WLToys A959 High Speed RC Car Step-by-Step Upgrade #9: DiSASTER! GPS Speed Tests... and the end?

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4 жыл бұрын

Disaster strikes! Is this the end of the series? Here is the (maybe) final video of the step-by-step upgrade video series for the WLToys A949/A959/A969/A979 (and B-versions).
Full metal drive line, metal gears and ball bearings and the first tests and measurements completed ... well, not exactly the great finale as I had hoped for. This one sure did test my patience. Watch the video and find out what went wrong ... and what went right.
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In this series you will learn how to upgrade an RC Car, step-by-step. You can find many more previous WLToys videos and video series with the WLToysA959, WLToysA959B, WLToysA959A and other models in the WLToys 1/18 4WD Vortex High Speed RC Car Line-up on both my channels.
Hope you will follow along in this series. Most upcoming upgrades are compatible with the WLToys A959B/A959A/A949/A969/A969B/A979/A979B and other versions in the WLToys 1/18 4WD Vortex High Speed RC Car Series.
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WLToys A959 Specifications:
- Model Name: WLToys Vortex A959
- Black/Red & Blue/White body options
- 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-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
You can find specifications of the A959-A and A959 Factory Upgraded Version in Part 1 of this series. Specifications may differ or change compared to the particular WLToys Vortex, Brave Pro and Storm CC units that I received. Please visit Banggood to see current specifications for units sold.
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#NordicRCVisions Statement:
This video features homemade footage of my own #RCcar units, the #WLToysA959, #WLToysA959B and #WLToys Upgrade Parts, send to me personally for review. All rights reserved.
All #RcCars and RC parts in this video are hobby-grade and intended for adults and ages +14 years.

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@calebreeve8694 4 жыл бұрын

Must continue this series, I love watching your content, seems like you are such an honest reviewer despite being sent the products. I value and respect your opinions, and have ordered an A-959-B myself. Thanks

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the nice feedback, Caleb Reeve. Yeah, I buy most of my products (Tamiya, Traxxas, Arrma, Kyosho) myself, and I always try to include every experience I have with a certain product, good or bad. Nice, you got an A959-B on the way. I have had three different B.versions and never had a problem with gears or electronics. Sometimes it happens though, like with this A959. Thannks again for the encouragement, buddy. Much appreciated.

@addicted2rcs49 2 жыл бұрын

Cool rc car, I like these rc cars there awesome. Thanks for the video buddy. Keep up the good work fella. 👍 👏 👌

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@mschdk 4 жыл бұрын

I just got the A979, the one with the smaller motor... This video series was really helpful, thanks for posting it!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats! It's such a fun little car! Thanks for watching!

@ArdinMcAllister 4 жыл бұрын

The little piece that goes over the bearing on the driveshaft, by the reduction gear. You have it backwards, and its causing binding on the gear cover. I did exactly the same thing the first time I put the A979 back together. Flip it around, it should help your issue. Thats why everything is getting hot, because of the extra resistance.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thought about that, so in the last run outside in the video it was flipped around. Didn’t really solve the issue. But maybe the motor was fried in the first test run 🙂 Checked the little cover and the resistance. I don’t see it providing that much resistance if placed opposite, but I’m not sure. Will have to check again. But thanks a lot for the input, bro. Appreciate it.

@joelryan8881 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC maybe your gear mesh is way to tight?

@addicted2rcs49 2 жыл бұрын

Wltoys are awesome setups!!

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely 🙂

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

I always spend too much when I watch your videos!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

He he, Tony. I am glad you are watching :-) Love sharing here on youtube.

@MarkBryanRC 4 жыл бұрын

Well, Mikael - you had me scratching my head all through this one! How strange and blooming annoying! Glad you got a decent run in the end though, after all that work and troubleshooting! I think you should continue the series, it seems to have a lot of followers, and you have maintained my interest, and I don't even own a 959!! :)

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! Yeah, wish it had happened before the new drive line had been installed, so I had the thought it was the motor before I thought it was the drive line. Can’t really be the drive line since it later had those long periods of perfect running with a cool motor and ESC. So have to be the motor or/and the ESC. Well, thanks, Mark! I’m beginning to feel like finishing the upgrade project with all the nice words. If I do, I think I will do it a little more ‘up-tempo’ with less editing and less write-ups. I think that could suit the ‘owners’ as well as the ‘non-owners’ and especially me, he he 🙂 Though I love editing I would also love a little more run-time before the fall kicks in.

@MarkBryanRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Whichever way you finish the project, it will be cool! Yeah, good to get run time in while the sun is shining! I am currently on holiday in Wales again! Not much time for internet, so you probably wont hear from me for a while - I'll be back! (said in my best Arnie voice!)

@seansrcconstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Little thing is quick. Nice driving

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sean. Yeah, when it goes it really goes :-) The A959-B is much quicker though, but this set up/top speed seems to suit the car better, in my opinion.

