes8106 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Mikael, I send you the photos by Messager 🙂 Regarding the Gears o only the "spur" isn't metal; car A979B bought in May 2019 😉 Now, one Adviced... Beware of metal upgrades, namely the A arms, chassi and stability bar... you see, when you hit, as I did, at more then 70 km/h, metal will bend and break plastic parts and twist the metallic ones... which means that almost "everything" goes to the trash...🤔 There are some things that should be metal, but little things, like the hex adapter, the steering and diff cups, replacing bushes for ball bearings...; those are very important because it will make the car more steady...reducing the gaps ...🙂 In which concern to the plastic parts: chassis stock or carbon, A arms and some other components you can use the "WD40 trick"; just submerge the parts for 24 hours in WD40 they will become more flexible 😉

@MarkBryanRC 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice, Mikael! I'm gonna choose the blue, like Rob! But I want all those upgrades you are putting on it too! Gonna be good to follow this series along! Greetings from Mark :-)

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. So that blue one is gonna get some attention. Thanks and thanks a lot for watching, my good friend.

@rcpatapouf 5 жыл бұрын

Great

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro!

@user-zi5rs1by7b 4 жыл бұрын

If you wipe out the inside with acetone (fingernail polish remover) you can repaint from the inside like a hobby grade shell. I also put roll on bedliner inside to stiffen the shell.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips! Thank you!

@EXTREMERC416 5 жыл бұрын

My xmas gift broke after 3 days the esc died i think im going to get the remplacement esc this monday! My car is ready he has adjustable links bearings regreased diffs filled shocks and leds to make the body glow in the dark. Cant wait!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a cool one! Hope the ESC will hold up this time.

@robbrennanrc 5 жыл бұрын

Blue is the one for me Mikael. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades. But I can't imagine what the 959-B is going to be like if you get more speed out of it. It's too fast as it is, well for me anyway lol.

@barrysrcdump3557 5 жыл бұрын

Rob Brennan How come you always get in first? 😂

@robbrennanrc 5 жыл бұрын

@@barrysrcdump3557 Honestly I have absolutely no idea. I hadn't noticed myself until you just said and I checked back over a few others I have commented on. I have given up trying to work out how KZfaq works lol.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, love the blue one too. No, not more speed, at least not for a long time. If I want crazy speed I have the stock A959-B. Here in the beginning I will just do some of the essential upgrades. Even though all my gears are all still fine, everyone's reporting about stripping the plastic ones, so I will try some metal gears out. Also ball bearings and some other things. Just take it step-by-step and see how it goes :-) Thanks a lot for watching, Rob.

@donuttime2507 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy these all for pennies...I might buy the ones i dont have just for spares and for mods. Such a great little car!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, really a great little car for the money 🙂

@UltimateWarrior206 5 жыл бұрын

I am getting a 959. Will be doing upgrades as well. Never done it before so will need loads of help and advice ;) thankyou

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I am looking forward getting this series started. We just need to move and set up the new hobby room/video studio up properly first :-)

@UltimateWarrior206 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC I will start with the new version on the 959a. I would like to put some blue aluminium parts on. It is the gears that worry me. Some are plastic that will probably need changing. That is where I will probably come unstuck. What to use. How to take apart. Greese. Glue type for making sure screws dont come loose in vibrations :/

@UltimateWarrior206 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Is there anything you need to solder or is in all wire connecters and screws?

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Will change the gears and all the basic stuff. If people are watching and interest is there, I can bring in some aluminium. I will list all parts and make instructional videos, though I probably just will use my own grease (but ordinary silicone grease or similar is available all over the net). I actually do not use any glue when threading screws into plastic - I just check the car before and after the run. But when fitting screws into metal I usually use some thread lock.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Usually one doesn't need to solder anything.

@pravrao 5 жыл бұрын

You might have noticed that the A959 and wpl servos are identical in size; have put my spare A959B Receiver board (uncased) and 5-wire servo in one B16. I also now have spare metal gear servos to hand if I ever want to upgrade mine or brothers a959bs, and then would have more spares for the WPL truck(s). Happy coincidence? ;) The same Wltoys transmitter also works with the 1/28 K989 receiver board (3 wire servo) for smaller cars rc - e.g. virhuck 1/32s if they ever fail / battery dies / upgradeitis.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Good thinking and good tips! Thanks for sharing!

