WLToys A959-B 4WD 70 km/h 43 mph 1/18 Buggy from RCmoment! Unboxing, First look and First Run!

Unboxing, first look and first test run with the WLToys A959-B Buggy (aka WLToys Vortex/Magma/Storm CC) from Rcmoment! A little buggy, a giant motor and one slippery December run!
This WLToys A959-B was provided by RCmoment, free for review. I have been informed by RCMoment that they are now closed, but you can check out the WLToys A959-B 2.4G 1/18 Scale 4WD Buggy and other RC cars and accessories at Banggood:
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This is the B-version of the WLToys A959 which, instead of a 380 motor like on the A959-A, comes stock with a 540 motor. Quite a giant motor for a 1/18th (694 g) buggy! While WLToys claim it can hit a speed of 70 km/h (approx. 43 mph) I have seen a little more conservative speed test run measurements. But still, this little one really need not reach 70 km/h to feel fast.
Check out my channel for WLToys A979-B runs, GPS speed tests and comparisons.
If you're particular interested in the WLToys A959 and A959-B then check out Part 1 of a new in-depth comparison video series here:
Ever since I saw the WLToys Magma Buggy and Vortex Buggy some time ago, I have wanted to try out one of these. So I was naturally quite excited when RCmoments offered to send me one of the latest models in the series, free for review.
While I'm still a bit too old fashion to really like the 2-in-1 ESC/Receivers I must say I am pretty impressed with the aluminium parts, the metal drive shafts (dog bones) and the overall design of the buggy and the body. It simply pleases my eyes. Again, the friction shocks (really not shocks but just springs) leaves me unimpressed, but still, this is a buggy that goes 70 km/h in the price range of 70-80 £/$. That is quite impressive. 1 $ per km/h seems fair enough. I suspect the speed will end up costing some new spare parts, but if one has enough space to run it in, I think it will be quite a fun run!
It was certainly fun skating around on the frost today and I'm looking forward testing it and running it with full speed as soon as the weather and cold clears up a bit. Here you can find the specifications.
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WLToys A959-B RC Off Road Buggy Specifications:
4WD Shaft-Driven
70KM/h max high speed
1/18th scale
Length: 250 mm
Width: 180 mm
Height: 90 mm
Wheelbase: 165 mm
Wheel diameter: 60 mm
Wheel width: 27 mm
Weight: 694 g
2.4GHz Transmitter
2-in-1 ESC and 2.4 Ghz Receiver
540 brushed motor
Transmitter battery: 4 x 1.5V AA battery (not included)
Car battery: 7.4V 1500mAh lithium battery (included)
Car Battery size: 58 x 32 x 20mm (T-plug female)
Charging time: About 120mins
Working time: About 8mins