@islandrc-duke1972 4 жыл бұрын

great upgrades,running and review

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro!

@islandrc-duke1972 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC 👊👍😀

@conandude76 2 жыл бұрын

The phrase goes, "Third time's the charm".

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right :-)

@christophercoconis2575 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it sorted out bro!! Seemed to hit thermal shut down. Usually you just reset the esc and it's ok. I think brushless would be awesome Mikael looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Hope you have a great weekend bro 😎👊

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t really sort it out. It’s still unreliable. Switches between perfect and then some kind of obstruction of the motor where it just creates heat (battery, wire, ESC). So I think if I decide to go on with this one it just needs complete new electronics. Could be fun. It’s definitly ready for more powerful motors with this metal drive line. Thanks a lot for all the support, Chris!

@TonysRcTechboom 4 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed 🤞 I've not had no issues with mine and all the upgrades , hope you sort the problems out, all fun and games with this hobby, you know your stuff so you will be fine, really enjoyed every minute of this build / Testing video 👍😊👍

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was surprised with this one also. Think it must be a coincidence with the electronics going down at the same time of the upgrades. Upgrades, I found, work fine. Or at least if there is any fault it’s hidden from me so far 😀 At first I thought it was the new drive line binding, but it seems it’s not. Thanks Tony. Yeah, you got a fine one yourself. And it gives me hope with mine 😀

@modelnutty6503 4 жыл бұрын

@Nordic RC Visions how's the trim pot on the transmitter throttle? with the M2R transmitter it can really mess with ya! suspension tip? > with my A979 just packed the 4 shocks with spare WPL grease... WOW! active+reactive enough, and 8-9" drop it plops like a wet rag without bottoming out CLANK on the rear chassis. costs nothing and awesome.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good upgrade. I tried once with some oil for the A979-B shocks. Too soft. Next time I will try with some #1000 hard oil. Should work good too 🙂

@modelnutty6503 4 жыл бұрын

no idea what weight the WPL grease is, but did mine and a buddy's both with some of the stuff extra hanging around and STILL have 2 full packets left. its just right for those tiny shocks.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know. If the hard silicone oil is still too soft, I will try some silicone grease 🙂

@tengolasplaquetasbajas 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Spain. It is hard to me to explain the things in english, but i will try to do my best. I have a 969 A, from a couple of years, and I realized that is not the B version when I recieved the metal gears (the bar, pinion, full metal, you know). The mistake came when I saw a video, not from your channel, that explained the differences between A and B, and I saw that A version did not have a heat dissipator (that piece, like a solid radiator), and finally I got wrong, in fact, the motor is VERY DIFFERENT, and I didn't notice that. The thing is that I have 2 identical models, and after a lot of test, I decided that some upgrades are, in fact, worst that stock car. I have new suspension: good thing. I putt new ball bearings: ok I changed some 'arms' near of the wheels, after a crash, and... It goes well. The stock old differentials in plastic were very... Breakable... I mean... Very poor lasting... I have at least four or five of that old differentials... And they started to break after upgrading the suspension. It is caused by a phisical effect... Maybe you understand that... The sizes of the new suspension are not exactly the same... But... The most important thing that i have done to one of my car is try to change full metal transmission, and after 4 or five tests, i have downgraded the car with standard bar (plastic bar), plastic pinions and gear and the only new thing is metal differentials. Full metal. This downgrade is because of the troubles of heating, the motor and the battery almost burn with that full metal. I tried everithing, like you in this video... With the hand it goes ok, but with the motor... Is like the metal friction with metal make it to run harder just in some moments. With my new configuration, the car goes almost ok. 9/10. My other car, with only new suspension, new standard (all plastic) differentials and with full ball bearing works much better than the other one. Runs a little faster and make less noise. My conclusion is... Sometimes we have to stop when the upgrades are not neccesary better things. I ordered led ligths, and some metal wheel nuts and new aluminium dogbones. It will be the Last upgrade... (or not... Hahaha). Thanks by your videos my friend.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting comment! Yeah, upgrading doesn’t necessarily mean a better car a lot of the times. And yes, upgrades can end up costing a lot. But upgrading for the fun of upgrading and the project itself can be super fun too 🙂 Thanks for the input about the gears and metal friction. You might be right!

