[Review] LDRC 1802 1/18 FC3 RX-7 RWD Drift

[@MooseRidez]

For best driving on stock servo is gyro at 50-75 and throttle at 75 (theres actually 3 speeds).

[@hwelp]

This looks very promising. I see a lot of potential for upgrades and modifications. It like the k969 but 1/18. I hope you will upgrade it in the future

[@hardtobearit]

Id love to see a modest gyro upgrade on this.

[@ElPunto620]

Hello. I changed the Esc today. Swapped the receiver and transmitter for a Noble NB4+, also installed an Afrc GYS-2 V4 servo and a Surpass Hobby Digital Servo 9G, but the wheels wobble a lot. I have the AE86 by the way

[@BeaversHobby]

GYS-2 V4 has severe wheel shake problem with some cars. Seems like they designed the gyro to be used with a programmable servo that you can increase the dampening. There's nothing you can do with your setup to fix this. I find that the gyro still works without programmable servo because it's predictable and the steering curve is good. But the shake is still annoying nonetheless.

[@ElPunto620]

@@BeaversHobby Okay. Thank you for the quick reply. 🤙🏻

[@MrMacInCheese]

I just ordered a rx7 and same servo and gryo. I'll let you know how it goes with the stock esc and transmitter

[@ElPunto620]

@@MrMacInCheese Cheers mate 🤙🏻

[@MrMacInCheese]

​@ElPunto620 just got everything I said I ordered on and turned the gyro to +50% gain and there was some bad shake back it down to around +25% and the shake went away. Way less twitchy then the stock setup and the servo is a direct drop in which is nice

[@Solventdrop18]

yes you reviewed them

[@ansonilam1234]

am i placing the suspensions bracket wrong i followed according to the instructions manual and the car heights still fairly high

[@BeaversHobby]

You can try different pieces and see which ones give you the ride height you need. It's not really specific which one goes into what, just the length of the piece that matters.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

Should have review the newer 1899 sir but I surely want to see what you could do with your version on how to make this a really nice drifter …thank you👌

[@BeaversHobby]

Unfortunately I only had the time to finish this review right when the new one comes out. Still, seems to be the same chassis with different electronics. If the new one has better gyro then it'll be a complete package.

[@PlatinumNath]

1899 is heavier and will be slower than the 1801/1802/1803. It has better remote yes but nothing else.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

@@PlatinumNath better looking body imo which is very good available option even being heavy as it is. Most people intend to upgrade and mod them anyway, can do it on a budget or at a higher end way with brushless and definitely better electronics to make it proper drifter 😊

[@PlatinumNath]

@@R-EVLMNKY problem is it has a heavy metal body sitting on the same plastic chassis, which will also stress the chassis and suspension. You'd have to basically revamp the entirety of it when upgrading the car not only to catch up with the performance but also durability compared to it's full plastic brethrens that just needs a gyro and RX/TX swap to be decent.

[@R-EVLMNKY]

@@PlatinumNath and I’m doing that as expected. Can do it cheap with DIY know how. Everything change like the earlier model plastic ones with stock plastic chasis (hoping not to get into accident, for it to hold the very heavy metal body for it’s scale) change shocks and mounts. I guess it is not for all but “unfortunately”, so many are still buying it. I hope they are also having a great time with it like me 😁

[@SeekingTheVerdants]

Hi bud how have you been my friend? I own several of these cars they are a blast to toy with. I should have thought you might do a video of one. I am enjoying your advice and will implement it soon. I hope you are well, sa wat dii.

[@FCRC]

what do you consider that is the best 1/18 drifter? was looking in that scale to match with my TRX4m trucks.

[@BeaversHobby]

I don't play many 1/18 so I can't really answer that. Any 4WD will drift with slippery plastic tyres though. I'd say LDRC is really good if you install your own transmitter and gyro.

[@ILYHAPARKER-_-_-]

And what kind of coverage do you have?

[@BeaversHobby]

Honestly I only play it indoor so I never go beyond 8m. It's advertised as 30-50m but realistically I wouldn't risk it over 20m.

[@salutbonjour123]

LDRC 1899 next please!!!

[@Thunder-xo1cx]

Nice video what is that white stuff to drift on?

