Guys, there is a new LiPo battery made for Drag Racing and is not LiHV per the rulebook; check it out: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-drag-race-2s-120c-sigraphene-shorty-lipo-battery-7.4v-5500mah-ptk-5132-21/p1275497 -Brett
I've been drag racing full size cars since the 90's, so naturally I was happy when rc drag racing started getting popular. I was ready to start building a car but first I thought I'd do some homework and check out some races and some rc community pages. What I found was the most overinflated egos I've ever encountered, and that's really saying something. I couldn't believe how those guys act, they act like it's real street racing with real consequences. They act like they're on an episode of "Street Outlaws Memphis" (the worse depiction of street or drag racing ever filmed). It completely turned me off to the whole thing. The cars are great, what guys like me always wanted to see, but the rc drag "community"has a ton to learn about what community really means.
People take their hobbies way to seriously, it's as if they forgot how fun It is. It's good to be competitive, but when their fantasy life problems overtakes real life, they need to take a step back and re assert.. I suggest finding a different group, or start your own with the emphasis on a good time, not out mouthing or over spending. I guaranty that group last longer than the "Pros" does. I've seen it, done it, and have been on both side of it, so I fully understand the issues.
@@mikehagen3785 I've been a car guy my whole life, fairly serious racer for almost 30yrs. Some of us may not be exactly the warmest people to outsiders, but be it street or track I've never seen that kind of behavior at a race. They're exactly the same online. I've taken my kids to the track, street races when they got older and never had an issue, they were welcomed. I'd never take a kid to an rc drag race.
@@bobfalfa76 I race commercial slot cars, and have hung out at Great Lakes Dragway, and several dirt tracks for 30 years, The slot car guys are way worse than the real car guys!
Not this time; the drag car is on display at our retail hobby store for walk-in customers to enjoy. If we had launched it, and somehow failed epically, it would be very bad. Hope you guys understand. -Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies - obviously all the parts you selected are "all show and no go". And you don't even have the guts to test whether what you "recommend" will actually work.
@@johncoops6897 i agree like the could have launched it because what if it cost you alot(more then likely it did) and it doesn’t work and you just bought it and it doesn’t work
@@overheight - the Video title is *"Best R/C Drag Car Upgrades & Accessories"* . He didn't mean the best for performance, he meant the *best for the shop owner's profit margins* .
Nice, this helped get an idea of what kind of upgrades drag cars need or can just get. Thank you for this video! Also, you guys should consider making videos about drift rigs from brands like MST, 3Racing, Tamiya and Yokomo. I think I'd be very helpful to those who want to get in that section of RC cars or to just introduce it.
Stoked to get the Duratrax Banditos in from you guy's it went out the same day! Excellent!! Can't wait for my next purchase the drag cars are kinda looking good.
Hey Brett, I was just wandering if pre-glued belted drag tires are good for racing or if the ones you glue yourself are better? And lastly, I was wandering what you guys think the best belted drag tires are? Thanks, great video.
😂i was building drag trucks 25 years ago. Had a kyosho outrage st. With a tekin 411g2 speed control pushing a hand wound 10tdouble motor with a custom built 9 cell battery. Homemade wheelie bars. All my friends hated it. They all spent lotts of money trying to hang with me but the outrage was never beat in a streight line. Id still have it but they quit makin parts and makin all that power diffs n spur gears didn't last long.
Sick video!!! I'm sold going with this almost exact setup!! Many thanks from Georgia! And yes probably that Buick body UGA red for my Bulldogs National CHAMPIONSHIP !
Exactly. I been waiting for over two months for a spur gear that stripped. Got my Losi 22s 69 Camaro on June 21st.the gear stripped about a week later. I ordered two from Horizon Hobby, but they are on back order until 08/30. I spoke to a tech at Horizon who told me, when they do finally come in. The first ones will go out to their distributors, then to hobby shops, and lastly to mail order/ on line orders. So it will be at least mid September before I even will be considered for receiving my spur gears. I did find one on eBay for$14.00 with $12.00 shipping. But it will be coming from the U.K. but it will arrive between 08/20 and 08/30. Still quicker than Horizon, but I paid$26.00 for a $4.00 part.😳 I think when it’s fixed I will sell it and buy a new Drag Slash, my local Hobby Town has Traxxas parts out the wazoo. The Losi is pretty cool, and fairly fast. But having a brand new $600.00 plus car ( including batteries and charger ) just sitting idle for almost three months, because of a four dollar part is a bit ridiculous.