@pravrao 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC No problem! Thank you for this channel I always enjoy every one your videos.

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate the kind feedback, bro.

@RedPanda_00806 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work! , so, all the spare parts of the A959B fits with the A959A ?

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's the same car yeah (except for the motor mount, pinion/spur gear and electronics).

@antoniofrance8 2 жыл бұрын

Color bleu is magnifique whats is color ans model is better ?

@mino73T11 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us! 👍... even though those of us who follow your videos know everything already about them 😉, you made a nice and well detailed parade. Really makes us eager to get them all. So, before delighting us with the announced upgrades, let me ask you a question: suppose I get an A959-A, plus a 1100 mAh Lipo battery (provided I already own a suitable charger), would it be like having both the -A and the standard version? Should I be concerned with the plastic shafts? Thanks in advance!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mino73! Yeah, it's always a bit difficult this youtube thing, to do videos for both subscribers and new "random" viewers at the same time, who haven't seen any of the previous videos. But thank you. Yes, I guess it would be, although it could be suspected that the plastic shaft was upgraded to a metal shaft on the standard A959 (though not the A-version) for a good reason not long ago. I've not seen many people talking about the plastic shaft as a problem on the A959 though (only the gears, but they are the same on both the standard and the A and B version). But yes, basically, as far as I know, I can't see any difference on the car itself, performance wise, than the battery and the main shaft. And if the plastic shaft holds up good (I haven't had any trouble with the plastic shaft on my Magma A959 rebrand) the battery should make the only difference.

@mino73T11 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Thanks for the reply! And I do think that your videos are really wisely devised and very good looking, please keep up the excellent work! 👍👍

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much again for the encouraging words, my good friend!

@pattycossens4886 5 жыл бұрын

One thing you need to be careful about the scars is the pinion gear for fresh and around too much the pinging yeah will just will just chip off slowly

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the pinion is made of some soft alloy. On my more expensive models I always change out the alloy pinion (if it has one) to a steel pinion.

@mr.hapkins58 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Nice vid. Would you like to compare A959 with 18401 or A969 with 18403? Looks like toy grade but 25 km/h!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Hapkins. Could be fun ... right now I got other cars and videos to edit, but it's a great idea.

@itsgodzagain 5 жыл бұрын

For the normal version what should be the must do upgrades for better long term durability? In order? I ordered spur and pinion steel ones and wheel hub bewrings. what should I get next!

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Got the wheel axle bearings ready too, and I am just working on an upgrade series (gears etc.) Later I also would like to mess around with the upper arms, maybe get some turn buckles for making some toe-in (which hopefully will make it go more straight). But I think that any metal added to the model will make it less durable (less flexible). But upgrading can be fun for it¨s own sake :-)

@hollyhillrc 5 жыл бұрын

I would go for the blue one because I think it looks the nicest, it's one of my favourite colours, and is the same blue as the football team I have supported for 50 years - Chelsea F.C. They are good enough reasons to choose that one in my opinion he he. I also think it is a good idea to have a stock model and another that you can upgrade to compare the difference with. That is similar to why I bought my DF-02 Gravel Hound just after my TT-02B Plasma Edge II. When I have built both I will be very interested to see how the TT-02B performs against it's DF-02 predecessor. A slightly different scenario but essentially the same reason. : ))

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think my current favorite is the blue bodyshell too. I will definitely use that one for the start of this upgrade project. Never was a big football fan but I can imagine the color combination immediately will be associated to something good if it is one's favorite team :-) Good enough reason yes :-) Ahh, yes, I need to do more comparing my TT-02B and DF-02 too. And I would looove watching your comparisons and hearing your thoughts as you test them out. I haven't discovered many differences in terms of handling. Seem very very similar, though my TT-02B seems a little more "nimble" and "agile" but that could be because of all that heavy alloy on my DF-02. Needless to say, the TT-02B should be a both lot more durable and a lot more practical to work on. When I've studied them myself, it seems like the TT-02B has all the "errors" and "weak spots" and "impractical design" of the DF-02 corrected (except for maybe the gears and stock drive train ball bearings). But the TT-02B still has some errors. Ohh well, if it didn't, it wouldn't be an affordable entry-level :-)

