Anyone Here Rc Drift?

[japstar]

if so,

im taking up the sport. Ive been told electric is the way to start for best learning.

Just missed out on buying this beast

whats the best kit to buy? i wana build it myself so i want a kit.

thanks any pics or specs or any other info would be great

[Dan507]

i have an petrol (nitro) rally car. i go ot for xmas 5/6? years ago when i was 12. its been sat in the loft for a LONG time.

but i have thought about making it into a drift car.

there is shite loads on www.teamyokomo.com

they sell the TOP SECRET S15!

awesome site. only ba piont is, has to be imported from the US

there are a few RC Drifting forums, google it that might be you're best bet

[japstar]

thanks dan, car looks FINE by the way.

[Lukew360]

Check out HPI cars, I'm pretty sure they do a kit version

I've got a HPI Savage (4x4 Nitro one)

I think it's about time I got it running again!

[Lukew360]

http://www.hpieurope.com/

That's the website link, they do some awesome cars and most model shop retailers stock them.

Only thing with the electric/drift cars is that they sit so low to the ground and your average car park just won't be practical.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Luke

[japstar]

cheers man, just google hpi?

is a electric one quick though?

i hear you can lock rear diff, upgrade motor and make a handbrake. just wana atart with a mint lookin electric to sharpin skills then go nitro.

thanks electranova

[japstar]

thansk, yeah heard that, am just gona raise it 12 mm,

[redz11]

i want one

[addz]

Tamiya TT01 is the best electric R/C money can buy - the mods are endless.

I have a TT01 myself and so do mates, they also use them for drifting.

I am going brushless soon, they are RAPID with the right set up

Tamiya TT01 drift videos

[durmz]

I think its pretty cool, but, sport?? lol how can it be a sport man

[Lukew360]

Any thing you can call "competetive" is a sport!!

And to answer your question Japstar, I've heard these are pretty dam quick. Once you get used to it you can buy uprated motors and batterys ect

Keep us posted

[anup67]

Wat about the petrol powered ones? those are quick...and make a better sound

[addz]

It's a hobby more than anything

The petrol / nitro ones aren't as fun as the electric ones in my opinion (when it comes to drifts) - I've had many and still have a few petrols in the loft - great fun. With the right brushless motor inside - they can beat nitro / petrol

[Dan507]

Petrol ones are a pian in the ass. When you get it started you put the shell on and it sways stalls. Lol

[addz]

Petrol ones are a pian in the ass. When you get it started you put the shell on and it sways stalls. Lol

That'll be nitro ones, and they can be a pain up the arse

I have never had any problems with my FG marder 23cc petrol car.

[Dan507]

Petrol ones are a pian in the ass. When you get it started you put the shell on and it sways stalls. Lol

[addz]

Petrol ones are a pian in the ass. When you get it started you put the shell on and it sways stalls. Lol

Lol. Dan, you're talking about 'nitro' which is model fuel. Pertrol ones run on 'unleaded' and a mixture of 2 stroke - they never stall

[Dan507]

lol. My bad. that was a accidentle double post by the way!

the fuel is like a pinky colour and smells super wierd. im going to try and get it started tonight for the first time in years!

[japstar]

so go electric then?

suppose there easier on tyres and no fuel.

but can they go faster than a nitro?????

i was told the electrics drift way better too

[addz]

Nitro fuel can be green, pink and a few others from what I've seen.

You can make these electrics rapid with the right brushless motor.. more fun than nitro I would say..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAvQGYfc11s

[Lukew360]

Electrics are better for drifting

[addz]

Electrics are better for drifting

Others would detest, but I definitely agree