@hollyhillrc 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Mikael. My electronic knowledge is limited and this would have really frustrated me. But seeing your barn again was a real treat. The lighting looks ok on my PC 👍😊

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Derek! great you're watching, thanks, buddy. I have the same problem. I think my skills/knowledge when it comes to electronics is limited to 1) replace bearings/brushes in modified motors 2) solder wires/plugs that has come off completely 3) throw out and replace. So I think my only option here is nr. 3 :-) Yeah, love the little barn. Such a good option to have sometimes :-) Would like to decorate it a bit more, and get better lighting for videos over there (well, either that or another camera better suited for indoor shots) Maybe this winter :-)

@hollyhillrc 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC ha ha, I only use option 3. I think your barn will get a lot of RC action when winter arrives. I have an idea for a 1 or 2 meter square area in a corner of it before you decorate. Some earth, logs, rocks and stones for a temporary 1/24 crawler course. This could be assembled easily and cleared away when you're finished with it. Wish I lived nearby. I would make it for you.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have already experimented with the 1/24 outside, but nothing permanent. If I find a way to make it good I will definitely move it inside for the winter. I also wish you lived nearby, so you could make it for me ☺️ and we could have fun with it together afterwards

@hollyhillrc 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC Unfortunately there's no RC for me for a few weeks. I had an accident while opening a box with a knife this morning. I've sliced right along the length of my throttle finger. Because of my blood thinning tablets it bled quite a bit which was a frightening. We thought I would have to go to hospital for stitches, but although the cut is 3 inches long it's only about 3mm at the deepest. Angie rushed to the chemist and bought some special plaster strips which hold the skin together along the length of the cut. This stopped the bleeding, and she also got a metal splint so I don't bend my finger and open it up again. So my throttle finger is out of action for a while ! Luckily I have made quite a few videos recently when the weather's been nice, so I can keep my channel going for a while. But I may struggle with working on cars until its healed. I'm just glad it's not my right hand because that would make life really difficult ! Photo postimg.cc/KRqvhrV1

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Auch, bad bad luck my friend! You have certainly seen your fair share of blood/heart problems for this year. But good thing it was only a knife and blood this time. Well, while it is healing you could try some stick transmitter control (if you got one) well, not immediately, but just before it heals completely 😉

@TheNeurotik 4 жыл бұрын

Have the same setup, brushless 2440 (my 2nd one) and a 45A esc. Lots of motor cogging and it wasn't even on long runs, just short burst. Trace it down to the gear casing. When it's tightened down, it pushes the center shaft and pinions too tightly. Needs to be dremelled in certain areas to loosen the teeth bite on the diff gears. And also add wheel bearings, it'll reduce load significantly.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice combo you got in yours :-) Yeah, that's what I thought, something with the new gears, so I did some testing, even with the gear boxes on (as shown in the vid). It do tighten it up a little, but not by much, from what I could feel anyway. And as shown in the video it actually spins and runs fine (sometimes). So it can't really be the gear boxes in this case, cuz' it changes. It got wheel bearings. You can see all the upgrades in the previous episodes. Thanks a lot for watching, bro.

@PeteWylieRC 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh how frustrating! I thought that by the end you'd have worked it out. Must be the ESC surely? Anyway I'm sure you have solved it now. Nice use of your barn earlier. What a great asset that will be in the winter. Anyway nice video. Hope all well with you Mikael :-)

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete! Uhh, yeah, put my patience to a test. Easier if it just had burned out, then I just could have replaced it immediately. But just after doing an upgrade the first thought is that it’s the new parts causing problems. And then all this, works, not works, works, not works, works ... 🙂 Well, if I continue with this, I will just replace all electronics.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

And yeah, it’s cool to have the refurbished barn for a run place when it rains or snows too much ☺️

@BasBoyRC 4 жыл бұрын

That's a strange one, as it did look like it was binding in the drive line. Will be good to see new electrics in it and that the problem is no more.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mal! Yeah, that was my first initial thought too. But the drive line seems perfect. And sometimes it works excellent. So my only qualified guess is some fault in the motor. Would be great to see it with other electronics.

@ShenRC 4 жыл бұрын

That was strange? Good test.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, did take some time to figure out it was the motor/ESC. First thought, with a brand new drive line is that it’s the new drive line. Maybe a coincidence or maybe not. But the motor is definitly way too unreliable now.

@odinrobinson6730 4 жыл бұрын

Be cool to see different systems in them

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, would love to try it out. I might continue 🙂

@VoidXRC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice looks like ytou have it running good noow

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember talking to you about the problem after the first run, the drive line problems. But after the three runs here in this vid it looks like it's the electronics. Unreliable. Have no idea why. It's my newest A959 unit and all the others have worked perfect. Gonna have to try it with another set of electronics :-)

@maccyoneTV 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I don't think the stock electronics is "top notch, so I bought the FlySky GT3C transmitter, a 30amp ESC, a steering servo (i had lying around) and the GYC300 gyro. Not yet finished installing in my a959-B, but it would (hopefully) be worth the job :-D

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, bro! Sounds like an awesome job you did on yours. Might have to try it out too. So far my other A959 electronics in the other units have worked sweet. So surprised to have problems with this new one. But at least the drive line seems to work :-)

@barrysrcdump3557 4 жыл бұрын

I would say it’s the connector not passing enough current and fooling the ESC that the battery is low. I had the same problem with mine. It was fine after I fitted a Deans plug and socket.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi my friend! Always a pleasure to hear from you. Yeah, just weird that it does this thing with running the motor with some kind of resistance or something, overheating everything. And then sometimes it just slows down, or stops. And then sometimes works perfect. If I decide to continue with this, I will just replace everything si guess 😀

@barrysrcdump3557 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions Hey dude. I haven’t been around much after loosing my wife but I’ve just set myself up with a webcam and big green mat. When I figure out how to use it I’ll be trying some talking videos. It’ll be a good thing to distract me from daily life. 👍

@modelnutty6503 4 жыл бұрын

sure explains the wire heat! (bullet connectors to motor)

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

So sorry about your loss, my friend. But good to hear you are still active. Would love to see your set up.

