Lets see them RC drift cars

[Stunnrstatus]

Post up pics of your RC cars, drift or whatever it be lets see them.

crappy pic but heres my drift rat...

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/987/31665858.jpg

[1fstsdn]

Hell yeh...looks fun.

[grippymonkey]

I need to build another car...

here's my former S15 beater with fitment

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/893/tamiya2.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5740/tamiya.jpg

[ls/lownslow]

hell yea hellaflush rc!

wish i still had mine

[Stunnrstatus]

awesome..

mud droppin
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5430/47595060.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2936/arca.jpg

pulled these off marks blog.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5913/rcs137.jpg

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6803/rcsess2.jpg

[1fstsdn]

^^^^^Thats just awesome.

[SHaW]

Those last two are so freaking clean and awesome. Legit.

[Sleepy Wagon.]

I spy hyphy!

[Cadi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cadiluva/sets/72157619554793703/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3619583062_de9117bdc5_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3618762715_d9a7b8fdb4_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3619584372_c8bf21a3e5_m.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3618768771_2b0114201e_m.jpg

and the MISSILE..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3619591340_61b1619d40_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3618777349_7c42ac625f_m.jpg

[Sleepy Wagon.]

DAMN! Your s15 soooo clean! More pix of the full body!

[dubber]

not mine, but i love the pic

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/4593159716_dde2db69ba_b.jpg

[Stunnrstatus]

^haha thats sick

[DevilsSi1481]

wow i want one!

[blkmz3]

not mine, but i love the pic

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/4593159716_dde2db69ba_b.jpg

:) Cant top this!! looks sic

[HEcreated487]

Damn, only win in this thread!! *thumbsup* Everyone please get RC nao!! :D

[Cadi]

DAMN! Your s15 soooo clean! More pix of the full body!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3618762275_dc124615f3_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3619586234_6a0a454867_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3619588308_4266325a81_b.jpg

[Stunnrstatus]

^yeah that s15 is awesome, i love the one rear shot on your flickr. i think its time for me to build a nice body.

heres some more

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6919/3344287149fe1169b1aeo.jpg

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5126/picture2679.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/685/picture2270.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/594/rc3x.jpg

[Yo Br0ski]

where do you guys get these at? they are sick

[crpwrx]

^For real! Where can i get one?

[DevilsSi1481]

same as everyone else, where can i get one?!!

[04pwptehsex]

http://www.google.com/products?q=hpi%20drift&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf
you want the hpi DRIFT version :) i have been thinkin of picking up one for a while now

[Stunnrstatus]

yeah, the hpi e10 is what i have. its a good starter. the battery just doesnt last long so you have to upgrade that.

[Stunnrstatus]

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9906/butykqmkkgrhqqokigevn2w.jpg

[nugent]

one of derek's car
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4743696079_d9afcda41e_b.jpg

and one of my s2000 and ae86.. need to get a new set of wheels and maybe a new body
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4193738253_38ba3fec10_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4194494592_2918fcf528_o.jpg

[evil-98]

really old pics, its on a rx7 body now.

sprint 2, overdrived, brushless 8.5t motor, stiffer shock oil, locked rear diff (jbweld), super loose front gear diff

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3930364443_5b7c91c3cd_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3966096585_24c6c997e2_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3966873182_9c69da8e71_o.jpg

[Sleepy Wagon.]

Why is it that everyone on battier and not gas? I would think gas is better?

[DevilsSi1481]

as much as i want one i dont think itd be a good idea to have yet another hobby/addiction money pit hahaha

[evil-98]

Why is it that everyone on battier and not gas? I would think gas is better?

the power/weight ratio is bad as it is, ive tried drifting nitro and its just loud and dirty. plus with all the new tech with brushless motors there is really no need for nitro.

[crpwrx]

Where do you guys get all the bodies for the cars? What scale are these?

[04pwptehsex]

damnit im gunna end up gettin one soon after this, gopro cam first though for IA ;)

[Cadi]

heres some build pics of the S15 shell!

http://images35.fotki.com/v1171/photos/3/323669/6164740/DSC_0050-vi.jpg
http://images35.fotki.com/v1166/photos/3/323669/6164740/DSC_0064-vi.jpg
http://images34.fotki.com/v1145/photos/3/323669/6164740/DSC_12-vi.jpg
http://images26.fotki.com/v892/photos/3/323669/6164740/DSC_0016-vi.jpg

some pics of the S13 shell when it was completed!

http://images33.fotki.com/v1071/photos/3/323669/5697575/DSC_0006-vi.jpg
http://images31.fotki.com/v1084/photos/3/323669/5697575/DSC_0015-vi.jpg

[Itzmrchan]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/nism0drifter/00285c42.jpghttp://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k58/nism0drifter/5e38ca78.jpg[/IMG]Omg sick rc's I especially like the 86 with the bike and bike rack!! And 09sti didn't know that body was out. Rc drifting has come a long way I remember in high school we wrapped electrical tape around the tires lol

[mikeyy_c.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/emission/Project%20Rei%20TA/image0g01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/emission/Project%20Rei%20TA/emissionRCJZA70.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/jdmboiz/cleanassfuck.jpg
My Bro's Mk3 supra w ssr longchamps and a 1 of 1 custom hatch visor not to many mk3 supra rc i see around

[1fstsdn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3930364443_5b7c91c3cd_o.jpg



Thats awesome.

[Rattlecan Hero]

Probably the closest i've ever got to owning an STI.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1413-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1414-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1425-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/0427001616a.jpg
Dont mind my fitment on these high res's, my tires were all used up so there was a gap lol
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9579copy.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9589copy.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9595copy.jpg

[Rattlecan Hero]

1 more for lulz.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1418.jpg

[04pwptehsex]

thats so gangster, does someone make the racks or did you make it ?

[Rattlecan Hero]

Made them, i used tmaxx tie rod ends for the "q clips" and styrene plastic tubes for the cross bars, styrene half hollow box tubes that look likes trays for the attachments and i used the plastic from the little "bikes" cut out for the fairing. Used my own Yakima setup for inspiration. All the stuff can be found at your local hobby shop like hobby people or hobby town :)

[04pwptehsex]

aw dude irs awesome man and very fuckin creative i like it bro

[SR.slideways]

you guys make me jealous
heres my drift abused lambo

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/jdmswensey/P1040847.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/jdmswensey/P1040850.jpg

[Fa!L]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TraYbBVRH4

[DevilsSi1481]

sick video!

