What Is The Best Drift Car For A Beginner? MST, Yokomo, Onasiki, Sakura??

We test 7 different RC Drift Cars in this video, its pretty apparent what ones are easier to drive!!
If you are on the fence about what one to buy, then this video is for you!
I never really do videos like this and it shows… i have a bit of refining to do lol…
But let me know in the comments if you would like to see more content like this where we compare different models!
Ellie is totally new to the drift scene having only tried it once before and myself only been here a few
Times.. the footage is raw and could have done with a little pre planning! I want to give a massive thank you to to the guys at Raceway Drift for putting up with us and letting us take over the evening and the use of their cars!!

[@muaythai193]

MST 2.5 RMX if you want RTR, and RDX if you want a kit. For electronics I’d recommend: -revox gyro -RS-ST servo -motor/engine of your choice (hobbywing for example) -futaba transmitter/receiver that fits budget

[@sarz422]

Reve-d RDX and the Yokomo RD2.0 are probably the best budget kits out of the box as of now.

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Would you rate the Yokomo over the MST Range?

[@DJ.1001]

Cheap chassis, good electronics. Learn how to drive, setup, and maintain your can then buy a nice chassis and move your electronics over. That being said you don't need a good chassis. I run a d5mr with aluminum shocks and reved front knuckles. No problem keeping up with the yd-2s and galms but I also have a d10 motor and full futaba electronics.

[@TimsRcsurgery]

The RMX in the video is an awesome handling car! Cheap as chips too as far as rc drifting goes. Spending big money is fine if you’re enjoying what you’re doing but definitely not an essential at club/fun level

[@keithd9705]

Brilliant video, just what I wanted a rough comparison before I purchase one. I know there are a lot of factors, set up, skill, electronics, practice etc but it showed a good comparison which was a lot of fun and ultimately that's what this sport should be about, a laugh with friends doing what we enjoy! Keep the videos coming!

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Thanks dude!! That means a LOT!! Clearly I’ve no idea what I’m doing…. But I’m having fun doing it 🤣🤣

[@JDMracingsixt9]

Drifting on polished concrete is so much better than carpet

[@TimsRcsurgery]

I’d love the opportunity but we are really limited here in Northern Ireland!! We are lucky to even have Raceway Drift to play

[@rcplaytime]

Cool drifting and brilliant cars,love the track 😃👍👍👍

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Just about to watch your Subaru drift video!! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool rc's and drifting,great information

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Thanks as always Duke!

[@Sllimj777]

I like the video. the track is good as well. Yes it did help with my decision on the brand of car I want to get. What type of carpet are you using for the track? I would like to build my own.

[@GuyslacklusterRcReview]

great info my friend.

[@TimsRcsurgery]

A little more work needed in my presentation but hopefully I’ll get better at it 😃 Thanks for the comment

[@normanhasnor]

thanks for the video sir its help a lot😭😭👍🏻👍🏻

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Glad it helped someone 😃

[@maddie4630]

I started off with a Sakura d5 mr, it was great for me, a good beginner, but now I have an onisiki hannya and I don’t want another chassis, it’s beautiful to look at and to drive 😁 nothing can beat it

[@TimsRcsurgery]

My buddy Lee has one, ( has the golf body on it) you’ll see it in the video, cracking car!!

[@Validsmokey]

What specific onisiki type is it?

[@ShiftRPS13]

Absolutely love my Onisiki Hannya

[@steveoe36]

Great video. I think the Subaru was best 😜

[@TimsRcsurgery]

All jokes aside, it’s apparent from the video that it was the easiest to drive! If you asked me what I would buy personally it would be the Yokomo YZX (if that’s what yours is) I’d like to try it again when you set it up with the program card…. That can be in the next video 😉

[@steveoe36]

@@TimsRcsurgery I got the program card and now have brakes and reverse. The car is a Yokomo yd2z. See you down there.

