regarding the steering issue on one side: the steering linkages have a straight and a curved ball cup. according to the manual the curved ball cup connects to the front hub and the straight one to the steering plate. but it look like you have it switched around on the left side.
Awesome video.. I am 100% in camp 2. Been racing and trail trucking for 20 years and always been with AE for the most part. I have been officially supported by them for about the last 5. I knew this was coming and saw it was a sign to get. I’ve loved watching and following this scene and now want to learn all I can!!
Great review and box stock setup tips. Mine shows up this week, and I can't wait to get this budget build started. They other thing a like about this rig is the blue aluminum bits. Red, purple, and black are everywhere except the blue MD, which is very expensive. I have been a TA fan since the RC10, and im glad to see them continuing to be a force in all forms RCs. Im looking forward to you getting some doors with the DC10.
@LegendsPizzaCo compared to a Yokomo SD/MD or Shark build, this will be a budget build. $299 for this kit is a steal compared to the RD and Revo. What do you consider a budget build?
@hyperc5249 a Sakura lol. I mean any kit is gonna need $300 in electronics. Nothing budget about it lol. To each their own. I understand there is more expensive kits than this. My rdx was cheaper but the SD and MD are more. I'm just making an observation lol
Great review , I was waiting to see how the drivability would be, the chassis layout, and how economical electronics would respond on this chassis. I have a Team Associated touring car, and I know they build great products. Thanks for the informative view. Keep doing what you do we're watching....
I'm definitely Team Associated and Yokomo guy. I'm curious if Associated consulted Yokomo on the design. They've partnered on designs for over 30yrs. I thought same about big front bulkhead braces but then remembered MST had major chassis flex issues in that area a few years ago. The whole chassis would twist 1/4" from the force of the servo trying to steer the wheels. They added a lot of bracing on next version. Associated Factory Team has optional carbon fiber composite parts for some models... arms, chassis braces, transmission cases, etc... They look like regular black plastic but stronger and 12% lighter. Hope they release for DC10
Hey Troy, I’m building a budget ish yd2 sx3 for my first drift build. I am hoping you’ll be able to give me some advice on what kind of tyres I should get for just some smooth (not polished) concrete so I can get a feel for it all before I go to the track
Unfortunately, no. No two types of concrete are the same so suggesting the 1 right tire is basically impossible. That being said, Yokomo DRC are always a good starting spot, and then you can try others from there.
I agree with Troy on the tires, Id say pick DS Racing LF5 for slicker drifting to start, Reve D or LF3 tires for a bit grippier drift and see how they perform in your personal situation. Its quite fun to try new tires out on your fave surface as well. I mean, drifting is fun even if its testing tires, FTW :D
I don’t drift, but I do run Associated buggies. If the steering on the drift car is anything like on the buggies, the link to the servo needs a thicker shim. In buggies we use either 2 or 3mm to get symmetrical steering left to right.
Thank you for an other great video Roadside,my DC10 will be here next week,I would like your recommendations on tyres to use on smooth concrete and also smoothish Asphalt and will get them order,keep the great video.s coming and I am sure Team AE will be a strong force in the drifting community
Hi there! Unfortunately, there isn't just "one" tire to easily recommend, as no two concretes, asphalts, etc are the same. What works on my concrete, with my layout, may not work for you. That being said - the good part is the tires are cheap! :) I would start with a set of these for the concrete: alnk.to/a43OGAw And a set of these for the asphalt: alnk.to/6IFq37W After running them for awhile (they will need to scuff in over a couple packs) you can then evaluate if you want a harder or softer tire. Good luck!
Great review as always. I'm ready to buy a DC10 lol. I do love my RDX tho. Quick question. Where did you get the track pieces you used to create the track? I'm ready to do this in my garage too. Thank you in advance
How is it after 1mth? Will u be doing another video on updated settings? I went to get myself one too and so far its been great but still needs work on the front end. Cant run it at my usual camber.. This thing runs really low camber. Not used to it
Hi there! I think the chassis drives GREAT actually. Very happy with it. I assembled it with the box-stock settings, except for their "alternate assembly" camber. If you are struggling with the front end, I would highly suggest putting it back to the stock alignment.
Thank you for sharing. Highly appreciate it now team associated came out with one and Traxxas came out with the 4-tec rear wheel drive drift car.😂 Everyone is getting into drifting😅
Another great vid. How does the RDS compare to the AE car? Can Yokomo and RDX parts fit on the DC10 like the RDS? Exciting to have another player in the game.
At this point in time this chassis just looks to drive like any other chassis out there. They did a good job basing their "new" chassis on almost everything that's out and popular today. The YD2, RDX, D5, RDS etc etc... to some extent normal behavior for a scene... But I just got myself an Dlike LP86 because of how it breaks the mold and tries to do something new, with roots leading back to pan cars and simple chassis etc. Don't get me wrong, the DC10 seems to drive really nice, and many people will get it. But where's the innovation? Reminds me alot of the Tamiya TT01/02 days where every other manufacturer had to make something that looked like a knockoff in order to sell. Great video, and thanks for the first look!
