We Built Cheap vs Expensive RC Cars

Thank you to Nissan for sponsoring today’s video. Click here bit.ly/DonutNissanAriya2 to learn more about the all-new, all-electric Nissan ARIYA.
We built cheap vs expensive RC drift cars to see if more expensive is more better.
Thanks to Super G for helping us build these awesome cars! You can visit their track and see these cars for yourself: supergdrift.com/
Donut = We like cars, and we like making videos about cars. Hopefully our videos make you like cars too.
Subscribe for +50hp
Notification bell for +100hp
Get a Donut shirt ►►www.donut.media/
Check out our membership program Donut Underground!
► / @donut
Our instagram has good memes: / donutmedia

[@Donut]

Please LIKE this video so we can do more RC stuff! (Nolan said that)

[@thompsonbutz5354]

Good job Nolan

[@TORQ111]

I don’t think Nolan said it

[@SirDubsAlot]

Where is James???

[@MrHankHill]

Hell yea Nolan!

[@Colbren_M]

Let’s do an off road version

[@heckin_dinosaw]

Man, that last series of hi-low really hit the budget hard didn't it 😂😂

[@MrPrajitura]

Sucks even more when they’re owned by venture capital hedge fund

[@Berm_Blaster]

I was about to comment the same thing. I started watching donut recently. Seems like their content has gotten lame compared to what it was a year or two ago

[@astralgames5535]

I doubt it tbh their views are consistently over 1 million so I'm sure it gets paid for in the long run

[@nastystew6942]

Calm down down guys! They made an rc video like this last year

[@bluechild3036]

Maybe they have other stuff to put money too like other videos

[@Piorex84]

The way they made them like the full versions it's genius

[@filgiupo4853]

It’s why they work so well

[@umuclaudius]

​@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ why the fuck is there a bible bot

[@jamessizemore7103]

The fact that donut has reached the point where they can blow nearly 3 grand on an RC car is a testament to how much love, blood, sweat and tears these guys put into the growth of the channel. Keep up the good work guys!

[@ohhi5237]

or rc prices are a scam

[@rynesamuel5544]

considering they didn’t keep the cars I’m sure the shop let them build and drive them for a little marketing but still the amount of dedication and passion put into this channel really allows the content to breathe without fear of money constraints. Quality stuff on par and exceeding show quality

[@skinnypotato9525]

Nolan is finally getting the crew to join him in his RC drift gang

[@jebus456]

That would be dope!

[@MikeHarris1984]

Now if only they would give Nolen HIGH car for once

[@andymerc190E]

Wait a minute! I had no idea Nolan was actually into RC. I'm impressed!

[@andrewworkman4905]

I love that this is clearly a Hobby Nolan got into, made Donut do a couple videos on it, and they still made him be low-car🤣

[@jaysonchrzanowski9230]

Love seeing you guys get in to RC. Been one of my all time favorite hobbys for 41 years. Just got a Losi Bog Hog mega truck. Been spending a ton on mods to make it even better than stock. Money goes quick when upgrading!

[@The1stZ3NN]

I'm so glad y'all did this, I race RC dirt cars on the weekends at a local dirt track and love seeing some RC content on the channel.

[@makcatchem9614]

This is a great idea, next you guys should do high and low rock crawler RCs

[@cestca]

Adding here just in case you missed it. There’s a crawler segment in the previous ”$30 vs $3000 RC Car” vid.

[@Zovie555]

Already did that

[@jessievelasco6074]

They should do race rc next

[@RebelKaoss89]

Do some trx4 kits and build from there

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@ContentGremlin]

I’m not gonna lie seeing Jerr and Job struggle as the two most informative crew members is hilarious 😂 got Nolan over here dancing away

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@gedichannel4213]

If anyone wonders the music from <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="675">11:15</a> is called Heyson - B.O.D.

[@MikeHowl]

As a professional major rc channel, y’all did a great job😎

[@HA3APKO_MU]

YO ITS MIKE HOWL

[@HA3APKO_MU]

Slash needs another buddy

[@Leetshifter]

How is this a great job? They did a terrible job, they wasted 330 on a car they never used.

[@theglitch99]

I'm A Great Grandma!!🎉

[@andymerc190E]

C'mon boys, low car could have been built for much cheaper. Just like high car could have been built a lot more expensively. Thust making the difference a hell of a lot bigger. Love you guys still 🚗💨

[@Mecharuva]

I like all things that go vroom… including electric vrooms. Both R/C and full size. All vrooms are good vrooms.