@aphexi8139 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, structured and interresting. Would love to see a brushless upgrade with that bulletproof driveline:) Just out of curiosity, are you from Sweden? Keep up the good work.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, bro. Yeah, that was the plan. Still undecided if I will go on after this, but let's see. Close to Sweden, from Denmark with Danish/Finnish roots :-)

@poppopscarvinshop 4 жыл бұрын

I Love This Series! Have you thought about replacing the ESC? Thanks Much!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, James! Think both the motor and ESC needs replacing yeah 🙂 Thought about it but then it worked, and then it didn’t, and then it worked. It was too tempting not to see if it would be alright. But after the last run, where it did the same, it just became too unreliable. It’s easier replacing motors etc if they stop working 100% ☺️

@BookdeMoisesoficial 3 жыл бұрын

Muito bom!

@amw4736 4 жыл бұрын

its an ESC cooling problem coupled with a low C rated battery. 1. add some cooling fins / copper wire to ESC mosfets to help dissipate heat. Adding all that metal and weight is working everything harder. 2. With the added weight the motor is wanting more power draw than the crap stock battery can provide. This is why everything is also getting hot. Switch to a 2s 45c or greater battery. Problems solved. That's my 2 cents.

@RCModSquad 4 жыл бұрын

One thing to consider, if the spur mesh is a bit tight cold it will get tighter as it warms up. It really sounded tight to me but sometimes the mic on the camera exaggerated sound. Great video though. 👍🏻👍🏻

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s a little tight but nothing too alarming. If you watch the end of the video you can see it is not the mesh ☺️

@RCModSquad 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions I did watch to the end but just sharing ideas. A tight gear mesh gets tighter with heat and will stress the ESC, motor and battery. Just an idea. 😉

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the input. And it was also one of my initial thoughts. It seems a little tight. Normally I leave it with a little more play. The mesh is fixed on these though. And I did have several times where the motor was running normally. A long run in the end too. So it can’t really be the pinion/spur.

@RCModSquad 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions it’s funny how sometimes just explaining it to someone else makes it click in your own head. That’s why I like to comment on some of these things. And for other people that read comments, because it might light a spark on an unrelated problem they have with something. Keep up the good work my friend. 👍🏻👍🏻

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@RCModSquad I agree! And I sure have received a lot of help and learned a lot here on youtube. One of the great things about sharing :-) Thank you for all the comments, my friend.

@jstagzsr 4 жыл бұрын

the esc's on these things are junk. Literally 5 minutes after i ran mine for the first time it cut off completely. i thought it was a dead battery so i brought it inside and used the multimeter to discover the battery was still at like 7.2v.. and i also discovered the esc was putting out zero power to the motor. Then after 3 days of all sorts of other issues i finally completely dismantled the esc. removed all plastic, removed all epoxy so it was just the board. I scrubbed everything down with alcohol and made sure every single connection on the board was good.. Since then ive had no issues at all (knock on wood). But after a LOT of research i discovered that a LOT of people are having issues with the esc in one way or another. They are very cheap esc's that go bad very quickly. Now every time i run my car im worried that its gonna fail completely and be dead for good. Thank God i have all new electronics for it. I just need to get to that point in my upgrade process so i can install them.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input, mate. Appreciate it. Looks like you’ve also had some trouble. I might try to clean, and remove the epoxy and check the soldering points on this one. It’s just funny. I’ve had six A9*9’s before this one and never any trouble with them. And then I start to upgrade the seventh, brand new, and this happens 😂

@jstagzsr 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC well with that much good luck you were bound to run into one that didnt. lol. Ive only owned one real 959 and of coarse i get one with issues. lol. Since a few upgrades though and cleaning the pcb ive had no issues at all. besides accuidentally supergluing a few parts together that were supposed to be able to move. like the stearing compnents when i put them together. lol. i dont have threadlocker so i tried superglue. theyre working now though. i had to take everything apart and clean it like literally 12 times to get it to where the screws were superglued but the different metal pieces were free moving. Slowly but surely its coming together. These titanium arms are awesome!! i just need to get the metal bearings and steering linkages and a few small things like that and ill be happy with it!.