Awh, I see. The crawler guy looking for drag car parts to give him the advantage! Can't fool me Bill. I want to see someone make a crawler roll-bar like the one in this video; what a beastly setup it is. Thanks for watching Bill! -Brett
Hey Bret ! I am first. Such a childish thing to say! Really love the channel! What race car would you recommend for a brand new racer? I don’t have money so I don’t have a lot of cars, but I will save for the car! -Big and cool RC school
Hey! Happy to hear you want to get an R/C! If you're looking to get into Drag Racing, starting with the Team Associated DR10 RTR would be a great move and allow you a lot of flexibility for future upgrades and modifications. This is it: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-dr10-rtr-brushless-drag-race-car-green-asc70026/p1218877 We made a video on it a while back too: th-cam.com/video/5MwnjfG9omA/w-d-xo.html Hope this is helpful! -Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Bret, You have really helped me out so much! I am looking forward to getting this drag car! I have a few cars like the ARRMA felony and senton, but both are broken😅. I really enjoy this hobby so much and you are one of the reasons! Thank you so much!! -Big and cool RC school
Waiting for new bell crank for my slash speed build and then I can start doing some hard passes.running a castle mamba 8s esc and for now the traxxas 2200kv motor from the udr and revolectrix 5000mah 6s 70c 140c burst lipo-hv.say lipo-hv because they're the silver label lipos that can be safely charged to 4.35v/c.itll soon be getting a tp killmode motor swap as well as a poseidon motor as well.lol.definitely gonna be starting on another though throughout winter for no prep.cant wait.lmao
@@unkulwilly lmao.shes fun thats for sure.since converting to lcg chassis,proline powerstroke shocks,fast lane machine extended control arms and hot racing swaybar kit as well as a 3mm thick titanium chassis plate(plate is full width of middle chassis section)i made that runs the whole length of chassis and bolts up to front 3 bulkhead screws and to 6 transmissions screws(2 more from inside battery tray) and she is super stable now.still learning vehicle again since stepping up from the vxl 3s system to what I'm running now but impossible to roll over now and damn near impossible to wheelie(well at least running speed gears i can't wheelie it).see when I change gearing out this week to 18 pinion and 46 spur for a hard bashing session if I can get front wheels up or not on 6s.very much hoping once new bellcrank is installed my steering will be tighter and I can hopefully start trying for speeds of 120mph plus.thinking about making battery extensions for mounts so I can have option of stacking 2 4s batteries and running it on a full 8s since esc is more then capable of handling it.itll be a car I have forever and will never stop making changes to.lmao.once I get it figured out fully i will make a few videos about my build and show some runs with it cause I want to give a shootout to some on here that inspired me to do a slash speedbuild.expensive getting where it is but venture was fun and certainly worth it.
Sure thing; here is the wheely bar: www.amainhobbies.com/dragrace-concepts-10-slider-wheelie-bar-w-plastic-wheels-blue-drc-390-0002/p-qqqet2yqbm2wqctz And the DR10 mount: www.amainhobbies.com/dragrace-concepts-dr10-slider-wheelie-bar-mount-blue-drc-400-0002/p-qqqeq2wahb2nqctz -Brett
Witch tires that you showed are the strongest? The car I have built is having a lot of problems with wheels and thst they are just shredding apart at full speed. I have a basic 4×4 hpi style chasi along with a lot of upgrades. Im not getting any help from my local hobby shop on the wheels and there answer was that I have to much power? Witch is just his way to keep his car faster than mine or something like that.
Have you tried belted tires? They do a great job at maintaining the tire shape throughout the run. Here are the 1/8 buggy sized Avenger HP tires, Belted: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-avenger-hp-belted-premounted-1-8-buggy-tires-2-black-s3-pro9069-21/p1254853?v=1251714 And here are the Drag Car sized Reaction HP, also Belted: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-reaction-hp-belted-drag-slick-2.2-3.0-sct-rear-tires-2-s3-pro10170-203/p1148828?v=1058131 Let me know what you think Ray. -Brett
Good information on the build. I’m new to this and learning to tune on my rtr, but already looking to build myself. What about the bearings? I would think that would be an important topic, or is it?
In your review of the DR10 you said it was geared for 3S, could tell what's the most popular pinion gear to put in it so it will go faster than 20+ mph. I made a mistake, I was going to buy a drag Slash but I heard you couldn't get a better deal than the DR10. Drag slash is pricey but you will buy that or more to get the DR competitive. I buying the Slash because I like it and seems more competitive of of the box. I'm going to download the rules and classes . I remember, shock fluid 40f60r, tires, steering rod, wheel bar, 500k diff fluid, one more question your opinion on spool or open diff. Real race cars run spools and what I see that's what they are just scaled down, when you have racers using 4 wheel scales, multi stage esc's, Trans brakes and parachutes, yes scaled down using the same full size tricks. I want sometime cheap but competitive but your also have these OCD racers with deep pockets with the best of everything . Thanks again !
On 2S use, 81/24T should be a good place to start and then you can fine tune from there. For the spool, it's a personal preference honestly. From what I hear, their use depends on the car, traction levels and the quality of the surface. But some people like them and some don't. -Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies car runs straight, so I tried 5200 /100c 3S and it ran straight. I'm running 26/78, should probably try so small pinions to see if I can use more of its torque, I can use a Losi 22S motor 6500, that's 2000kv more. Their about $44 dollars on Amazon, what do you think ?
