R/C Drifting

[CivicDXR]

sorry if this is a repost, but this vid is so pimp...

http://www.frequency-rc.com/drift/sg3rd.mpg

*might take a bit long to D/L, but it is well worth it*

Looks like i might have to take a trip down to PM Hobby... :eek:

[EK 2.0]

When you go...pick up that AE for will ya man HACHIROKU DORI DORI...:burnout: :D

[cman]

my cousins in england are hardcore into rc racers, i busted some very inaccurate drifting with them. pretty hard to get used to at first, but super fun

[saiyajin]

ya its a repost but still awesome!! :thumbsup:

[iceburns288]

FAWKIN NUTS!:eek:

I'm taking the front driveshafts outta my RC M3 tomorrow...:burnout: :burnout: Time for some donuts and burnouts too lol!:D

[RickDaTuner]

Originally posted by iceburns288
FAWKIN NUTS!:eek:

I'm taking the front driveshafts outta my RC M3 tomorrow...:burnout: :burnout: Time for some donuts and burnouts too lol!:D

their actaully 4wd electrics that use Pvc piping for tires, drifting with a Nitro using only RWD it hella hard man

[Team_Mclaren]

:eek: thast sweet!!! too bad my alfo is 4wd + 4ws... but thast nuts!!:D

[iceburns288]

Wait... they replace the tires with PVC pipe? a) how does that work and b) they look real...:burnout:

BTW, driving a nitro with 4wd is still hard lol!:D

[iceburns288]

Ahhh....

http://rc-drift.com/index.php/topic,62.0

:burnout: :burnout:

I'm up for it... if I can figure out how to resize vids from my cam lol I can put some of my failed attempts up!:eek:

[Seanith]

Thats gotta be the most pimpin' shit i've ever seen! How much do cars like that run for? I want one!

[ninjak84]

Haha I love drifting in my r/c :burnout:

[sexualbanana]

DXR told me you could even drift just by putting electrical tape over the rear tires. But then it get's pretty damn hard to control.

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by sexualbanana
DXR told me you could even drift just by putting electrical tape over the rear tires. But then it get's pretty damn hard to control.

i've tried it before, but it doesn't last that long cause the tape gets eaten up... the PVC/ABS pipe is a way better idea...

[sexualbanana]

The electrical tape on mine has stayed on very well. I used packing tape before that, and it got eaten really fast

[eb0i]

that seems like a cool hobby(r/c cars), how much would it cost to start up as a hobby?

[Forcefed]

Question, are these the gas or battery powered cars, ive been wanting to get one...but cant figure what type to get

[Liquidinc]

Wow thats awesome!
holy shit!
hehe kinda reminds me of initial D but wit R/C's :D

[iceburns288]

Originally posted by Forcefed
Question, are these the gas or battery powered cars, ive been wanting to get one...but cant figure what type to get

Get a nitro car, much faster and more fun! Electric cars can't compare to the experience... the nitros have real engines and whatnot, they are so much fun!:burnout:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Forcefed
Question, are these the gas or battery powered cars, ive been wanting to get one...but cant figure what type to get


the ones in the vid are electric...

[CRXguy]

that's a fucking cool vid! :thumbsup:

[Seanith]

Originally posted by ~$eanith~
How much do cars like that run for? I want one!

[GQBalla]

wasn;t there another thread on drifting rc cars???? anyways still cool though

[ninjak84]

Originally posted by ~$eanith~
How much do cars like that run for? I want one!

http://www.yokomousa.com

[method]

that's freaking hilarious

[wildrice]

n e body know if the tape thing would work on a zip zap racer?

[CivicDXR]

the R/C drift bug has bit me...

I bought some spare wheels today, found some 2" ABS pipe at work, cut them out and glued them on to the wheels...

Also pulled out the HKS Track Attack Altezza body that was being saved in the basement to complete the look...

I'll keep you guys posted if I get any good at it... :nut:

http://members.shaw.ca/aldrichevangelista/DSC00865.JPG
http://members.shaw.ca/aldrichevangelista/DSC00867.JPG

[finboy]

let the madness begin

[ninjak84]

Originally posted by CivicDXR
the R/C drift bug has bit me...

I bought some spare wheels today, found some 2" ABS pipe at work, cut them out and glued them on to the wheels...

Also pulled out the HKS Track Attack Altezza body that was being saved in the basement to complete the look...

Sweet! Now just clean up some of that vinyl! jk :D
This is crazy fun with the ABS/PVC. I find that carpet is too slick, smooth concrete is too slick, but nice pavement works the best. What are you running for front tires? I haven't tried foams yet, so I only know rubbers.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by CivicDXR
the R/C drift bug has bit me...

I bought some spare wheels today, found some 2" ABS pipe at work, cut them out and glued them on to the wheels...

Also pulled out the HKS Track Attack Altezza body that was being saved in the basement to complete the look...