[@ActualNumber1Hero]

*Vroom Vroom*

[@1970HondaCL100]

Mazda wants to hire you.

[@cujotwentysix7519]

Legend

[@pikefronteblu3038]

top g

[@agodfred]

More vroom more better

[@benjip3232]

Love when two of my favorite hobbies come together! I'm in the process of resurrecting an old c10'droft truck I had bought years ago and ran out of money and time to fix. Love the rc stuff guys!

[@shredcraftrc]

Super rad of you guys to make content sharing our awesome hobby with other car guys! Love seeing the RC drift stuff in big channels!!! 🤙

[@jedaniels94]

That’s a hell of a sponsor y’all got on this one

[@jakebrouillette8268]

Right. Unsubbed. Donut is so cheap these days, they are Cuck Boys. Lol California for you. Notice how they already made this same video twice? It’s because their channel is dying btw. They’re trying to hold on it’s so funny 🤣🤣🤣. The only point of this video was to get sad F*Cid to waste their Mommy’s money on RC cars 🤡 how sad 💀. Both high and low are the exact same. Damn 700$ to almost 3k 💀 I’ll pass hard pass. What a buncha Cucks

[@Big_Bedsy_]

That’s what I was thinking. the ad is very cinematic as well

[@creamsoda5492]

You guys are the only KZbin channel that I watch the ads from. This one was something special

[@Dabeano15o2]

Donut Nissan ads are better than the ones they put on national tv with the marvel chick in them.

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@rcdriver]

Really cool to see RC integrated into the mix!

[@jamieboobyer4879]

These are my favourite episodes so glad to see RC getting big recognition

[@chrisabell5008]

I randomly met someone out at a restaurant and after chatting he invited us to the R/C drift track facility next door. I was given a full tour and got to drive some drift cars and was blown away by the depth of customization. Good stuff

[@Tminus89]

I know very little about the RC world, but I know there is a whole lot of fun stuff out there. Doesn't have to be a fan or rocket car to be interesting. I'll watch :)

[@jordandeanda6244]

Ill tell you this much, dont trust a shop that sells you an $800 transmitter. A really good high end one is about $220-250

[@friendlyreptile9931]

@@jordandeanda6244 If you just talk aobut car's, than you could be right but not if we talk plane or helicopter ;)

[@jordandeanda6244]

@@friendlyreptile9931 of course i am lmao how are you going to fly a plane or helicopter with a steering wheel and trigger bro

[@friendlyreptile9931]

@@jordandeanda6244 You didn't talk about that, you just wrote transmitter :D

[@bombpoprc2023]

@@jordandeanda6244 Not really. I race 1/10 4wd 13.5 buggy. I have a RadioLink RC4GS V3. 100 dollar radio. its a ok radio. I need more in depth settings and more better feel. Im thinking about a Futaba T4PM Plus. 270 dollars. Not that bad. My uncle has a 7PX. Which is a 700 dollar radio. It is an amazing radio. Every setting you need and the feel of it is amazing. And with that radio you feel more connected to the car than a cheaper one like my RadioLink.

[@SmuffyGT]

I could tell that this wasn't the most exciting thing the guys have ever done, but as someone that builds both types of cars, it's great seeing RC get some love. The mod game is strong with RC stuff and it get's super addictive considering how much you can do both cheaply and legally compared to real cars. There's a place for both in my garage.

[@badams1897]

This episode has been in my watch list for 3 months, AND I totally should have watched it 3 months ago.. Killed it.

[@offroadcanadian807]

Donut has really stepped up their game in the past few months, had to resubscribe even, keep it up

[@walterbryan1798]

Those were sweet copies of the full-size cars you guys made! I tried RC drifting once, but with an AWD chassis. It was not easy. Kudos to the pros who drove your cars later that make it look easy.

[@spannersautoandcomputerser1649]

Please keep the RC content coming! Off road editions, drag racing, heck boats....

[@asiel_three_locorc767]

I love my boat they are fun

[@AwesomeProjects20]

High low boats.

[@gusc315]

that ending with Nolan was gold hahahaha Love this channel, its been 5 years watching you guys, keep it up!