@@Starkster50 Hey Jimmy, not sure about which motors to use on 3S but a $44 motor is a pretty good deal. Happy to hear your car is running straight on 3S, I bet it's fast! -Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Spektrum firma 6500kv @ Horizon Hobby the replacement for Losi 22S $39.99 , I thought of replacing the Reedy motor which is only 3500kv but I don't know if it's legal in stock class, I have to ask, I was 2s, gear change and tires but I'll find out because I want to race stock to get some experience.
I been trying to figure out how to make a rear end suspension work like that, I'm trying to keep the solid rear axle and leaf spring to keep the scale look and functionality, not trying to win races though
What battery did you use cause it was not listed in your description and also what remote and receiver would you recommend I'm planning on building one and ordering from you guys
It was a Reedy LiHV pack, but this new battery is what I'd recommend now; this pack was made for drag racing and is not LiHV to follow race rules: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-drag-race-2s-120c-sigraphene-shorty-lipo-battery-7.4v-5500mah-ptk-5132-21/p1275497 For the transmitter, go with either Futaba or Sanwa for high-quality options. This MT-S includes one receiver: www.amainhobbies.com/sanwa-airtronics-mts-fh4-fh3-4channel-2.4ghz-telemetry-radio-system-snw101a31973a/p500043 For extra receivers, we use this Ruddog Sanwa receiver: www.amainhobbies.com/ruddog-rr482-2.4ghz-4channel-fhss4-fhss3-receiver-sanwa-compatible-rdgrp-0176/p897666 -Brett
@@oscarmendez7538 Maybe something like this: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-prodigy-610ez-ac-dc-lihv-lipo-balance-battery-charger-ptk-8522/p696353 You will need this charge lead to connect that battery to the charger: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-2s-charge-balance-adapter-4mm-to-5mm-bullet-connectors-ptk-5326/p254468 -Brett
Yes we do. Is there something specific you're looking for? Here is the parts category if you want to look through it: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-drag-slash-parts/c-quqxhcgcqtwryqgz?fb=23&lg=fb -Brett
A friend told me that full turn motors like 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 run better than half turn motors. Is there any truth to this? Is there any performance difference between a full and half turn motor?
I have a thraxis slash2wd that I made for drag racing all I need is a body which I’m about to paint and I’m working on a custom wheelie bar and on my car I have a lot of stuff like stuff on this list so listen make sure you don’t got a stock Ecu and engine find your gear get it in metal so you don’t strip it and fly💨💨💨
We have it at our shop, www.amainhobbies.com Here is that body --> www.amainhobbies.com/proline-1978-chevrolet-malibu-no-prep-drag-racing-body-clear-pro3549-00/p1251700 -Brett
Sorry I have 1 question: your site also ships in Italy, and what are the shipping and waiting costs because I would like to buy something from you. Thanks for your attention.
My friend, every rc car drag race I have ever seen is squirrelly and eratic, with both cars usually swapping lanes and each going way out of bounds. Really just a joke. Agree or disagree??
Absolutely agree. Why they don't use the steering assist is beyond common sense. It's there to help, & included in The rtr's but some joker decided to make a rule saying "no steering assist allowed" and all the sheep follow naturally. They really like their demolition derby drag races I suppose. They run all kinds of tech in the esc that accelerates for them, but are stern against using tech that keeps the cars from racing at 80 mph into some poor kids leg in the pits. Not the smartest rule that's for sure.
Each brand has their own technique with building and tuning motors. I don't know enough about them all to fully tell you the differences though. But we have more drag motors available now than when we first published this video. -Brett
Hi Brett, another awesome video man, just loaded with great tips, where do you start with all this amazing tec for dragsters. I think i would just copy what you are doing to your dragster lol 😂. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
Yes, Drag Race Concepts makes most of these parts for their Slash conversion as well. But you'll need to look for those specifically; the DR10 version parts will not fit. Here is our Drag Racing Parts category, listing only Slash parts: www.amainhobbies.com/drag-racing-parts-option-cars-trucks/c12020?s=slash -Brett
Checkout our shop: www.amainhobbies.com This is the DR10 RTR: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-dr10-rtr-brushless-drag-race-car-purple-asc70028/p1268014 -Brett
Yes we do, although some "hazardous" items cannot be shipped internationally, as well as some other manufacturer restrictions. You can read more about our International Shipping here: www.amainhobbies.com/international-shipping/i3 Hope that helps! Thanks. -Brett
Love your shipping prices but most certainly don’t like the customs fees to Canada. Unfortunately customer lost due to this I know it’s out of your hands
Hello Yes we do ship to South Africa. But please note, some hazardous items cannot be shipped, like nitro engine fuel. Checkout our shop at www.amainhobbies.com Hope that helps. -Brett
Basically stated: Rather than buy a DR-10, buy all the 3rd party replacement parts - that is what I did. I bought a chassis replacement, shock towers, a new gears box with full metal gears, a new wheelie bar, and trashed the cereal box body for a nice one. Why spend $300.00 just to throw most of it away?