[@BeaversHobby]

It's vinyl. Basically the back of table cloth drawn with permanent marker. Here's how I did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6QnGOEpcarg8k

[@Thunder-xo1cx]

@@BeaversHobby thank you

[@kjetilpedersen583]

I thinking about buying one for you recommend it to me 😊

[@SeekingTheVerdants]

Do you think that a small gyro like GT55, or G01 could resolve that twitchy gyro issue?

[@BeaversHobby]

GT55 will work great with this. Dumbo G01 should be alright but I'm not so sure about steering curve and wheel shake filter.

[@Raj_RDX]

Hi boss can I know the wheelbase??

[@BeaversHobby]

132mm

[@Raj_RDX]

You know of any 120mm wheelbase? Cause I manage to modify my a252 into rwd

[@BeaversHobby]

@@Raj_RDX Nothing comes to mind for 120mm. There are some 114-116mm for 1/24 scale but 120 is kinda in the middle so you'll have to find a big 1/24 or small 1/18 for that.

[@Raj_RDX]

@@BeaversHobby also have to mind the width of 105mm for the body, I'm also looking at all they toy models for these parameters hopefully I land on one

[@braelighty6212]

Can you review the c65 turbo racing please

[@BeaversHobby]

It's the drift version of Dodge, right? It's coming.

[@braelighty6212]

@@BeaversHobby yes, I’m working on a mod where you would use a c64 steering arm to give toe out

[@mermaster2342]

I've been waiting for them to release an fd rx7 version. Really hope they do eventually.

[@ullendulamamatha7391]

How to buy

[@BeaversHobby]

It's on banggood. Here's the link www.banggood.com/custlink/KKDiCFmdYR .

[@danielsimental2803]

Anybody know what protocol these use? I’m thinking about getting one but only if I can bind to my MT12.

[@BeaversHobby]

The protocol is still unknown. Usually these cars have their own protocols and are not compatible with anything else .

[@danielsimental2803]

@@BeaversHobbyoh I see. So a new receiver and ESC would be needed. Thanks for the info and awesome video!!!

[@BeaversHobby]

@@danielsimental2803 Yes, you'll need to install your own receiver and ESC. And don't forget the gyro.

[@Noonamee-x6c]

Hi What do you say about the Unity RC UR710 V2 YD-2/D4 high speed gyroscope? Is it suitable for this model with equipment from dumbo 6 channel

[@BeaversHobby]

The gyro looks alright. Seems a bit too expensive but it'll work.

[@Noonamee-x6c]

@@BeaversHobby Did you have such a gyroscope? I just can’t choose which unityRC Gyro Gyro is better UR710 V2 or AFRC GYS-2 new V4 help with the choice

[@BeaversHobby]

@@Noonamee-x6c Get the GT55 V4 or V5 if you can. It has the same type of steering curve as GYS-2 V4 but has much better filter so the wheels will shake less. Their main website: www.gt55racing.com/products/gt55racing-gyro-v4-for-1-24-1-28-drift-car-gt55-v4-s01?DIST=RUZBGw%3D%3D Their aliexpress shop: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005584728589.html

[@Noonamee-x6c]

@@BeaversHobby thanks but I can't buy this gyroscope since there is no delivery to my city but can the gyroscope Unity rc Ur710 v2 Compete with gt55

[@BeaversHobby]

@@Noonamee-x6c Considering the UR710 has EPA so it's at least a 3rd gen gyro, it should be alright or probably about the same as AFRC GYS-2 V3. Still, V4 is better for direct steering car so I'd rank them like this, choose them based on what you can get. GT55 V4 > AFRC GYS2 V4 (same steering but no wheel shake filter) > UR710 V2 (if it's gen 3 then the steering curve is not as good as AFRC and it'll have the same wheel shake, if it's gen 4 then it'll be almost the same).

[@ahmadjoehanifikhwanjamawi3415]

I upgraded the RX and TX...it will drift better

[@SupaaManix]

Can you explain how you wire it?

[@SeekingTheVerdants]

If you hold down the A and B buttons together, the stock gyro can be disabled. Then one can add a GT55 instead.

[@BeaversHobby]

Thanks. I'll try it out.

[@johndonovan7018]

interesting for a toy. a step above