Stage-D10 Creator Edition

Build Your Drift Legend
with the Stage-D10 Creator Edition

The Stage-D10 Creator Edition delivers a completely built drift chassis, ready for you to add your own choice of body, wheels, tires, and electronics! This is the purest form of RC Drift that is waiting only for YOUR finishing touches to make it into whatever Driftmachine you can dream of! 

Here's all you need to do to create your own RC Drifting dream car: 

 

START WITH THE IDEAL DRIFT PLATFORM

The Stage-D10 Creator Edition gives you HPI Racing's all-new, purpose-built 1/10th scale 2WD RWD drift chassis, ready to become the drift car you want to build.

Developed from the ground up over three years, the Stage-D10 has been tested across multiple surfaces by drivers ranging from RWD newcomers to experienced RC drifters. That testing helped us refine the chassis, add new features and develop a box stock setup that gives you a great starting point for your own build.

And this isn't a cut-down version of the Stage-D10. The Creator Edition chassis is fully assembled to the same specification as the RTR, complete with the huge range of adjustment and tuning possibilities built into the platform.

Add your choice of electronics, body, wheels and tires and you're ready to create your own Stage-D10.

New to RWD drifting? Start with a proven chassis setup and build around it.

Already know your way around a drift chassis? The Stage-D10 gives you the base for almost any setup you want straight from the box, with no long list of option parts required.

Underneath, there's a serious amount of adjustment waiting to be explored. So start creating!

  Adjustable camber links and toe block options combine with multiple front and rear roll centre and camber gain positions. Wheel hex spacing can be increased by 1mm or 2mm, while wishbone placement allows the wheelbase to be adjusted from 246mm to 264mm. The steering system features fully adjustable Ackermann geometry, with forward, backward, up and down adjustment. There are also four servo mounting positions, giving you even more scope to change the steering setup. Shorty battery packs can be mounted in mid or rear positions, allowing you to experiment with weight distribution and find the balance that suits your driving.  

The Stage-D10 is built to be enjoyed at every level.
If you're new to RWD drifting, the factory setup gives you a great place to start. Get some track time, build your confidence and learn what the car can do. Then start experimenting.

Move the battery. Change the gearbox position. Try a different steering setup. Adjust the suspension. Change the wheelbase.
For experienced drifters, all of those options are there from the start.

However you choose to set it up, there's one thing left to do....get sideways!

Rotating Front and Rear disc brakes with a clever twist

Take a closer look behind the RTR Aero-5 wheels and you'll spot another neat scale detail. The Stage-D10 features hex adaptor brake discs front and rear that rotate with the wheels. The scale brake calipers also have adjustment built in for fine-tuning their position depending on your wheel setup, or you can remove them completely!

 

 

 

 

 

But there's a clever twist! The brake disc design also forms part
of the wheel hex spacing system, allowing you to adjust the wheel
offset by an additional 1mm or 2mm using simple click-in spacers, making track width changes quick and easy.

FLEXIBLE ESC MOUNTING & REAR DIFFUSER

In the standard Stage-D10 setup, the ESC sits low behind the rear shock tower on the adjustable ESC mounting plate, keeping the electronics neat and the weight low in the chassis. A wiring guide across the top of the shock tower keeps your ESC wiring exactly where it needs to be.

Planning to experiment with a rear motor configuration? The ESC can be moved forward of the rear shock tower and mounted on the rear top plate, freeing up the space needed to explore different motor and gearbox positions.

A diffuser element designed to smooth airflow under the car for improved aero efficiency. An easy-access rear mounting point also opens up plenty of possibilities for future scale detailing options.

MP4, WebM, or Ogg.

OVER 100 MOTOR POSITIONS!

The rear gearbox is where things get really interesting.

The Stage-D10 gives you more than 100 possible motor positions, allowing major changes to the position of the motor and the weight distribution at the rear of the chassis.

The transmission can also be configured with 3 or 4 gears, (Parts included) with the ability to also change the motor direction. Combine the gearbox configurations with all those motor positions and there are more than 200 possible options to experiment with.

The drivetrain uses a 2.6 internal FDR and a sealed composite geared rear differential.

Move it. Change it. Try it.

That's what the Stage-D10 is all about.

  A DRIFT CHASSIS BUILT FOR PROGRESSION

The Stage-D10 has been designed to give you a great starting point, without limiting where you can take it next.

As your driving progresses, so can the chassis. Start experimenting with camber, toe, track width and suspension geometry, then dig deeper into battery placement, Ackermann, servo position and the huge range of motor and gearbox configurations.

You can get straight into the setup and start making the Stage-D10 your own, with many of the tuning options built into the standard chassis and no need for a long list of option parts. Unless, of course, you want to!