Here's the rear sway bar set from Team Associated: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-dr10-rear-antiroll-bar-set-asc71091/p1246118 -Brett
@@emmanueldelacruz5606 No, only the DR10. I can't find a Drag Slash sway bar set. This set says its compatible with the Slash 2WD Stadium Truck, although i'm not sure if it will fit the Drag Slash: www.amainhobbies.com/hot-racing-front-rear-wide-sway-bar-2wd-slash-hrate311slc/p649835 -Brett
Wow, haven't heard that one before. Sorry that happened, I imagine it's pretty rare but still, not cool. Did you call them up, or how did you resolve this? If you bought it from us we'll send out some new turnbuckles. -Brett
Guys, there is a new LiPo battery made for Drag Racing and is not LiHV per the rulebook; check it out: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-drag-race-2s-120c-sigraphene-shorty-lipo-battery-7.4v-5500mah-ptk-5132-21/p1275497
-Brett
where do i get the battery in the video
@@redtazzrc5947 Here it is: www.amainhobbies.com/reedy-zappers-hv-sg3-2s-shorty-85c-lipo-battery-7.6v-6100mah-asc27347/p1175550
-Brett
I've been drag racing full size cars since the 90's, so naturally I was happy when rc drag racing started getting popular. I was ready to start building a car but first I thought I'd do some homework and check out some races and some rc community pages. What I found was the most overinflated egos I've ever encountered, and that's really saying something. I couldn't believe how those guys act, they act like it's real street racing with real consequences. They act like they're on an episode of "Street Outlaws Memphis" (the worse depiction of street or drag racing ever filmed). It completely turned me off to the whole thing. The cars are great, what guys like me always wanted to see, but the rc drag "community"has a ton to learn about what community really means.
People take their hobbies way to seriously, it's as if they forgot how fun It is. It's good to be competitive, but when their fantasy life problems overtakes real life, they need to take a step back and re assert.. I suggest finding a different group, or start your own with the emphasis on a good time, not out mouthing or over spending. I guaranty that group last longer than the "Pros" does. I've seen it, done it, and have been on both side of it, so I fully understand the issues.
@@mikehagen3785 I've been a car guy my whole life, fairly serious racer for almost 30yrs. Some of us may not be exactly the warmest people to outsiders, but be it street or track I've never seen that kind of behavior at a race. They're exactly the same online. I've taken my kids to the track, street races when they got older and never had an issue, they were welcomed. I'd never take a kid to an rc drag race.
@@bobfalfa76 I race commercial slot cars, and have hung out at Great Lakes Dragway, and several dirt tracks for 30 years, The slot car guys are way worse than the real car guys!
@@mikehagen3785I don't know what the deal is, it's like they have little man syndrome or something, lol.
@@bobfalfa76 it's real to them, smaller scale but bigger emotions, lol, and it's all ages... actually the youngest are usually the best behaved.
i really love these upgrade videos, you should do more of them
Great to know Joshua. Thanks!
-Brett
Thanks I now want to build a drag car 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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Me too I want to build a drag car with the 71 Cuda body and will add the Shaker hood scoop.
Awesome video my friend just got done building my DR10 kit
so much amazing parts out there thanks for sharing happy bashing bud.
How do you like the dr10?
Interesting video!
Kinda disappointed tho, I was waiting for a launch at the end with your build!
Not this time; the drag car is on display at our retail hobby store for walk-in customers to enjoy. If we had launched it, and somehow failed epically, it would be very bad. Hope you guys understand.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies I do! Thx Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies - obviously all the parts you selected are "all show and no go". And you don't even have the guts to test whether what you "recommend" will actually work.
@@johncoops6897 i agree like the could have launched it because what if it cost you alot(more then likely it did) and it doesn’t work and you just bought it and it doesn’t work
@@overheight - the Video title is *"Best R/C Drag Car Upgrades & Accessories"* . He didn't mean the best for performance, he meant the *best for the shop owner's profit margins* .
Brill video hope this hobby gets across the pond to us in England although I've already started last YEAR PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS.
Nice, this helped get an idea of what kind of upgrades drag cars need or can just get. Thank you for this video! Also, you guys should consider making videos about drift rigs from brands like MST, 3Racing, Tamiya and Yokomo. I think I'd be very helpful to those who want to get in that section of RC cars or to just introduce it.
Noted. You're the second to recommend drift.
-Brett
I got a 3racing d4 and man that thing is bananas lol i have the awd version and i love it its fast but super controllable
I love all this upgrade series.. i hope u do touring car next.. because we dont have buggy track over here..
You should do this with a drift car
I agree
Great information and wonderfully delivered. Love watching your videos.
Thanks David!
-Brett
Back in 1998, The king of NHRA John Force bought my Father in laws house on a lake, and signed my helmet John Force 97 Champion. Very cool.