@Das-Veilchen-X Жыл бұрын

Do you perhaps have a video where you can see how to remove the old shock absorbers and replace them with better new ones? Thanks

@NordicRC Жыл бұрын

I got some new shocks ready to do that! Just needs to find the spare time and motivation for a video. Coming up some day :-)

@nicolaeibanescu 4 жыл бұрын

I made the same upgrades to my a959, max speed ~20kmh, I forced it for 30 minutes (switch on/off, 3 spare batteries) and I burned the stock motor. Now I'm waiting for the brushless motor/esc, hope last longer.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Uhh, how frustrating too. yeah, if I continue with this I will definitely also just replace all electronics, and go for a brushless set up 🙂

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Lol - love the barn.

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Get a real drift car! You would love one.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

It's a great little indoor option to have :-)

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Would be real fun trying out. Never tried it :-) Maybe this winter.

@liamsrccars4636 4 жыл бұрын

Great video dude, just subscribed to ya

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Liam! We just passed 10.000. Maybe you are no. 10.000 :-)

@liamsrccars4636 4 жыл бұрын

Would of been nice lol

@yerisudiyono 4 жыл бұрын

I just had the same problem today, full battery, did some greasing and maintenance, installed metal rear arms and ready to run, Battery plugged, tx on, bind perfectly, then the motor didn't run, switch off then on again, nothing happened, off then unplug the battery, plugged it back and its running perfect smooth Just a suggestion, full metal and go brushless Keep it up mate, thumbs up

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Yeri! Yeah, RC electronics work in mysterious ways sometimes 😅 ... well, at least when not having much knowledge about the electronics, like me 😀 Great suggestion! I think, if I continue, I will definitely go brushless. Not too much metal though I think 🙂

@yerisudiyono 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC yeah, somehow my 979b did misbehaved few times, and i think the main problem comes out from the esc (just random guess). I tried to put some metal replacement for the swing arms and the whole sections and it gives me stability which is great for the handling and i think its a good idea for you to try 😄😊

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, metal can definitely do some stabilization. But it weighs a lot too and slows the vehicle down or puts your electronics under stress. It can also be a problem in crashes. Bends ... or creates weak spots in surrounding plastic parts. But I do love upgrading to metal anyway ☺️

@yerisudiyono 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC that's the thing that i'm heavily concern...the crash 😅 And yes the stress to the electronic parts kinda showing up especially the servo, that's why for now i'll just put the metals on the arms and go bit further after the brush done and time to move to brushless 🙌🙌 By the way i am enjoying this tiny lil monster and also those videos you made, it helps me a lot Nice to share some opinions and experiences with you mate 🙂👍 Keep the fun on the wheels. Cheers

@DaVeHiLl200 4 жыл бұрын

You're gear mesh looked very tight to me dude but then I didn't get the perfect angle lol. If its too tight it will add load to the motor causing it to overheat and cut out fella 👍

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

I think, if you watched the whole video you would see that it is not the gear mesh ☺️

@muvlogs5282 4 жыл бұрын

plz upload a waltoys a959 brushless motor esc upgrade video

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I will have to take a look at the 144001 first :-) And got some A969 and A979 coming up :-)

@muvlogs5282 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC ok am waiting

@peterfantom7877 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see brishless buddy. I have a 959 also and love it. Check your switch wires mine just broke giving me odd cut outs at first then snaped off completely a day or so later.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement, Peter! Yeah, it's such a fine car for the money. Really enjoy mine + making these videos. Yeah, first time I've had problems with my electronics, and I've had seven A9*9. Think the motor burned out, produced heat which then damaged some of the wires. Definitely unreliable too. Might switch to one of my other WLToys brushed systems I have at hand to see if it helps, or might entirely just switch the electronics and go brushless :-)

@peterfantom7877 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a high possiblity if the motor is failing and drawing to much current,. I recently 3d printed a 959 to have fun with my sons genuine 959 and received a duff brishless motor so I know the frustration :-) will have it running soon I hope.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@peterfantom7877 So cool with a 3D printed one! Would love to see a video with that one! Yeah, the "...failing and drawing too much current" is the best way to describe it. I just wish it did it all the time, so I had not been too tempted to see if it will start working again (all the time) :-) If I regain my patience with this I will definitely get it out running too again.

@camrowdrone6497 4 жыл бұрын

Go brushless its great fun, only problem not much room, bigger esc,more wires,I have longer body posts for more room 👍🏻

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be fun to try. I also got an A969 and A979 on the way, so if there is not room enough I can always try to switch to a truck body. But longer body posts might be an option too. Thanks for the tip, Cam row drone.

@BenoitMarcBernardin 4 жыл бұрын

Go brushless with a small 4000-4500 kv motor and a 35-50 A ESC. For that you will need to also add a 3 wires micro servo and a new reception combo.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, could be cool. And a new radio 🙂

@BenoitMarcBernardin 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC GoolRC packs x2 (combo & radio) ? ;)

@JG-lx5bo 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!!! Haven’t been on KZfaq for a while but great to see one of my fav channels again. If your looking for cheapest but good quality electronics have a look at hobbyking. I’ve got them in nearly all my RC cars and boats and they are fantastic, mad my lunchbox go like stink

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi J G! Thanks a lot for watching again! Yeah, been tempted quite a few times to try out Hobbyking. But so far eBay, Tamico and Banggood has had all I need. But I will definitly try it out at some point. Thanks for the recommendation.

