Here's a look at all the electronics installed as well as the 3Racing Front One-Way Diff and the Center Belt Tensioner. Electronics went in very easily and wiring wasn't too much of an issue although I to supply additional wiring for the stretch between the very front forward mounted motor to the ESC. Stay tuned for an upgrade video, body selection and finally a running video and review!
ZTW 120amp Sensored Speedo:
Rocket 13.5t Sensored Motor
CYS 2210 Titanium Geared Servo:
MaxAmps 5450mah Touring Spec true 120c 7.4v Lipo:
3Racing belt tensioner:
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3Racing Front Oneway Diff:
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Probably one of the most well-known entry level Counter-Steer drift chassis, the Sakura D3 CS Sport by 3Racing is a great addition to The RCNetwork! Uniquely, the front motor (all the way in front of the front shock tower) drift chassis combines function with ease of drifting in a simple "assembly required" kit. Just add your own electronics and your choice of the thousands of 190mm-200mm bodies and you're set to go!
Here's where I got it and some info from 3Racing/Sakura
3 Racing's answer to the hotly contested Drift Class is the all new Sakura D3 CS Drift featuring a true Front Motor and Triple Belt drive train, the true front motor design brings it closer to the weight distribution of real life drift cars giving it the same prolonged high speed drift action.
Combining ideas and feedbacks from seasoned Drift racers, the 3 Racing Drift Car was designed from the ground up instead of rebadging an existing chassis and selling it as a new product.
Weight Distribution
True Front Motor design -- using a triple belt drive system this allows the motor to be positioned in front of the front differential and in the centerline of the chassis giving it the forward weight bias needed in contemporary high powered RC drift cars. The belt drive system gives it the advantages of smooth and stable power delivery when compared to shaft drive cars which tends to be affected by motor torque action under acceleration.
Steering
The front arms of the Sakura D3 has been completely redesigned and is unlike anything else currently available. The steering lock angle will be by far the largest available allowing for maximum counter steer actions and higher corner entry speeds. The caster angle on the C Hubs will feature a massive 10 degrees adding more aggressive steering on high speed entries and more closely resembling real life FR drift cars.
Drivetrain
Utilizing a belt drive system, overdriving the front or rear wheels can easily be done by changing the size of the belt pulleys , the 3 Racing Drift Car will come standard with a front wheel drive ratio of 38/13 (2.92) and overdrived rear wheel drive ratio of 30/22 (1.36). The triple belt system allows for flexibility of the positioning of the spur gear shaft allowing it to accommodate a wide variety of spur gear sizes up to a 64P 118T when used with a 40T pinion gears.
Front and rear solid axles will come standard for the easiest of drift action control with the option of ball and one way differentials available as optional parts.
Suspension
Suspension components have been completely redesigned to accommodate the largest chamber angle possible with the front and rear both allowing up to 10 degrees chamber whenever you need more side grip and also ensuring those large offset blind wheels stay within the side panels.
Oil Filled Coil Spring Shocks
Lengthen 54mm coiled spring oil filled shocks with threaded shock bodies allows a more progressive chassis roll action and easy tuning."
Wide Angle Driveshafts
The universal driveshafts of the Sakura D3 has been given a redesign to minimize chattering vibrations of the front inside wheel when using a front solid axleand steering is near maximum lock, which is crucial to maintain the front inside wheel will stay on the ground and provide a more consistent drift action.