3Racing Sakura D5S RWD RC Drift Garage Testing

[@islandrc-duke1972]

looks awesome,great drifting,can't wait to see what it does after you mod it up

[@RoadsideRC]

Me too! Thanks!

[@joespafford6499]

That's is pretty beastly looking car bro... Really dign it

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@jackylau9771]

No matter lower price either higher absolutely this is awesome

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you! I have been very happy with it so far!

[@ErPirataRc]

Beautiful rc car and nice video👌

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@navbes]

Beautiful car. The bodyshell is really nice. You're master of drift 👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you! I am no master, but I am practicing! :)

[@tiborvon]

Thats one sick car and shell and you know it, sick drifting too dude, top stuff

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you sir!

[@maximumrpm1868]

Absolutely beautiful a fellow trans am Speaking which for Christmas I'm buying myself drift tires and we are having a garage it with the smooth floor installed so we're gonna be doing some drifting now 😈

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I look forward to seeing it!

[@JesseBMotors]

Looks like it’s going to be a great drifter 👍🏁

[@RoadsideRC]

It really is - at a very reasonable cost also.

[@gunsandcommissions]

Love the TransAm body

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@SeaDogJak]

Awesome, cant wait to start learning to drift, if I ever get as good as you are in this video I will be well pleased :)

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! Don't worry - there is magic in video editing. I can cut out all of the parts where I spin out! Good luck!

[@billyb5057]

looks very good mate glad to see it in action *👍Au👍you got our like👍 and a full view as always*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you for the support Billy!

[@423_Diecast_Racing]

Like that body on it. Nice drifting. 👍👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@RCVOODOO]

nice looking drift with the 5

[@RoadsideRC]

It really does work well...and all for $100!

[@marcvilla7751]

Great video 👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@kevinulises2423]

It looks nice bro, keep going 👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@ruftime]

Love the filming, super cool body!......owned one of these as a 1:1 for a few weeks 30 yrs ago......cool looking.....but awful to drive😎

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! I own a 1971 Chevelle also...I get that these old muscle cars look great...but don't always handle great. :)

[@jaymann5785]

Hey Troy. First of all thanks for all your help. I have abrought a Sakura d5 and a hobbywing esc (same as yours)and a 10.5t motor. I did see in one of your videos you programming the esc. I brought a programer the same as yours but now I cannot find the video you made . I am completly new to all of this so was hoping you could point me to the video or do a video on progrmming the esc and sugestion for programing a gyro. I have a FS-GT5 radio with a FS-BS6 rx with built in gyro. Thanks. Jay. Oh and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@RoadsideRC]

Jay - thanks for reaching out. Here is the video where I installed the ESC&motor and did some initial setup. I believe compared to this video, I have since turned the turbo and boost both down a little bit. Those settings really suck the battery life down heavy, so I only crank them up when I am at an event with other folks. Otherwise, I keep it at a lower setting for just having fun in my garage. For the gyro setup, I am concerned you will struggle with that gyro. There are stability gyros, and then drift gyros. The one you have in your flysky should be a stability. It is actively attempting to keep you from spinning - trying to get the car to NOT drift. Now to be clear, I have not personally tested it...and you already have it. So go for it and see what happens! Seriously though, a good quality gyro is KEY in the RWD drift world. I have another video I am working on with a MST RMX RTR right now. The difference a quality gyro makes is staggering in how well the car drives. I highly recommend the Futaba GYD450, or their newer GYD550.

[@jaymann5785]

@@RoadsideRC thanks again for your advise. Excuse my ignorance, if i get that gyro do I need to change to a futaba radio set ?

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

My buddy at work and I want to build a couple drifters together. I think these will do nice!

[@RoadsideRC]

It really is a good chassis, that is for sure. And you can't beat the price. Just be smart on your electronics selection and you can easily keep the price down.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

@@RoadsideRC yup at rcmart.com right now I have in my cart the d5 kit, reveD servo, hobbywing quicrun ESC and brushless motor combo, yeah racing gyro and the total right now is only $246! I already have a ton of Lipo and a radiolink 5 channel remote so I'm good! And half a dozen bodies and 10 sets of drift wheels/tires. Its an addiction lol I used to drift a tt01 so I have a head start. (Built under $250 while I lived in Japan 2005-2008)

[@RoadsideRC]

That is great. Very excited to see this completed for a great price. I have not tried with the radiolink to see if it would control the gyro. Does it have a channel on it that you can use?

