RC Drift Alignment Settings

Thank you all for the comments in the last couple videos, I realized that I had left out a bunch of info in the setup video so I figured I’d make a video specifically for my alignment settings for both the yokomo MD1.0 and ReveD RDX RC drift cars. This is my process of what I do before I go to the track to make sure my car is driving how I like. RC drift alignments are definitely subjective again, for the surface, motor and tune that you run so your numbers might not be the same as mine.
Thanks again for watching, I appreciate the new subscribers and all the comments, I’ll have more videos coming out soon!

[@justinmurphy2227]

I'm so glad I found this video! If anyone ever says it's just a bunch of people playing with toys I can now show them this video and how precise and scientific and that this is just as real as full scale racing. Shows me how far I have to go to get to where I want to be but that's a good thing. Thanks again cuz I know this is about a year old but still being watched!

[@shredcraftrc]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching, glad to provide a little insight.

[@user-cq1lp2vb7d]

Thanks mate you’re the sort of people we need in this hobby thanks again for your help👍

[@shredcraftrc]

You’re welcome, I appreciate the kind words.

[@alboneMS3]

Thanks for the info! I like almost the same settings you have. The Yeah Racing setup kit is nice and takes all the guess work out.

[@shredcraftrc]

Awesome, good to hear! It’s definitely a nice tool to have! Thanks for watching.

[@ivanrangel4835]

I’m kinda late to the party but I’m just getting into this hobby and this video gave me a great sense of how I should have my alignment setup. Thanks a lot!Time to go work on my rds

[@shredcraftrc]

Glad the video helped you out. 🤙

[@bustedknux]

Thanks for the info!

[@shredcraftrc]

You’re welcome! Glad that it’s helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@alboneMS3]

Thx for the vid. It was very helpful!

[@shredcraftrc]

Welcome, glad it helped. 🤙

[@Andy_Yates]

Thanks for this, it's very timely. I've been watching other videos on setup stations to help tune my SD 1.0 and your tip about checking the caster was A+. I was wondering how people were doing that since my Arrowmax station didn't really come with any real instructions. I'm new to RC drift but not new to RC. Such a simple solution lol 👍

[@shredcraftrc]

Awesome, stoked to help you out! 🤙

[@Veterans4life]

Thank you for your video. This help me so much to set up mine. Well close then changed only small things. 🤘🏻👍🏻 Your vid’s are awesome 😎

[@shredcraftrc]

Thanks man I’m glad it helped.

[@Veterans4life]

@@shredcraftrc I just finished building my MD2.0 video to come soon😎

[@shredcraftrc]

🤙

[@DanielJimenez-qq8hb]

Great video. Thanks

[@shredcraftrc]

Awesome! Glad this will help you guys out! Thanks for watching!

[@beaup4309]

thank you for the info

[@shredcraftrc]

You’re welcome!

[@MrRaverion]

I like the fan shrouds. I have a ReveD RDX chassis using the Reve D servo, Reve D revo gyro, Reve D Absolute1 10.5T motor and Hobbywing XD10 pro. My first build which not so straight forward to me since the instructions did not illustrate screw vs a pin. I definitely had to watch someone's KZbin build video. I did buy a Skyfly Noble. All this is new to me. It does cost cash to build this so each and everyone has their own right to build it to their desire. It's a hobby man. Anyone who is critical on this is taking it too serious. There are more issues in this world to be serious about. Enjoyed your video.

[@shredcraftrc]

Nice, thanks for watching 🤙

[@sydewayzmo3905]

"people talk9ing some sht" lol LOVE IT!!! Dam keyboard warriors! Thx for all the tuning help! Content is perfect!