[FindingNimo]

not mine but pics i took

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4683115688_dca020e2c0_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4683115604_3d2268fb76_z.jpg

[04pwptehsex]

video is super sick

[legion74]

That video was the nuts man, must finish my rc drift car now!!!!

[Bockett]

not mine, but i love the pic

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/4593159716_dde2db69ba_b.jpg



Probably the closest i've ever got to owning an STI.

Both awesome

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1413-1.jpg


Where do you guys get all the bodies for the cars? What scale are these?

Good question. Can we take this to the next level guys for the n00b's me included. I looked into this a while ago and found little detail close to hand.

Where do you get the bodies and upgrades from?
Like crpwrx said what scale?

I'm in the UK so any European links would be good. I shall start by looking here
http://www.hpieurope.com/rc-cars.php?lang=en&cat=e-on

So is it the E10 Drift I need to be looking at out of those linked?

Here's an old video

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

[FindingNimo]

i dont mean to thread jack. but can anyone please help me?

suggestion/advice on rc drift car (http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/forum/showthread.php?514-suggestion-advice-on-rc-drift-car)

i kinda need someone to help me out by today. it will determine my purchase today or not.

[FindingNimo]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/1.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/2.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/3.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/4.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/5.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/6.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/7.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/8.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/9.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/10.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/11.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/12.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/13.jpg

[FindingNimo]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/14.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/15.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/RC%20Marc/16.jpg

[DevilsSi1481]

wow thats insane how detailed some of these are!

[04pwptehsex]

^ i agree some are SICK, i think my girls gettin me one of these for my birthday lol on Aug. 6th ! FTW!!!!!!!!!! im making a wishlist with everything i want, what all should i get guys!?

[Rattlecan Hero]

im making a wishlist with everything i want, what all should i get guys!?

Just like the girls, it's all about the body son..

And just like WFC, it's all about the wheels son..

And just like me, it's all about the vinyl son..

And just like everyone else, it's all about the speed son..

:)

[Rattlecan Hero]

But real talk, if you're serious about getting into it the hobby. Differential lock is the most important thing about drifting, if the chassis you are choosing has an adjustable diff then you're set. But if not, look up DIY's on how you can "lock" your diff. It's different with every person though, i myself had a 1 way spool up front, and my rear diff a half turn from full lock. From there it's just a matter of adjusting your suspension to your liking, modifying your perfect replica body shell, and getting used to your car.

From a start i'd get

-The chassis itself: Good ones include, the tamiya tt-01, associated tc4, hpi sprint 2 drift, hpi e10, and all the yokomo chassis. (i've had all these chassis besides the E10, i prefer shaft driven chassis)

-atleast 2 batteries (NiMH with 3000+ Mah 6 or 7 cell dependent on your speed control)

- a speed charger, the integy D1L is good because it can charge up to 10 cells and has adjustable amps. or the Duratrax intellipeak twin charger, because this can charge two packs at once if you're impatient. (ive had both and loved them)

-your favorite body shell, that you'll have fun customizing. use the stock one for your basher

-a good set of rechargable AA batteries, if not regular will do fine.


And parts are available almost everywhere, here in socal theres hobby shops in every city. If not towerhobbies, hobby people, hobby town usa, and ebay are all great places to find what you need.

But i must warn you, as someone else said this hobby can and will be a money pit if you let it. Although most of what you'll buy will hardly depreciate in value it can still quickly rack up. I had to give up the hobby to fun my actual car. But someday i'll be back haha

[FindingNimo]

jomar you seem to know a lot about rc cars. i need your help. i textededed you.

[04pwptehsex]

im gunna get an hpi sprint 2 rtr car prob an imprezza then prob get a s2000 body and maybe some more bodies later , should i get the adj. coilover susp. or just springs?

[Rattlecan Hero]

You actually dont need any suspension drop items, It's not like a real car where you lower it for the look or anything because you can just lower the body on the body post to "lower it". Suspension characteristic wise, stock HPI sprint 2 comes with a "coilover" type suspension. Theres a threaded body to adjust the dampening, if not you can always put those c clips on to stiffen it up. The thing about rc car's is that in most cases, especially drifting suspension doesn't really matter and it hardly effects the actuall ride of the chassis because the scale is so small you'd hardly be able to tell the difference. That's my opinion atleast, like my drift chassis the only reason i adjusted suspension was when i was adjusting my wheel fitment and solving rubbing issues. I wouldn't worry about suspension setups until you know how to actually control the car and you have a basic understanding of how to make it do what you want it to, from there you can adjust things to your liking. but like i said it won't matter until you can pinpoint what you want changed and know where to adjust things. hope that helps :)

[04pwptehsex]

awesome, i didnt think about just lowering the body, thanks for the input, what kinda wheels and specs would i need to get my shit hellaflush like your wrx, your car made me want to do a wrx plus this forum with all the wrx's & stis makes me want a real one too

[04pwptehsex]

also with the sprint 2 drift cars you dont need a drift box thing do you? also what about the speed control things?

[Rattlecan Hero]

awesome, i didnt think about just lowering the body, thanks for the input, what kinda wheels and specs would i need to get my shit hellaflush like your wrx, your car made me want to do a wrx plus this forum with all the wrx's & stis makes me want a real one too
No prob haha, umm well those mesh wheels were custom spec LOL. Basically what i did was cut the wheel in half and flipped the inner barrel part and glued it to the outside, you basically measure how much gap you need to fill in and cut it off the rear part of the rim to provide back spacing. Yeah that body is the HPI 200MM Prova STI

Heres a vid for the wheels.

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


also with the sprint 2 drift cars you dont need a drift box thing do you? also what about the speed control things?
Lol you can if you want, what it basically is like a type of traction control. it's basically like you're drifting and ken block is sitting next to you and keeps grabbing the wheel and fighting you for the steering wheel half the time. Sure you can do cool drift and what not as a beginner lol. but still like i said its not really you.. its a cheat for beginners. just learn how to drift it on your own, so you can develop your own tips and tricks you know? no assistance, just pure skill. anyways heres a video of the product in action, don't let the commercial fool you though this video was made to get you to buy it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXiDI7FJPlc

[Rattlecan Hero]

Here's an old vid, like 3 years ago at the old track socal raceway.