[@chrismontgomery1145]

Man I wanna see this up close...

[@RoadsideRC]

Bring it on! I'm in Lebanon.

[@都築昌明]

初めまして、私もD5s買いました。よく走りますね！✴️来週走らせます❗

[@RoadsideRC]

すごい！ あなたが楽しんでくれることを望みます！ コメントありがとうございます！

[@braydengreenwood9347]

what motor are you running? or did your kit come with electronics because all the kits i find online, electronics are sold separate. awesome vid btw!

[@RoadsideRC]

I did build this kit from parts. I have a build video on the site. I used Hobbywing 10.5T brushless setup, a Futaba gyro, and Savox servo.

[@alcyon2sp]

I find too much slop in the steering system. Gonna try different endlinks

[@RoadsideRC]

Interesting - I don't have any slop. Maybe double-check the ball ends were installed in the correct location? It had two different sizes.

[@jayleetheriaque5196]

Hey man love your videos, very helpful. On your MST, do you have any tips on shock position?

[@RoadsideRC]

Try a couple things: 1) Move the shocks all the way outside both top and bottom, attempting to stand them rather straight up and down. 2) Leave the bottom on the outside, move the top all the way in 3) Move both top and bottom all the way inside. 1 should give you a more dynamic, snappier feel. 2 should make the car smoother. 3 will help tell you if you springs are too stiff. Give them a shot and see which one you like. I ended up at 1 while using much softer springs and damper settings.

[@Larry2567]

Do you initiate drift by tapping the brakes or giving more throttle? Ive been on asphalt and always had to give it throttle but tried on smooth concrete and a friend told me to use the brakes and I'm actually liking it more. Only thing is, it doesn't work on asphalt

[@RoadsideRC]

For me, depends much more on the corner and track layout. Long straight that then has a tight corner - brake. Most other corners, I blip the throttle.

[@burn1gotbeats]

nice🔥😎

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks 🔥

[@JAM-vu3ol]

Hi bro, Sakura d5 wheelbase is 260 mm right? I couldn’t find mustang body shell with 260 mm wheelbase . Do you think it’s ok to use 257 mm body shell for Sakura d5? Or not.? Thanks for the advice, 🙏

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes - I think you can use the 257 - plus you can adjust the wheel base slightly from the directions.

[@DubsnSubsSessions]

Great budget build. I'm currently at about £200 with mine including chassis, servo, gyro and body. I also feel its a bit lazy on transitions, I'm using more handbrake than power to flick it.

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! I am working on a $300USD build with this chassis. It looks like it will work. What components did you use?

[@DubsnSubsSessions]

@@RoadsideRC I used a cheap Etronix low profile servo, onisinki gyro and a hpi jzx100 body. To keep it super cheap I put in a 27t modified brushed motor (20 years old) and a hobby wing 1060 esc and some nimh batts. Goes well on a small polished concrete track.

[@RoadsideRC]

@@DubsnSubsSessions Wow! I think you went cheaper than I did! Great job. I used a 12T brushed motor and it still feels slow. If I was going to do it again, I would go 9T or 10T depending on what I could find...or 3S. :) Great job building it on the cheap!

[@DubsnSubsSessions]

@@RoadsideRC Well, it has a 120A 4s esc and a 5700kv motor in it now, just to see what happens lol. It was a handful in a drag rail so this will probably be undrivable.

[@RoadsideRC]

Oh my!!! Yes, I guess that mid-corner throttle control would be difficult. Is it sensored at least?

[@Inweezy]

This might be a stupid question but did you super glue the diff , or did you keep it open just asking for a friend ?!

[@RoadsideRC]

I left it open. An open diff with RWD rc drifting helps keep the vehicle much more stable.

[@Inweezy]

@@RoadsideRC thank you !

[@midnitejmpr9429]

What did you use to cut the battery holder to fit the battery

[@RoadsideRC]

Just took a piece of sand paper to it. Sanded pretty quickly.

