Even though the WLtoys K989 isn’t a top of the line rig, it can be upgraded so that it can stand it’s ground even with the best of the best. As your skills improve you can wind the gyro gain up or down to change the feel and give yourself more control. SVS Shock Absorbers, GTS Steering Sets, Gapped Sphere Sets, and Chassis Conversions are the most important upgrades among all the suspension system’s parts and components.

Please note that there is more lock available but to take advantage of this you would need an aftermarket radio ideally with end point adjustment for steering although you could get away with steering dual rate. The user can choose to either implement some, or all of these upgrades, depending on what he’s looking to achieve.Let’s look at seven of those amazing upgrades that can help you stand out from the crowd and keep you ahead on the road as well as the affect they’ll be having on your savings. The very first step on your journey to the top of leading class performance is to obtain a Wltoys K989. I chose to make my own cables by splicing in the connectors that came with the gyro and the surprisingly long servo cable that was coiled up in the car. As a final conclusion, through the implementation of all of these upgrades, your K989 is sure to reach the peak of its performance and reach the top with new ranks. If you want to get involved in this discussion, feel free to join the QuadifyRC Facebook Group Hereor like my page below.

The 35T motor provides an excellent torque-to-speed ratio that will get you through even the most tough scenarios. The 284131 and of course the K989/969 which is it is based on have and excellent weight balance and handle well which makes them great grip/track driving micro rc cars but no so good for drifting. K989 kits frequently have a body with an outer hard cage to protect the rig while maintaining scale accuracy and performance.The easiest fix here is to fit a gryo which assists you in counter steering, making it easier to hold a smooth and accurate drift. The WL Toys 284131 ( which I reviewed here) and the K989 that precedes is described as a micro drift car but the lack of gyro (such as appears standard in the SG1603 drifter) makes this difficult. Installing a roll cage will offer the chassis an advantage on rocky terrain if you want to take it to the next level.

For this job I chose the very small and well madeA FRC GYS-2 V3 Upgraded Drift RC Car DIY Gyro For Mini Z as there is very little space available, particularly with the 284131 body. Even though aluminum shock absorbers will be more expensive, they’ll be more durable in the long run. Various body panel kits and components are available for rig, both as a whole package as well as individual packages for specific upgrades.A 5gram Servo, 2s lipo battery, a fast 130 Brushed Motor, ESC and Receiver Combo, with low voltage cut off at 3.

I do consider this a really useful little mod and if I had my chance again I would do this or a more expensive radio gyro upgrade every time. Because motors wear out rapidly after extended usage, you’ll need to replace them if you want to keep crawling without interruption. Aluminum is used for the front axle and center driveshaft, making them more robust and capable of withstanding the demanding driving conditions associated with rock crawling.If you are looking for a discount on this car, I will post any coupon codes or flash sales for it over here on my coupons and discounts page. In this article I've installed a gyro, added a low friction aluminium wheel and tyre set and have improved steering lock which vastly improves the drifting experience.