Yokomo
MR-4TC SD Drift Package
How much does it cost?
The kit Retails for $370.00. But you can find it online anywhere from $250.00 to $199.99 shipped.
Do you have to put it together?
Yes, it is not a pre-built kit, and assembly IS required.
Is it RTR (Ready-To-Run)?
No. The kit consists of the "roller" itself. You will still need all of the electronic components.
Should anything be upgraded first?
The ONLY thing that I would recommend upgrading is the bushings to bearings. It comes with a few bearings for the differentials, and out drives, but there are still some bushings in the kit. Yokomo did their R&D on this VERY WELL. I had a few email conversations with one of their people, and he let me know that the car is built specifically for drifting. Their test chassis was an MR-4TCSD SSG.
Are the stock oil-less shocks worth keeping?
Yes. As stated in the previous answer, the test chassis was an SSG with their factory team race setup. They found that by removing the oil and installing the soft shocks, you were able to perform longer, more predictable, and more consistent drifts. I personally didn't know this when I bought my kit, and spent money on oil shocks. They are a total waste of money.
What rear Toe should I use?
The manual prompts you to install the 3° rear toe plates, but I have found that the less aggressive 2° plates work as well, and aren't so rough on the tires.
How are the brake rotors mounted?
What you see through the wheels as the brake rotor is actually part of the hub, which is the plastic hexagonal part that connects the rim to the drive train. Because of this, I have found that most rims from HPI and other manufacturers will not fit these hubs due to the excess plastic. If you would like to install a set of different rims, I would strongly recommend you to either test them first, or just buy regular hubs. Any will work, HPI, Tamiya, etc. See picture below for an example of the rotors that I am talking about.
The double sided tape (servo tape) supplied with the kit doesn't seem to hold the mirrors, headlight buckets (180sx), etc on the body. What do I do?
The double sided tape that is supplied with the kit leaves something to be desired. If you try to install the rear view mirrors, for example, they will be quite flimsy and come off first thing you smack. I simply used a hot glue gun, and glued the mirrors, and headlight buckets onto the lexan body. This holds it MUCH stronger than the double sided tape, yet it won't damage the body like super glue or CA glue will. Not to mention the fact that you can still remove it if you desire in the future.
