drifting with nitro??

[Fast_Eddie_86]

so i just picked up a HPI RS4 RTR2 for a song and am interested in setting it up for drifting. other than using drifting tires, what else is absolutely a necessary to start drifting with a nitro car?

 

[.21Rc10GT]

A lot of practice. I just used pvc or abs pipe and it fit tightly on the rims. Worked good, but hard as heck to drive. Fun though. Good luck.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Read my thread. You also have to adjust lots of things like camber and toe, differential stuff, etc.

 

[RC Addict]

Read my thread. You also have to adjust lots of things like camber and toe, differential stuff, etc.

Post a link to your thread. A lot easier and ties up less resourses than having everyone do a search through your posts. Thanks!

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

It was the one right under this one.
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63825

 

[RC Addict]

It was the one right under this one.
https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63825

Ha, no wonder I didn't find it! LAMO! Nice guide--very informative!

 

[Nitroburner]

I bought a evo3+ few weeks ago, and made a HD video of the car. There's some drifting action at the end of the clip. The car is standard, I only changed the wheels for drifting.

[ame="http://www.vimeo.com/2173746"]http://www.vimeo.com/2173746[/ame]

The clip can be downloaded in 1280x720 HD at vimeo (125Mb)​

Enjoy,
Paul

 

[zinkerone]

Yes nitros can drift... It does take alot of practice. Here's someone that looks to be pro, tearing it up with a single speed.

 

[david41990]

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63825 definitly alot of help check it out!

 

[07busawannabe]

man just get you some wheels and mount some drift tires,find a big parking lot, steady on the gas, and you will have a great time. It will drift!!

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

For Nitro drifting, you may not want to go with HPI T-drifts or any other kinds made of special plastic. The heat from the engine can dangerously distort your tires and mess up your drifting. I would think ABS could work fine though.

 

[jerry7007]

dont use pvc, its all slide, use abs or even better is heat resistant silicone pipe

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

You can also use Polyethylene piping. It's (I believe) the same used on T-Drifts, but since this will be thicker it won't have that problem of it expanding.