3Racing D4 RWD Build Blog

The 3Racing Sakura D4 has just sent out their pre-orders to people. Mine came one week after the launch which I bought mine from RCMart (rcmart.com). I have been with the site for many years now and love their selections and customer service.






I thought the box was pretty funny as it had both the AWD and RWD version on the same box, but I kind of understand why they did it. It’s to save cost on production. When I first opened it, I thought I pre ordered the wrong item. 
This is my first RWD car, I had just never got the chance to get one. I have tried to make my Sakura D3 into RWD, but the weight ratio was terrible, so I changed it back. I ordered a Yeah Racing gyro to assist my noob RWD drifting. I really love my Sakura D3, it was my first drift car from 3Racing, and it was completely hopped up as well. 




I will be using my old electronics from my Sakura D3, except for the gyro

ESC: Speed Passion Reventon Stock Club Race version
Motor: Reedy Sonic 10.5T
Servo: Savox 1252MG
Radio control system: MT-4 and RX461
Gyro: Yeah Racing GC301





BAG 0: 3Racing also includes this tool that you can make. It is a plastic plier to hold onto the metal shafts. 





BAG1: Building the arms and putting them onto chassis plate

BAG 2: The Motor mount, the rear and front shaft adapters and putting on rear belt.











Not sure if I had the faulty one, but one of my aluminium spur gear adapter, from above, was too small for the shaft to go through. I had to put a file onto my drill and slowly enlarge it. I was honestly disappointed to the see the new D4 lacked quality. I had built the D3 and XI Sport and was amazed for its quality at such a low price. But what can you do. Its part of the hobby.





BAG 3: Spur Gear, Rear and Front Shock Towers










BAG 4: Rear Wheel drive shafts and steering mount







  

BAG 5: Front Wheel Mount 










BAG 6: Steering Servo Mount  






BAG 7: Shocks, I always have the most fun building the shocks, it always get everything oily.





They both use 350 oil, with front shocks using M1.5x13.5x25mm, 6.5T spring and rear shock uses M1.2x13.5x31mm, 9T.







BAG 8: Foam bumper and car body mounts





The front bumper is tiny compared to the D3, I guess its for the clearance of the front wheel.



BAG 9: Wheels and bottom back plate.





Finally it was time for the electronics. There wasn't a lot of space for all the electronics, but luckily all mine are small form factors. Also you are able to mount the battery on the back. I'm not too sure how well that works, because a full sized battery is quite heavy at the back, but be back later to see how the testing works. 









I was quite surprised to see the quality of the shaft part has degraded, maybe I got a faulty one from the factory but small modifications will be needed. The Sakura D3 has amazing quality parts and is worth more than it's priced. Nevertheless, it was a fun build, and I cannot wait to drive it.

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