mx steve 71 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I did a deal recently as i fancied having a go at drifting. I got a TT01 an a Sakura D3 cs. Not goin to try an do the lot so thought id start with the start with the d3! Tried it in the front room an seemed ok then took it outside an was awful. Surley the centre belt should hav a tensioner? sounds like it slips now an again. Any advice would be mucho welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Welcome to the battlefield. Yeah a lot of D3 owners have noticed the same and made up a tensioner to stop it from happening. Worth doing a little mod for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 yeah ive put it to 1 side for now as i need to sort that belt out! i got the tt01 going today! gota admit i was a bit disheartened when i tried the d3 as it just seemed so hard. The tt01 was good tho an im glad i got it running as after my run with d3 i realy didnt think i had made a good move! The d3 looks mega compared to the tt01. Think i just need to get the d3 set up properly. The tt01 doesnt turn in as well but i could hold a drift real good (well in my eyes anyway) But i think i need to swap out the steering servo as it doesnt centralize when cuming back from the left?? ill get sum pics up later to giv you more of an idea of what im dealing with as you lot will clearly know more about it then me. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc211v Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a TT-01 and thoroughly enjoyed it. A word of advice though, don't go throwing money at a TT-01 like it's so easy to do. Use it as a fun car and save your money for upgrading your cs chassis instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teshi Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 The thing with a better chassis is exactly that, if setup poor or technique is not great, it pretty much amplifies that. With the TT01, yeah it drifts but its only really a 50/50 power setup. The D3 is more advanced and usually has a cs setup so a bigger rear power bias which does require it needs a little more finesse. If I was you, the TT01 is fine for everyday bashing but the D3 will reward you better once you start watching a lot more of the RC drift videos and see how they drive. Usually the Japanese stuff is what you want to watch but its annoying since you cannot hear the cars to understand how to use the power better as its usually dumped with some trashy techno noise. Your other bet is visiting Radshape RC in Birmingham one Saturday. They have their own track and one of the guys there actually competes in the D1RC so worth getting driving tips while you are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 I went over to radshape a few weeks ago! had a go on the mountain with my TF2 an fell of the back of it there wer 2 lads there drifting around while i was there. the 1 kid was realy struggling with his car then 1 of the staff members had a go with his cars an made it look easy! Prob the guy your on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosfruitbat Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Just to add, I bought a D3 as my frist CS chassis, and it is a steep learning curve. Spend time getting the settings right so you have an even platform to work from, then just build your skill slowly. I'm using a local car park a couple of times a week, and spending an hour at a time, and after a few sessions can already see improvements. Starting with holding a nice wide cirlce, the building to dogleg corners and tighter circles at the moment. Don't be disheartened, the D3 is fine to start with, just don't go throwing money at it, assuming that it will make you better. Practice practice practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 yeah ill giv it another go if it stops raining. Realy need to sort the belt out 1st tho. Just been an got sum paint for my new shell as the 1 i got with it is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 im having issues with this centre belt!! Its so slack it jumps/slips like mad! Has any 1 got any pics or links to sumwhere that i can see what people hav done to tension this thing? i made 1 but it doesnt seem to make much difference. I believe my car used to belong to Oh so simply an there was a build thread about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc211v Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Is this the thread? http://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/topic/174293-3racing-sakura-d3-cs-drifter-build/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 thats the 1! ill get sum pics up of how it is now as theres stuff missing. the tensioner has gone an sum other stuff. will do it tomoz as ive been painting new shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 hey bud, im a d3 owner too and have ran it fine as per the manual, no additional tensioner on the middle belt. and as of yet no slippage. I have yet to fall off the back of the moutain course with my landy though pal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hahahahahah i didnt even know you could fall off the back! it was such a loud bang lol. didnt do the cab of my tf2 much good tho lol. i think i had the manual with the car ill hav a look. I take it it tells you how to set it up?? plus wheres the best place to get new wheel an tyre sets from as 1 of mine broke yesterday. think i need 9mm offset but wouldnt mind havin them tyres that hav the camber on them. will get su, pics up later an you can let me know what ya think to new shell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 the manual is pretty basic tbh but it does show you how to make it as it should i followed this when i rebuilt mine and everything seems good. some tweeking for setup is defo needed. as standard it is very very tail happy. the stock wheels i believe are +6mm, i would defo get some decent rims rather then some cheapo ones which will break in a few runs. looking forward to the new shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc211v Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Have a look here for wheels mate. http://www.maxspeedtechnology.co.uk/rc-drift-wheels/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hawk111 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 If you want wheels I have some brand new 11mm 5 spokes in yellow, or some used 8mm 5 spokes in black, 10 posted for either of them As for tyres what surface are you doing drifting on? If it's tarmac then you want the mst great angle Harders, they have the camber on the tyre and are great for tarmac, If on carpet then the ga26 hards are good for it if you want camber, or the csr tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Ive been on tarmac outside my house at the mo. Will be takin it to radshape's drift track soon once ive got it all sorted. Like the title im new to drifting so as far as wheel an tyres go i havent got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hawk111 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Well wheels are what you want, and style, offset to fill your shell, mst ones are just good and strong Tyres, for tarmac its mst great angle Harders, for radshape I don't know, you will have to ask teshi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 Heres sum pics 1st up D3 Heres how slack the belt is Heres the tt01 Still havent finished the shell yet! Hence the masking tape thats all over it! Not sure what its goin to turn out like as this shell has been sat with loadsa stuff in it at a friends house for about 8 years. i did the trim along the sides 1st in black. Not sure what spoiler to go for hav it raised or lower down? Need wider wheels as when the shells sat in centre the wheels look lost in the archhigh spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeymcpothead Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Is the sakura running the standard belt and gearing? If not, it might just need the correct belt or gear putting back in. Personally I'd go with the lower spoiler Edited November 17, 2013 by smokeymcpothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Im not sure i havent done a lot with the Sakura. i take it theres a part number on the belt? as im not counting teeth lol. could do with stripping it an starting again i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeymcpothead Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I know what you mean about counting teeth but yeah the belt should have a part number on it that you can check, you will probably have to count the teeth on the pulley gears though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 ill get on it in a bit! once the mrs get out the way lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosfruitbat Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 haha, the standard answer! My shed is an alladins cave of secrets from the missus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mx steve 71 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 if my missus new what this stuff cost lol heads would roll Had my Ducati 748 stolen last night!!! Cant believe it!! if id hav court them doin it the rc cars would be wrapped round there heads!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.