You can see my old red 180sx, although i've sold all my rc cars to fund my real car. i miss it! Nimo might talk me into getting another one lol :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT41RvN1fAo

[Bockett]

Ok someone I know is selling a Drift 2 I also have found these

Opinions please

http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=10722
http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/750/

Also came across this seems pretty shitty
http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/H94123.htm

[FindingNimo]

i spent an hour on the phone talking to jomar about rc cars. haha no homo! lol.

check this out! siiiiiiiiiiiiiick!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4trQaHaWA8w

[Rattlecan Hero]

Ok someone I know is selling a Drift 2 I also have found these

Opinions please

http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=10722
http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/750/

Also came across this seems pretty shitty
http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/H94123.htm

I would get the E10 personally, i like the shaft driven cars alot better.
On the belt driven cars after you lock the diffs you'll have to replace the belts every so often.

And as far as the nitrotek or whatever, theres two reasons i wouldn't even touch that thing. One nitro is a pain the ass, sure it has a real motor. but it's noisy, it's messy, and requires alot more maintanence. especially for drifting, you'll burn up your motor quickly. The nitro is expensive, and just like a real drift car you'll be spending alot towards the motor. And another thing, i'm not sure how well it's doing over there in the uk. but i've never even heard of nitrotek, if i were you i'd try and stick to the more main stream chassis. Not to be a brand whore, but it's better to go with the well known brands because of the parts support and the regular availability of aftermarket products. brands include, yokomo, tamiya, team associated, traxxas, HPI, Hot bodies, and team losi. In the rc world, the electric motor is incomparable to any other nitro motor and is considered obsulete.


After all the world's fastest rc car, is in fact electric :)


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

[04pwptehsex]

after sayin the stuff about belts stretching i've gone back to thinking i'm gunna get the E10

and on the part of cutting the back part of the wheel off to add more lip and get that shit flush what do you do to the back side of the wheel to hold the tire up

[Stunnrstatus]

yeah im pretty much obsessed with my rc car, im ordering a bunch of parts this week mainly because of this thread haha

[Rattlecan Hero]

after sayin the stuff about belts stretching i've gone back to thinking i'm gunna get the E10

and on the part of cutting the back part of the wheel off to add more lip and get that shit flush what do you do to the back side of the wheel to hold the tire up

Well this is only for the abs/pvc tires. because the piece of pvc just sits on the wheel. for the real rubber tires or drift compound tires that require the bead to seat the tire. The only way to get flush fitment is to just get wheels with good offset. i think HPI wheels make up to -9 offset. which is decently flush.


yeah im pretty much obsessed with my rc car, im ordering a bunch of parts this week mainly because of this thread haha

Lol, as soon as i get a job i'll buy another one haha.. i miss mine alot ha! you should replicate your evo lols :)

[Rattlecan Hero]

these are the tires i've ran for years

http://cgi.ebay.com/16-Sushi-DRIFT-RC-TIRES-TYRES-ABS-TT-01-Yokomo-HPI-Losi-/290451444091?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a041517b


And here's a vid of my friends car, always seems to put a smile on my face! :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAdp3_wdrQw

[Fa!L]

on board camera win :D couple of the cars are flushed

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

[1fstsdn]

^^^^FTMFW. Thought it was just going to be a movie with drifting, then the girls started show up. VERY NICE!

[Bockett]

Thanks Rattlecan. I have no intentions of touching that Nitrotek shit. The answer I was looking for was the E10 over the Drift 2.

The E10 comes as a complete package here in the UK for not a lot of money
http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=10722

I will no doubt have a shit load of questions nearing the purchase regarding wheels, suspension and bodies

The kit car I have linked are there any upgrades I should consider?
Batteries etc

[Rattlecan Hero]

Thanks Rattlecan. I have no intentions of touching that Nitrotek shit. The answer I was looking for was the E10 over the Drift 2.

The E10 comes as a complete package here in the UK for not a lot of money
http://www.hpiracing.co.uk/piw.php?partNo=10722

I will no doubt have a shit load of questions nearing the purchase regarding wheels, suspension and bodies

The kit car I have linked are there any upgrades I should consider?
Batteries etc

Hey man, no problem. Just trying to help everyone out haha, feel free to pm me if also!

Actually thats a really good price too, considering its the whole kit.

Right off the bat, i'd invest in a good speed charger. they range from $35-80+ $35 being the most basic. you want something that can plug into the wall while at home, and you you should try and find a charger that can charge up to a 7 cell battery if you decide to get one. NiCd and NiMh capable is a must. I recommend the Integy D1L great charger for the price, it can charge up to 10 cells and you can adjust the amps the batteries charge at. The reason for an aftermarket charger is because the included charger charge time is about 4 or 5 hours. Aftermarket chargers can charge them in about 20-25 minutes.

I would also purchase a couple batteries, anything 7.2v or higher (6 or 7 cell) will be great, make sure its NiMh (Nickel Metal Hydrate) and has atleast 3000+ Milli Amps (MaH)
The reason i say this is because the stock battery is a NiCd (Nickel Cadium) and the way it drains is the voltage drops constantly as you use it so peak power is only seen the first 2 or 3 minutes. The NiMh batteries retain peak power through out the whole charge and at the end it finally dumps. The Milli Amps represent your run time, the stock battery is 1500 MaH, and will give you about 5-10 run times. 3000+Mah will give you 15-20 minute run times! Get a couple, so you can use one and have one charging at the same time.

And if you can afford it, a set of rechargable AA batteries, you'll need 8 for the remote. after a few months they will pretty much pay for themselves.

[lowteg]

sweet RC cars....i want one now!!!!

[remil12]

how did u make that roof rack, it looks hellla nice.

[evilchargerfan]

omfg .... i want 1 now .... lol

[FindingNimo]

i need to play with mine! >_< but its too hot. this winter should be good :) and i can get better -___-

[falix666]

this is mine..
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs641.snc4/60111_1618519144468_1281064769_1676702_1775853_n.j pg

[dump'd jet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TraYbBVRH4

[evil-98]

whos going to S:N and 1of1? im going to bring my RC we should do some battles

[240benzo]

only on WFC..
<3

[slow&low1]

these are awesome... I need one.

can anyone point me in the right direction??
like a good price for one or where is the best place to get one?

[godspeed]

Damn, Some of these are so damn realistic!