Wow, what a cool treasure to have!
-Brett
Stoked to get the Duratrax Banditos in from you guy's it went out the same day! Excellent!! Can't wait for my next purchase the drag cars are kinda looking good.
I agree
Hey Brett, I was just wandering if pre-glued belted drag tires are good for racing or if the ones you glue yourself are better? And lastly, I was wandering what you guys think the best belted drag tires are? Thanks, great video.
This is hands down the best video I've seen that helps with my build. Thank you so much for this!!
😂i was building drag trucks 25 years ago. Had a kyosho outrage st. With a tekin 411g2 speed control pushing a hand wound 10tdouble motor with a custom built 9 cell battery. Homemade wheelie bars. All my friends hated it. They all spent lotts of money trying to hang with me but the outrage was never beat in a streight line. Id still have it but they quit makin parts and makin all that power diffs n spur gears didn't last long.
good video as always. cool to see another branch of rc evolving
Where’s the blower？
Sick video!!! I'm sold going with this almost exact setup!! Many thanks from Georgia! And yes probably that Buick body UGA red for my Bulldogs National CHAMPIONSHIP !
thank you again new to drag car scene this helped me alot
Would be great if half this stuff was in stock.
Exactly. I been waiting for over two months for a spur gear that stripped. Got my Losi 22s 69 Camaro on June 21st.the gear stripped about a week later. I ordered two from Horizon Hobby, but they are on back order until 08/30. I spoke to a tech at Horizon who told me, when they do finally come in. The first ones will go out to their distributors, then to hobby shops, and lastly to mail order/ on line orders. So it will be at least mid September before I even will be considered for receiving my spur gears. I did find one on eBay for$14.00 with $12.00 shipping. But it will be coming from the U.K. but it will arrive between 08/20 and 08/30. Still quicker than Horizon, but I paid$26.00 for a $4.00 part.😳 I think when it’s fixed I will sell it and buy a new Drag Slash, my local Hobby Town has Traxxas parts out the wazoo. The Losi is pretty cool, and fairly fast. But having a brand new $600.00 plus car ( including batteries and charger ) just sitting idle for almost three months, because of a four dollar part is a bit ridiculous.
@@meademorgan6614 yup, happens so often.
What kind of times is that dr10 getting with the tekin electronics mentioned in this video?
Excellent upgrade video Brett. Always watch your videos; even though, I am a crawler guy...LOL
Awh, I see. The crawler guy looking for drag car parts to give him the advantage! Can't fool me Bill. I want to see someone make a crawler roll-bar like the one in this video; what a beastly setup it is. Thanks for watching Bill!
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Brett. Go got me! LOL
Hey Bret ! I am first. Such a childish thing to say! Really love the channel! What race car would you recommend for a brand new racer? I don’t have money so I don’t have a lot of cars, but I will save for the car!
-Big and cool RC school
Hey! Happy to hear you want to get an R/C! If you're looking to get into Drag Racing, starting with the Team Associated DR10 RTR would be a great move and allow you a lot of flexibility for future upgrades and modifications. This is it: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-dr10-rtr-brushless-drag-race-car-green-asc70026/p1218877
We made a video on it a while back too: th-cam.com/video/5MwnjfG9omA/w-d-xo.html
Hope this is helpful!
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Bret,
You have really helped me out so much! I am looking forward to getting this drag car! I have a few cars like the ARRMA felony and senton, but both are broken😅. I really enjoy this hobby so much and you are one of the reasons!
Thank you so much!!
-Big and cool RC school
I just bought most of that thanks to your flash sale.
What gearing did you start go with?
Congrats Chris! For gearing, I think we were using a 28/74 but don't quote me on that.
-Brett
Yes more drag vids please!!
Man, it would be sweet if someone made some made some slotted mag wheels for an older school look
I need to quit waiting and turn one of my Slash 2WDs into a drag car!
Waiting for new bell crank for my slash speed build and then I can start doing some hard passes.running a castle mamba 8s esc and for now the traxxas 2200kv motor from the udr and revolectrix 5000mah 6s 70c 140c burst lipo-hv.say lipo-hv because they're the silver label lipos that can be safely charged to 4.35v/c.itll soon be getting a tp killmode motor swap as well as a poseidon motor as well.lol.definitely gonna be starting on another though throughout winter for no prep.cant wait.lmao
@@richardsalinetrojr1957 holy super fast Batman! and I thought my stock slash VXL was fast on 3s.
