Baller on a Budget Sakura D5 MR - High End Look for Cheap with Turbo and Boost - Drift RC Car Builds
In this video, we build a unique looking Sakura D5 MR RC drift rig that performs very well, at a budget price. This is a perfect setup for a loaner rig, a rental rig, or just another to add to the fleet. To keep the video from becoming any longer, we did not include drift footage. Drift footage of this rig will be released in upcoming videos, also with a comparison to a popular D5 clone.
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I was just thinking about a project just like this! To build a competitive backup car for as cheap as possible and then found this. Talk about perfect timing lol. Thanks for doing this video and keep up the good work bud.
Awesome!!! I was in the same boat and did some research on the topic and came to this conclusion. Thank you for watching!
Oh man, the outtakes at the end killed me hahaha
Absolutely LOVE this! Great Work!
Thank you so much!
Seems this is the best way to drift RC. Seeing how pretty much everyone swaps out 75% of the parts from RTRs.. doubling or tripling costs. Might as well pick and choose parts from the get go.
True! Also, purchasing flashy parts doesn't usually help with performance, unless it has more adjustability as a result. Shiny parts do look great, though!
Wunderbare Meisterwerk!
Awesome
Awesome video. I just bought a D5 MR a few days ago. Cant wait to get started.
Hope you enjoy it!
Great stuff! Love the outtakes too!
Thank you for making it to the end!
Yeah , I saw one with the fly and just about spit my coffee out 😂
just found your channel, good work man!!!
Thank you!! I am glad you found me!
Next level !
Thank you!
that looks sick
Thank you!
Very cool upload been thinking of trying to make a car for awhile , I guess I can try this one .
I really like this chassis a lot! I would highly recommend it as a starter to grow on.
EPIC WOW AWESOME presentation. I subscribed immediately. My best regards. 🎉
Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it!
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Thank you so much for the feedback! It makes us happy to see so many people enjoying our creations!
So I've learned a lot thru my different adventures in rc. Built alot of crawlers, bashers, got back into airbrushing the body's again. And I have several different road cars at this point. Vxl 4tec, an old tc4, and a carbon and aluminum, belt drive tc6. I'm considering turning the tc6 into a drifter(gut the front drive line and build my own angle kit. I have no idea how it's going to turn out, but I have a welder, and ideas. This thing looks awesome man.
After going down this RC drift road, from other disciplines of RC (I also made a "drift" car from a TC3 about 20 years ago. 4wd powerslider, really). I would recommend just getting a proper drift chassis. It really does make a difference. If you go with a modified touring car, it may not ever drive very well, and you may get discouraged quickly.
@@turtlelaboratories I get it, but it's likely to spend more time on the shelf than actually driving it. Same as the drag car I built. I want a drifter, but I'd rather have a losi LMT right now. Where I live I would use the monster truck alot more than any road cars
Great build! I have been working on something similar - a vehicle that can be 100% RTR for less than the price of off-the-shelf RTR vehicles. Unfortunately, I have not quite found the right combo.
Thank you! It's pretty darn close, if you get a cheaper body. If I ran a 10BL60 ESC without the boost/turbo, it would come in even closer.
I bought a used Sakura D5s as a second car. I replaced the shock absorbers, balends, steer arms and .. love that chassis 🙂 RMX is now the second chassis.
I am glad I am not alone! I like my RMX, but have SO much more money into it than my D5, but I like my D5 more.
I can't figure out the engine plate mount... It looked like you put all 3 screws on the right side? The manual says to feed an 18mm screw from the left side and use the locking nut on the right side... How did you do this?
this one i ll buy in a few weeks its super capable RWD :d
I currently like this over my MST, because it's so much cheaper and performs as well, after some tuning. It's a super great platform, especially for the money!
The ending 😂
I never did find that stupid fly!
Awesome build, was looking for a solid budget build for my birthday and I’ve just found it. A quick question is what battery would you run on this.
Thank you! I would recommend a shorty lipo 2s battery pack with bullet connectors. This is the current staple in RC drifting.
@@turtlelaboratoriesthank you! That was such a quick reply 😊
Lots of these links are gone. Any suggestions for replacement parts? I'm looking to build my first drift car. Much appreciated
Legend has it, the fly still hasn't landed to this day.
I am still trying to catch that little guy!
how many cameras do you have bro? next level prod quality
Thank you! I typically use 2-3 cameras for my videos. It's the only way I think I can keep the footage dynamic, so it isn't just the same view all the time.
Hey I’m new to the rc drifting hobby, what is turbo and boost exactly? What is it used for? Do you need a specific motor and esc for it?
Boost and turbo increase motor timing after a certain threshold that you set within the ESC, using a program box. This gives an instant increase in speed to overcome longer sweeps, or to correct a mistake, and it sounds cool! You will want a motor that can withstand the higher timing, and it isn't to be used all the time. Not all ESCs are capable of boost and turbo. The one used on this car is one of the cheapest ESCs capable, and it is actually a very nice unit, too.
The Manual is indeed confusing 😅 nice build 👌
Thank you!
i just ordered this kit, just read it cant fit regular shorty lipos, you need to find 18.5 mm height lipos, can you confirm regular 25mm high shorty lipos dont fit even with spacers?
Linky for the cool tool @ 9:08 you're using to snap ball cups on, please?
You can get one here! amzn.to/3Kypbp6 It's the perfect tool for all the balls and cups on RC cars.
Would you guys sell a set of the vinyl decals you put on the D5?