Someone post or PM me with links to buy absolutely everything so I can fix it up. haha

[slow&low1]

post a link... please.

[Dash]

Probably the closest i've ever got to owning an STI.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1413-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1414-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1425-1.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/0427001616a.jpg
Dont mind my fitment on these high res's, my tires were all used up so there was a gap lol
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9579copy.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9589copy.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/IMG_9595copy.jpg

This makes me want buy one.

[evilchargerfan]

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/suuuuushi/100_1414-1.jpg


LOVE teh credit card fitment! :wub:

[DeadCannon]

What brand does everyone prefer? I've been looking at the HPi E10 drift. Anything else I should look for in that price range?

[DeadCannon]

I just realized that the sprint 2 is only like $30 more. Might opt for that.

[slow&low1]

where you finding these at?
I have seen a few sites but none that are selling the full drift rc.

[DeadCannon]

www.hpidrift.com and them google the model you want.

Also, your 501s look good on the B

[slow&low1]

hahaha... you saw that.
I keep telling her to put them on there for now. seeing how I am selling the lancer.

thanks for the link .. going to check that out. I have been up in the air about buying one for a month now.

[DeadCannon]

I'm gonna get one just don't know which model yet.

What are you wanting to replace the Mitsu with? And Katie said she only gets to run them for sibling rivalry.

[slow&low1]

yeah I am trying to check out all the models they have before I order one.

I want to replace with a 240 or something like that.
for some reason the mitsu has not been doing well with being lowered and wide wheels.

Yeah I think she is going to run them fo SR and Simply Clean.
Not really sure because she found a set she might order soon!

[1NAsti]

Not mine, but a pic I shot a couple years ago at Formula D:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5120953584_b71b6f70e0_z.jpg

[evil-98]

personally i own the sprint2 and id would opt for something better. its a good chassis but it wont drift out of the box unless your on ice. you will need to replace the tires right away and if your looking to do heavy modifying there isnt much out side of basic hop ups (motor, esc, suspension, etc) anything out side of that needs to be custom. steering is very loose and if you want to get really aggressive drifts you need to do a lot of modifying.

the sprint 2 is an awesome chassis, dont get me wrong. its just i would have rather spending $ on a different chassis. if you want a great chassis and will drift out of box go with a

hot bodies cyclone s drift, its from HPI but the chassis is SO much better, and hop ups galore.

we need to go drifting sometime guys so i have a reason to finish my rc..

edit:

btw i have both chassis so i speak from experience

[slow&low1]

Thanks for all the info.
everything I really wanted to know.

[evil-98]

no problem, ive put way to much time and $ into my sprint2.. and i love the thing because i have it tuned for my style of drift but i could have done alot more on another chassis. i still drive it as a primary since i havent gotten around to finishing the cyclone s

[prestige]

is there a link that i can visit to get one. i have the e10 fd, but i modded it too much and did some custom stuff and now its juts a piece....let my buddy barrow it and it came back as a demolition derby car lol.
I would like one like rocky's but found this one

http://cgi.ebay.ph/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260653810007#ht_5928wt_907

trying to find another
thanks for any help!

[DeadCannon]

Do you have the Sprint 2 Sport or the sprint 2 drift? I thought the drift version came setup to drift (tires, suspension, motor position, etc)

[evil-98]

Do you have the Sprint 2 Sport or the sprint 2 drift? I thought the drift version came setup to drift (tires, suspension, motor position, etc)

the sprint 2 sport RTR and drift RTR are identical aside from small minor differences (motor 15t instead of the 20t, tires, and i think some gearing and spring rates). the tires that comes with the drift are actually gas type drift tires. the sprint 2 stock 15t doesnt have enough torque to drift those tires.

and i have the drift RTR

[DeadCannon]

Alright, thanks. Still trying to make up my mind. I like the Cyclone S but don't have that much to spend. I want to stick close to 200.

[dFunk]

Looking at some of these really makes me want one haha

[evil-98]

Alright, thanks. Still trying to make up my mind. I like the Cyclone S but don't have that much to spend. I want to stick close to 200.

well if your just looking to drift casually then the sprint 2 is still a great chassis. just some obligated mods are needed. like locked rear diff, abs tires or hard compound tires, ligher weight greased front diff, higher rate shock oil, modified front and rear diff casing. then you will have a perfectly balanced casual drifter you will really enjoy.

but you want to go with something really aggressive fast and countersteers more realisticly then you will need to move on to a different chassis lol

[DeadCannon]

No go on CS modding the Sprint 2?

[evil-98]

No go on CS modding the Sprint 2?

you can cs mod it but its not worth the trouble. i have rear heavily over driven in the rear just to get it to counter steer but it doesnt follow through and understeers alot. plus you need alot of power and adjustment to dial in the rear suspension. also depends on the surface your driving on.

[DeadCannon]

As a beginner should I learn 50/50 in a car like the sprint and once I have that down upgrade to a better chassis to learn CS?

[evil-98]

As a beginner should I learn 50/50 in a car like the sprint and once I have that down upgrade to a better chassis to learn CS?

that will work, but to me once you understand the car you can drive it either way. 50/50 is too easy and to be honest its just boring. i like my set up as loose as possible so i can throw the car around and with out CS or atleast a really torque motor 10t and lower the sprint is very numb and sluggish.

but as a beginner any chassis will do.

if i can do it over know what i know i would have just went straight to the cyclone and CS'd that

[jdbinspired]

here's mine... i just play em for fun...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/fdiamzon/DSC00168copy-1.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/fdiamzon/DSC00171copy-1.jpg

[evil-98]

this is how my sprint2 looks like righ now

http://evil98.insanity-asylum.com/rc/DSC_1627.jpg

[teamplayer]

here's mine... i just play em for fun...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/fdiamzon/DSC00168copy-1.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/fdiamzon/DSC00171copy-1.jpg

Ho Mean Jermz...but why an LS430? LOL. JK.

[DeadCannon]

I'm feelin the VIP drifter. And of course I love FDs

[jdbinspired]

Ho Mean Jermz...but why an LS430? LOL. JK.

haahaa...you telling me... i got the ls430 body for the RC before i even bought the actual LS... :cool: but too bad that it only came with the 01-03 lights...