@@unkulwilly lmao.shes fun thats for sure.since converting to lcg chassis,proline powerstroke shocks,fast lane machine extended control arms and hot racing swaybar kit as well as a 3mm thick titanium chassis plate(plate is full width of middle chassis section)i made that runs the whole length of chassis and bolts up to front 3 bulkhead screws and to 6 transmissions screws(2 more from inside battery tray) and she is super stable now.still learning vehicle again since stepping up from the vxl 3s system to what I'm running now but impossible to roll over now and damn near impossible to wheelie(well at least running speed gears i can't wheelie it).see when I change gearing out this week to 18 pinion and 46 spur for a hard bashing session if I can get front wheels up or not on 6s.very much hoping once new bellcrank is installed my steering will be tighter and I can hopefully start trying for speeds of 120mph plus.thinking about making battery extensions for mounts so I can have option of stacking 2 4s batteries and running it on a full 8s since esc is more then capable of handling it.itll be a car I have forever and will never stop making changes to.lmao.once I get it figured out fully i will make a few videos about my build and show some runs with it cause I want to give a shootout to some on here that inspired me to do a slash speedbuild.expensive getting where it is but venture was fun and certainly worth it.
Those links in the description were very helpful, I need that wheelie bar and mount!
Sure thing; here is the wheely bar: www.amainhobbies.com/dragrace-concepts-10-slider-wheelie-bar-w-plastic-wheels-blue-drc-390-0002/p-qqqet2yqbm2wqctz
And the DR10 mount: www.amainhobbies.com/dragrace-concepts-dr10-slider-wheelie-bar-mount-blue-drc-400-0002/p-qqqeq2wahb2nqctz
-Brett
Witch tires that you showed are the strongest? The car I have built is having a lot of problems with wheels and thst they are just shredding apart at full speed. I have a basic 4×4 hpi style chasi along with a lot of upgrades. Im not getting any help from my local hobby shop on the wheels and there answer was that I have to much power? Witch is just his way to keep his car faster than mine or something like that.
Have you tried belted tires? They do a great job at maintaining the tire shape throughout the run. Here are the 1/8 buggy sized Avenger HP tires, Belted: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-avenger-hp-belted-premounted-1-8-buggy-tires-2-black-s3-pro9069-21/p1254853?v=1251714
And here are the Drag Car sized Reaction HP, also Belted: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-reaction-hp-belted-drag-slick-2.2-3.0-sct-rear-tires-2-s3-pro10170-203/p1148828?v=1058131
Let me know what you think Ray.
-Brett
Is there different types of rear suspension for an r/c drag car like 4 link or 2 link or is it just for the shocks and coilovers / swaybars
My parents are letting me get the losi 22s sct brushless 😄
Awesome dude have fun . Happy holidays from Australia 🇦🇺
Fantastic! Happy R/C'ing!
-Brett
So lucky! 😁 Enjoy!
-Big and cool RC school
Good information on the build. I’m new to this and learning to tune on my rtr, but already looking to build myself. What about the bearings? I would think that would be an important topic, or is it?
Yeah, upgrading to ceramic bearings would be a nice touch to lower rolling resistance. We unfortunately didn't upgrade the bearings.
-Brett
Hey man, you wouldn’t happen to have a parts list would you, love the build!
You just want the part numbers? We added links to all the parts in the description box to easily view everything.
-Brett
In your review of the DR10 you said it was geared for 3S, could tell what's the most popular pinion gear to put in it so it will go faster than 20+ mph. I made a mistake, I was going to buy a drag Slash but I heard you couldn't get a better deal than the DR10. Drag slash is pricey but you will buy that or more to get the DR competitive. I buying the Slash because I like it and seems more competitive of of the box. I'm going to download the rules and classes . I remember, shock fluid 40f60r, tires, steering rod, wheel bar, 500k diff fluid, one more question your opinion on spool or open diff. Real race cars run spools and what I see that's what they are just scaled down, when you have racers using 4 wheel scales, multi stage esc's, Trans brakes and parachutes, yes scaled down using the same full size tricks. I want sometime cheap but competitive but your also have these OCD racers with deep pockets
with the best of everything .
Thanks again !
On 2S use, 81/24T should be a good place to start and then you can fine tune from there. For the spool, it's a personal preference honestly. From what I hear, their use depends on the car, traction levels and the quality of the surface. But some people like them and some don't.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies car runs straight, so I tried 5200 /100c 3S and it ran straight. I'm running 26/78, should probably try so small pinions to see if I can use more of its torque, I can use a Losi 22S motor 6500, that's 2000kv more. Their about $44 dollars on Amazon, what do you think ?
@@Starkster50 Hey Jimmy, not sure about which motors to use on 3S but a $44 motor is a pretty good deal. Happy to hear your car is running straight on 3S, I bet it's fast!
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Spektrum firma 6500kv @ Horizon Hobby the replacement for Losi 22S $39.99 , I thought of replacing the Reedy motor which is only 3500kv but I don't know if it's legal in stock class, I have to ask, I was 2s, gear change and tires but I'll find out because I want to race stock to get some experience.
I been trying to figure out how to make a rear end suspension work like that, I'm trying to keep the solid rear axle and leaf spring to keep the scale look and functionality, not trying to win races though
I have a sidewinder 4 7700kv motor and ESC I'm looking to put in something. Will it work with this car and how will it do?