@hollyhillrc 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Ha ha ha, lots for me to look forward to then ; ))

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, "the RC hobby of RC comparison" is getting one of my favorite things :-) Just so interesting comparing models and editions etc. Especially the ones who are deeply connected, like the DF-02 and TT-02B, or the A959 and A959-B. I'm addictive to it :-) So would absolutely love your comparison if you decide to take it to a video :-)

@hollyhillrc 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC The problem I have is I haven't got the DF yet. I bought it 2 weeks ago and the seller contacted me last weekend to apologise about it being late because he had been ill. He said he would post it soon. I am still waiting and I am hoping that I haven't been ripped off again. If it doesn't arrive today I will contact him tomorrow. It's a problem because I have a big list of parts that I want to order from RC Mart and I am waiting to see what it needs and add that to the list. A couple of the things I wanted are now out of stock there now. It's frustrating because their Tamiya parts are a lot cheaper than here in the UK, and if I buy a lot it's a big saving. Oh well, I will have to see what happens tomorrow I guess : ))

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Uhhh, yeah, I also tried that. Still waiting for the model after a couple of years now. Well, that was a rip off. I really hope that it isn't the case with your DF. Hoping for the best. Sounds really weird with a two week delay :-(

@bangurhead4027 4 жыл бұрын

Hello there Mr. Nordic RC visions. I have a quick question on the 959 RC car, in your opinion, how much longer do you think this unit can stay on the market for? You think 2 more years? I know they have all those aluminum upgrades and stuff FOR the a959 B or A models for 2 years now. I'm about to purchase one with intentions of souping it up with many upgrades. Do you think they'll put something out that blows away the a959 thus rendering the model to be phased out of production? Your opinion would be much appreciated if you could get back to me. Thank you! D

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi bro! Well, I’ve wondered about that too so I don’t have a good answer 🙂 I think it was first released in 2014, the standard version, and now it’s 2019. I think it has become so popular that after market parts will be available more than two years from now. And even if they stop production, there will be so many second hand models in the world, that it will still be easy to get parts (I think). Some day it will stop, but when, is up to, as you mention, a good new alternative and so far I haven’t really seen anyone, in the price range, that can offer more. Maybe when brushless motors become cheaper to produce than brushed motors, or metal parts will become cheaper, a chance for some other company (or WLToys themselves) will open to replace it. But I definitely think that both the cars and parts will be in production two years and even longer from now. It is still very popular.

@bangurhead4027 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Thank you, you made some good points. Two years sounds about right, maybe WL Toys or Shiandozeng will manufacture cheaper brushless bashing beasts!! I've ordered the a959B, and it's on its way! Now I'll be bugging you in a few days to ask about what upgrades to start with!!..😳....👍 Haha...😁...the 959 saga continues!!!

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

Can you of anyone tell me what the best upgrades other than bearings and shocks to help improve steering and control of this car on a track??? does it have a sway bar mod that is available??? and what about adding some metal parts to the front ... i was thinking adjustable rods,but what other parts would help with handling??? thanks

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

I think some turnbuckles is a nice idea. To set a toe-in and some camber.

@adrianalonsoechevarria5299 5 жыл бұрын

A959-B❤😎

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

I love them too :-) Thanks a lot for watching, Adrian!

@tractorkid223 4 жыл бұрын

where can ya get parts for wltoys?

@trere362 Жыл бұрын

Please something about a979 some technical info

@NordicRC Жыл бұрын

Lots of videos with them on both channels ☺️

@pattycossens4886 5 жыл бұрын

Yet to be careful back to you mate because there’s like something in there like a spring time in spring when you turn the knob to turn the knob to really hard it’s like someone breaks in there I’m in I’m bout to take my remote part but I just just just to be careful mate

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh, can't really avoid any breaks at all. Part of RCing :-)

@fbourel 3 жыл бұрын

Does the A959 (lipo 2S) has a lipo cutoff on the ESC ?