[240sx]

LOVE teh credit card fitment! :wub:

+1 haha sti looks so good

[DeadCannon]

Ended up going redneck and got a stadium truck instead.
HPI E-Firestorm 10T HT
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj11/DeadCannon/30f1f88f.jpg

[evil-98]

nooo!.. lol those are still fun.

im starting to work on the sprint2 again. just finished modifying the front and rear control arms to accomidate my wheels. going to re adjust the aligment, modify the max steering angle, and caster

[evil03]

i still need a set of wheels and body post to get my HB drifter running...

[FindingNimo]

awww i miss mine :(

http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/341489-fs-hpi-e10-drift-rc-car-w-hop-ups-so-cal.html


SOLD!!!

hpi e10 rc drift car!
drift ready!
it has everything you'll need

aluminum drive shaft
hpi t-drift tires
19t komodo motor swap
locked diff front and rear
ssr professor sp1 wheels
comes with 2 batteries and a quick charger
beater r33 skyline body (great for beginners/practice) then move on to a project body

http://i51.tinypic.com/e6ovfn.jpg

selling because i don't really use it and i need the money asap!
$125 picked up (SUPER CHEAP!)
pm me for any questions

[evil-98]

sucks :( we never got to drift together

[Subielove]

I havent done rc drifting in forever. I actually made a new body last night. Msybe ill throw some doop wheels on it and throw it on here.

[FindingNimo]

sucks :( we never got to drift together

there's was no one to play with. i was all by myself :(

[riboflavin]

Here's some pix of mine.

Tamiya TA05 VDF Novak Ballistic 10.5T BL/Havoc Pro ESC/Futaba S9551

HPI E-10 with 17T

I have about 10 shells (I like to collect them lol) but was too lazy to gather them all.

I was lucky enough to be one of first ppl to buy TA05 VDF in US and I absolutely love this chassis, it's one of the best drift chassis IMO. Gotta love c/f frame and super wide steering angle.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/5147948960_9ec0f1a8f0_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/5147950442_c07ccd3b97_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1316/5147349455_614d2fc1a4_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1124/5147350237_46def8fdf2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5147351429_bdeda71df1_b.jpg

[SXTASY]

Ive got a few different ones but love em all.

HPI Savage Flux
HPI Vorza
Team Associated B44
Traxxas Revo 3.3
HB Cyclone TC (pictured)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/7476/rccarwallpaper.png
http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/8149/rc2707.jpg

[ls/lownslow]

i just picked up a team losi drift r for dirt cheap now i just need a body and some better wheels

[HFAS_monkey]

This thread is full of win, you guys are so creative with these. They look really fun to build.

[zebt66]

I am about to order mine thinking about getting HPI or Yokomo.

I have couple of questions...

Which brand is better? HPI or Yokomo?

Rims? Where to get those aggressive offset rims for the RC cars?

[evil-98]

my newest body :D yokomo re amemiya m7 rx7. its a wip, but so far its not bad. some bad masking.. real bad masking but ill make due

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5220288766_d860caa674_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5219696219_272366b314_z.jpg

@zebt66

i wouldnt get an HPI, unless you are looking at hot bodies which is pretty much HPI. yokomo has some awesome chassis but id go with the more high-end chassis because hopups add up really quick.

also there are a lot of places that sell wheels, i get most of my stuff locally but i also get a lot of stuff off of www.genkidoridori.com, www.towerhobbies.com, www.rcmart.com

[SHaW]

That looks awesome.

[evil-98]

im still waiting for some parts but once the bodys done i can finially get back to finishing the suspension

BUMP FOR RC LOVE <3

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I'm selling my Yokomo M2 Pro, if anyone is interested. It'll come with a new battery (with dean plugs), charger, remote, and some misc stuff.

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/RC%20Cars/

Start with the pic with the nitro force bottle, and then on. PM me if anyone is interested. I don't have time to get back into RC cars now.

[shawdyRL]

Damn I used to have so many of these things when i used to race, back before they were drifting em though aha
I had a nitro hpi rs4 for street (nitros were faster, and worth it, once upon a time), a nitro serpent pan car (good for 100+mph), an 1/8 scale Mugen buggy and an electric rs4 stadium truck that was a rocket, I used to wreck on all the nitros at the dirt track with it when I was like 10, pissin rednecks off haha
I still have a box of rc goodies somewhere, I think I need me a new chassis:grin:

[Rabbit-IS300]

Some really nice cars in here. Makes me really want one.

[FindingNimo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzTZKKrI1kQ

[DeadCannon]

Ordered my new motor and speed controller over the weekend. HPI FLUX 5700kV and HPI WARP sc.

[boostedfury]

just picked up a new HPI Sprint 2 Sport Drifter Today from Hobbytown...what a blast!! Gonna paint and trim the body this week but def a fun time!

[ls/lownslow]

preparing my new shell for paint
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/IMG_0656.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/IMG_0658.jpg


my civic :
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/155024_10150327639920504_808180503_16080399_416026 6_n.jpg

[legion74]

My yokomo sporting AE86 body...

1294
1295
1293

[boostedfury]

Question I am gonna two tone my 350z shell and I am using black and silver most likely, so I just wanted o check I paint the whole body silver first, than tape off what I want black and just spray that area black?

[DeadCannon]

That would make the whole thing silver. Since you paint the inside you have to tape off what you want a different color, paint one color, remove the tape then paint the other color.

[ccssk8ter11]

My first
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k121/ccssk8ter11/DSC_0065-4.jpg

Got the mercedes body for now until I order an s13 or something.

Does anyone know how to make spacers or what you use for them? My rear fitment sucks :(

[Sleepy Wagon.]

Fucking Jordan where have you been!!!!

[Pyrotechnic]

My R34 Skyline:
http://pyro-net.co.uk/images/RCD1.jpg
http://pyro-net.co.uk/images/RCD2.jpg
http://pyro-net.co.uk/images/RCD3.jpg

[DeadCannon]

I'd rock the Merc body.

[evilchargerfan]

My first
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k121/ccssk8ter11/DSC_0065-4.jpg

Got the mercedes body for now until I order an s13 or something.

Does anyone know how to make spacers or what you use for them? My rear fitment sucks :(


spacers for an rc car .... hmmmmmm :hm:

pm me the specs, I might be able to do it

[Quadsbc]

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/quadsbc/Mini-z008.jpg

[Quadsbc]

One more freshly uploaded. Mini-z mr01 rwd. Also have Traxxas e-revo and Traxxas e revo mini brushless.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll184/quadsbc/Mini-z009.jpg

[ls/lownslow]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/26677491.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/7c088e9f.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/21ccb593.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa167/ls-low-n-slow/a0262218.jpg

[Stylesy]

Damnnn I want one of these, somebody sell me one :) ha

[Salty991]

damnnnnn all this time for my brothers old electric car in the garage im breaking that baby out tomorrow :D

[miracle max]

Damn! some of these look real! nice job, looks fun.

