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Wltoys A959-B 2.4g 1/18 Scale 4WD 70KM/H RTR off-Road Buggy Car US $59.99 Delivered (~AU $81) @ Rcmoment

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Wltoys A959-B 2.4g 1/18 Scale 4WD 70KM/H RTR off-Road Buggy Car US $59.99 Delivered (~AU $81) @ Rcmoment
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Marketingtorben bauer on 15/11/2017 - 19:45 rcmoment.com (758 clicks)
Last edited 20/11/2017 - 23:39 by 1 other user
A959B

This car features a full proportion 1/18 scale racing car design, equipped with a 2.4GHz control system ready to race, four-wheel independent suspension system and shock absorbers, and independent metal differential, which can steadily move forward and backward, turn left and right, and it also can prevent damages caused by the vibration effectively. Vivid design gives your kids a sense of controlling or driving a real car with this model car.

10% off all product with coupon code SALE10 ( except flash deal)

Feature:
Made of high quality PA material
Ready to run and no need to assembly
With large capacity rechargeable battery
1/18 scale suitable for indoor and outdoor control
2.4GHz supporting a range of remote control about 100 meters
70KM/h max high speed
Suitable to operate on flat ground, over gravels or grassland
Shock absorption and collision avoidance design provided longer service life
Upgraded 540 brushed motor

Specifications:
Brand name: WLtoys
Item NO.: A959-B
Item name: RC Off-road Buggy
Material: PA
Scale: 1/18
Drive System: 4 wheel drive
Remote control frequency: 2.4GHz
Max. speed: 70km/h
Motor: 540 Brushed Motor
Transmitter battery: 4 * 1.5V AA battery (not included)
Car battery: 7.4V 1500mAh lithium battery (included)
Remote control distance: About 100m
Charging time: About 120mins
Working time: About 8mins
Suitable age: Above 14 years old
Wheelbase: 165mm
Wheel diameter: 60mm
Wheel width: 27mm
Battery size: 58 * 32 * 20mm (T-plug female)
Car size: 250 * 180 * 90mm
Car weight: 694g

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  • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2017 - 19:54

    Good price. How does the quality compare to the Japanese brands (Tamiya etc)?

  • saffers on 15/11/2017 - 20:15
    -2

    Why "Suitable age: Above 14 years old"? To fast for an 8 year old? :)

    • Maverick-au on 15/11/2017 - 20:20
      +1

      Why "Suitable age: Above 14 years old"? To fast for an 8 year old? :)

      What do you think? A projectile capable of doing 70 kmh is a good idea for an 8 year old? Heck why not a 4 year old as well.

      • tonyjzx on 15/11/2017 - 20:27

        i dont think a mabuchi 540 will pull that much speed

        be that as it may, these things require adult supervision if give them to sub 14y.o

        • donnot on 15/11/2017 - 20:31

          Can definitely get very close with the gear ratios they're using.

    • trev likes bargains on 15/11/2017 - 20:59
      +1

      It takes a lot of self control for younger kids. It is very very fast. My child has used the truck version for over 3 years now. He is 8 now. We have gone through a fair bit of spares due to the occational crash

      • donnot on 15/11/2017 - 21:06

        That'd be the original A979, so if that's fast, add another 20+km/h to it ;). This is the upgraded B version (more recent), so faster and more robust overall, but won't take as much of a beating as the truck.

      • silvertone on 15/11/2017 - 21:12

        Yeah, the truck has been awesome for my 8 year old :)

  • Tailortom on 15/11/2017 - 20:18

    yeah this thing flies…managed to buy one for approx A$55 about a year ago - great car for the price
    Still going too!

  • Jabba the Hutt on 15/11/2017 - 20:24

    Any suggestions for a decent RC car for a 7 year old? The Kmart cheapies we've had so far are too slow/fragile, while this one is way too fast for around the house :)

    • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2017 - 20:30

      $12 mini drone.

    • saffers on 15/11/2017 - 20:42

      I`m looking at this one - https://www.rcmoment.com/p-rm7559r-eu.html

      • Rogerwilco on 16/11/2017 - 02:17
        +1

        I wouldn't advise getting this because it's 27MHz and I don't think it has proportional steering plus only 700MAh AA battery pack won't last long. Probably lots of other reasons too. This is very much an old school toy grade RC car. Spend some more and get 2.4GHz with proportional throttle and steering and LiPo battery for more power or endurance.

