Sakura D5S Upright Shock Mod | Front Suspension Upgrade

Check this out! The first upgrade and mod we have done to our Sakura D5S!
Honestly, when I first got this chassis, I really thought I would be doing a host of upgrades to it very quickly...but it just WORKS! Straight out of the box, the car drifts great. I have been very hesitant to actually change anything!
Then, I kept seeing these 3D printed parts Adrian from Mutiny Mfg was creating (Facebook post: / 3506739909373215 .
For $40 - it was a LOT of parts, including this upright shock mod.
Curiosity got the better of me, so decided to try it.
In this video, I install the front shock tower and relocate the shocks.
Honestly, the part fit great, really cleans up the overall chassis, and I believe actually helps the shocks work better!
Stay tuned, as we have more parts to install and test on our chassis!
Want this for your Sakura?
Either contact Adrian via Facebook and the link above, or purchase it through eBay here: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...
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[@Rudestude]

Cantilever cuspension provides more travel as well as putting les stress on shocks, the more travel helps to have more grip!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks

[@WheelchairRCEscape]

Love the upgrades and the drifting was sweet.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@maximumrpm1868]

If I ever get into drifting I think this is probably the car going to pick up With this exact body

[@RoadsideRC]

I'll be here to help along the way!

[@mcluarenlucio144]

wow that is so amazing nice drift ❤️ More subscribers to come ❤️

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Cool RC and mod,great video

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you sir!

[@RCVHX22]

This is awesome friend. looks very cool to😉 i love the boddy...Have a good weekend👍

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you! You too!

[@tikkizs9817]

If you put the top of the shocks under the top plate furthest outside hole and the bottom of the shocks on the out side hole you can use a regular size servo just need to make some custom stand off to fit the gap

[@RoadsideRC]

I didn't find that to be true on my chassis. In fact, I did a whole video going through multiple servos, and exactly what was needed. My understanding is if someone has the v2 of this chassis, it is easier to fit larger servos.

[@BlackCobra93916]

Smooth driving there

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@ndmfpv1776]

Dude this video is awesome!! You could make the ends of the shocks longer also big bore shocks make a world of difference!!

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes - I thought of using longer ball ends on the shocks. Depending on how further tuning goes, I might do just that. Thanks!

[@Hellhammer1997]

Thanks for the video and for the links to contact the guy for the parts 🙌🏾💯🙏🏽

[@RoadsideRC]

I hope it helps you! Feel free to ask questions if you have them along the way!

[@strippedgears82]

Trans flip is amazing

[@RoadsideRC]

Have you tried it already? That whole part will be my next change.

[@strippedgears82]

No... but I see you have the top brace that's what's holding me back trying to order a carbon fiber one to cut.

[@wesleemiller]

Great video.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you!

[@wesleemiller]

@@RoadsideRC you're welcome.

[@theharrysauce]

Just ordered a kit. Looking forward to seeing this. Any plans for a body build in the future?

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! No plans for a body build at the moment. Maybe in the future! Have you seen RC Supremacy? He does CRAZY stuff building bodies.

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

Great vid! What motor and servo are you using? I am just starting drifting! Thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

I have a 10.5T motor from Hobbywing and running a ReveD servo. Ask questions as you have them. Happy to help. Check out some of my other Sakura videos for links to the parts and how I set the car up.

[@Ryan-gf3jf]

@@RoadsideRC Thanks! is it a brushless motor or brushed?

[@lukasgarage956]

Nice upgrade kit....good price.

[@RoadsideRC]

Agree 100%

[@Sfattucci]

Great content. New sub! 😍 From Italy! 🤜🤛

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! Thanks for the sub!

[@chrisstevensrcadventures9017]

Kool video

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks!

[@nicklorusso1024]

Looks like it is working out well. What body is that?

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! It is a TransAm body from Pro-line

[@kylekallies3381]

By the way I absolutely love that body

[@RoadsideRC]

Yeah, me too!

[@TestECull]

IS it odd that I'd like to put some Protoform VTA tires on that thing, dial back the steering lock to something approaching a scale amount, and try to run it like it was Bandit running from Sheriff Buford T Justice?

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! Nope! 100% normal. :)

[@JAM-vu3ol]

Hi , do you know where can I buy the front shocks tower for Sakura d5 ? I was trying to look out at eBay, but no longer available. Thanks

[@RoadsideRC]

I see that it is not available anymore! Boo! In the video description, there is also a Facebook link to the creator's post. His name is Adrian. I would suggest contacting him directly.

[@kevinulises2423]

Yes of course I have question 😁. Mine looks like stiff too, i cant even see this ifs shock functioning. The question is. -in rc drifting should the front shock travel ? -what is the effect after modify the shock (from ifs to common position shock) like you do ? It is easier to drift ? Thank You.