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@alanawth 3 жыл бұрын

Does the a959a accept Lipo2S? In reverse, does the a959 accept 6.4V Li-ion?

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

Not tried the 6.4v LiFe with the A959. Don’t think it will run for long due to the build-in LiPo cut-off. I run my A-version with LiPo, but use an external LiPo alarm. I have a video with it in my channel.

@muvlogs5282 4 жыл бұрын

i hav also upgrade but problem is play in tyre how fix this issue

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a common problem on both cheaper and more expensive models. You could try to shim them (with small shims/spacers) but it could easily cause the wheels to bind. Turnbuckles could also help. But I think it will be hard to get all the play away. Also, check your bearings/bushings. The more they wear out the more play in the wheels.

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, i am ordering this car...does it come with any ball bearings installed.??? or just bushings?..i see bearing kits for it some show 4 small ones and 4 larger ones... whats the total amount of bearings in this car??? thanks

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

Ball bearings in the inside drive line. Bushings on the wheel axles.

@ZorrotorFPV 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very interesting about this "saga" you're doing with the A959 variants! I have some questions: 1. The upgrades puts the A959 blue/red in the same standard as the A959B green? Or the upgrades even do a better job than a stock A959B green? 2. The B green is faster, but does it makes it harder to control it? In that order of ideas, you preffer an upgraded blue or a stock green? Have a nice day, I'm waiting for more of this saga :D

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David! I definitely personally prefer the A959. 40 kph (which I measured it to) is perfect for this little buggy. The B-version (measured to 59 kph) is fun, but like, crazy fun, for speed runs etc. Quite difficult to control when at full speed as the steering has a mind of it's own at different speeds. Only one of the upgrades will put the A959 to the same standard as the B-version (namely the diff outdrives which are metal on the B and plastic on the standard). Apart from that, the dual wheel nuts (and of course the 540 motor, 540 motor mount, 540 pinion and 540 spur gear) are the only difference. So yes, upgrading the bushings, differential gears etc. will be the same upgrade on the A959 and the A959-B. Yes, I prefer an upgraded A959 over the A959-B. For me, the B-version is fun, but for control and the everyday run, the 390 motor and smaller gearing suits the car more. And keeps temperature down and run time and control up. I might have fun installing a 540 motor in it at some point though, I'm not sure. Let's see.

@ZorrotorFPV 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC thanks for the answer, can't wait to see What you Will do with them :)

@oneeyemonster3262 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZorrotorFPV install a brushless. They're boarderline POS out of the box. Nickle and dime you to death. The LIPO makes it faster but will fry the stock 390 motor...You can make it faster simply by installing a high speed 390 LESS the fan ( drag to the motor) The stock copper pinon will wear. It will also make it powerful enough the snap the plastic center drive line ( your will need the aluminum center drive line and replacement gear set. ( it wont work with the stock bevel gear) You want a brushless ( 2845) can size becuase it's LESS wieght and will give you longer run time than a 550..but out perform the 550. you can gear it up to 25T-28T...it'll still have plenty of torque make it do a back flip and out run the 550....3650 brusless would simply tear up the drive train. explode the tires...ect You need to get rid of the PLAY and get better shocks....A better TX and servo will allow to you have dual rate and exponents...for the steering. You can also program the ESC and/or low/mid/hi switch on the TX. ) throtle) incase you dont have enough room They dont have enough ground clearence to fo everywhere...but plenty fun to drive it in the hood or on pavement. I have the 979A..with MT wheels (wider)....with the LIPO and 390 (less motors fan and PCB on the back of the motor....It'll spin like a spinning top on drive way...lmao..When I open it up,...it'll sort of skim the pavment becuase of the stock shocks...that;s how you lose control... The tires arnt meeting the road.lmao I have other 1/12 ( brushless conversion..they over 50 mph easy...popwheelies on command 60A 3s 40c....it's more control able. Enough ground clearence to skim the grass, Plus ball bearings , metal drivelines, diferentals, metal pinon.foam inserts ( Oil shock do magic to the cheaper R/C toys....They all have different issues...you just have to work them out I also have 1/8 and 1/7 brusless monster trucks...That will do 50mph the 1/18 or 1/12 are just as fun..THEY DONT BREAK AS MUCH...due to their wiegth

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Lot's of good tips!