[ccssk8ter11]

Finished my cage yesterday. Shitty picture though, I'll upload some better ones when I quit being lazy haha.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k121/ccssk8ter11/photo-12.jpg

[ccssk8ter11]

Don't mind all the glue everywhere on the cage haha, or the horrible front wheelgap.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k121/ccssk8ter11/DSC_0082-1.jpg

[240benzo]

^spam!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/167801_10150382430075475_868860474_17349962_210189 6_n.jpg
$40 and a bunch of AAAs later

[snowflow mfg]

So I have a dirty buggy, but I want to get myself one of these.

What is a good brand/model to get for drifting? Particularly one with a good selection of parts that I can change out and customize.
Luckily I already have a good radio and lots of pro status batteries.

[ccssk8ter11]

Spam?

Does anyone know who sells the s13 coupe bodies with the silvia front? I can't find one anywhere.

[240benzo]

they got rid of it already lolol there was spam under your post

[Salty991]

Where does everyone buy there rc's from?

[mmmpshh]

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00938.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00947.jpg

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00966.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00965.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00962.jpg

http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00986.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00975.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/DSC00972.jpg

[Fya]

Damn ! they look so real, now i want one too !


Where does everyone buy there rc's from?

many good stuff in here ;)
http://www.hpiracing.com/drift/

[mmmpshh]

do it! they start to get damn expensive for an rc car tho. lol and addictive.

[kyledupreez]

k newb question where do you get these? like what companies sell them? and how do you set them up to drift. im currently unemployed so i have lots of free time its nice weather out side and im bored :lol:

the answer to my question was probably in this thread somewhere but i was too lazy to look.

they are electric mostly right? not gas? i had a gas one years ago but im not sure where it is now

and @ ccssk8ter11 your in utah right? we should have a meet with these things. me and a few of my friends want to build them ha

[mmmpshh]

^ start here

http://genkidoridori.com/

[kyledupreez]

sweet will do.

thanks,
kyle

[Boss]

my first drifter
303330343035

and then others
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[Boss]

and some more
now my last once
3038
3039
304030413042

[mmmpshh]

just got this thing the other day.... the traxxas xo-1!

3045
3043
3044

[Chik-n-little]

Ive gotta get back into rc...miss it so much

[fahrenheitfarmer]

hah, I made a drift replica of the Fh about two years ago. It's a beast:
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/okidiamante/DSCF2005.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/okidiamante/DSCF2002.jpg
http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv159/okidiamante/IMG_0338.jpg

[fahrenheitfarmer]

I was also big into this when i was in Japan. Thousands of dollars in electric RC drifters. Here are a few of the different cars I had (all mine, all built/painted/designed) by me.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/rc%20car/vetheshell.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/rclotus.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/rc%20car/legacyshell.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/DSCF0492.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/DSCF0486.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/rc%20car/rcwheels.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m182/devinmfnfarmer/rc%20car/tt01.jpg

[Subielove]

Wish I had pics of my tc3. That thing is dope. me and qtip (sirricealot/ evoked photography) will be getting some RC drift stuff together this summer on the east coast.

[Jonathong]

I'm seriously thinking about getting into this hobby, those drift rc cars are so badass plus you can, change up parts on em ahah

Sent from my SGH-T959V using Tapatalk

[mmmpshh]

Here are a couple of my others...

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[FleshLight]

i was looking at getting into this as i was into gas powered before but dont want to deal with the hassle of the gas. What is the best RC electric to get for the drifting purposes?

[mmmpshh]

^ depends on how far you wanna go. Me personally, I like the TC5

[FleshLight]

what do you mean how far? as in how much i really want to get into the scene?

[fahrenheitfarmer]

There are several good starters. I started with the Tamiya TT-01, also had a TA05 and a TC5. You'll need to try both a shaft and belt driven and see what works for you.

Personally, the TT-01 is old, but countless upgrades, easily available parts, and easy to work on.

By how far, he was probably refering to if you wanted to get a brushless motor and ESC, an FM transmitter and receiver, and actually getting into real fine tuning. I knew what weight my dampner oil was, the gear/pinion ratio of the car, corner weights and everything. Most people open the box, pull the car out, and take it outside. (None of my cars ever saw concrete)

[shawdyRL]

i picked up an hpi sprint 2 flux a few weeks ago, havnt driven one of these since i raced em years back. But i always used hpi cars so i just went with what i knew, and wanted to go brushless. Personnaly I would recommend their rtr kits for anyone looking to get started as they have a good range for pretty much any experience/price level. I had forgotten how much fun they are to tear up aha, i need to get some good pics of the new setup.

Sent from my evo using Tappytalks

[bulletfocus22]

Here's mine

http://img.tapatalk.com/a69374f2-0ca6-d6e1.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a69374f2-0cbf-70b0.jpg

[FleshLight]

what do you guys think about the RTR HPI Sprint 2 drift? I am very new to this so this would be my first ever drift rc.

[FleshLight]

or HPI E10 drift mustang?

[shooting-star]

i really need to get back into this hobby.

[jeremazda712]

^ What this guy said!

[Subielove]

I'm still rocking my TC3 with a mamba max and it kicks ass. Need to update the setup on it.

[SleepyRN]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/c46d652a.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/efe7b498.jpg

[Jstrada]

^^^ nice!!!!

[SleepyRN]

Thanks! This is my new project:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/IMG_0258.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/IMG_0256.jpg

Putting these wheels on it to match the real car:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/IMG_0247.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/The%20G/Tri7.jpg

[fahrenheitfarmer]

If you want to do the lips on the RC wheels just like the ones on your car, it can be done with a few sharpie markers and some rubbing alcohol. LMK if interested, I'll find you a DIY for it.

[sykoracer19]

here my nitro drift
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[sykoracer19]

here one more
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3180

[DC5innn]

I want one so badd, hoping to get one in the next couple of weeks.

[mmmpshh]

^ i got a tc5 for sale?