Yes! 100% agree - this isn't breaking any new ground. But competition is a good thing. I didn't get an LP-86, but do have one of the DSD-1 on order. Fun to have something different.
Thanks for the question! It is a common misconception. It actually takes a small amount of weight for the front end to do the job. These cars are 90% controlled by the rear end.
Dude thats a pretty sick car! I actually use their Apex-II as my outdoor/asphalt 4WD drift car! Ive had it for years and I was wondering if they would ever made a dedicated drift chassis. The new Traxxas drift car is just a massive fail and way too weird to ever adopt XD.
any issues with the rear shock ball cup ends hitting the ground before the chassis? heard that was a minor issue and not allowing full travel of the suspension and the front ball ups not allowing full droop cause they hit.
@@RoadsideRC wasnt sure, i seen some talking about that issue with the shock ball cup ends hitting the ground and not allowing full travel so figured id ask.
I see whats causing your steering issue. The steering links need to be matching on both sides. Look at the steering links @7:43 and @ 8:14. On the left side the outer cup is straight and the inner is curved. On the right they are reversed. Its affecting your ackerman angle. Refference Page 16 for bag 7 step two of the manual. It wants the curved ball cup on the outside. That is why you are having to go past 100% on the remote.
Awesome! I think this may be the one... I had friends tell me get a yokomo or a mst. I told myself I want to be different and experience every up and downs myself with my Sakura d5. Now that I have this d5 dailed in, my friends are invisible now lol. I think this chassis may just be the one. Hopefully the aftermarket is booming on this bad boy
@@RoadsideRC just by the video it looks super promising. If I end up grabbing one I'll only need an esc and servo as I already got the receiver and spare 10.5t...i do feel like I want to make my Sakura an outdoor car and a new chassis as an indoor type car. If I build an indoor car, I'm buying the goods!
@@RoadsideRC question, have you tried the Sakura MR? If so, how would you compare it to the RR? I bought the rear motor mounts for my Sakura solely for the purpose of moving my battery back as my spur is in the way. Also bought the top mount for it as well. Even though my tune is dailed to my liking as an MR, I feel the added weight out back could help my tune out a bit more with more controlled sway. Kind of how you explained in one of the videos having that pendulum effect.
Yep - 100%! That is why I didn't stress over finding the "perfect" spring yet. Much more to do before dialing that in - and exactly why I mentioned the body weight in the video.
What spacer set up did you use on the front upper arm spacing? Did you do the factory recommended "6mm in the front and 1 mm in the back" thanks in advance
Your steering issues is t a remote issue the same thing happens on the yokomo md2.0 you need to adjust the rod between the servo and steering and make sure your all your turnbuckles are the same
Yes - 100%. There is no way to fine-tune the spring until the body is mounted - but the springs that were suggested appeared noticeably wrong - even from the instructions given.
Thank you for all that you do. Newbie here. Just got into the hobby a couple weeks ago and your videos were always first to pop up. I’m learning so much even from your old content. Thank you again!!
Very encouraging to see how well this chassis performs with minimal tuning. This is the review I was waiting for, and I'm looking forward to seeing more running footage with the body and more tuning.
I wan't a cheap but good intro drifter.... This looks like the ticket.... BUT... The new traxxas drift car looks cool as well and have some pretty cool beginner settings I think might be good to learn with.... What to do! LOL
Yokomo RD2.0 is a slightly better choice than RDX - cheaper, less money required to put into it for improvement(adjustable links already included, gear differential instead of spool)
Super cool to see that the box stock alignment seems to be a super solid foundation for growth and making changes to individual preferences. I’m hoping someone local to me gets one and I can give it a whirl at the track. 🤙🏻
I put one on order at my local hobby shop. Hope I can get my hands on one! I'm not a TA off road runner.. but have had many many many TC3s and TC4s in my on road collection for years.. and have been patiently waiting for a release like this to get into drifting.
Respectfully id like to say the backround static noise is hard on the ears. I enjoy your videos you give good info and got this kit pretty fast. I appreciate that as i was very curious to see it up close. I think some audio engineering would really improve the videos tho.
Thanks for the feedback. I think there were two different noises. 1 is a fan to keep me cool. 2 is the fan on the ESC. Can you give me a time stamp where you hear it?
@@Joe_McGovern Hi Joe! That sound is the silly fan on the ESC. It is on eof the Accuvance fans - and it is LOUD. For part of the video, I actually unplugged it.
I do think there is some extra bulk up there. I think my first attempt is simply going to be removing weight from the components that are already there. We will see!
