Bumeyes Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hi guys, new here been looking to get into RC drifting for a long time and now very close to taking the plunge! Sorry to start a whole new thread for this, I know theres already a lot of threads on this car already. Looking at the MST ms01d brushless rtr package because I don't have any batteries or chargers etc. But I have read about Lipo batteries and there is one question that I've had for weeks now. Does this car come with the Low voltage cutoff I've read about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 You'd be best asking the retailer your buying from, I'm sure hobby best on eBay supply a hobbywing sensorless setup. I'm not too sure what motor soul rc supply. And their adverts don't go too much into it. If your going to pay £50 extra for a sensorless setup, you'd be better buying the brushed model, remove it, sell it as new and get a sensored setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yep, the RTR has Lipo cut off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) No idea why it posted that so many times. Edited February 15, 2016 by scratcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) And again, haha. Edited February 15, 2016 by scratcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thanks for the answers guys, will order the S15 next week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) OK so the RTR package is still not in stock and I was wondering how easy it is to just buy the chassis and electrics separate and build it yourself. I reckon it would be a good way to learn how it all works and would come in handy in the future in regards to maintenance. But on the downside it will be more expensive to buy things separately although there are some decent deals on Soul. Is it all plug and play or is mostly soldering required? I haven't soldered since school! Basically asking, should I just sack it off and stop being impatient and just wait for it to come back in stock? Or would it be better to "build" it myself? Thanks. EDIT: Also toying with the idea of getting the FXX as I see most people are going to RWD... Edited March 6, 2016 by Bumeyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Where are you looking to buy? Hobbybest on eBay are nearly always in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) I saw them on eBay, Taiwan right? Dunno just assumed I'd be paying extra tax on top of that. Ah OK just seen they mark as a gift and at a low price. Thanks. Edited March 6, 2016 by Bumeyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleDrumstick Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I wouldn't bother dealing with soul. They've been proper useless lately. Took me a month to get some wheels and tyres and coming up to two months on I still don't have my wheel weights. Have you thought about the Sakura d4 rwd? Absolutely love mine, complete pain to get setup and drifting right but satisfying once you manage to get it drifting nicely. There's a few of us on here running them and im sure if you needed any advice one of us would be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Oh no! I've just ordered some oil and grease through soul! I was wondering what was happening with their websites, they don't seem to have anything in stock even what it clearly says it's in stock and they haven't responded to emails. I did spend some time looking at Sakura and I looked through someone's build thread (yours?) and they looked pretty cool, but it was the AWD vs RWD for beginners quandary. I read that AWD is better for learning how to drift so I've bought a MS01D. Hopefully if I get to grips with it, I'll end up buying an RWD kit at some point (permission from the wife needed) and I'll look at a different brand to MST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The MST is a great place to start. I still run my MS-01 and love it. The Sakura D4 is a tempting chassis but when you lookat them side by side with a Yokomo or MST you sorta start to see why they're much cheaper. There's even problems with the build stages. Once they're set up well they're a good chassis, but I'd still go for an MST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleDrumstick Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Personal preference id say. Also my d4 is my first drift car, had a go with a cs dib and a rwd d4 and I hated the dib. Rwd is far more fun and a lot more satisfying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony89 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I think cs is just as satisfying when skill level rises. Ms01d is a great choice to start with. Get saving though! You'll soon be wanting a all alloy and carbon chassis! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Indeed, I already bought the aluminium damper set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Get the rear spool, and turnbuckle set too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratcher Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Turnbuckles are a must. The servo is worth upgrading too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumeyes Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'll be upgrading as I go along. Thanks for the tips! Currently have no money to spend on it, battery, charger etc has drained my bank balance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyleftthumb Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 hmmm being an owner of a D4 and an MS01. there is some differences. but there is also a lot of difference in price and parts availability. the d4 is a good cheap drift car in cs or rwd. it can be tweeked and upgraded to alloy parts if the need is there. The mst again can be upgraded or run as is. there is some difference characteristics due to chassis layout. it is down to personal preference and how deep your pockets are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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