[SleepyRN]

Tried it out... doesn't look too bad. Needs practice.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/HomieG35_photos/IMG_0274.jpg

[nightestkiduknow]

still a work in progress but im stuck on nitro lol

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn44/xnightkidx/DSCI0070.jpg

[drift55]

I wanna get into this so bad! whats a good car to start with?

[bfrost]

I see everyones cars are so sweet, idk what kits everyones buying....cant seem to find a perfect starter kit and can i buy a starter kit and buy different bodys from other companys to up on it? what sites are ppl ordering cars and parts from?

[fahrenheitfarmer]

It depends on what you want to spend really. A good, easily upgradable and affordable, starting point is the Tamiya TT-01. These are all over ebay for about $100. Best of all, they are several different cars you can choose from.

The wheelbase is the main aspect of buying the shells/bodies from other companies. For the most part, the 1/10th scale drift cars range from 190mm-220mm. Be sure to check the wheelbase of the chassis you purchase before looking for the body you want from another company.

www.towerhobbies.com seems to be the largest distributor of RC car parts that i've ever seen, however searching for what you want may take forever. Honestly, ebay has tons of sellers with stores that stock just about anything you could type in. 90% of my TT-01 parts were purchased on ebay and sent from overseas, mostly Japan.

After I spent 2 years in Japan, I kept in touch with some of the locals and I've got a pretty solid link to most of the RC hobby shops in Okinawa. If theres something you cant find online, ask me, and I can get it.

[bfrost]

thinking i might go with this, can anyone tell me what mm bodies this is, i found another body for this car and just wanna make sure it will fit
http://www.activepowersports.com/tamiya-58388-110-mazda-rx7-tt01d-drift-spec-kit-tam58388/

[fahrenheitfarmer]

If you dont have low offset wheels for it, go with the 190mm, but you can use 200mm shells and either get lower offset wheels or larger hex adapters. My TT-01 ran 10mm hex adapters on the Corvette, but required aftermarket dog-bone and swayarms.

[mmmpshh]

I see everyones cars are so sweet, idk what kits everyones buying....cant seem to find a perfect starter kit and can i buy a starter kit and buy different bodys from other companys to up on it? what sites are ppl ordering cars and parts from?

Genkidoridori.com is a great place for accessories and bodies and best place for wheels.

Here is a lil project I'm working on. It's a 1/16 traxxas rally with 1/10 mamba monster and 26mm up front and 32mm in rear with some custom over fenders.
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/845cddd2.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/97ace4d6.jpg

[mmmpshh]

Update
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/da75a41b.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/53b7fca8.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/ee9906c2.jpg

[mikem89]

always wanted to get one they look sick, and are a lot of fun.

[mmmpshh]

always wanted to get one they look sick, and are a lot of fun.

You forgot expensive lol

[nismofo]

Why did I have to stumble upon this thread lol. I used to have a Team Associated TC3. This makes me want another rc car to mess around with. Can you take pretty much any 1/10th 4wd electric chassis and convert it to drift?

[mmmpshh]

Why did I have to stumble upon this thread lol. I used to have a Team Associated TC3. This makes me want another rc car to mess around with. Can you take pretty much any 1/10th 4wd electric chassis and convert it to drift?
There's really no "conversion" to do. Just put drift tires (hard plastic) and drift

Here is what it looks like now.
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/dcaa7922.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/e0dc23c8.jpg

[nismofo]

Ahh ok. I was reading about people "locking" their diffs so I wasn't sure to what extent people were going to.

[mmmpshh]

Proper RC wheel stretch... 26mm tires on 32mm wheels
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/8483ce5a.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/cdbead2d.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/85aaec0e.jpg

[ZiptiedCoupe]

the 86 crew chillin at the garage

http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w324/jbretz/garage.jpg

side view of the daily grind

http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w324/jbretz/86body.jpg

[wussupb0o]

Saw rc drifting in person for the first time yesterday. Makes me really wanna get one and start practicing lol

[mmmpshh]

since both my cars are in the building/re-building phase decided to pick up on this hobby again... step yo rc game up!!!
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345236533748.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345235007721.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345235176226.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345320481605.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345839763630.jpg
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss254/spdrcrtc/PicsArt_1345322354459.jpg

[MX5LOW]

I really wanna get back in to rc drifting but it's hard to find people in Vegas who are really in to it. I use to have a hotbodies cyclone s with a team d-style 10t pulley, Novak slydr esc and motor. The setup was 50% countersteer. Awesome for people who were just getting in to cs setups

[shawdyRL]

Some pics of my dirty/hacked-up/beat-to-hell s2k :weeabooface:

http://i49.tinypic.com/24bsod2.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/zlasuv.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2zyj438.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/v4qe0j.jpg

[crpwrx]

Where do you guys get these things and all the dope wheels? Do they come with stretched tires, and how do you get them so flush and cambered?

[MX5LOW]

Where do you guys get these things and all the dope wheels? Do they come with stretched tires, and how do you get them so flush and cambered?

There's are a few different websites you can go to. My favorite is http://www.genkidoridori.com/. Just like real wheels, RC wheels have offsets too! To get the wheels cambered, you have to have a chassis that allows for adjustable camber settings like the hpi sprint 2 or hotbodies cyclone.

[crpwrx]

Thanks man, i gotta check this shit out again.

[MX5LOW]

Ahh ok. I was reading about people "locking" their diffs so I wasn't sure to what extent people were going to.

When I locked the rear diff on my old chassis I took it apart and stuffed it with tape lol. Worked pretty good.

[mmmpshh]

yup... genkidoridori and rcmart

[vgneric]

A somewhat relevant question:
What's the diameters of the wheels without tires?
Is there a scale wheel that will be 1 1/2" (38mm)?
I'd love to be a wheel whore in my ears as well, ha.

[MX5LOW]

A somewhat relevant question:
What's the diameters of the wheels without tires?
Is there a scale wheel that will be 1 1/2" (38mm)?
I'd love to be a wheel whore in my ears as well, ha.

Lol maybe a 1/5 scale rc car wheel may work

[mmmpshh]

avg 1/10 scale touring wheel is 52mm diameter and 26mm wide

[Derektc]

Damn I want an RC drift car now!

[KGMAXXX]

these remind me of xmods, i remember mine brought drift tires! hehe i might buy one of these if i find a 350z!

[Subielove]

When I built my yokomo s15 back in the day I thought I was Ballin. You guys are stepping up!!