[@shredcraftrc]

Haha much appreciated

[@grski900000000000000]

I've saved this as a go to alignment tutorial , Thank You for a solid explanation , Btw I also get questions from some of my friends about running an extra fan on my motor (11.08 ),, I agree , Why not put one on🤷‍♂? , Its going to keep the motor cool 🥶, Only downside is I have to run o rings between the Fan mount and Fan because the vibration through the chassis from a WTF Fan is noticeable , I think a quieter and slower fan would suit better , Look forward to more uploads

[@shredcraftrc]

Awesome man, stoked that my explanation is helping people out! I’ve got a lot of RC drifting videos on the channel, stay tuned for more! 🤙

[@blackote]

Nice video, wish this was out back when i first started getting into RC Drifting. I was always told that changing toe has no effect on camber, but just like you said changing camber does change toe. So I always treat tuning in the sequence of: Ride Height, Caster (if needed), Camber, Toe. On the note of the fan for your motor, the Hobbywing D10 motors have a built in fan on the rotor (which should keep the motor cool). Some will say if your motor is getting hot then you're overworking it. At the same time you can say its added sprung weight (adding mechanical grip), so warriors can be warriors. Keep sharing the knowledge! Nonetheless, great video

[@shredcraftrc]

Appreciate it, I love to geek out on alignments definitely often overlooked with a lot of new people to the hobby. Thanks for checking out the video, I’ll definitely have some more in the future.

[@chiccoka]

I’m a newbie in drifting business and started with an Mc-1 which makes my life easy and hard in the same time.Far too many setup for a beginner so ended up buying the same tool kit for adjustment.

[@shredcraftrc]

Nice it helps for sure

[@AnthonyM1]

Thanks

[@shredcraftrc]

🤙

[@kinglexolyfstyle3009]

personally the fan shroud just looks good imo..on side note you do custom build for people haha

[@shredcraftrc]

Na I don’t do custom builds, other people don’t see the value and expect it for cheap so I don’t waste my time anymore.

[@ricjackson1]

Nice vid what sort of ride heights you running I have a yd2z I'm 8mm rear 10mm front ?

[@shredcraftrc]

I usually like my car low but I never really measure the actual ride height.

[@paulclancy2404]

The set up rack is cool I have check it out . ⁶

[@shredcraftrc]

It’s definitely a nice tool to have!

[@RcKurumi808]

Great video, I’m trying to figure out the slide rack side for the md1 have steering wiggles and for the front lower arms what line did you go to?

[@shredcraftrc]

I no longer have the MD but I remember the slide rack was wobbly, the front bearing is on a cam bolt so you can rotate it to adjust how much pressure is on the rack. Not sure I know what you mean by line on the front lower arms. Pretty certain it was box stock.

[@northstarz1125]

I’m so new to this, but I love the video. Just one question: what is that carburetor looking thing on the second car?

[@shredcraftrc]

It’s a fan shroud.

[@northstarz1125]

@@shredcraftrc ty for some sort of heat sink I assume? Looks amazing, really tasteful

[@shredcraftrc]

Fan on the esc

[@kassandrakassendre5893]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@shredcraftrc]

🤙

[@RyanLumRC]

Hey brother , just built this chassis up 🤘 what size turnbuckles did you end up building the front with ??? I'm running into a problem where my car is pushing instead of gripping in the front totally, . Any recommendations would be amazing bro , thank you for your time and hopefully this reaches you

[@shredcraftrc]

Idk the exact size they were spare titanium one I had in the box. Look at the stock one with the ball ends you’re using and that should give you an idea how long of a turnbuckle you need. Pushing could be a number of things but if it’s built box stock it shouldn’t have that issue unless you’re running wide wheels hexes and wheels with a huge scrub radius.

[@davidhess3320]

What ups shred. After watching this video, I noticed we have a similar tune with. I'm starting to drift away from alignment tuning and started to dive into CWD, and experimenting with anti squat/dive, pro squat/dive. Do you have some tips on CWD, anti squat/dive and pro squat/dive? I'm not sure I'm adjusting correctly....so raising the rear arm on the rear mount will cause the car to squat, raising the rear arm on the front mounts will cause the car to stiffen or no squat, raising the front arm on front mount causes car to dive and raising front arm on rear mounts causes car to lift stiffen or no dive? So confusing

[@shredcraftrc]

All that is subjective for how you want the car to feel. Sometime my setups feel better without a pro squat shim but I do like the feel of anti dive in the front so I run a 1mm shim. It will all depend on the weight and where it is on the chassis and how you like to drive the car.