@matthewmann8951 4 жыл бұрын

Keep on testing, brushed then go brushless. I like no audio , just tunes. Peace my brother. Keep up the good work. Later.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Matthew! Really appreciate your support! Yeah, think I will try Brushless 🙂

@richiebricker 2 жыл бұрын

Im having a similar problem with my SG1602 seems like it has stripped some gears. open it up and everything is in good shape. With a magnifying glass i could see a small scratch on the big drive line gear so I ordered a new one and paid express shipping and got it in just under 6 months. I put the gear on and it drove fine for 2 outings then back to the half power clackity clack drivetrain. Ive taken it apart several times and cant find anything wrong so it will sit on the shelf cause i dont even know what to fix. But ive had bad luck with WLToys, out of 9 vehicles ive purchased this is the only one i was able to use more than once. Thoyght about getting the 959 but it has the mystery gear problem too

@richiebricker 2 жыл бұрын

Thought i might try the metal gear/ shaft upgrade but the 2 $12 parts somehow works out to $49 acording to their calculater. Its only $60 for a new truck and the gears may or may not work

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Mystery gear problem too? My stock ones work fine. Of all the 7-8 I've had only this upgrade didn't work out and another one got some sand in the gears which caused some issues.

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Richie! Might just want to run it stock. Works fine :-)

@HaydadRC 4 жыл бұрын

You’re a much more patient man than I! I had a headache rc like this, the Force RC Outbreak. I’ve got a video of me sending it off the roof of my house!😂🤣 In all seriousness though; with all the work you’ve put into the driveline, I think it’s time for a complete electronics overhaul. On a side note; that barn is beautiful! Do you think your wife could be persuaded to let you set up an indoor 1/18 track?🤔 Great series Mikael!👍👍😊

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, well, these tests did test my patience too I have to admit. It's easier when something stops working completely. Then one changes it. But when it is like, works, doesn't work, works, doesn't work, one is tempted to continue to see if the problem can be solved, and if it just continues being unreliable, patience is put to the test :-) Uhh, gonna have to try to see if I can find that video. If problems continue, if I switch the lectronics, I might have to send this one off my house too :-) Yeah, love our little barn. Completely refurbished with new windows, concrete floor etc. I will definitely try to set up a track and maybe some better lighting for videos this winter. But it has to be an arrangement that can be set up and removed again fairly easy, as the Mrs. also wants to use it for parties and yoga and all that nonsense (nonsense compared to the importance of an RC track anyway). Thanks a lot, my friend :-)

@KellerRonny 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I have the same car. But now I lost the connection. Can you please help me, what I can do? Thank you very mutch

@ommegangmartijn 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. When i notist that when i let de gear cover of the motor of it runs smooth en the motor dus not overhead that fast

@NordicRC 2 жыл бұрын

Might be an issue with a too tight mesh ... or the motor can't handle the metal gears. Or both :-)

@GTMatukka 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mikael! Do you have any information about HY Model 1:18th scale RC18T clones? My cousin bought a used HY Model 1:18th scale brushless rc. I think it's from 2009 or 2010. It has been sold also under Eurgle name. He bought it and noticed that diff gears were ripped and now we are looking for spares.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Cosmo! No, first time I have ever heard about it, so can’t help. Wish you the best of luck

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

what worked perfect???...i see a messed up car here...was it a bad esc you replaced after this video you mean? thanks.... is there a esc better for this using stock motor? if so i could use my own much better radio... thanks

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what went wrong to this date. I abandoned the project after this. Most likely the ESC and motor couldn't handle the metal gears, although I checked they ran smoothly.

@ev3r177 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC I have question, if my a959b has it’s wheels on they don’t spin properly but if it’s wheels are off it does is this because I need to get new wheel hex’s?

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! It’s defintely a good idea to check the hex adapters, wheels, wheel axles, drive shafts, drive cups ... just start with the wheels and work yourself inwards to find the problem. Also, I find that over-tightening the wheel nuts can make it bind a little. It’s a balance, since one doesn’t want to tighten them too little.

@ev3r177 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions thank you 👍

@ev3r177 4 жыл бұрын

Nordic RC Visions I followed your advice and I’ve ordered a new rear and front differential and some alloy wheel hex’s hopefully I can get it working good as new 🤟🏼

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I bet you will get it running again. Patience is the key 🙂

@modelnutty6503 4 жыл бұрын

was it exactly, hex got mashed against the bushing or bearing in the outer hub. aluminum hexes fixes it perfect. I had to sand off the backs of the aluminum 12 mm hexes quite a bit to make them work, no biggie!