[@TimsRcsurgery]

@@steveoe36 I might have to purchase one! Awesome car 👍👍

[@shaneduffill7901]

Hi bud great video but I'm a beginner drifter what would you recommend as a great drifting chassis for a beginner

[@TimsRcsurgery]

All depends on your budget, but the MST range are a great starting point, not too expensive and very capable!! I use the MST FXX (front mounted motor) which can be kinda slow as most of the weight is at the front (like a real car) or you can go with the RMX or RRX (I think the RMX has the ability to have the motor mounted either in the middle of the chassis or the rear) the other has the motor at the rear. I’d probably go with the RMX as it gives you the option of both mid and rear mounted motor. Mid mounted give a more neutral feel, then when you get better you can mount it at the rear. It’s all down to personal preference and feel. But definitely the MST range is a really good starting point!! Have fun and enjoy 😊

[@shaneduffill7901]

@@TimsRcsurgery thanks bud mst it is

[@TimsRcsurgery]

@@shaneduffill7901 good luck with it, but most of all, have fun!! 😃 If you’re in the UK or Ireland, check out my website, just listed some cool Retro Ford body’s that would suit a drift car!! 😍 randomcompetitions.co.uk/shop/

[@coke9570]

Is the Sakura d4 still worth it in 2023 given that it has a lot of competition with other newer models? Is it still worth buying given it's dated design & tech? I've been obsessed with rc drifting since '14 but since it is a "not-so-cheap" of a hobby, I'm still yet to buy my first kit. Hopefully I get to start with my first kit this year. I've seen a lot of changes in tech and chassis design since my first exposure to the hobby, so I don't know if the Sak D4 still makes the cut in the present. I'm currently choosing between Sak D4 and Usukani NGE, but I can't make a solid decision since I'm still not that knowledgeable about the hobby. I'd really appreciate opinions from you guys, thanks!

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Don’t fixate on what’s “BEST” Just because you might have the latest and greatest it won’t make you the best driver or make you have more fun.. Get what you can afford and play with the setup yourself. What suit 1 won’t suit another!! It’s all about smiles and having fun, the D4’s can be picked up cheap, why not just get one and work on setting it up to suit your drifting style? If you ever upgrade electronics etc they can just transfer to your next build. If I didn’t have any other cars, I’d be happy with the D4 Hope that helps dude

[@coke9570]

@@TimsRcsurgery Thanks for this! Much appreciated. This enlightened me somehow. Well, the only reason I'm looking for what's "best" for me is that I don't see myself collecting a number of kits in the future, so might as well settle for what's best for me if there's a probability of it being my first and last. And the reason why I'm having second thoughts on the D4 is the availability of its parts since the kit is kinda old. Don't get me wrong, the D4 is my first love since '14, but I'm just worried in the present that stuffs might get discontinued soon. Thoughts on that?

[@percivale6511]

ROFL @ Yokomo "Is supposed to be the Dog's Danglies" !

[@TimsRcsurgery]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🤷‍♂️

[@percivale6511]

@@TimsRcsurgery I started with a Redcat RDS, and then built a Yokomo SD 2.0, I love the Yoke! I just ordered softer front springs for the Redcat.

[@Yoei.]

Can i know the full name model for the yokomo

[@TimsRcsurgery]

The silver Subaru was the latest version (at time of uploading) it was the YD2Z

[@BlueHuesStudios]

what about tamiya?

[@TimsRcsurgery]

Nobody runs Tamiya’s at the club, I’ve tried using the TT-02 chassis with drift tyres, they are 4WD so a totally different breed to these cars as they are all RWD. But the Tamiya’s are still fun to drift with

[@rheymarktabordan4703]

You can use a conversion kit to make it steer more and remove the center shaft to make it 2wd…

[@TimsRcsurgery]

@@rheymarktabordan4703 good to know, do you run one yourself? And what’s it like compared to MST or Onasiki?

[@rheymarktabordan4703]

dont have one ...but from videos i see it can work just fine with just a little bit of modification to the front part of the rc @@TimsRcsurgery

[@clanpsi]

A more concise video would have been nice.

[@TimsRcsurgery]

It would have, and maybe I’ll revisit this one… I’m learning this KZbin thing as I go, when I watched it back myself I thought the same thing. But I had to work with what footage I had. I’ll try harder in future 😃