[@davidhess3320]

@@shredcraftrc Just to clarify that I'm doing this correct, shimming RR suspension mount= pro squat, shimming RF suspension mount= anti squat, shimming FF suspension mount= pro dive Shimming FR suspension mount= anti dive Appreciate it!

[@shredcraftrc]

Correct

[@brandonortiz9824]

Can u do a video explain the buttons on the remote I messed with them and now my car doesn’t run right 😅

[@shredcraftrc]

That would be a subjective video because everyone runs different remotes and receivers. Perhaps a google search will help you more.

[@caspermcasperm-jz3rq]

Can i ask what componet of parts you used to setup the driving seat? And the brand of the seat? Thank you

[@shredcraftrc]

The seat is 3d printed by a a friend of mine and it’s custom mounted.

[@Bearsdenrc]

What is the camber tool kit your using?

[@shredcraftrc]

Yeah racing alignment rack.

[@dawber2111]

my car i gotta 3d print some stuff for the camber and then i’ll adjust my toe after with adjustable tirods. ruffly how much longer is the lower links vs the top link?

[@shredcraftrc]

It’s all variable and depends on your setup. I also wouldn’t 3d print arms, they’ll break.

[@dawber2111]

@@shredcraftrc i haven’t been able to find any wider without going to wide for my tt02. i need about 1/2 inch on the bottom and i was thinking 1/4 more on the top to have it cambered

[@shredcraftrc]

@@dawber2111 I tried to make my tt02 drift too, it was horrible so I converted it back to a rally car. Best to get a chassis that’s RWD and meant to drift.

[@jamieolson2165]

Where do I get a hold of that yeah racing alignment thingy??

[@shredcraftrc]

Google is a hell of a tool

[@Elnino813]

What size links did you use in the rear

[@shredcraftrc]

15mm? Maybe I’m not positive but it depends on what ball ends you’re running and how you want your camber gain.

[@goguma2008]

So how do you adjust caster?

[@shredcraftrc]

The shims on the upper and lower front arms are how you would change caster. Move the top arms forward out the shims in the back to reduce caster or put the lower arm shim in front to bring the lower arm back to reduce caster. Reverse to increase caster.

[@mikeprater7888]

Inrock fan when im hot laping

[@shredcraftrc]

🤙

[@kilner79]

Any one else struggling with exit speed on the md1 really struggling to get power down out of the corner yet entry speed is probably the most rapid car at my track I just can't find a way to increase exit speed tried everything

[@shredcraftrc]

Check you’re rear toe, you want 1.5-2.5 degrees of toe in. Could be a number of factors including electronics settings and seat time.

[@RafaelLedesma45]

Could i please get a link to this alignment equipment?, i can't seem to find it. TIA

[@shredcraftrc]

I got it at my local hobby shop so I don’t have a link. Hot Racing alignment rack shouldn’t be a hard google.

[@RafaelLedesma45]

Really appreciate your response. Thank you!!@@shredcraftrc

[@JJInvertedProduction]

What about caster and Ackerman

[@shredcraftrc]

Ackerman is a rate and not a number, everyone prefers their own feeling. As long as your lead wheel turns more than the other you’re fine. Caster is also subjective for how you want your car to feel. More caster car is stable in drift but lazy on transition.

[@JJInvertedProduction]

@@shredcraftrc I’m new and I understand it’s a personal thing. However I’m not sure and set Ackerman and would be nice to know a starting point for caster

[@shredcraftrc]

@@JJInvertedProduction your Ackerman would be set by your toe in the alignment.

[@Xcr_-hc2eq]

what tool are those can we have a link?

[@shredcraftrc]

It’s the hot racing alignment rack, I don’t have a link, I got it at my local track.

[@fiskpin]

@@shredcraftrc Thanks for the info, do You have any number for the tool, so am ordering the right one.

[@shredcraftrc]

@@fiskpin I don’t have a number but it’s the hot racing alignment rack.

[@mrcdrift9826]

Where did you buy the alignment rack

[@shredcraftrc]

My local track, Scale Science.

[@mrcdrift9826]

@@shredcraftrc do they ship by chance

[@RyanLumRC]

My chassis is the reve d RDX btw

[@shredcraftrc]

🤙