Seeing a pro racer put the DSK to the test is exactly what we wanted to see. Glad you noticed the air control and geometry—this is the perfect platform for aspiring racers to learn the ropes. Looking forward to more! 🏎

Very informative, I like what Rlaarlo is doing. Impressive

Thank you for the longer form video.  Between Gene and your expertise,  this was an enjoyable and informative video for anyone thinking about getting into racing or even what to consider.

Had to hype this video.  Great breakdown.
There no more tracks near me on the Treasure Coast of Florida, but these are great tips for all of us that have the DSK

This was a great video Joe this was full of useful information and it is going to be awesome to watch the progress I hope you get on the channel.

Great rundown

3s typhon was my 2nd good rc an i got the blk momba tires with your link. Was totally hooked after that

Quite possibly the most credible review on the web! Can't wait to see the track review from a competent driver! The point about established brands having more time on the track is valid however the engineering and machining capabilities of Rlaarlo are vastly superior to any legacy manufacturer in existence. To put it simply China has more engineers than the entire world COMBINED! They can literally fill dozens if not hundreds of NFL sized stadiums with them. To put that in perspective we'd have a hard time filling a large hotel banquet room. They have robots that can literally dance circles around anything we have. AI systems capable of running scenarios so complex that it would be impossible for humans to replicate. As someone that has been fortunate enough to own many cars from some of the best chassis builders in the world for actual race cars trust me when I say they are at least 50 years ahead of their nearest competitor when it comes to technical data, which is the ONLY thing that matters when it comes to advancements. But do NOT take my word for it! Go to China and see for yourself like I did! To be frank Rlaarlo is the future of RC across all platforms and I don't see anyone being able to do anything to stop them.

Thanks Joe and Gene for your input on the Rlaarlo DSK. I’m currently running a Typhon TLR at a friend’s backyard track, and it’s been performing really well. I’m also a big fan of Rlaarlo — I own over a dozen of their RCs.

My DSK kit arrives today, and I’m really excited to start the build. Looking forward to seeing how it performs once Gene does the electronics swap and tuning!

The more I watch these on YT the more I like it, I was about to buy a KKPIT 1/8th buggy and truggy buggy first, I would like to see the right wheel tyres fitted and maybe swap to a better motor/ESC and if needed a steering servo, but the kit version will give you the oppertunity to fit your preferred kit, a couple of sets of tyres that suit the tracks you will race on, a shame you did not get the kit as others did and they did send their RTR motor/ESC to fit and they had some issues.
As I have not driven my other choice along with this, I did drive the 1/10th buggy and it left me wating more but that is down to the driver but it was very well.
I always order a set of spares for the car everything I feel may let go and leave me missing races. So now if they do a truggy I would go for it the reason I chose the KKPIT truggy and buggy simply because they have both and a lot of parts that are interchangeable.. Like that you got a racer's to give his honest opinion.
Rlaarlo have never seen them cheap out on any of their vehicles. They have quite a range that means they are here for the long haul unlike many Chinese here today gone tomorrow there has been quite a few even more now China is in a financial free fall.

Regarding the brake issue, I think both of you guys are feeling the same thing. It’s not actually a drag brake, but it does lock up. So when Gene is going throttle/brake/throttle, I think the delay you’re feeling could just be the ESC taking a moment to ‘unlock’ the motor.

When you’re speed running on road and tap the brakes the buggy goes into a skid. It would be interesting to compare the physical length of the skid with the brakes locked, vs with throttle/brake/throttle. You could observe whether it can pull out of the skid early, and see the approximate distance traveled before the esc unlocks and the wheels start to spin.

With a high frame rate, you should be able to slow down the film enough to observe any difference.    

If it were really a drag brake the ESC would start engaging braking as soon as you let off the throttle, depending on settings.  

In some sense that could even be better than locking up at the slightest touch…but that depends on whether you can release the throttle going into the turns (thus engaging drag brake), or if you have to go straight from throttle into braking.

Would be nice to know, but agree that you should just swap out the esc.

Wow,great driving for real.

Thanks for the video I'm not a true racer but I am very interested in doing it they think it may have a track opening up near me soon

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goo Gene !!

Awesome video. I'd be very curious to hear him share his opinion on the KKPIT LBE buggy

it would be good if they release a body post and bumper kit to turn it into a 8th GT car.  Those AL upgrade would be perfect for GT car.

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I think with a proper track and some tuning, your buddy Gene would probably make that baby sing and dance!!