        This is a very popular car at the moment with lots of positive reviews on youtube. Note not 4WD. I just bought one. Get another couple of dollars off with code truck9116

        https://www.gearbest.com/rc-cars/pp_203036.html

        • Jabba the Hutt on 16/11/2017 - 07:14

          Thanks for that - getting a better idea of what to look for. 38 km/h might still a bit fast, as it's for inside the house and out in the not-huge yard, not the street or track, and it'll definitely be bumping into things.

        • MrDixit on 16/11/2017 - 18:23

          Ended up buying this before noticing the 9.2v battery… Standard lipo won't work, hard to find spare batteries… Might try and build aa size cage for lifepo4 batteries or try out a 2s 7.4v lipo…
          Btw went with this rather than OP because 1/12 vs 1/18 size, which should give better clearance on grass for kids in the backyard.

        • Rogerwilco on 17/11/2017 - 08:40

          Bugger, I didn't notice that either. There's always something I miss.

          I may have to try and get some 14500 cells and make up a pack too, and one of these for the connector.
          https://www.banggood.com/9115-S911-112-Battery-Adapter-New-V…

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 09:12

          @Rogerwilco: it seems to run ok on 2s, 3s and even 4s lipo according to crazy people on YouTube. I'm thinking I'll grab a few 2s packs. I think hobbyking is pretty much the only place shipping batteries now.

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 20:36

          @Rogerwilco: hmmm.. Didn't notice the connector… What a hassle. I'll need to chop that to use Xt60…

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 20:36

          @Rogerwilco: where do you get 14500s from?

        • Rogerwilco on 23/11/2017 - 21:04

          @MrDixit: Yeah not sure what I'll do regarding batteries. The best I found for 14500s is this listing on eBay.

          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222110138355?ssPageName=STRK:MESI…

        • Rogerwilco on 24/11/2017 - 21:06

          @MrDixit: Mine was delivered today. Looks great and runs very well. Impressed with the suspension.

        • MrDixit on 25/11/2017 - 12:48

          @Rogerwilco: awesome. Mine is still showing "packed" status (not shipped). BTW found that zop power lipo can be ordered on eBay, about 12 bucks for 1500mah. You need to have a charger etc though.

        • Rogerwilco on 25/11/2017 - 17:10

          @MrDixit: Thanks bought a 1300mah one to try. I couldn't find a 1500mah of the right phyical size. Charger is no problem.

          That's pretty poor that it hasn't shipped yet. I was surprised mine came so quickly.

        • MrDixit on 25/11/2017 - 21:51

          @Rogerwilco: YouTube vids show peeps using velcro straps to strap the battery on top of (rather than in) the battery cage. You can use a parallel cable to put one 1300ma in the cage, and one strapped on top :) ps: it car got shipped today after I sent a msg…

        • Rogerwilco on 28/11/2017 - 00:32

          @MrDixit: Glad yours is shipped now. Bad news about the lipo I bought on eBay. The seller (ellieshang) sent me a message saying they can't ship it due to restrictions. So I'm getting a refund. If you try and manage to get one can you send me the link where you got it? Thanks

    • iamnotintheuk on 16/11/2017 - 11:05

      The one on sale at Aldi starting yesterday is pretty good.

  • donnot on 15/11/2017 - 20:27
    +1

    These are great! I have the A979-b (mini-truck version, much the same drivetrain etc) and it flies. Measured 62km/h on a very short stretch (via GPS).

    If you're going to be using it a lot, consider getting a spare gear.

    Battery seems to last a lot longer than 8 mins for me.

  • silvertone on 15/11/2017 - 21:09

    Free shipping makes this a GREAT deal. For example, shipping on the older model is US$26…

    https://m.rcmoment.com/p-rm1121r.html

    • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 16/11/2017 - 13:27

      you can use coupon code SALE10 =)

  • jonoz on 15/11/2017 - 21:09

    Any chance of a deal on a brushless buggy/truck?

    • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 16/11/2017 - 13:29

      which one do you want ? try do it

  • MrDixit on 15/11/2017 - 22:34

    Can anyone vouch for how this goes on grass? Better off getting t governing with more clearance?

    • menvert on 15/11/2017 - 22:59
      +2

      Fine on short grass, in terms of power, not so easy to control though :P, but more than 2cm and it gets bogged easy
      My biggest issue is dust in the main gear… the cover is ineffective

      Also adjustable toe in would be sweet, my outer edge tires are bald :P

      but absolutely worth it though

      • MrDixit on 16/11/2017 - 18:27

        Thanks for that. Went with the 1/12 linked above for clearance.