[@RoadsideRC]

With the standard D5S setup, the front shocks are very stiff. This is not ideal, but does seem to work OK. Ideally, you will have good movement on all 4 corners. This is very important for weight transfer to get the maximum performance. You want the suspension to move, to transfer weight (and traction) to the tires.

[@kevinulises2423]

@@RoadsideRC ok bro, thank you, I think I will try mine like you did.

[@quad_jake904]

I found that when building my d5mr v2, that I over tightened the bottom cap on all 4 shock dampers which compressed the o-ring, increaseing resistance on the shaft, resulting it very stiff unresponsive suspension/bad handling.

[@geryang450]

Hi friend, I have a 3racing sakura d5s rear motor and sanwa transmitter and BL-RS4 ESC with DP-302 gyro. I still can't drift it just spinning. Need your advice.

[@RoadsideRC]

Sounds like your gyro is not setup correctly. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWrUm3SmfpaIpck

[@kylekallies3381]

What would you suggest would be a good starter drift car?

[@RoadsideRC]

First - figure out if you want AWD or RWD. Really make a difference based on how you plan to use it. I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHiviHquqth1rKs

[@JAM-vu3ol]

What kind of glue that you used to attach bumper to the body for rc car? Thanks 🙏

[@RoadsideRC]

This bumper is held with screws. What bumper are you trying to mount?

[@JAM-vu3ol]

@@RoadsideRC I’m putting aplastic bmw m4 g82 it comes with bumper, front and rear lights . I tried using shoo goo , but looks like didn’t stick very well. Any recommendations

[@jessy-fan]

Nice Video and Modification. Will you test the Mono-Shock too? The Sakura D5 is easy to Mono-Shock with the Stockparts. I can send you Pictures if you want.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! I saw some folks doing that. Not really sure what the advantage to going mono-shock really is. This setup works really well.

[@jessy-fan]

@@RoadsideRC the behavior during load changes is interesting, because both axes are connected by the shock the chassie can tilt. I don't know yet whether that has a lot of advantages

[@diegoparedes1027]

I got a question Ik I was late because I found your channel like a week ago and I love you channel I want to ask we’re did you get you mst rmx 2.0 rtr because one of my brothers friends has a rc dirt car and I want to his house yesterday and I just feel in love with it and I don’t want to get a kit because i new to this and I want something to start off with something easy and my mom said I can get because she said that I play to much on games so she would rather want me to do something also I watch you’re video of the kit vs the ready to run mst

[@RoadsideRC]

I purchased mine used from a local guy. The best places to get them new is Super-G online, AMain Hobbies, and Vertex USA. Sometimes, Amazon will have them in stock.

[@diegoparedes1027]

Oh ok thank you

[@imaql8]

whats the half circle thing?

[@RoadsideRC]

It is part of the high-motor mount conversion that is included.

[@velozoization]

why changing the ifs suspension though?

[@RoadsideRC]

Just a test to see what happens! This will also really help with servo fitment.

[@velozoization]

@@RoadsideRC sendo assim sim, makes sense, have u seen some d5s With the motor flipped? I was wondering if i want to do that on my rc or not. Sorry for the portuguese in the begining hahahahahahah

[@JAM-vu3ol]

I finally finished my Sakura d5 set up, but to be honest it’s totally different than your 😀, maybe because I’m newby on this hobby. The car really hard to control, transmitters kind a too sensitive with steering and throttle. Need a lot of advice from you if you don’t mind 🙏

[@RoadsideRC]

I'm happy to help. RWD RC drifting is a challenging form of RC for sure. Plus, the electronics you choose are very important. Please share what electronics you are running and what issue you are having.

[@JAM-vu3ol]

@@RoadsideRC I’m using reve d servo, yeah racing hackslider gyro, hobbywing esc quick run 10 bl 120 amp, yokomo d1 motor 13,5 T , wish futaba 3 pv . Was it 13,5 motor and 10,5 motor will make a lot of difference? And my motor rotation was backwards, I tried to switch from transmitter, bought programming card for hobbywing esc, didn’t work. I had to switch the outer wire that run from esc to motor than finally works. Thank you very much again for your advice, greatly appreciated 🙏

[@RoadsideRC]

I would really need to see the car driving to be able to help more. However, my guess is your gyro is most of the issue. You need a really good gyro like the Futaba GYD450. amzn.to/3yMttSi Please also be very smooth on the throttle. Create a "figure 8" somewhere so you can practice. Keep testing and practicing until you can do that very well.

[@RoadsideRC]

Also, check your gyro setup with the third channel on the controller. What level of gain do you have set?

[@JAM-vu3ol]

@@RoadsideRC I didn’t solder right the wired to the motor, now the wire lose . I have to rewire. I will definitely contact you in few days. Hopefully you don’t mind. Thanks

[@Lexluthor4200]

Guess what I got working lol my hobbywing setup

[@RoadsideRC]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! What was it?

[@Lexluthor4200]

It was the receiver weird but something burnt out the worked on old setup but didnt work on hobbywing idk but put the new receiver in and works no problem