Driftinig

[tomfloate]

Hi ... I am pretty new to this but I ahve been watching some awesome videos on drifting ... what do I need to 'drift'?

Thanks!!

 

[robmob]

HPI offers several RTR drift cars to choose from if you are starting from scratch.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=DRIFT+++hpi&search=Go

 

[RCnut]

also try HPI e10 ... they come as touring or drifting cars

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

If you get any electric on-roader, you will also need some drift tires. Stick with motors from 17-23 turn (From what I hear). I run a Mamba in mine so it's pretty hard to get used to. I definitely recommend a TT01. I have one and it's great for drifting at a low price. Check out my thread. It's almost drift-ready, just needs electronics and tires. You can also get Cam's E10 for $100.

 

[RCnut]

Cams is coming to me ... he is suppose to ship it today.

 

[BradZ_09]

Lil off topic but, what everyones opinion of HPI?

 

[CharliesTheMan]

HPI makes some really nice stuff. One of the better big companies IMO. I've had about 4 HPI vehicles and 3 of them have been the most durable RC's out of the 35 or so that I've owned, which says a lot.

 

[hpi_racer]

^yeah that. I just slap some drift tires on my rs4 nitro 3 and it already goes sideways.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

You should use ABS. More grip, more control, but still has slide. Also is less expensive than the company ones. Ebay ChokuWingStar drift tires, they are the best.

 

[jerry7007]

YOU NEED PVC PIPE! lol

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

PVC pipe is basically for slippery only. No grip, all sliding. I don't recommend it if you have a powerful motor (I run a 5700kv Sidewinder).

 

[alpinehyperlite]

pvc pipe? The only aspect of RC i havent played around with is drifting/onroad.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

You gotta try it! I know most people say it's only fun at tracks, but man, in the driveway and garage, drifting is the best!


BTW: If you want to get into drifting, check out my TT01 thread in the FS section .

 

[alpinehyperlite]

lol, got nowhere to do it.

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

Make it a rally car then .

 

[jerry7007]

i actually have a t-maxx, sooooo i dont belong here! but i do use pvc

 

[david41990]

https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63825 def check that out i didnt know either and i read it i think i wanna really start drifting my car now

 

[ohmygahitscoby]

It's a good thing to know my thread is attracting people to drifting .