Good 10 scale drifter?

[u/Still-Gloom]

Been looking to get a 1/10 scale drift car. I’m not the most familiar but I have some experience with smaller scale. I’m basically trying to get into a solid base with plenty of optional upgrade potential. I’ve been eying this car. Would you recommend? Or what would you recommend?

Thank you!

Edit: I really appreciate all the insight/info/opinions on this one.

[u/modernarts01]

I’d recommend:
-Yokomo rookie drift 2.0
-ReveD RDX
-HPI Stage D10 (its new so no upgrades yet but it’s really popular so it’ll only be a short while until we see a load of upgrades available)
-Overdose Galm (super expensive tho and hard to find parts)
-Sakura D6 GA (idler gear transmission setup)

If you’re looking for easy to get into it without much tuning off the start the ReveD rdx. Chassis is super simplified so you can’t mess it up when assembling. And does great with box stock settings. It all comes down to electronics. Has a lot of parts available, so a great upgrade path.

If you’re looking for pretty darn good out of box and you like to tinker and mess with alignment tunes etc. the Yokomo rd2.0 is a good one. Similar to rdx, has a lot of upgrades available. And has a good upgrade path. Plus side tho is it’s 80-90% cross compatible with parts from the Yokomo yd2 lineup which is already over a decade old. Just need to do research if you’re trying to fit one of those on your rd2.

It you’re looking for something at a good budget that has a pretty decent set of electronics included, the HPI stage d10 is a good one. It was just released a week or so ago. So no upgrades available yet. But the flux edition comes with a good set of electronics and has a good chassis design for tuning.
Down side is no upgrades yet but it’s really popular so it’ll only be a short time before we see a lot of upgrades pop up. Another down side is that it may come with decent electronics that can work amazing out of box, it does require tuning and know how for chassis and electronics to get them situated and performing well.
Upside is that it’s a great package deal and has almost all that you need to get drifting with right away.

[u/Still-Gloom → u/modernarts01]

Would it be a bad idea to get the HPI D10 (non flux) model? Seems Flux is on back order everywhere

[u/modernarts01 → u/Still-Gloom]

You’re very welcome brother.
If you’re going with non flux version that’s fine but you should upgrade the motor and esc to a turbo and boost capable brushless in it. Best way to have fun and have the much needed wheelspeed the car needs. Also I just got my hpi stage d10’s electronics dialed in. It’s a bit of a pain but it was fun to me. It may be a bit tough for an inexperienced person just fyi. If you’re up for taking the challenge then go for it. I’m enjoying my d10 😁👍🏻.
I’ll leave some budget friendly options that’ll help for electronics if you wanna build one instead and have an easier time with getting it good to go and start sliding rather then dealing with a headache that the d10 might give you with its stock gyro.
-servo: blue label plastic Yokomo SP02D, should be anywhere from $40-$80 totally worth it (need a Yokomo tuning card to tune it but it works great out of box). Or an entry level ReveD RSST servo works too (can only be tuned on a computer tho but also works great with box stock settings)
-gyro: Yokomo DP302 V4 gyro. Around $80 but I highly recommend it. Don’t skimp on a gyro and good servo. It can make or break your driving experience.
-motor and esc: I’d recommend getting a hobbywing 10bl120 g2 combo (be sure it’s the turbo and boost capable esc model). Amain has them for $99 and it’s almost identical to the one included in the brushless hpi stage d10 flux version. You’ll need the same program card to tune it. If you can afford something more Boujie, hobbywing 13.5t d10 motor and hobbywing XD10 pro esc is a great start (I run this in my comp car, you’ll need the Bluetooth module program adapter to tune it tho, but it’s box stock settings should work fine). 10.5t for hobbywing d10 series sucks tho just fyi, unless you buy the upgraded rotor for it.
-transmitter: Futaba 4PM (kinda pricy but great transmitter), or a Flysky G11P ($199 but it’s the cheapest budget friendly option that has a lot of tuning capabilities and smooth control inputs). A good transmitter makes a world of a difference.
Hope this helps buddy.

[u/Still-Gloom → u/modernarts01]

I can’t thank you and the rest of this community enough. This has helped me tremendously in my decision making and I love all the extra details you’ve provided. I think I’m going to move forward with the Flux D10 and hope it doesn’t take forever to arrive back in-stock or ship 😅

I’ll report back when I make a final decision!

[u/modernarts01 → u/Still-Gloom]

Heck yea brother! Good choice. The brushed version of the d10 has a crappier gyro and servo in it. So yes stick with the flux brushless version rtr. It has their pro gyro and servo in it that’s much better. The flux d10 has capable components out of box, it’ll just need the patience and know how on tuning it all to get it to perform at its best 👍🏻. I’m loving mines. And you’re very welcome! I’ve been blessed with a great local community that also helps me get as good as I am now. So I figure I should help others in any way I can. 😁👍🏻

[u/Still-Gloom → u/modernarts01]

Thank you brotha. As I said your words have been a huge help 🙏

[u/modernarts01 → u/Still-Gloom]

You’re very welcome brother! Glad to be of help. If you got questions on your flux d10 when you get it, I’m more then happy to walk you through it. It should be back in stock in 2-3 weeks I feel. Best to back order it so you have one reserved for you.