[tomochi]

Here is mine.
Tamiya E36 + Street Jam OTA-R31
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8036187812_83ca2413a0_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/8036189583_23c9c868da_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/8036217901_36f3de9dd9_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/8036225606_763f37f7c2_c.jpg

[Subielove]

Anyone messing with CS setups? Ive been drifting 50/50 setups for years, cs looks like way more fun and realistic. I just ordered some active gears im going to retro fit onto my TC3. Also bidding on a front one way.

[Subielove]

Won the one way, time for some rear e brake locks. WMB xt7's and two sets of tires, and Active CS gears in the mail. We've got a little drift team going on called Special Feel! Yesterday we had a session going on. Pics!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4511.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4514.jpg

Also ended up modding the knuckles and moving the steering rack pick up points forward a little, just enough to keep stock geometry. Had to do a bunch of clearancing too.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4494.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4493.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4490.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4491.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4496.jpg

Much more angle than stock. Feels just like my 240 when I did knuckles.

[tomochi]

I ordered front one way, solid axle and pulley.
It going to "ketsukaki" setup!

Wow TC-3 is pretty old but it have a good reputation!
I found how to get more angle of TC-3 in Japanese blog.
http://ayatech.exblog.jp/17414959/
http://ayatech.exblog.jp/17437623/
or
http://zigzag-d.blogspot.jp/2011/03/associated-tc3.html

[Subielove]

Thats awesome. I started with the same thing the guy in the blog did, but then went farther with it so i could max it out. Theres not much more you can do other than shaving down the carrier and hubs.

Ive had my tc3 since i bought it brand new over 10 years ago. Still kickin till today. I have a full factory team graphite chassis kit, mamba max brushless, MIP aluminum polished cvd's and Factory team aluminum outdrive cup. Ive got much more into it. What kind of batterys are people running now a days? Been looking into the gens ace lipo stuff. Its roar legal!

[Subielove]

Heres a little video of a buddy and I.

https://vimeo.com/55351422

[tomochi]

Nice video dude!
I use a cheap 1500mAh NiCad battery but I'm interested in Li-Fe batterys.

[Subielove]

Yeah same here. Im using a cheap epic pack and Integy Indi charger. Time to upgrade to gens ace stuff I think. Went to a place Called R/C Madness here in CT today. Got some good track time. Running on carpet is very different! Very fast and realistic. Post up some pics of your setup tomochi!

[tomochi]

Li-Po is powerful but I'm not going to buy it because i think those are not safe... Nice. I never run on the carpet track. I running on the concrete track aka garage. Yeah I will post some pics at the end of this week!

[Subielove]

I just scored a deal on two lipo batteries and a charger, 50$! Best part is that I can run them in my bump box for my Ofna ultra.

Also got my new wheels, and little things from japan for the TC3. Thing is lookin sweet!

[tomochi]

Yay! Upgrade time!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8294563726_641ea1e5f6_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8083/8294573692_1c81a0956c_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8073/8294566992_82709a9f27_c.jpg

Mod list
Street jam works damper set
Street jam works spring
Street jam aluminium bumper brace
Street jam aluminium suspension mount
Street jam front one way set
Street jam solid axle set
Street jam pulley set and pulley stopper
Square wide angle drive shaft
Tamiya GT tuned motor

[Subielove]

Hell yeah dude. Got my wheels and one way in. Feels awesome. Esp on carpet tracks. Also switched to lipo.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4569.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4570.jpg

All of my rc stuff, minus the electric stuff lol. Other than the tc3 I also have a b4 buggy electric
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/IMG_4572.jpg

[burke420]

looks fun,,, i can get a brand new dai yoshihara setup for $160. is that good?

[Subielove]

Hpi, the body? Sounds expensive. E10 rtr's are like $200

[grippymonkey]

I would love one of these again.

I know a few of the WFC homies here in Socal are really getting down with them lately.

[Sleepy Wagon.]

GET ONEEEE!!!!! Your not even down bro!

[robertw]

GoPro bash footage from RC Madness in CT with my sc10.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaF-T_mFZ78&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[YboTs13]

Damn i needa get on this special feel Rc drifting soon

[grippymonkey]

GET ONEEEE!!!!! Your not even down bro!

I raced years and years ago on the weekends... then drifted up until a couple years ago. I am thinking about it.

Is anybody drifting the cup racers? I would like do get that Porsche RSR kit and put some drift tires on it to slide around.... a little chassis like that with a crazy motor could be dope

[Subielove]

Just get an e10 or a sprint to drift. They are set up perfectly out of the box.

[Subielove]

Special Feel!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/SilviaPilotS13/7d37fd13-84e1-4d8f-ad6d-3de0aae8eea9_zpsa105b5ba.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/SilviaPilotS13/media/7d37fd13-84e1-4d8f-ad6d-3de0aae8eea9_zpsa105b5ba.jpg.html)

Mine is the FD, both cars waiting on tires to mount up the new wheels!

[sammyscenepoints]

Special Feel :bananapowerslide:


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/19/hygusesa.jpg

[robertw]

Looking good Sam. I either need to get a drift car, or you guys need to get into off road :D

[Subielove]

Pshh, look who you're talking to. I wanna start get my nitro buggy up on the offroad track at rcm.

[Sleepy Wagon.]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ukQEfSQxgg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[shawdyRL]

Finished up my new setup not too long ago, now it's time to upgrade the mechanical bits.

http://i.imgur.com/LyqxIw6l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/j9pKkw4l.jpg

[Sleepy Wagon.]

What do you use to outline the lines with? Just a black pen?

[shawdyRL]

What do you use to outline the lines with? Just a black pen?

I used a super fine tip sharpie on the outside of the body, and if you mess up a q-tip with some non-acetone nail polish remover takes it right off. Super easy compared to a few other methods I've seen.

[Rubaru]

Why did I come in here? Because I need another hobby.
FC and the 86 are sickkkk.

[Subielove]

Julian, we use microline tape but it comes off when you hit stuff.

Sweet vid!

[robertw]

Hit the dirt track at rcmadness for the first time last night, tons of fun, 2wd SC is a handful lol. Initially traction was a huge problem, but once the track grooved up that improved significantly. Definitely lot more challenging than the indoor carpet track.
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k91/robertw11/IMG_20130514_201845_zps3e7808c4.jpg