@mpoerot8013 4 жыл бұрын

3:51 the ESC light is off. broken switch, not really surprising me. Either cut the switch and solder the leads together (always did this on all my rcs) or change it with some rocker switch. UPDATE: just saw the entire video, could be either the motor or esc, but a simple flaky switch with poor contacts might do the same though

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it started cutting off, after that run inside where everything got hot. But still, when it works sometimes it binds, heat, and sometimes not. So maybe both something wrong with some wires (from the first heat issue) and then a fried motor.

@mpoerot8013 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC could be short inside the esc, but if it's the problem then the motor should've been intact. or it was the motor shorting. either way those should've been hard on the batteries and all those parts would likely be damaged at that point..

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think it might be both. Something wrong with the motor, that over-heated it all, and damaged the ESC.

@mpoerot8013 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC ok I just began experiencing the burning out smell from the motor, and the motor does introduce high drag and binding whenever its overheated. Looking at the specs, looks like it's a 7.4V overdriven motor with 2s lipo of 8.4V fully charged! now that explains!

@IRONCaptainPanic 4 жыл бұрын

That's your esc and motor burning out, had that same problem with my a959b, ive had my esc do that slow movement at full throttle the esc stopped working after that. Reply to me back if you have any other questions about stuff like this and I can help

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the funny thing is that it switches. Sometimes work perfectly, sometimes burning hot and going slow. So quite unreliable. Funny thing, got four other and older A959, but the only one it has happened to is this one, the new one 🙂 So if I decide to carry on it will just get new electronics. Thanks, Calvin,

@IRONCaptainPanic 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC your welcome!, I'm always waiting to see what videos you have next in store, I was inspired by your videos and last year I got the a959b and it has all metal gearing aluminum alloy tires and brand new drive shaft, tires do need glue though, I do enjoy your content, thanks for replying

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@IRONCaptainPanic Thanks a lot for the nice feedback, Calvin. Really appreciate it. Sounds like an awesome A959-B you got there!

@roadstar499 3 жыл бұрын

did you check the tank?

@NordicRC 3 жыл бұрын

The tank?

@carlosarriaga4105 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!!! Go brushless and aluminum parts 👍🏼

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

That could be fun ☺️ Not too much alloy though. Weighs it down and bends 🙂

@amw4736 4 жыл бұрын

OH yeah and if you want faster get the B version. Investing in a NEW ESC $25-30, NEW Brushless Motor $25-30 plus trasmitter, radio etc..into a car that costs 69.00 is kinda crazy. I realize you got them free but for most people...it is crazy to invest 100.00 dollars in a car that costs less than 70.00. Better to improve what you have so I agree with the metal gears and bearings but that is about it other than a better battery. Metal gears 15.00, battery 15.00, bearings 15.00 so for 45.00 more you get a great car. total investment 114.00. NOT 190.00.

@troyrcman4220 4 жыл бұрын

its time to upgrade esc and motor

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely! This set has become too unreliable. Good thing it happened with this one though, since it was sort of the plan to switch the electronics once the new drive line was complete. Well, let's see what happens, right now my patience was put to a test with this one, so I will see if there is any interest from viewers, before moving on :-)

@troyrcman4220 4 жыл бұрын

maybe not enough air flow try drilling holes around motor and esc or just cut a couple windows .... body sit to low

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea, but cooling is not the problem with this one. Runs fine ... when it runs 😀

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Little cars with no center diff seem less stable than with center diff.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think you are right. Some of the best 4WD runners I have has a center diff or/and placement of the spur/pinion in the center :-)

@ironnokana6760 4 жыл бұрын

maybe upgrade to metal cause the wltoys is too heavy to run with stock motor ?

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, well, as shown, it is only 50g more. So not much. But I should try with new electronics, yes :-)

@ironnokana6760 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC good luck nordic I think this problem is a challange for you hope you can find the solution :)

@-joo3033 4 жыл бұрын

My slash 2wd has Hw SC8 esc and 4000kw hobbywing motor and does 70km/h on 2s... I wish i had a 1/18 wltoys... I would put my hobbywing SC8 +4000kw motor in it...

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jorkki! Sounds like an awesome Slash you got there. And yeah, could be cool to try this 1/18 on brushless ☺️

@odinrobinson6730 4 жыл бұрын

Brushless or brushed

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

That could be cool. Also different size motors. Just to see the difference. Thanks for the comments and feedback, Odin.

@PressRandom 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe put a Traxxas Titan 540 motor in!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

He he, yeah, or 550 🙂

@german-global-express6442 2 жыл бұрын

a959 empfänger dauerhaftes blinken.?

@joaoaraujo8081 4 жыл бұрын

9:08 song?

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

From the youtube library ... Sorry, I can’t remember the title or artist ...

@lelakisejati4456 4 жыл бұрын

maybe some oiling will help

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! No, it's got brand new full ball bearings, so nothing binds up that way.