I'm sorry, we do not have the rights to reproduce these vinyls for sale. We wish you luck with your build!
Hey guys, another question, do all the parts come with wires or are those purchased separately. If so, is there a full parts list where I can get everything
It will depend on that electronics you go with. Many times, and ESC will come with some wires attached, but sometimes they don't. You can get silicone insulated wire on amazon. Make sure you get the proper gauge for the amperage you will be running!
it's better d5s or d5mr, can you tell me sir?
Anyone know we’re I can get brake disc and calipers for this chassis?
Please, compare this to the mst and yokomo Don't know what to get..... I have heard that the yokomo is the highest quality but it is also the most expensive..... Is the Sakura more reliable than the mst?
I will make it happen! Just hang in there while I film and edit through a few videos. Thank you so much for watching!
What did you do before the sprayed the parts like the bucket stuff is that necessary? I’m new to all this lol
If you listen to the video with the sound on, I explain it all. The Cerakote manual is very strict about the parts being very clean, so I made sure I gave it a good effort of making all the parts clean.
@@turtlelaboratories no need to be sarcastic?? Not exactly a good way to bring people to your channel I was asking a genuine question and I did listen to the video with sound on. I’m from the uk so I had no idea what u said and thought id ask.
@@Lesoyskrr I apologize if I came off as sarcastic. I know some may view the videos without sound, and I was just stating that I cover what I am doing with voiceovers. My cleaning process was likely overboard, but I just wanted to make sure the paint would adhere as well as possible.
@@turtlelaboratories i apologise I thought it was a sarcastic comment I apologise again for taking that the wrong way. Thanks for the info dude I’ll subscribe 👌🏽 I’m new to this so just want to do the best I can for my build
My question is, does this Sakura D5 holds its own with other top brands like Yokomo and MST? Does it have any potential to be competitive?
i am not a professional RC driver. More of a recreational driver. However, I have seen Sakura D5 cars podium at events from internet coverage. In my opinion, any of the top manufactured chassis' can be tuned to perform well, and it is more about the Driver's ability than the components on the car. Don't get me wrong, higher dollar components are typically better, but Driver performance can take all.
the sakura isnt cheapest. to make it ready to tun from chassis 750€ mst rmx rtr brushed 450€ mst rmx rtr brushless 500€ they are insane good quality parts balanced tested and adjusted from factory. sakura even has a more fragile chassis to be more expensive.
On their page it says 203mm width... Are you able to change it to fit more bodies like 198mm bodies?
You may be able to get different bodies to fit with adjustable offset wheels, then you can dial the gap in to how you would like it.
would have been to sick had he painted the chassis same colorway
True! I was afraid of scratches from the ground, though.
Is the sanwa mx6 a good radio for this car?
Unfortunately, I have no experience with a Sanwa radio, however I hear very good things if using the entire Sanwa ecosystem.
@@turtlelaboratories do you have any reccomendations for a cheap radio? (under 80 euros)
how would you compare it to the mst rmx 2.0
I honestly think there is far more value with the D5. The Facebook community is real strong and innovative in the D5 group, too. I like my MST, but wish I had started with the D5 instead.
What did u got that Sakura file to make sticker?
Hi, I drew it up in Coreldraw.
@@turtlelaboratories cool , i love all your videos on RC drift cars. thks
I wonder how many of these parts could be 3D printed and reliable🤔
I don't consider most 3D printed items to be of a high strength. The kit is already so cheap, why even bother?
Is this the turtle labs friends with landon? small world! hah
It sure is!
@@turtlelaboratories I just built a different chassis and was told it's trash and I need a mid/rear motor...so here I am. The cerakote finish was very cool 👍
I hate Flys tooo. Nice ride .
Hahaha. Thank you!
what pinion are you using?
I am using the stock 25T pinion from the kit.
What motor did u use
It was a Surpass Hobby Rocket Stock Spec V5R 10.5T: amzn.to/3UC4Mq4
What’s that black liquid?
At what time stamp?
do I need a soldering iron or not
I think only you can answer that question. If you plan to build/maintain/upgrade RC cars, the answer is definitely yes, though.
@@turtlelaboratories alright. I might just get a pre-built d5 then.
@yuzen402 $25 from home depot. Doesn't need to be anything special to work, just takes a little practice. Rcgirl and holmeshobbies have great vids on soldering.
Anyone selling a completed kit??
I don't believe these came completed, so you will likely have to find someone who built the kit and is selling it already built.
500 myr bro called me broke in 500 ways
Just the Point That the chassi is trash
We appreciate your opinion! Have you driven one of these chassis? We strongly disagree.
cheaper but what quality bro? dont tell me this car is an expert rc car. good for kids nor cor championships
My goal wasn't to build a professional comp rig at this price, but to build a much better car than the cost of an RTR. With that said, people do win competitions with the D5. It's a solid chassis.
You,ve obviously not seen much pro D5 podiums then!
Bro… what a car is supposed to do ? Showing videos assemblies car and don’t drive at the is very useless !
Thank you!!
Hey im new to the drift rc community ive been researching what i should get as my first car, i wad gonna get a rtr but i firgured i wanted something i could tune better to my likings. Anyway i was wondering if the shocks come with the oil/silicon or whatever the goowey liquid it is, just to make sure? Edit: grammar
They come with the clear, and colorless, shock oil, though many run without any. You will need to order some "green slime", however, to lube the shock oring.
@@turtlelaboratories okay thanks!