Let's try drifting - MST RMX 2.5 RTR GR86RB

[BlackSeaRC]

After 4 decades in the RC vehicle hobby running mainly off-road vehicles, I had a desire to try RC drifting. I wanted something that was designed to be a drift car from the start, not a modified generic on-road chassis. I usually like to assemble kits but this time, I wanted a package complete with electronics that is set-up and ready to go. As a fan of scale realism, the MST RMX 2.5 RTR seemed like a good option. I chose the Toyota GR86 based body with PANDEM Rocket Bunny wide body kit. Although it is sold as "Ready-To-Run", the body still needs a bit of effort to add various detail parts and mount the body.

In the video below, I show you what is included in the box, take a close-up look at the chassis and show how to complete the body build and mount the body using the optional MST stealth magnetic kit.

BlackSeaRC

 

[OutLore]

Great detailed video - can't wait to see the running video.

I got into drifting a year or so ago - no idea why, there's literally no community where I am, and absolutely nowehere to drift lol I keep saying I'm going to clean out my garage, but there's a 1:1 project vehicle in there which can't go outside, and the rest of it is full of other "stuff".

Half the time I don't even drive my crawlers either though, so it's no surprise really

 

[BlackSeaRC]

Great detailed video - can't wait to see the running video.

I got into drifting a year or so ago - no idea why, there's literally no community where I am, and absolutely nowehere to drift lol I keep saying I'm going to clean out my garage, but there's a 1:1 project vehicle in there which can't go outside, and the rest of it is full of other "stuff".

Half the time I don't even drive my crawlers either though, so it's no surprise really

I know exactly what you mean. I have mostly off-road vehicles because there are not really any large open spaces with hard level surfaces locally for driving an on-road vehicle at any decent speed. There are no hobby shops within a large radius and certainly no RC clubs. But drifting is possible in a much more confined area and I thought to use my loft space with a wood floor. I need to lay down plastic sheeting first though as there are some surface imperfections.

 

[hnoroian]

I managed a skating rink for 15 years… oh how I miss the open floor (85x120ft). I have access to my gym but it is just not the same. I mostly have off-road as well but still have a dozen “road” cars that are driven in the neighborhood. Now that my son is getting older, I think there are a few more on-road cars in the near future added to the stable.

Park basketball courts are a nice open space for outside if you have one near by. I do not run carbon frames on asphalt or on outdoor smooth concrete, nothing wrong, just makes me cringe. Throwing In A small leaf blower in the mix to remove the loose stuff helps a lot.