The Stage-D10 front suspension gives you plenty of control over how the front end reacts through a drift. Adjustable camber links, steering links, multiple roll centre and camber gain positions allow you to fine-tune the geometry, while the threaded oil-filled coilover shocks make ride height and spring preload changes quick and easy. There are Machanical stops included in the spare parts bag if you really want to take to extremes.

Adjustable toe block options give you further control over the front suspension setup, with 1mm or 2mm wheel hex spacing providing a quick way to fine-tune the track width.

  FULLY ADJUSTABLE ACKERMANN

Steering setup is a huge part of getting a RWD drift chassis to behave exactly how you want, so the Stage-D10 gives you plenty of room to experiment.

The Ackermann geometry can be adjusted forward and backward, as well as up and down, allowing you to change the steering geometry and tune how the front wheels work together through different steering angles.

    FULLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SUSPENSION

The Stage-D10 front suspension gives you plenty of control over how the front end reacts through a drift. Adjustable camber links, steering links, multiple roll centre and camber gain positions allow you to fine-tune the geometry, while the threaded oil-filled coilover shocks make ride height and spring preload changes quick and easy.

Adjustable toe block options give you further control over the front suspension setup, with 1mm or 2mm wheel hex spacing providing a quick way to fine-tune the track width.

There are also mounting points ready for an optional front sway bar, giving you another tuning option as you dig deeper into the Stage-D10 setup.

  TUNE THE REAR FOR YOUR DRIVING STYLE

At the rear, the focus moves to finding the balance and traction that suits your driving style. Adjustable camber links, toe block options and multiple roll centre and camber gain positions give you plenty to work with, backed up by the same threaded oil-filled coilover shocks but with a slight longer +2mm ball link and stiffer spring than the front. 
Included with the car are optional pistons and shock ball link lengths for the shocks.

The rear suspension also works around one of the Stage-D10's biggest tuning features. With the gearbox and motor position able to move through a huge range of locations, plus mid or rear battery placement, you can make significant changes to rear weight distribution and then use the suspension geometry to fine-tune the resulting chassis behaviour.

Mounting points for an optional rear sway bar are already built into the chassis, giving experienced tuners another option for controlling rear roll and response.

Metal-Shielded Ball Bearings

The Stage-D10 is fully fitted with a set of metal-shielded ball bearings for maximum efficiency. The metal shields keep the dust away from the internals while the smooth precision bearings provides for optimum power delivery from the power source out into the driveline.

  MAGNETIC BODY MOUNTING

The Stage-D10 uses HPI's new magnetic drift body mounting system. Powerful N52-grade magnets and 10mm steel balls hold the body securely in place without putting mounting holes through the top of the shell.

The 3x10mm N52 magnets are held in a composite surround designed to locate perfectly over the 10mm steel ball. This makes lining up and fitting the body super easy, while giving the magnet extra support for those inevitable barrier bumps and door taps.

Got an older or aftermarket shell with body holes already in place? No worries! We've also included a conical screw-lock system with scale Aerocatch detailing to secure the magnets through existing body holes. Instead of an unwanted hole, you get a neat scale detail inspired by the hardware found on full-size cars.

Both of these systems will be available in a universal magnet mount set! 

Prefer traditional body posts, or planning to fit another shell? We've included those too.

The chassis has multiple conventional body mounting positions, with different post options to suit a wide range of bodyshells.

  Add a Set of Custom Wheels 

Next, you'll want to choose the right wheel and tire combination – and HPI Racing has a huge selection to choose from! From vintage to modern, shiny chrome to bright green, we’ve got you covered with an amazing array of awesome wheels!

  Wrap the Wheels with Performance Drift Tires

With the perfect set of wheels fitted, you'll want the right drift tires to match where you plan to drive!

The NEW HDPE T-Drift compound is ideal for hard indoor surfaces such as P-Tile, while the original OG T-Drift compound is a great choice for outdoor drifting and concrete.

And if scale looks are just as important as performance, you can choose from miniature versions of your favourite full-size drift tire brands in the classic T-Drift compound.

Whatever you're building and wherever you're drifting, HPI Racing has the Tire for you! 

  Add Your Own Electronics!

Getting your Stage-D10 Creator Edition moving is super easy, with just a few electronics needed to get you drifting.

For complete control, install the HPI #160549 TF-51 radio set and your choice of HPI steering servo. We recommend the #161067 HPI SX-12MGLP, with its ultra-fast response, low-profile design, brushless motor and metal gears making it an ideal match for the Stage-D10.

Add the D-Box3 Pro Gyro for precise drift control, then choose your preferred brushed or brushless motor and ESC setup to complete the electronics package.

Pick your power. Set up your steering. Then get sideways!

Choose How Much Power to Strap In!

You've got plenty of options when it comes to power too! If you're just starting out with RC, you don't need tons of power or expensive equiptment to have fun. The HPI #114712 SC-3SWP2 speed controller is ideal for brushed motors such as the #161064 Firebolt 20T or #1146 Firebolt 15T, giving you plenty of usable power to get the Stage-D10 moving and sideways.