[@dabaconbringer373]

I think yall need to make a mini donut channel or something that you can use to host content like this, lego cars and other little car enthusist stuff. Maybe do a historical video abojt xMods or something

[@djz3019]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="653">10:53</a> jerry with the dad stance 💀💀💀

[@darrylransier7231]

Would’ve loved to see more of the racing!! Would’ve been so much fun to have a mini competition between the guys

[@Henry2000Almeida]

I think Donut should do a series comparing 2 exact same cars with different parts, one focusing on handling and suspension, and one focusing only on power mods, and see which one is faster over a track. Like a 100hp civic with the best suspension possible vs a stock suspension civic with 200hp for example

[@jdjunco3271]

As someone who's built many RC planes in the past for cheap, im kind of shocked with how expensive the car RC counterpart is for some of the same types of electronics.

[@robertschemonia5617]

As someone who is very into RC, I am so glad toy guys did this. I have everything from nitro powered 1/8 scale buggies to rock crawlers. A couple classic Tamiyas, some Traxxas, and a few oddballs. I will say that in my opinion, value for features and durability, Redcat Racing is the way to go. I have 2 of their 1/10 short course trucks, and a Gen8 V2. Love all 3. Check them out sometime.

[@earikjohnson7099]

As I'm sure you know as I do having been in the hobby for several years now. Spending the most money on some parts does not mean it will perform better than a much cheaper part.

[@Joshua_B.]

Fully agree with both of you. Redcat gets a lot of undeserved hate but can be good overall. I run a gen7 pro as my crawler and after a few mods it kept with fully built Trx4s and scx10s. After converting it to an lcg type build the comparison to others is insane.

[@theverystormycloud4011]

Rc shop worker here, for the money if you want something not very upgradable, redcat is great, but if you want something more upgradable, the base level mst's and yokomo's are phenomenal.

[@FLeXn_YT]

Redcat has really stepped up their game in the last few years... I remember owning a 1/6 scale truggy and it was hella fun but parts were hard to come by... nowadays it's much better.

[@getshifty4882]

@@theverystormycloud4011 Your hobby store needs to do more research if you think the RDS isn't upgradeable. A lot of Yokomo and ReveD parts will fit it.

[@karelpgbr]

Dude even the advert was good! Donut has been killing it recently!

[@311DaytoDay]

Honestly since getting into rc I’d say I’d enjoy seeing donut media do more rc content! Please do it guys!!!

[@lilproto9876]

Loving this new content! Would be sick if you guys do a video about collecting <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="84">1:24</a>, <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="78">1:18</a> cars etc.

[@lumpyize]

RC car parts in the price of real ones-truly a magnificent world we live in.

[@alexkram]

You can do it much cheaper. Just like with real cars, get a used one. I have $80 in mine and it's pretty fun.

[@relaxingmusic7301]

they just use the most expensive parts they found it s a but stupid tbh

[@UnitedGaming_12]

People who didn't come from tiktok are allowed to like this.

[@Drizzle77]

.

[@Adam_Strachan]

Hell yea love this more Rc cars!!!

[@theAessaya]

Always happy to see y'all delve into the scale RC stuff. More exposure to this hobby is always welcome too! Looking forward to more RC stuff :)

[@SensWarrior6]

Loving the RC car content, let alone Donut content as a whole. Keep it up!!

[@zazagone9574]

always a good day when donut uploads

[@dadsrcworkbench1322]

Great video on rc drifting. I like how you guys compared budget vs top of the line.

[@gnasher5677]

I Iove these RC car vids

[@jebus456]

same!

[@miguelsoliz772]

1.8k views in 4 mins! You guys are killing it!! Keep up the hard work gents

[@superbuilders]

Now at 1.2 k

[@SteelcityFixedGear]

and just 1K like, under 15 minutes... sad!

[@yongling9825]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="432">7:12</a> The use of Sigma - Crystal Shards here is 👌. It's actually really close to what I imagined the first time I heard this track elsewhere: A new vehicle's debut on a turntable.

[@ukr2be]

Do u know track at 11:17 ?

[@AtomicDom]

@@ukr2be after a shitload of searching and extracting background music I have finally found the song, it is called B.O.D by Heyson

[@melmyrtle5765]

I was into RC drifting when it first started I have a couple drift missiles. One of my hot rods is a associated TC3 with a carbon fiber chassis that was technically never sent into production. If you want to spend a crapload of money build yourself an outlaw drag car. I'm over three grand into my build for this season alone and I'm looking at another five or $600 before the car is ready to make its first pass

[@poot111111]

Who else had already found Donut's "Real Mechanic Stuff" channel and binge watched everything ? Thx for the extra content DM !!!

[@gageforet8234]

Honestly thought it was someone else stealing their content and reediting it 😂

[@poot111111]

@Gage Foret Donut Media plays 5D chess. 😁

[@SVTJD]

Love the real mechanic stuff channel. Already watched everything 😂

[@alejandrobarnatan2856]

more RC Videos please!!! love it keep it coming

[@Espen.Johannesen]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="324">5:24</a> some meme material right there. xD

[@asiel_three_locorc767]

Love the exposure the rc world is receiving

[@tysteven6279]

Great video! Rc is one inexpensive entry point to motorsport for a lot of people. I have a question though, wheres the Kentucky Cobra been?

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Smoozing with Nissan executives about getting 2024 Z’s for the next Hi/Low (jk)

[@cb175s]

Medium level is perfect for RC Middle grade with upgrades has always been the winning combo.

[@user-if3nv2ju2d]

What is crazy is that the people who aren't in the video as much are more better with drifting than the guys who were in the video the whole time 😂😂

[@MrFlashVader]

You guys have the coolest jobs sooo jealous 😊

[@theartoforangehat]

Cool video. Nice to see the difference quality parts make for something like this

[@jarridbest6295]

I would love to see in the end what you guys recommend as the perfect mixture of those parts for a great deal overall price RC. Which parts were worth it, versus which parts you could save money on.

[@whiteouthamstra]

Back when I was a teenager I was into hobby grade rc cars, both crawlers and drifters. My old Sakura d1 chassis was fully aluminum, all anodized.. was really nice.

[@boyscouts5000]

This looks fun. The season of hi low is gonna be dope😊

[@HRM.H]

You guys should build a rc rotary someday. os wankel still makes micro wankel engines today.

[@filgiupo4853]

@Don't Read My Profile Picture people disappoint me

[@unclejohn5012]

​@Don't Read My Profile Picture Your a disappointment

[@Foxfloop]

@Don't Read My Profile Picture no parents?

[@lowkeydiegoduran4724]

​@Don't Read My Profile Picture nobody wants you

[@josiahestrada1260]

@Don't Read My Profile Picture no bitches ?

[@iRGrundle]

As a long time watchers of donut media love the videos first of all and being new to Rc this is sweet could we see some 1/10 crawlers next high low?? Trx4 or axiel scx10 vs an upgraded redcat of some sort or other cheap rtr

[@MrTomytomy123]

i remember getting into drift rc 11 years ago and loving it, spent £110 on a full rc car and thought it was the best! the hobby has come so far now!

[@manthenvashishth3769]

These episodes are cool no doubt about it but man I want to see more of Jeremiah and that yamaha r3. Do some bike content too please.

[@jawanpowell9053]

This video was awesome! I've always like watching the RC drifters but never got into it. Seeing them built like this was pretty cool. Makes me want to get one. Maybe do some drag cars or off road types.

[@bru2al1tyusa82]

This was great, hope yall do more fun stuff like this.

[@noahbialas1809]

Love the rc content y’all ❤

[@kuyamik3y]

Keep the rc drift content going! It's fantastic!

[@BayAreaMike99]

with all the ad revenue they are making You just wasted two bucks bro.😂

[@kuyamik3y]

@@BayAreaMike99 k

[@aguycalledanas4475]

​@@BayAreaMike99 I think he expected them to like his comment and thank him for the donation

[@kyleivy9939]

Why is it I get so happy when I see a new Donut video is out 😆

[@hooman9415]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="100">1:40</a> the synchronized disbelief is just great

[@hikariokunisshkonton3732]

Okay the video is great and all, but the AD?! I can't stop thinking about how great that sponsor was. The camera angles were just perfect! The way how the camera started with a slow shot of the beach, then back into the car and quickly focused on you guys was great! Nearly dropped my jaw! Then a wide shot of the Nissan was just 😩 Idk why I'm so surprised by this but maybe its cause of how good the ad looks! Or maybe it's because you wouldn't expect such a great ad made by these guys! Idk, the ad was just jaw dropping for someone who is in an AVTech class. Well job done guys!!👏👏

[@MikeWehner]

Whatever you do, don't let James drive the expensive one ;)

[@isaacgreen9651]

Is he even still at donut lol

[@LinusTheTrain]

You guys always pump out awesome creative content no one else has. Keep it up.

[@danielperegrine4115]

Love the RC content. I will say though, for apples to apples, low car should have also gotten a 10.5 brushless setup, just a cheap one as it is standard in spec drift. I was curious to see the Gyro's too as I have competed in drift events, but always ran without one, almost looks more difficult with it.

[@abudhabikid]

oooh ooooh do a crawling RC video next! some great 18th and 24th scale rigs to choose from!

