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I've tried HPI T-Drifts and Pro Compound from Racing Punk. But the ones I like the best on rough tarmac are the ones that came with my D3 from RCGeeks. They seem to suit my style and chassis (D3 running 50/50).

Steve.............. I've nearly got you up to date. Just need to get rid of that box with the two prongs sticking out of it! Dirt........... Any progress with yours? I've been busy building a XV-01 and getting my TT-01R sorted so haven't looked in to your CS situation. Hot Wheels............ I've found the stock tyres the best on tarmac. Tried T-drifts and Pro compound from racing punk and both weren't that good on my setup but that's not to say the wont work for others.

I have one Mr Gimp.

Dirt...................I'm thinking how to get round your problem. I ran my belt on the tooth side and as long as its not mega tight it should be ok.

Hi Dirt. . . . . . . . . hang in there mate. Had a look at mine and can see with a rear ratio of 13 to 30 at the rear why the belt is to slack! If you want 1.27CS you could try this Front 38>13 Centre 13>22 Rear 22>30 (I think that's what you mean above). Not sure if the centre belt will stretch but if it does it'll take the whip out! I going to start using 1.54CS and force myself to learn lol.

About time! Base on the fact that I'll probably be fixing it ............... D3 as I have spares

I'd say D3. Had one for a while and love it. Bought mine from RCMart as well as various hopups. Never had a problem and usually only take 7-8 days. RCGeeks keep various parts. The D3 on the RCMart website is only

Mr Gimp..........I don't know of any car that can lap West London as quick as your drifter!

I tend to run the Sakura or T-drifts on tarmac. I would stay clear of the cheap tat on Ebay like DemonModel drift tyres from China.

Dirt.....glad to help. I run the standard 80t spur and an 18t pinion on a 9.0t motor. I had a 13.5t but felt it was a little lacking in power. But remember I'm running 50/50 and the 13.5t may well suit CS/your style. The 9.0t does give a nice long sweeping drift on full beans lol. When you fit the 13t pulley at the rear you may have to run the rear tensioner on the tooth side of the belt. As long as it's not to tight it's fine. You can also play with the bearing holders to get a little extra tension. Once you've got the chassis set up to suit you you'll love it. Hammy looks like he's got it drifting nice in the video above.

The Sakura zero centre belt tensioner works. It wont make the belt tight but stops it bouncing around. Mine never fitted 100% straight so I fitted two buy drilling the top deck. I haven't replaced the centre belt yet! I too found the standard 2.14CS a bit to much. You only need to change the rear belt pulleys. 1.56 = 16 > 30 1.27 = 13 > 30 I run 13 > 38 to give me 50/50 Get the genuine 3racing one way Part No. SAK-D324/PK. Don't buy the cheap Chinese rubbish! The plastic rear axle works fine. I'd only upgrade to the ally one for a bit of bling. I have also fitted the wide angle driveshaft's and steering linkage. I found the standard shafts made the wheels chatter on full lock. Mine deffo gave me a little more lock and I also cut the little nobble of the back of the arm (where the arm hits the C hub) to get a little more. Hope this helps.

nick-b.........Been drifting with my D3 for about 18 months and love it. Tried it 2.14 and 1.5 CS but couldn't get on with it. Converted it to 50/50 and it drifts nice. I would suggest getting the Sakura Zero centre belt tensioner to take some of the whip out of the belt.

My Sakura D3 running 50/50

Yoshi....You've got the idea. The pulley seems to run fine on the tooth side of the belt.

Yoshi........16t down to the 30t on the rear belt. I just put the tensioner down and looped the belt under it. When put the pulley teeth into the cs app it was around 1.5'ish. Been running fine for ages.