I'll keep you guys posted if I get any good at it... :nut:

http://members.shaw.ca/aldrichevangelista/DSC00865.JPG
http://members.shaw.ca/aldrichevangelista/DSC00867.JPG


please drift with the EVO body first pare...I dont wanna see bits and pieces of the Altezza's body all over your cul-de-sac when I drop by your place...:D

[wildrice]

here's another vid i found
Another vid (http://media.wildhobbies.com/yokomo_driftcars.wmv)

[IntegraG2]

wow that vid is crazy....:bigpimp:

[ZorroAMG]

DXR I'd be interested in some R/C drift action but I'll have to make my 4WD a RWD first :D...

Also depending on what car you have, you can make them drift properly using regular R/C tires, it's all in the suspension tuning...

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by ninjak84


Sweet! Now just clean up some of that vinyl! jk :D
This is crazy fun with the ABS/PVC. I find that carpet is too slick, smooth concrete is too slick, but nice pavement works the best. What are you running for front tires? I haven't tried foams yet, so I only know rubbers.

All 4 wheels are on ABS, I tried running normal tires on the fronts, but it just spins out...


Originally posted by ZorroAMG
DXR I'd be interested in some R/C drift action but I'll have to make my 4WD a RWD first :D...

Also depending on what car you have, you can make them drift properly using regular R/C tires, it's all in the suspension tuning...

Nah, leave it 4WD, mine is, and I'm getting the hang of it, I can get it goin about 45 degrees through a corner now...

And ABS wheels seemed like a better solution to me, I have no idea how to mess with that suspension stuff yet :nut: :dunno:

[ThE tV 8 mE]

check out www.highoctanehobbies.com I made their site a couple of months ago, and they have a bunch of videos on there. Some are better than others.

[ninjak84]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Also depending on what car you have, you can make them drift properly using regular R/C tires, it's all in the suspension tuning...

What kind of car are you running that you can tune your suspension and drift?

Haha funny enough, I've never thought of running all 4 on piping.
Using only the rears is pretty tough, so I'll give it a try. I get the feeling it's going to get alot easier with 4 ABS....

Glad to see some other RC drivers here!

[ZorroAMG]

I have never attempted drifting because I only competed in AWD touring class, but I have a TC3 Factory team and have seen many tutorials about setting up a car for t3h drift...I'll see what I can find :)

BTW the tuning is all in spring rate, shock oil weight and battery placement IIRC, which some of the RTR tamiya cars etc may not have the option to play with

[CivicDXR]

I've got an RTR tamiya, so I guess I can't mess with the suspension... but yah, its so much easier to control and get a drift going with all 4 ABS, than it is with just the rears ABS...

[saiyajin]

where did u guys get ur R/Cs

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by saiyajin
where did u guys get ur R/Cs

PM Hobbycraft...

[ninjak84]

It makes a bit of sense now, especially about battery placement. I have a 6 cell AA 7.2v setup, so that's alot of weight. As it is now, I'm around 50/50 so I don't know if I want to move it.

More weight in the rear makes the most sense, but then again the tried and true 86 is 50/50..... :D

Anyway definitely post it up if you find something.

All of my stuff was bought at PM too.

[Seanith]

so how much would everything you need be if you went to pm hobbies?

[ZorroAMG]

See the Corolla is true 5050 but think of a normal electric touring car, front to rear without electronics and batt is close to 50/50 but the motor, spur, pinion are all in the rear, the battery on the other side and lighter electroincs (compared to the motor) are in front ...makes for rather wonky weight dist...especially if you take into account different speedcontrol and receiver and servo manufacturers make products that weight differently....

DXR, I'll check out your car and see what we can do :)

[ZorroAMG]

seanith: you can get started for about 800 and pay up to 3000 for the pro stuff...I spent 6k in one year for top stuff (competitive racing though)

[Seanith]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
seanith: you can get started for about 800 and pay up to 3000 for the pro stuff...I spent 6k in one year for top stuff (competitive racing though)

:(

I guess i'll have to stick to my real car :(

[ZorroAMG]

^ check out PM hobbies, you may be able to get a deal on some "previously enjoyed" stuff :)

[ninjak84]

Just ordered my carbon fiber chassis!!!!
Can't wait for it to come!!

:clap:

[ZorroAMG]

For what car? I have the full Carbon fibre chassis for my Associated TC3.

[ninjak84]

Micro RS4 over here :)
1/18 scale.

I can't wait to see what the difference will be (aside from coolness factor).
I don't think it'll be very much lighter (if any), but I'd like to think it'll dissipate heat faster.

What are the pros/cons that you've noticed on yours?

[ZorroAMG]

Well, the micros are small and their actual speed won't really benefit from the CF AFAIK. My TC3 with my 11 turn mod motor will do 45-50 Km/h real speed and the stiffness helps a fair bit. As far as weight reduction, the TC3 comes already with a Carbon-reinforced plastic chassis that is quite light anyhow. Coolness factor will be the main thing on yours since micro cars aren't high-performance touring cars. (Not to knock yours AT ALL, just in terms of competitive racing benefitting from those type of mods)

I am going to post pics soon...you All should too :)

[MenteL]

i broke my tmaxx today, a shock tower, engine mount, EZ start electric starter motor, the hood pin shafts that pop through the body, and i just spend almost $40 on my el camino body, painted it, looked REALLY nice, but then i decided to go out and jump on the road with it......doesnt look too nice anymore :P

[ninjak84]

Ouch! That's rough.... Last night I blew out a pin in my drivers' side front wheel suspension :(
The entire spring assembly came apart while the car was doing about 20km/h!
Must have been an unlucky night

Fortunately I have the spare parts to fix it.
I'll post up some pictures when it's back to normal.

