DO THIS FIRST! 5 Tips Before You Drive the Redcat RDS!!

The new Redcat RDS is a great choice for a first drift car.
Now that I have had some time with the car - here are my 5 tips (+bonus item!) that I suggest you look at before your first drive!
Learn more about the Redcat RDS here: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Parts referenced:
- MST adjustable wheels: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- DS Racing wheels: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
- Yokomo DRC tires: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Video timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:33 AVCS
1:55 End Points
4:32 Wheel Nuts
6:23 Stickers
6:48 Tires
7:54 Bonus
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[@wheelsdownrc6348]

I think REDCAT are definitely a contender if they can up their parts support game 💯.

[@RoadsideRC]

You should check out the Redcat page - they have all the parts in stock for this car...and they are CHEAP

[@Andy_Yates]

Totally agree with you the steering angle and alignment can have quite an impact on drivability. I remembered to use your amain link ordering some setup tools. I've been using the basic camber and toe tools so far but wanted to try an actual setup station. Thanks for all your helpful videos, it's make the rc drift scene more accessible (at least for me) 👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Andy - thanks for the kind words and for using the Amain link! Glad I have been able to help!

[@gfyracing7632]

Good video. This is one reason I like the MST better as a beginner. It is ready to go out of the box.

[@RoadsideRC]

Every vehicle has some suggested tweaks out of the box. No matter who the manufacturer is.

[@temanfriends]

Nice video bro ❤️🔥

[@Garage989]

This video helped me get my RDS dialed in on the steering. Thanks man. 👌

[@RoadsideRC]

Glad it helped!

[@kalanigozum3382]

For real works like a dream

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Great tips. That’s great that they put those adjustments into the gyro. I’d imagine that a lot of rtr’s don’t have that feature.

[@RoadsideRC]

You are correct!

[@xxrfmxx]

cool car like the video keep them coming

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@SurRon-GLE]

Awesomeness

[@RoadsideRC]

I hope it was helpful!

[@billyb5057]

very useful tips on this one mate *left a like👍Au👀full view*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks Billy!

[@grcdriftracing]

I bought the car few weeks ago and I find it very interesting for start and maybe for made the first drift race I bought the car few weeks ago and I find it very interesting for start to drift I changed motor and the esc with roket 120a e 10.5 T

[@RoadsideRC]

Great! Glad you like it!

[@falconaz]

I bought the RDS Kit. Pretty excited about the attention to detail from Redcat on the RDS. BUT --- I didn't want to buy another rtr electronics package. Wanted to ask you what electrics would you recommend to run on the RDS Kit? Radio/rcvr is going to be Futaba but, I'm very interested in the rest of the electric components you'd recommend. /// Enjoyed the video on tips before you run the RDS! Well done.

[@RoadsideRC]

This video shows you all of the components I use and recommend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al67fHmlhJKZhZI

[@comingup_isek833]

Cool

[@ok_thanks_ok]

Hi, I've been watching (subscribed) your videos on drifting and was wondering what your opinion was on running a non-sensored brushless system in a D5 (mid motor). Specifically a 60a 4370kv system (inexpensive). Thank you

[@RoadsideRC]

Honestly - instead of going that route, I would rather run a brushed setup. It would have more control than a cheap brushless setup. Either that, or just keep saving a little more money until you can go sensored.

[@Troy440Dodge]

I ordered two of these little beasties. Wonder how well one will run with some Vintage Trans Am wheels tire combo and some meticulous tuning.

[@RoadsideRC]

I bet they will do great!

[@Lago947]

Anyone who put leds in the stock body what size fits it? An also i feel like mine didn't come with the pieces that you screw in behind the led to keep it in the bucket? Unless it doesnt come with those

[@RoadsideRC]

Sorry - I never put lights in mine.

[@jamesmorrell2901]

I want to buy another set of wheels and drift tires for my RDS, and I need a piece of information. Can you please tell me what wheel offset is recommended for the RDS?

[@tandemrc73]

Stock wheels are a 6 offset and would recommend not going under 6 for maximum angle.

[@jamesmorrell2901]

@@tandemrc73 Thanks so much! I haven't been able to find that info on any site, including Redcat's site.

[@ethansullings3923]

When I put it AVCS mode it still doesn’t come back slow

[@RoadsideRC]

That seems odd.

[@danelivelsberger1731]

I got my hands on an RDS and I’m not happy with the steering system. The whole assembly is held by the screw that goes into the servo spine which is upside down. The whole assembly is very flimsy and makes the car inconsistent. Any thoughts?

[@RoadsideRC]

Interesting! I haven't noticed anything flimsy about it. Mine is rock solid!

[@danelivelsberger1731]

@@RoadsideRC I think being plastic the servo horn/system develops a small amount of play and causes the steering system to flop up and down.

[@HBFBajaRacer]

@@danelivelsberger1731 Make sure the screw going into the servo is tight. There's a bit of thread lock on it from the factory, but it's possible yours got loose.

[@danelivelsberger1731]

@@HBFBajaRacer great idea but we gave that a try and it still wanted to make its way loose after a few minutes. I’ll add more thread lock but I’m still not really a fan.

[@RoadsideRC]

@@danelivelsberger1731 Interesting - haven't seen that in mine.

[@jaredsay3331]

I have a ton more tires and wheels

[@RoadsideRC]

For sure!

[@davidcercea4078]

Do not listing to this guy I did exactly what he said and I blew not 1 but 2 servers

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm sorry David. You must have done something else that caused that. I am still running exactly as I show in this video, with all of the same parts that came in the car.

[@HBFTimmahh]

axle and axle stubs are likely cut with 1/2 to 1 too many threads to the shoulder at the end of the thread... a washer between the hex and wheel may help this.

[@RoadsideRC]

That is a great point!

[@HBFTimmahh]

@@RoadsideRC Or a wider hex may be a simple solution.