  • killabob on 15/11/2017 - 23:05

    I've read people getting metal gear replacements for these cars and swapping them out…this true?
    Also would a spare battery be a must?

    • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 16/11/2017 - 13:37

      extra battery here https://goo.gl/Cf1zEK

      • Rogerwilco on 16/11/2017 - 14:51

        Shipping:

        This item can't be shipped to Australia.

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 09:14
          +1

          Hobbyking.

        • killabob on 23/11/2017 - 10:49

          @MrDixit: How do you find the same one? I tried all sorts of search keywords! :(

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 19:52
          +1

          @killabob:
          I tried to find one, but the battery compartment size on this car is tiny. Best I could find is this, but the dimensions are bigger than the sizes given above, so you might struggle to fit it in.
          https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-1500mah-2s-25c-lipoly-ba…

          You might need to go for smaller capacity batteries, which won't last long. Or get a bigger battery and attach it to the car using velcro strips rather than trying to fit it in the battery compartment.

          This is how you do it in case you have better luck:
          In the menu you can choose product finder >lipo> then put in the battery size dimensions from above. Choose 2 cells at the last option, and you'll get a list.

          Make sure you only select the ozzy warehouse (global should not be I highlighted).

          Its 10 bucks shipping if you spend less than 50usd which kind of sucks.

        • MrDixit on 23/11/2017 - 20:06

          @killabob: you'll also need a pair of t plug to Xt60 adapters because hobbyking tends to use Xt60 connectors, while it looks like this car uses t plug. Only a buck or so each, but a hassle.

  • Chemhaz on 15/11/2017 - 23:51
    +2

    I have the two of the B versions (buggy and truggy) the buggy is faster and handles better as it sits lower and the tires grip more. The truggy tires don't grip as well causing wheel spins and at high speeds it rolls on sharp turns.

    I strapped an old phone to the buggy and fired up the GPS speed app. It reached 62km/h till I ran out of road, rolled the car and scratched the hell out of the phone. Probably would have gone faster if I had a longer run and not had the weight of the phone holding it back.

    Loads of metal parts, I even purchased an alloy chassis and full brushless conversion kit.

  • rayray78 on 16/11/2017 - 12:25

    how does this compare to the jethopper?

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2017 - 17:47

      Turbo switch on or off?

  • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 16/11/2017 - 17:29

    you can test and compare =)

  • SrMoure on 17/11/2017 - 17:42

    Can it be used at the beach ?

    • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 23/11/2017 - 12:36

      I think is ok =)

      • SrMoure on 23/11/2017 - 13:07

        Think ? That's a key feature to know before buying it.

        • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 23/11/2017 - 16:45

          checked , be used at beach

  • sschen on 18/11/2017 - 23:56

    Can you please check the shipping cost (US$32.95!!) of the A979B to Australia? Since this RC car is more or less identical in size to the A959B, it doesn't make sense that shipping cost for A959B is FREE to Australia, but so much more expensive at US$32.95 to ship the A979B to Australia.

    https://www.rcmoment.com/p-rm8935eu.html

  • saffers on 12/12/2017 - 06:35

    Anyone received their order yet? I`m not even able to find out if it has shipped yet.

  • reu on 29/12/2017 - 17:02

    I haven't received mine yet either. I ordered on the 26th of November thinking that I'd receive it for Christmas!

    My order number is RBN17K26K3215-6SUND2. Torben, can you please look into it? I'll also email cooperation

    • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 30/12/2017 - 13:56

      Reu ,

      SO sorry , i had checked today and the package stay at the airport , please waiting… sorry

      http://www.17track.net/zh-cn/track?nums=LX016306473CN

      • reu on 01/01/2018 - 21:54

        Torben,

        There's been no response from [email protected] so I guess it's time to lodge a dispute with PayPal or my credit card.

        That link shows that it's been stuck at Shenzen airport since 28/11/2017. That's a long time to be at the airport.

        • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 08/01/2018 - 19:57

          Today had received , right ? =) thanks for your waiting !

        • reu on 08/01/2018 - 22:09

          @torben bauer:

          Finally got it today. Slow delivery but it's an impressive unit for the money.

          Thanks.

        • Marketingtorben bauer @ RC Moment on 09/01/2018 - 14:27

          @reu:

          Yes , because of some problems with shipping before.

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