[@archsains7711]

Hi man I am Reyna get a good tv drift car rwd rtr for around 190 to 200 pounds do you have any recommendations I watched all your drift vids love the content thanks

[@archsains7711]

Sorry tryna and rc not tv

[@RoadsideRC]

The best/only RTR RWD drift car is the MST RMX2.0S RTR. Not sure how expensive it is for you. It is about $360 in the US.

[@archsains7711]

Roadside RC ok thank you

[@ramonandramon]

Like your videos. Do your use boost timing or turbo timing?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes. I do not have much. About 15° on the motor, plus 10° boost and 10° turbo.

[@jsoncomjl]

Hi i am running sakura d5 can help me . would like to know can killer body shell fit since it is 257 mm vs 260 mm

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes. It may not be perfect, but you can make it fit. Also - check your instructions. I believe flipping the control arms will shorten the wheelbase of the car.

[@okanaganmedia]

Can you recommend a servo for the D5? What Am I looking for since its not full size. Why would Sakura not make their drift car with a full size servo?

[@RoadsideRC]

Stay tuned! I am working on a solution for that!

[@pekong101]

Man.. Love your video and you have great skill of drifting.. Btw I also have that D5S, but is it normal that the gear box is so rough and loud sound.. I have give enough lubrication on all that rotary parts and fill the diffrential gear with recommended #2000 oil as per manual.. Any explanation bro?

[@RoadsideRC]

Mine is loud also. It has an aggressive gears pitch, and an open differential - there is nothing to keep the sound in. It either has gotten quieter, or I have gotten used to it.

[@pekong101]

@@RoadsideRC thanks.. I have changed the pinion gear to 22T and it significantly reduce noise but also make it easier to control the drift..

[@RoadsideRC]

That makes sense. If you move to a larger track, you would need to gear back up.

[@pekong101]

@@RoadsideRC oh.. Okay, I'll keep the original pinion safe in case I move to bigger track, thanks for the tips. Oh hey.. What do you think if I change my ESC to Yokomo BL-RPX 2D 160A? Right now I'm using the cheap ESC goolrc 60A.. Will it give significant better drifting experience?

[@neil2839]

This ... This .... I would like to buy this also .... 🥴😶

[@RoadsideRC]

It is around $200 for the full setup!

[@Larry2567]

If you had to choose one, RMX 2.0 or Sakura D5S? I have both chassis but not sure what I want to use it for. Still learning

[@RoadsideRC]

Since you have both, just keep practicing. You also have the Yokomo correct? I am seriously considering selling my RMX and keeping the D5S. Really surprised, that was not what I thought was going to happen when I bought it.

[@Larry2567]

@@RoadsideRC yes I have the rmx rtr, yd2 no electronics and d5S. I was gonna give up on the d5s but been practicing and you know what. I'm actually enjoying it more. The rmx and Yd2 are similar, both nimble but the D5s is so smooth when in a drift. Keep on doing your awesome drift vids. I probably watch and follow you the most about drift cars. Mahalo

[@RoadsideRC]

@@Larry2567 Thanks Larry - I do appreciate that. I need to get back on it. There are a few tweaks I was thinking of doing to the D5S.

[@james_madness7649]

Where did you get the rims at

[@RoadsideRC]

You can see them here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpW5d2mfZrCgrq8 They are MST adjustable offset. Very nice!

[@lord_kappa_pb1825]

can I put a full size servo for the steering or not?

[@RoadsideRC]

With the factory design, no. Must be a 28mm tall servo. I am working on a mod for that tonight though. I think in is possible to make one fit.

[@lord_kappa_pb1825]

@@RoadsideRC oh, okay, thanks for the info, also, what would be a good server to go with?

[@RoadsideRC]

My goal was to use the ReveD drift servo. It is 30mm tall, so I need to make it fit!

[@lord_kappa_pb1825]

@@RoadsideRC okay, got it

[@addyrcshorts]

Do u think it's good one for beginners

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes! It is a great chassis at a very reasonable cost.

[@addyrcshorts]

@@RoadsideRC thankyou just got one

[@lorenadominguez4705]

I wanna get a sakara d4 but i am broke

[@RoadsideRC]

Get this D5S instead!

[@lorenadominguez4705]

thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

This chassis is $100. I am trying to figure out now a way to build this chassis at the lowest cost possible. My guess is that I can come in under $300!