[MenteL]

Heh. Today cost me over $150, plus yesterday is a grand total of $210 dollars.

Engine Mount - $20
Shock Towers - $20
Spur Gear - $5
Rims - $30
One Way bearing - $25
EZ Start Electric Motor - $25
Crystals - Free (from friend)
Gas Tank was cracked - $30
Body - $40

Plus the mods that i added cost me the difference, new 14 tooth clutch bell lets me do some wicked wheelies, and my sand paper disc brake pads make me stop on up two wheels :D I'm such a loser heheh

[MenteL]

Originally posted by ninjak84
Ouch! That's rough.... Last night I blew out a pin in my drivers' side front wheel suspension :(
The entire spring assembly came apart while the car was doing about 20km/h!
Must have been an unlucky night

Fortunately I have the spare parts to fix it.
I'll post up some pictures when it's back to normal. its sure an expensive hobby

[ninjak84]

Here's what the car looks like now. HPI RS4 platform, 1/18th scale electric.
Lot's of hop-ups, including a motor swap, new diff, upgraded batteries, carbon fiber chassis plate on it's way.... etc
The "drift" setup is currently an M3 with different wheels. I'm hoping to pick up an S15 body once I get back in Calgary. Anyone seen a 140-150mm Silvia body in stock at PM?

[MenteL]

i havent looked. ill check when i go to pickup my new engine later this week. my piston/sleeve went on my old one and i need to upgrade

[CivicDXR]

Originally posted by ninjak84
Here's what the car looks like now. HPI RS4 platform, 1/18th scale electric.
Lot's of hop-ups, including a motor swap, new diff, upgraded batteries, carbon fiber chassis plate on it's way.... etc
The "drift" setup is currently an M3 with different wheels. I'm hoping to pick up an S15 body once I get back in Calgary. Anyone seen a 140-150mm Silvia body in stock at PM?

cool lookin car, everyone should post pics of what they have.

Here are my two, the small one is a HPI MicroRS4 with a Toyota Trueno AE86 body, the other one is a Tamiya XB1 (not sure which chassis) with a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VI WRC body... the spare body is an HKS Track Attack Altezza replica...

[ninjak84]

Thanks, nice Trueno!!
Good to see one that isn't panda. If you ever want a set of drift tires for it, I found some that are killer!
Haha $2 a set. They look/fit/work perfect!

*Edit* MenteL, thanks man. yeah it gets pricey at times, but it's the fun that counts :D Post up a pic of yours once the parts go in.

[MenteL]

Originally posted by ninjak84
Thanks, nice Trueno!!
Good to see one that isn't panda. If you ever want a set of drift tires for it, I found some that are killer!
Haha $2 a set. They look/fit/work perfect!

*Edit* MenteL, thanks man. yeah it gets pricey at times, but it's the fun that counts :D Post up a pic of yours once the parts go in. ya i kinda sold my camera so pics are not in the question anymore, you got an engine for me? :(

[ninjak84]

Heh, the only spare motor I have is the little stock HPI electric motor!

[good_lookin866]

where do i get all this shit

[Team_Mclaren]

man u guys got some nice cars!!!

I have an old school car!!
Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI (1994 DTM )
on a TA02 chassis.

Bought it in 1995ish i think, cant remember.

also: Mitsu Evo II shell... in green....

i'll get some pics up tonight

[DefektiveVibe]

x-mods all the way i did a little drifting on my kitchen lino by just taking off all four of the rubbers haha

[fester]

that is some crazy shietz!! :eek: :drool:

[Kamen]

Where would I get one like the Trueno? Looks so nice!

[teknical]

I'd definately be interested in snagging up one (Silvia S13 or a 240sx :D )

[CivicDXR]

I posted these in another thread, but here is my new body for my R/C.

Added this to the stable of R/C car bodies...

I'm trying to replicate my civic as close as possible, but a bit of custom work will have to be done... this is what I've got so far...

After Paint:
http://members.shaw.ca/CivicDXR/DSC00961.JPG

After some of the decals and the hood:
http://members.shaw.ca/CivicDXR/DSC00981.JPG

Gold wheels will be coming... more pics as I progress...

[Seanith]

Great Job man! :eek:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by good_lookin866
where do i get all this shit


I got my Tamyia RTR kit from Pm Hobbycraft...Nissan 350 stock shell...and with the "DXR Mod", I am slowly getting the hang of drifting...too bad the weather its allowing me to hone my D1 skills...

[1-Bar]

that's crazy!! Hopefully the CTR headlights and the JDM fogs you can put on too!! Nice job...:thumbsup:

[Team_Mclaren]

DTM POWER!!! YAA

gonna pick up some new tires today, lets see how it drifts!:clap: