Getting started in No-Prep Drag Racing! Ep2

[@Mr70stunt]

Run a little positive camber at ride height. When the car squats in the launch the suspension compresses and camber moves to 0* giving you a full contact patch

[@justindh6955]

No prep is the new thing . I have been doing it for a while now and it’s finally taking off I’m so so happy

[@vengostudio]

My son and I started our no prep drag on some older losi xxx-scb chassis. It is already a lightweight chassis since it doesn't use a full pan.

[@reallythough4591]

Nitro tubing on shaft of front shocks at point where car naturally settles with all components in place. Shims on top of rear shocks, and given or taken away for preload, depending on which side it tries to pull to. Adjust the opposite side of pull with more preload. Lastly, tweak the wheely bar n opposite side of pull. Weigh car load n all four corners, and balance as close to 30/70 as possible. Depending on power source, you may need to add some lead weight in front of bumper, specifically when running tp power in the 4000kv range. Seems counterintuitive, but the tp will lift front tires completely off ground, and steering goes bye bye. Hope it helps, love the enthusiasm.

[@FullThrottleRC]

Just a suggestion. You probably want to lower the wheelie bar. I started with mine around that height and although the wheelies look cool, they hurt performance and make the car harder to control. I don't know if I consider myself a pro but I think I have a good handle on my car based off of the Associated B5M so if you have any questions I'd be happy to help!! 👍

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Very cool! Can't wait to see how the Firma and Smart Battery perform for you! :)

[@chadkyletheman41]

Can’t believe a company like this would support such a lazy creator. Zero pride was put into this build and it shows.

[@atraxx125]

Cant wait to see the outcome. If you're a Beverly Hills cop fan you could do Axel Foley crapy blue chevy Nova...lol if any one could pull it off you would definitely be one of them. I can see it now rusted out fadded blue with a little dent in the driver's side....lol. thanks for the many hours of rc knowledge and entertainment.

[@thedude7726]

This is so cool. Cant wait to see some driving/ burnouts

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

I'm in the process of building one too. Well, hopefully 2 so my son and I can race! I started with an SC5M base. I wanted to try a mid motor design to help keep the front wheels down. I see all these videos where usually the winner is the one that doesn't crash. For the body I'm going with the Delta Plastik IROC-Z to match my 85 IROC.

[@vmaxmercer]

Can't wait for more on this, watched episode 1& 2 of this build a few times waiting for the next video!

[@matthewjohnson3900]

I’m so glad I found SBG, I’m from Alberta! And loving all the builds and the Harley digs lol. Keep it up.

[@carternevill]

So cool! Awesome to see you out of your comfort zone, good job so far!

[@rcbloke1766]

I’m loving this build awesome work 👍👍👍

[@TheFlynryn]

Lock up diff. I played with open diff car will not dive straight on hard launching. Takes some practice to get them to drive straight with a locked diff. You might need to lower wheelie bar. Having nose up too high is bad. Looks hella cool love the Nova!

[@jaybenson2247]

I starting with a 2WD Slash as the base for my build. Love yours so far. I think you should go with an SBG logo and paint scheme.

[@lowbudgetrc352]

This thing is coming along nicely brother! I think a dark/medium metallic green with grey/silver accent swoosh or ghost flames would be sick. Can't wait to see this thing run down the track.

[@benhickman5492]

I’m in the process of building a slash NPRC. Well, more like collecting parts at the moment. I picked up the lcg chassis and a mamba X sensored combo with the 7700kv motor. Still need some reliable driveshafts.

[@robertruiz5417]

Excellent episodes on NPDrag racing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you like them!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I have a few SC10.2 short course trucks kicking about, and have really been wanting to make a drag car... stuff like this and the newly announced DR10, have me thinking there's more hope for supporting this chassis soon with things like setup info, and modification parts for things like wheelie bars, etc...

[@tjenkins1126]

Great. Now I got another project to get into. Paint scheme? Bass boat flake!! Color? I dunno, something gawdy as hell. Even if it eats a curb, it'll look damn good doing it.

[@mikeupton5406]

Drag cars are harder then people think. Keeping it straight and off it's lid for a 132ft is quite an engineering exercise. These are really a builders car. There are kits out there, really good ones. But it comes down to the person building having some serious technical chops. When do we start seeing scale drag cars?

[@brazwewn]

Using an SC6.1 with a Chevelle body. The last thing to sort out is dropping the body post mount a bit. Already maxed out on the stock one. Trying to figure out what if any other mounts would fit and lower it.

[@IRIDEBMX-ze7yg]

Paint it flat black & Airbrush (Ghost Flames) Across the front clip. The "Ghost Flame style" Has been used for many years. It will challenge your Artistic Abilities. Loving this video series. Keep up the awesome content.

[@Evan_Moore61]

I think a Yenko Nova would look really good. I just sold my 2wd brushless Slash last year, and I’m kicking myself now because I want to try a no prep car. The only problem is that I don’t know of anyone in my area that has any sort of RC car, much less a no prep car.

[@RcNickster709]

interesting .. I have a Team Associated B-4 and a T-4 here collecting dust, that would be a great starting point for one of these.. Well. there is ANOTHER project on the list of things to consider down the road.. Very cool looking ride man. I think the body fits it beautifully.. Well done. COME ON SUMMER... :P

[@savagemt2]

I like seeing different builds of these no prep cars. I went with a slash. Right now it has a 5700kv castle combo in it. Havnt decided on a body. I’ll probably get 67 chevelle and a truck body of some sort

[@wackyrc1394]

Big thanks for the chosen approach of starting something new with stuff you own and well motivated additions, I am mostly of 'no prep' with rc crawling, this is motivating 😎👍 love to see it to go , and colour wise, there's a nice story on hotrod dot com about 'the Canadian Chevelle', a 1967 Pontiac Beaumont drag race car with black roof, interesting green shade body and two orange stripes. I own a bicycle just to be clear, but I know of the Beaumont through Cold War Motors (great car show) and I looked up Beamont drag racer. Hope my almost too long of a story, still is useful to you!

[@astridsactionrc545]

I’m certainly thinking about it. I have 2 slashes

[@jelly11666]

What is "Leesure"? 😂 Crawling is my love but this vid was still enlightening and entertaining to watch. You rock Matt. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ As for the paint scheme, FlavorTown 2? 😎 Surely all drag cars should have flames. 😎

[@shiftingears1325]

Looks like a Nova inspired body, I think a Yenko Deuce livery would look pretty slick. Cant wait to see what you choose!

[@thedave83]

looks great i put together a bandit lcg slash with a 3800kv an the dodge 1500 sct body

[@teamtom1404]

That looks like a ton of fun! Would be good to hear more about the different classes etc

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Matt... I'm SURE I know less than you when it comes to this genre of the Hobby!! 😖😜 I've mentioned that I was a 1:1 Professional Drag Racer... That experience would amount to NOTHING in 1/10th Scale. Sounds like fun! I'm anxious to learn more. Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

3 1/2 TURN!!??? 😳😳😳 That should be a screamer even restricted to 2S!!

[@chadkyletheman41]

Matt doesn’t care about drag racing and it shows with this lazy build.

[@PhilBender612]

These look really cool. I want to build one myself. I picked up a two-wheel drive slash but haven't done anything further.....

[@hoserA]

Just starting out with an Sc5m chassis, B5m front and rear suspension setup. I still have a long way to go to get it done.

[@clarkdalerc9143]

I started with a Losi 22sct 2.0, it’s turning out pretty Sweet...😃

[@rcmindset2876]

You need to move to a newer b6 chassis where you have a mid mounted laydown, layback, or standup mid motor chassis. You can make this but better for not much. Buy a used 6.1 team associated. This allows the setups to be in front of the rear axles. Lowering center of gravity while also giving the car more forward and balance center of gravity. This also allows for more tuning options as well as controll from better distribution of weight in drivetrain.

[@johnunderhill6672]

Being an incredible novice at paint jobs! I just recently finished a body for my VS 410 pro that I used a chrome pen to detail the window trim on the body... And it came out pretty killer lookin! Sorry I can’t show you in this format... ~;+}>

[@anthonyrobinson133]

Awesome build I would do cherry red on the body

[@norsefalconer]

Obviously, the next logical step for NP is scale NP. So, you might as well get a jump on things... Paint scheme? Well, International Harvester with a diesel sound module, of course.

[@WIDGET738]

SNOW? Put a snowplow on the front of that thing! 😁 Make a no-prep ice strip

[@dontdogarage]

Im doing the same thing. Coming from crawlers to bashers and now to drag cars

[@rcsnapon2132]

Very awesome video I enjoyed this 2wd vehicle and how to make them fun again I have one left in my collection it’s a losi full graphite chassis it has almost the same platform thanks for making this video again you’re a rc artist and I enjoy your videos you bring motivation to the rc community 😎😎😎😎

[@joeyfesta2042]

Glad I found you.Very informative w/a twist of comedy..Ty

[@bucksrcworld8119]

this is gonna rip for sure, metallic grey with some almost transparent flames.

[@jechase1986]

Working on my first no prep drag car 3racing advance 13.5t speed passion just stock esc spool in front gear diff rear pfm-10 body not looking to win but it is a snappy car gen ace 5000mah 50c 7.4v lipo

[@mikebianco7854]

Looks great 👍🏽

[@markkumollari43]

I'm building one as well out of an old bandit I have and a low center gravity chassis. Max 10 ESC, not sure about the Motor yet, thinking Fox body Ford Mustang.

[@dirtberger4533]

What's up newbie?? Well I have a old Team Associated sct I want to drag it out. Can't wait to see your car, newbie. Looks pretty fun👽👻👍🏁🏁. Any parking garages that you haven't been kicked out of, maybe a little testing in one.

[@WoodedCivilian]

I'm glad you and Josh are doing this series so I can learn along with you two. Itll save me money by learning from your do and don'ts and it's your choice moments lol.

[@ReggieMan85]

Wondering whether I could use my old tamiya holiday buggy? As long as there’s an upgrade for metal gearbox 😂

[@redneckwilson5738]

For maximum performance, tighten the slipper clutch swing fully down and leave it.

[@chadkyletheman41]

He’s never going to drive it. Just a build to keep the money men happy.

[@redneckwilson5738]

Well know what I was trying to be nice. What if there was a race around his town and he couldn't participate because his car wasn't fast enough. Think of the little things for a change

[@chadkyletheman41]

Cole Wilson that’s irrelevant. He doesn’t possess the skills to drive fast cars and it’s obvious. He has little to no interest in this platform the only tips he needs is to sell it to someone else. You can tell by the paint job he doesn’t care.

[@mainebearhunter3444]

Awesome , got a great start , ty is a great guy , question for you , I'm going to wrap my foams in my rear tires to help with the ballooning. What do you think ? And I think a nice wrap on your car would look awesome.

[@seanhanley947]

Flavor Town paint scheme!

[@Ecobeastsoffroad]

Great idea!

[@17madracki17]

I think you need a Chip Foose overhaulin paint job. better call him up.

[@taylorauldelectric8080]

There has to be a underground parking spot, you can drag that beauty before the big show;)

[@nickpayton1605]

It would look good dark metallic purple with black racing stripes.

[@philthyco1]

Very nice..Makes me want to convert my SC10.3!!

[@JesseBMotors]

Looking good so far 👍

[@rcdragtalk]

Awesome dude! Good job!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thank you! I’m having a ton of fun with this!

[@rcdragtalk]

Scale Builder's Guild that’s what it’s all about

[@longtalltexanrc3358]

Dammit. I’m really wanting a no prep drag car now. If a mid 80s Monte Carlo body comes out it will be on like Donkey Kong.

[@sadlert]

A sensored ESC might be advantageous for a drag application - They handle acceleration from stall quite a bit better.

[@TheFlynryn]

You get past the cogging effect so fast you don't notice. You never run at slow speed. But I get what your saying. The do run smoothly off stall. Just not needed for drag racing.

[@sadlert]

TheFlynryn I see. It has been quite a few years since I’ve been in the hobby, I imagine everything sensored and not is much improved. I had a sensored and non-sensored setup in a touring car about 4 years ago. Often the sensorless would stall from a static start - lots of noise but no motion. This never happened with the sensored setup. Also the sensored setup was a dream to control, very predictable and smooth, the sensorless was a bit of a beast. In any case, you’re going to have plenty of fun working it all out. Enjoy!

[@karrcrash9589]

For the body, try a blue main body and a black roof.

[@dntyonx2630]

This is so cool

[@dustinrenner7553]

You should do a 70s big metallic paint job. Haven't seen it yet.

[@DDSportspa]

Simple flat black would be cool

[@rcintro1489]

Looks like it's gonna end up being sick, but gotta ask what do you have have going on with the 6x6? That looks so cool. And what ever happened to the Hummer? I saw it on the shelf one day with what looked like flower stickers or paint then never saw it again?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I’ll get to them, not to worry!

[@vlozity]

paint the body black and do real fire not those ugly flames hehehe thanks for guiding me on the MEK slurry! It worked perfectly on my custom jeep build.

[@PaulRawlins2]

Canadian version of "The General" - red and white with the Canadian flag on the roof... LOL

[@WIDGET738]

PR II, I’m an American & grew up watching that show... I approve that message!! 🤣😂🤣🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@jelly11666]

Good call. 😎

[@desifrazier6860]

love to see a silver with black racing strips or black with silver strips

[@ryankewin4720]

It remind me of the car from Deathproof, I the that would make a sick dragster theme!

[@yotatech04]

Just do a primer gray since it's a work in progress.

[@BlueDually4x4]

Kinda like the builder spent all their money on engine and none on paint would be cool

[@mikeymike3240]

It’s looking really mean,especially from the side, although josh will just be seeing the back of it when you leave him in your dust 😂

[@markzanger64]

Great video. Are you running the stock diff?

[@jonthomas8487]

Must do a blue and white Yenko

[@nukedathlonman]

Nice!

[@arthurbreault2949]

I been thinking my sc10 would make a great no prep drag car now after seeing this video is on just found my next rc project

[@scalebuildersguild]

Right on!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I REALLY need to find a way to put a wheelie bar on an SC10.2 chassis/trans...

[@ttcshop-774]

2021 is gonna be no prep erydayyyy! lol

[@ThePrawn79]

Canadian livery would be cool.

[@AngryDavesADULTRC]

Gold Yenko Super Coupe. -"Angry" Dave

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

Build a sway bar for the rear

[@endosrc]

Being the car is discontinued would the associated rat rod be essentially the same thing?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep!

[@endosrc]

@@scalebuildersguild ok. for some reason it said disconnected but I meant discontinued

[@wikallen]

as far as the ride height goes, I think you will want to get those dog bones as straight as possible for the least amount of drag on them.

[@tomandrews5392]

Looks great ..but in seeing what you got done the body will rub on the rear tires...

[@scalebuildersguild]

No it won’t. I checked that already.

[@tomandrews5392]

@@scalebuildersguild Coolilo

[@TheBudgetPaintBaller]

Paint it in the sbg color scheme

[@aviano72]

No-Prep ? All this sounds like a lot of Prep :)

[@Reyviniegra]

More....!

[@almightysanchez4565]

Kinda feel bad for people that don't live in the South. I'm sure that snow gets in the way of a lot of things

[@suspiciousactivitiescc]

Deep Purple Metallic

[@Terry12345]

That's too cool.

[@michaelthomas3262]

i'm excited ;)

[@blackmoney0041]

❤❤

[@johngrant1337]

Use your logo as the sponsor for the car and use r/c car aftermarket parts for co-sponsors and use Canada flag colors to paint the body ( red and white)It will show-up good , making it easy to see.

[@rodricklinder6624]

I'm using a sc10 plate form.

[@tiduspernicano5852]

Do you know if the original axial scx10 is good?

[@thebigsho665]

Yea they are very good

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🏻

[@zoomzoomtoys131]

Paint it black and make an RC version of the Murder Nova.

[@Ecobeastsoffroad]

I feel like I missed the front body mounts....

[@scalebuildersguild]

Just the stock body mounts, nothing missed!