@EXTREMERC416 4 жыл бұрын

Motor defective happened to me too

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, no idea what happened but that motor just became unreliable. And I think the heat it caused also has done done damage to the ESC, or at least the soldering/connections. So if I decide to continue it will definitely get all new electronics.

@dario_3D 4 жыл бұрын

install a brushless motor

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea, Dario! Thanks for the feedback.

@Mimi-ky3ds 4 жыл бұрын

just install a new brushless system to it..your problem will go away..2435 brushless motor 4800kv and brushless esc 25amp.2s lipo..tiny car powered by monster is very awesome...if hard to drive,put a gyro on it..

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be my solution too :-) Thanks for watching, bro.

@slhtas69 4 жыл бұрын

hello bro May I ask a question about wltoys A959

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hello bro. Yes :-) Not sure if I can give the correct answer though :-)

@slhtas69 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC I press the th.trim keys on the transmitter, but I can't see a change in the speed of the car

@slhtas69 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC but the st.trim buttons are working

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

I think you confuse 'throttle trim' to 'throttle Dual Rate ( DR)' or 'Throttle End Point Adjustment (EPA)'? The only A959 I have seen that comes with a transmitter with DR is the A959-A. The standard A959 and the A959-B comes with 'Throttle Trim'. Thottle trim doesn't change the speed. It allows you to set the neutral point, the perfect spot between reverse and forward (just like the steering trim allows you to set the neutral spot between right and left). I have never used the Throttle Trim on the A959-A, A959 or A959-B. The neutral spot is set from factory.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the above answer helped :-)

@hugomangel4534 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same problème...

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Uhh, too bad. Puts the patience to a test. Well, if I move on with this one, it's gonna have to get all new electronics. My knowledge about electronic is too limited, and since it is a cheap set up it's probably easier to replace than repair.

@eirikgg 2 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC I have the same problem also and i only switched the drive shaft with metal, thats it. Its seems to be when you tighting everything down. Maybe the metal drive shaft is a mm longer?

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

ESC overheating is my guess.

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Lol - 🤯

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Try oil on motor bearings.

@tonyromano6220 4 жыл бұрын

Brushless or better brushed stuff. Or just replace. With new stock, mine runs hot as hell BTW. I have seen guys add fins to ESC to get heat out.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyromano6220 Yeah, the problem is that sometimes it works sweet. With a cool motor temp and everything. And then it just starts again. So I think it's just an unreliable motor that needs to go :-)

@dslava8152 4 жыл бұрын

it,s the motor problem

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi D Slava! Yeah, definitely must be the motor.

@shaneworden5095 4 жыл бұрын

Omg!! You have a bad motor. Once it gets up it binds. Simple!

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane. Yeah, sometimes it binds and sometimes not. So I kept trying. It's easier when it just stops working completely :-)

@KalsRcAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Brushless time buddy

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yeah, I think you are right. If I regather my patience after this, I will definitely try it :-)

@KalsRcAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC that esc giving u trouble.

@ryanfrieman733 4 жыл бұрын

Buy the A979 truck tires and your car will run waaaay better

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

No, I don’t think so. It depends on what you want out of it. With MT tires it flips very easily. Yes, it will get higher ground clearance and higher gearing, if one wants that. I don’t 😉 Check out my reviews on the A979-B and comparisons with the A959-B. Also, I’m getting a standard A979 soon to try out too

@modelnutty6503 4 жыл бұрын

A979(a) went to 12 mm hex hubs and rally tires narrower and 1/8" taller than the MT tires (ball bearings for the hubs of course!), works really well. also did the quick heat-n-stretch to the stock steering tie rods, just turn the wheel all the way with a little tension pulling, run a lighter an inch under it moving quickly a few seconds, keep tension on it and make sure it stays straight. do both sides so the front wheels are straight.

@samuelevinti 4 жыл бұрын

wltoys 2 in 1 esc just sucks, I've put a brushless combo on my 12428, it flys with 2s lipo

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel! I don't know if it sucks, or is any worse than any other entry-level 2-in-1 and five-wire-servo, but it sure makes it a bit more expensive when upgrading, to another system, like brushless, when having to get a new radio and servo at the same time :-) But sounds like fun :-)

@samuelevinti 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC you are right, I did have a servo a radio and receiver around and paid the combo just abiut 40€, I'm making a frankentruck!

@bocah2pantai 4 жыл бұрын

So touching, go brushless!!!!!....use 60a esc amd 4300kv motor.

@NordicRC 4 жыл бұрын

That was the original plan and maybe I will still do it 🙂 But in the mean time I think the new 144001 is a better alternative so I lost motivation a little for this project. But maybe 🙂

@bocah2pantai 4 жыл бұрын

@@NordicRC its fine , your video is great, u show every single step 1 by 1 and thats really nice. I think you need to find and upgrade the popular rc that everybody used. And rc that you very loved it. So you not lose your pasion for making a video.