Taking your Stage-D10 to the local club to perfect those lines, lead the train or win that drift duel? Then brushless is the way to go! We suggest the #161066 FLX-D10-3650 10.5T Sensored Flux Motor paired with the #161065 FLX-D10 80A Sensored Flux ESC, giving you the smooth response, and extra Drift programming options of a fully sensored system.

Finish off your Stage-D10 Creator Edition with a battery from the HPI Plazma car battery range and HPI battery charger range and you're ready to hit the track!

  Body Choices

You can fit any 1/10th scale touring car body from HPI Racing onto the Stage-D10 from hot hatches to supercars, pick-up trucks to supertouring racers. All you need to do is adjust the body mounts front and rear and fit your prefered offset of wheels. The chassis is already setup at 255mm, which is perfect for the majority of the HPI Racing bodyshells.

Got an aftermarket shell with a different wheelbase? A simple system of spacers allows you to adjust the wheelbase from 246 to 264mm.

  HPI has a long history of producing detailed replicas of some incredible full-size drift cars, and the Stage-D10 release continues that tradition with the Ford Mustang RTR Spec-5 FD in RTR Format.

Straight from the RTR Vehicles garage and Formula Drift paddock, three officially licensed versions recreate the cars of:

Vaughn Gittin Jr.
James Deane
Ben Hobson

Each version gets its own authentic livery, with a fully factory-finished and assembled 5-piece polycarbonate body, plus additional molded parts for the mirrors, vents, grilles and light buckets

Each Stage-D10 comes with detailed instructions showing exactly how to set up the body mounting system for the pre-finished Mustang shell, making installation quick and hassle-free. Best of all, no body posts stick through that Mustang shell!

Available in Brushed or FLUX!

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  Comprehensive Instruction Manuals Online

On this pages download section you'll find detailed instruction manuals for the Stage-D10 in multiple languages. Exploded diagrams, setup sheets and extensive information about your Stage-D10 ensures that you have the knowhow when it comes to maintaining and upgrading your kit. You can download a digital version of the manual to your personal electronic device and keep it with you for easy reference on the go.

Download the Free Stage-D10 Creator Edition poster Here!

Brighten up your RC workspace with a FREE poster featuring the Stage-D10 Creator Edition! Just click here to download it, then print it out or use it as your tablet or computer wallpaper!

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#161000 Stage-D10
Creator Edition
1/10th Scale Pre-Assembled 2WD RWD Drift car chassis

SPECIFICATIONS: 
Length: 390mm
Height: 75mm
Width: 190mm
Wheelbase: 246 to 264mm (255mm standard setup)

Features:

• Purpose-built 1/10th scale 2WD RWD drift chassis
• Fully assembled chassis built to RTR specification
• Huge range of chassis setup and tuning options
• Adjustable 246 to 264mm wheelbase
• Adjustable front and rear camber links
• Adjustable toe block options included
• Multiple front and rear roll centre and camber gain positions
• Oil-filled threaded-body coilover shocks
• Alternative shock pistons included
• Fully adjustable Ackermann geometry
• Four servo mounting positions
• Adjustable wheel hex spacing with 1mm and 2mm click-in spacers
• Rotating front and rear brake disc hex adaptors
• Adjustable and removable scale brake calipers
• Adjustable battery mounting with mid and rear positions including shorty options
• Over 100 rear motor positions
• 3 or 4 gear gearbox configurations included
• Reversible motor direction for over 200 possible drivetrain configurations
• 2.6 internal FDR
• Sealed composite geared rear differential
• Multiple-position gyro mounting bracket
• Adjustable rear ESC mounting plate
• Integrated chassis wiring guides
• Servo saver and solid servo arm options included
• Motor fan mounting bar
• Rear chassis diffuser
• HPI magnetic body mounting system with 3x10mm N52 magnets, composite locating surrounds and 10mm steel ball mounts
• Aerocatch-style screw-lock mounting option for pre-drilled bodies
• Conventional body post mounting options included
• Ready for your choice of electronics, body, wheels and tires

Requires these items, not included: 

1/10th scale 190 or 200mm wide car body Touring car wheels & drift tires  2-4-channel surface RC radio system Steering servo Electronic Speed Controller Drift Gyro Motor Pinion gear 2S LiPo pack with XT-60 plug - HPI Recommends:
#160794 Plazma 7.4V 5300mAh 40C LiPo Pack 39.22Wh - XT60
Battery charger for car battery - HPI Recommends:
Reactor 200 – #118049 (US), #118050 (UK), #118051 (EU)
Reactor 600 - #160236 (US), #160237 (UK), #160238 (EU), #160239 (AUS)
LiPo Charge Case - HPI Recommends #160013 Plazma Pouch

Specification may be subject to change