WLToys A959 (& A959-B) Step-by-Step Upgrade #1: Mail from Banggood and Full A959 Line-Up!

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 the WLToys A959 Versions and all upgrade parts in this video was kindly provided by Banggood, free for review, test and comparison. Part numbers and links to each upgrade will be available in the description box of each instructional video.
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WLtoys A959-B:
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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
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.