[@emi6285]

I love when Nolan, Jobe and Jeremiah are in one video, super entertaining.

[@dove3853]

Remember that the Lord Jesus Christ died on a cross for you because He loves you so much. He then rose up from the dead three days later The Ten Commandments are called the moral law, (most of us are lying thieving blasphemous adulterer at heart and deserve hell) you and I broke the law, Jesus paid the fine. That’s what happened on that cross. By believing that Jesus died on the cross and rose up from the dead 3 days later and not just confessing your sin, but also repenting of all sin you have done and putting all your trust in Him in prayer, He will grant you everlasting life as a free gift

[@Shaboiiii]

Where’s James been lately

[@Filipe1020]

I've been wondering about that too, did he left Donut or he is on vacation?

[@NatanArgente]

I've been wondering too, he's been gone since the viper video

[@BeatBoxGarage]

Wondering the same thing too

[@Filipe1020]

@@NatanArgente Actually he last showed up in the driving all the skylines videos

[@michaelchurch2919]

it absolutely kills me how much effor went in to this then when they get to the actual driving... so slow and all over, cracks me up so hard

[@Jobbas555]

Love the rc content! Keep it Coming please

[@rmd12]

love the new content, great work guys!

[@icarus_industry]

Day 63 of trying to become a full time automotive KZbin channel with the homies!

[@watson6401]

I see you too have an NA Miata

[@rensaudade]

Day 3 of asking where is James Pumphrey

[@r34skylinegtrbhp]

I think the correct answer is "medium car" A plastic chassis car with decent shocks, decent gyro and a mid range controller that you can tune the gyro and steering setting from is your perfect point. The high end stuff is a lot of clout but someone new can get lost in the settings if you're not "paying someone to tune it". Got a bunch of friends with a MST RMX 2.0 RTR, yokomo V4 gyro and adjustable links have extremely good success

[@Patrickpineapple]

I would love to see them do the same thing but with off road RC’s

[@Tainami_]

Because of the last RC video, I actually went out and brought a drift RC car! Me and my dad built it together as well, just need to paint the body and get a battery…. Unfortunately New Zealand doesn’t have much variety in parts… still look forward to driving it!

[@crisCR0SSaplsos]

I just got into the rock crawling rc cars right after christmas. ive got 1/10 and 1/24 scale and they are both awesome. upgrading them has become my favorite part.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

On the hood decal, spray soapy water where it's going and also dunk the decal in the same water. You can then slide it into position, smooth it off with a tissue and you're done. This is how wraps are put in real cars.

[@houstonpruden6273]

Jeremiah's race stance was golden 🤙🏿

[@bg22757]

Just casually getting sponsorship from Nissan. Impressive stuff.

[@joshescars8464]

The MST shock absorbers are good because they can be customized to the track. A softer spring is prefect for polished concrete which is what there drifting on however if you are drifting on carpet your will want a stiffer spring because carpet tends to be more bumpy.

[@bewhitey]

I haven't seen James in a while and I am starting to get scared Other than that nice high low drift cars!

[@dipstiksubaru3246]

Zach's hair is the best at donut, prove me wrong. That man hit the jackpot when it comes to manes !!!

[@jetstream01]

Good video overall but from an RC nerd I gotta say: 1) Tune low car and set up the expense transmitter (remote) with it, then run the test again. I'm guessing it would perform very close to the same as high car. 2) The issue with "professional" drivers is they're already going to be biased towards high car simply because it has all the expensive parts on it. It would've been better to give them a blind test of both cars after they had both been tuned with the same transmitter.

[@brysonkam4090]

You guys should do a racing sim episode!!

[@noahbillingsley8347]

I find myself getting bored with a lot of KZbin channels, this if definitively not one. Keep up the great content!

[@rob.carrillo]

I can't believe we've gotten more rc drift car videos than project motorcycle videos 🤦‍♂️

[@dvcz96]

Funny they said that Hi car is best, yet I see low car took the lead and held on to it TWICE just aint finished at the very last second.....I see this as an absolute win

[@joellundros8859]

More rc content please!🔥

[@ndrew5809]

Make this a series. I loved RC cars

[@mclarenscca]

I'm a huge Losi fan! I'm rebuilding my XXXS chassis from back in the day! Bought a "Killerbody" brand body modeled after an R34 Skyline! Can't wait to get it done, and tear up the track! Dang I wish you could share pics in the comments section!

[@rosscrashtain]

When the "low" car is still more than ive spent on a RC