@camrowdrone6497 5 жыл бұрын

That was good, did the metal diff upgrade,not impressed really tight and noisy,motor was getting really hot 👍🏻

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy. Uhhh, doesn't sound too promising. Looking forward trying it out though and comparing it to the stock ones.

@realcrazyrc9180 5 жыл бұрын

I Am going to buy one should I get gripier tyres?

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

That would definitely be a great upgrade! Some hard oil for the shocks and some grippy tires is the way to go.

@tze988 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, can I use 7.4 li ion battery for A959-A? Will it damage the ESC with higher voltage?

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

The ESC? I have run it with a lipo 2S and an. External LiPo alarm. But I would watch the temperature.

@tze988 3 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Sorry for the typo, I am just wondering if I implement a higher voltage battery, will it damage the rest of the component?

@reevancreation2834 3 жыл бұрын

All these esc are same

@agussetiawan3505 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use 7.4v lipo battery on a959-a?

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

I did it (see another video) :-) But it seems it has no LiPo cut-off like the others, so you might wanna use an external LiPo alarm.

@agussetiawan3505 4 жыл бұрын

How do you did it?

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

???

@MTBHXyearago 5 жыл бұрын

I had to change my gear because i play at the sand place..and the sand just shattered my gear..

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Uhh, too bad. Yeah, sand/dirt/stones can be merciless to the gears. Hope you will have it fixed.

@maximumrpm1868 5 жыл бұрын

There's an army of them

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yeah, a little army :-) They are addictive and multiplying :-)

@maximumrpm1868 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC I know what you mean me and my dad picked up the trucks the B version we haven't even had him outside yet we've had them outside for 1 battery and we've had a blast the rest of the time he's been racing in the kitchen

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are so much fun. The B-version must feel extremely fast in a kitchen :-)

@maximumrpm1868 5 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC so trying to drive a rocket ship we put my math binder down and started using that as a jump I could backflip off the stupid thing when we first got our two wheel drive Traxxas Slash we drive them around in the kitchen that didn't end well

@runemidtgaard805 5 жыл бұрын

are you from denmark?

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Looking at your name you could be too :-)

@pattycossens4886 5 жыл бұрын

And then when you gonna get a new pinion gear for it you have to Byatt you at the bar whole new motor for it

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Seen a lot of people on youtube having trouble removing the pinion, yes. Probably screwed down with some of the hardest threadlock they could find :-) Maybe some heat could help loosen it. Ohh, well, a new motor to one of these doesn't cost more than a new pinion to one of the bigger models, so we will be alright :-) But yes, would have preferred that it was semi-easy to remove.

@christopherdaughtry9887 2 жыл бұрын

You can put a 3cell lipo in the a9-59b no other upgrade and it will do over a 100mph.. just sayin...

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fast :-)

@gpkaizo1076 2 жыл бұрын

Nk satu rc plsss

@Mason-to9fv 5 жыл бұрын

Not a bad Rc for the price...but save your self tons of money and time parts are time consuming by the time you are done ordering upgraded parts and the time used waiting for parts to arrive it will cost easy $300 a car I know this I have 3 of these cars fully upgraded. Not worth it IMO. With that said if your things is 1/18 go for Losi traxxas AE same price after with WLtoys upgraded parts NOTE: upgraded parts barely fits that’s another time consuming part. Also Upgrading to brushless systems you have to pay attention and read dimensions carefully Form motor size shaft motor mounts servo size etc..

@rsegaloff2642 5 жыл бұрын

MGundayao81 I’m building full metal with brushless and new controller and carbon chassis for $260...

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

Good perspective and tips, bro! But sometimes upgrading cheaper models can be fun in itself, even though one is ending up spending way too much, and more rational choices could be made. Love the projects, for the project itself. I do the same with a lot of my entry-level Tamiyas. Really not "rational" but great fun :-)

@NordicRC 5 жыл бұрын

That's an expensive A959! But sometimes the project in itself is worth it.

@Mason-to9fv 5 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions it sure is

@Mason-to9fv 5 жыл бұрын

R Segaloff id keep the bearing carriers plastic and a arms. 👍🏻