What battery did you use cause it was not listed in your description and also what remote and receiver would you recommend I'm planning on building one and ordering from you guys
It was a Reedy LiHV pack, but this new battery is what I'd recommend now; this pack was made for drag racing and is not LiHV to follow race rules: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-drag-race-2s-120c-sigraphene-shorty-lipo-battery-7.4v-5500mah-ptk-5132-21/p1275497
For the transmitter, go with either Futaba or Sanwa for high-quality options. This MT-S includes one receiver: www.amainhobbies.com/sanwa-airtronics-mts-fh4-fh3-4channel-2.4ghz-telemetry-radio-system-snw101a31973a/p500043
For extra receivers, we use this Ruddog Sanwa receiver: www.amainhobbies.com/ruddog-rr482-2.4ghz-4channel-fhss4-fhss3-receiver-sanwa-compatible-rdgrp-0176/p897666
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies thank you brett
What charger would you recommend for the battery I'm new to this hobby
@@oscarmendez7538 Maybe something like this: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-prodigy-610ez-ac-dc-lihv-lipo-balance-battery-charger-ptk-8522/p696353
You will need this charge lead to connect that battery to the charger: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-2s-charge-balance-adapter-4mm-to-5mm-bullet-connectors-ptk-5326/p254468
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies cool thank you I ordered a few things from you guys today
Great info👍👍
I see a lot of dr-10 do you guys have part for traxxas drag as well?
Yes we do. Is there something specific you're looking for? Here is the parts category if you want to look through it: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-drag-slash-parts/c-quqxhcgcqtwryqgz?fb=23&lg=fb
-Brett
Great info I be buying this weekend
Very cool info, was hoping to see you guys make a couple runs with that drag car....but great info and will be building a drag car..
Any way you guys can make a video on what to buy and all to make my slash 2wd to a drag car.
Checkout the Traxxas or Pro-Line video:
Traxxas: th-cam.com/video/YB95bfDEz7g/w-d-xo.html
Pro-Line: th-cam.com/video/YB95bfDEz7g/w-d-xo.html
-Brett
Can you do a exotek steering rack and exotek bell crank install or refer me to a video that does the install on a Dr10 thanks
love it
A friend told me that full turn motors like 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 run better than half turn motors. Is there any truth to this? Is there any performance difference between a full and half turn motor?
Never heard that. I wonder what the reasoning is? Maybe it's true for particular applications, like drag racing?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Dragracing is what we are doing. Thank you for taking the time to reply and your information. Much appreciated.
Great information! Thanks.
I love all the content
I have a thraxis slash2wd that I made for drag racing all I need is a body which I’m about to paint and I’m working on a custom wheelie bar and on my car I have a lot of stuff like stuff on this list so listen make sure you don’t got a stock Ecu and engine find your gear get it in metal so you don’t strip it and fly💨💨💨
Will any of these fit the Losi 22s drag car chassis?
Yes
Hey we're did you find that Malibu body?? It's sweet
We have it at our shop, www.amainhobbies.com
Here is that body --> www.amainhobbies.com/proline-1978-chevrolet-malibu-no-prep-drag-racing-body-clear-pro3549-00/p1251700
-Brett
The video helped a lot
Sorry I have 1 question:
your site also ships in Italy, and what are the shipping and waiting costs because I would like to buy something from you.
Thanks for your attention.
Hiii
So I bought a rc car too
But the shipping could be up to 25 to 60 dollars for what you buy
I bought a mt 10 rival roughly 4 kg
Shipping was 27 99 US dollars
PLEASE review the new redcat lowrider!
That idle gear should be come from the factory I got stuck in the prep and runned the trans
Warning do not use the ec5 connector as they are very very annoying to get apart I’ve had to cut them off because I couldn’t disconnect my battery
Do a 6s build drag car outlaw
Heyyyy it's me wild deer from insta! I loved the vid dude
are you guys going to have aftermarket parts for the losi 22s
Thxs, good to know.
How much does that build cost from scratcg
My friend, every rc car drag race I have ever seen is squirrelly and eratic, with both cars usually swapping lanes and each going way out of bounds. Really just a joke. Agree or disagree??
Absolutely agree. Why they don't use the steering assist is beyond common sense. It's there to help, & included in The rtr's but some joker decided to make a rule saying "no steering assist allowed" and all the sheep follow naturally. They really like their demolition derby drag races I suppose. They run all kinds of tech in the esc that accelerates for them, but are stern against using tech that keeps the cars from racing at 80 mph into some poor kids leg in the pits. Not the smartest rule that's for sure.
What are some of the differences in the drag Motors?
Each brand has their own technique with building and tuning motors. I don't know enough about them all to fully tell you the differences though. But we have more drag motors available now than when we first published this video.
-Brett
Hi Brett, another awesome video man, just loaded with great tips, where do you start with all this amazing tec for dragsters. I think i would just copy what you are doing to your dragster lol 😂. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
Went to Amain whilie I was watching your vid there was not an Aftermarket drag car category
I was hoping to find one too. It sure would make things easier for those of us who aren't as technical with figuring stuff out.
