Redcat Racing RDS Builders Kits

The Redcat Racing RDS Competition Spec RWD drift car is now available as an unassembled builders kit. It's intended for serious drifters who want to build a capable drift chassis that they can add all of their favorite electronics and 200mm body to, so it does not include a body, motor, ESC, radio system, steering servo, gyro, battery or charger. The RDS can be set up for three different battery sizes: a competition-style 2S shorty LiPo pack, LCG 2S shorty pack, or a standard-sized 2S stick pack. This kit is designed to produce a highly competitive RWD drift car that excels on surfaces which are found on many prepared RC drift tracks, such as carpet, P-Tile, and polished concrete. The RDS drift car can also be set up for unpolished concrete and asphalt. A competitive drift car must have a quality platform with predictable handling, so the driver knows what to expect from the car—and must also be tuneable to suit each driver's personal driving style, as well as different track conditions. The RDS excels in this area with its lightweight carbon fiber-based chassis, tight tolerances and complete adjustability. Everything on the RDS is adjustable including camber, caster, toe, Ackermann, roll center and center of gravity. The motor plate can be mounted in three different positions, altering the RDS's chassis roll and weight bias. This can be used to adjust the amount of traction and chassis roll the RDS has on different surfaces. --- The high mount rear motor location provides maximum rear weight and chassis roll, making it ideal for polished concrete and P-Tile. Having the motor almost directly over the rear axles allows for maximum traction without making the chassis too rear heavy. --- The mid-high motor location allows maximum roll, but moves the motor forward, in front of the rear axle. This provides slightly less traction in the rear of the RDS, while still maintaining chassis roll. --- The mid-low location minimizes chassis roll and gives the RDS a more balanced feel. This is perfect for high traction surfaces such as carpet or asphalt. Being able to fine tune your drift car's Ackermann is important because it directly affects corner speed. Having the Ackermann set correctly allows the RDS to maintain a perfect arc through the drift and also increases exit speed. With the right setting, the braking action of the chase wheel rotates the rear of the RDS around, setting the driver up for the next corner. Redcat made fine tuning Ackermann on the RDS easy by including multiple steering link positions, as well as a special sliding Ackermann plate. The RDS also has many other adjustments, including front and rear toe, font and rear camber, and front caster. The RDS kit is loaded with tuning capabilities and was designed for even the most competitive drifters. While the RDS kit is an advanced competition spec drift car, it's also the perfect choice for beginning drifters who want to start out by building a highly competitive drift car with little startup cost. Specifications: * RDS Kit: Unassembled kit * Electronics: None * Radio: None * Chassis: Carbon fiber upper, lower deck, shock towers and motor mount * Drive System: 2-wheel-drive * Transmission: Single-speed with 3 motor positions for adjusting CG and weight bias * Length: 445mm in stock setup * Wheelbase: 253mm - 261mm adjustable. Stock setup is 257mm * Suspension: 4 coilover shocks / sliding adjustable Ackermann * Wheels: 6-spoke rims with scale wheel nut covers * Tires: HDPE drift tires Show Less