Here you go: www.amainhobbies.com/drag-racing-parts-option-cars-trucks/c12020
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks Brett! It's much appreciated!
Can you do updated versin of this video for newbie like me?!
Cool I love your videos
Great video but you did not mention anything about the losi 22s upgrades...
Show us you running it!!!!
Can I get a used DR 10 for my build?
Dr10 rtr didn’t come with a sway bar right?
With the RTR, correct; the kit includes one rear bar.
-Brett
watching 2 years later again and still dont got one
The pamona wheels are the lightest for those who wanna be the lightest😉
Good tip Taylor!
-Brett
Anddddddddd subscribed
So most of this stuff I can put on my 2wd Slash?
Yes, Drag Race Concepts makes most of these parts for their Slash conversion as well. But you'll need to look for those specifically; the DR10 version parts will not fit. Here is our Drag Racing Parts category, listing only Slash parts: www.amainhobbies.com/drag-racing-parts-option-cars-trucks/c12020?s=slash
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Thank you!
Plz where do you get dose cool car i want a pro fastes car plz
Checkout our shop: www.amainhobbies.com
This is the DR10 RTR: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-dr10-rtr-brushless-drag-race-car-purple-asc70028/p1268014
-Brett
Has nobody thought about using adjustable rear toe arms like we use in dirt oval????
That's a great question. I imagine someone has tried it but how did it work?
-Brett
Do you Guys ship to Australia?
Yes we do, although some "hazardous" items cannot be shipped internationally, as well as some other manufacturer restrictions. You can read more about our International Shipping here: www.amainhobbies.com/international-shipping/i3
Hope that helps!
Thanks.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies awesome thanks for the reply cheers mate
@@Possessed66 You are very welcome. As a side note, the owner & CEO of AMain Hobbies, Kendall Bennet, is from Melbourne. Cheers.
-Brett
How much faster is it
Love your shipping prices but most certainly don’t like the customs fees to Canada. Unfortunately customer lost due to this I know it’s out of your hands
How much was the entire build?
We didn't add it up but it's easily over a 1K.
-Brett
I just order that esc mount
Heh, I'm now considering getting a wheelie bar like that one for my MT10! 😅
Hi do you deliver to south Africa
Hello Yes we do ship to South Africa. But please note, some hazardous items cannot be shipped, like nitro engine fuel. Checkout our shop at www.amainhobbies.com
Hope that helps.
-Brett
I have 3 chassis’s and 7 bodies, still tuning all 3
Can I use Amain hobbies I’m from the uk
Sure; you only need a proper shipping address and an internet connection!
-Brett
Basically stated: Rather than buy a DR-10, buy all the 3rd party replacement parts - that is what I did. I bought a chassis replacement, shock towers, a new gears box with full metal gears, a new wheelie bar, and trashed the cereal box body for a nice one. Why spend $300.00 just to throw most of it away?
No one worried about weight with all that alluminium?
tekin's the way to go
😎😁😊👊👍🤙💯!! YeeYaHH...
I heard there's some nova's
Oh yeah, and it looks great: www.amainhobbies.com/proline-1969-chevrolet-nova-short-course-no-prep-drag-racing-body-clear-pro3531-00/p1016172
-Brett
Whatever happened to those Traxxas top fuel funny cars?
They've been discontinued for a few years now.
-Brett
Can’t find the sway bars
Here's the rear sway bar set from Team Associated: www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-factory-team-dr10-rear-antiroll-bar-set-asc71091/p1246118
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies does it fit on a drag slash
@@emmanueldelacruz5606 No, only the DR10. I can't find a Drag Slash sway bar set. This set says its compatible with the Slash 2WD Stadium Truck, although i'm not sure if it will fit the Drag Slash: www.amainhobbies.com/hot-racing-front-rear-wide-sway-bar-2wd-slash-hrate311slc/p649835
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies ok thanks and can yall plz make a updated video for drag racing
First like comment and view
Hate to break it to ya, but I was. 😜😁
@@bigandcoolrcschool294 nope this comment was posted before yours.
@@woutchauvaux6672 ok. Thought I was first. But he beat me to it. Oh well😁
Why does everyone use the dr10?
I always wantet a rcr drag car and i want some one that can help me with the new upgrade that you tell in the video can you like help me plz😢😢
i got this kit, let me say im unimpressed with AE's quality control, literally received unthreaded turnbuckles...not kidding.
Wow, haven't heard that one before. Sorry that happened, I imagine it's pretty rare but still, not cool.
Did you call them up, or how did you resolve this? If you bought it from us we'll send out some new turnbuckles.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies no i just cut the heads off some long machine screws and used them as turnbuckles, only needed 2.
@@gigglehurtz3167 Good idea!
-Brett
Waited a while for that video although drag racing is not for me somehow