The Drift Thread
08-01-2011, 10:59 AM
#1636
Tech Rookie
Speedway Pal makes metal wheels, not many people use them. I was thinking about getting a set for fun. They're expensive usually, around $100 a pair. I prefer plastic wheels because if you slam hard into somthing you're usually gonna break a wheel before anything else, id rather break cheap $5 dollar wheels than $30 CVD's. Metal wheels would transfer that energy into the suspension and break turnbuckles or whatever.
08-01-2011, 11:59 AM
#1637
I had an amazing half day today at Speedway Pal, they had a new track layout which was awesome. I got there at 10am when they opened and only shared the track with 1 other guy all the way until 3pm when i left! It was awesome, the track felt great, I started off with a new set of YOK Zero1R's since thats the only tire they allow, they were really slippery at first but once I put a pack through them they broke in and got nice and sticky. My car was perfect I didnt have to touch it at all! i just recharged batteries and swapped em out all day! it was a blast. Next time ill get some pics for you guys, I'd only been there once before for a competition. They have the best choice's in ramen too 
and only $2.00!! Plus a stocked store, they're was a bunch of random stuff i needed like balance wires and foam tape and they had it all, plus every Speedway Pal product they make in stock!!!! If any of you guys ever head out to Japan be sure to visit Speedway Pal!
and only $2.00!! Plus a stocked store, they're was a bunch of random stuff i needed like balance wires and foam tape and they had it all, plus every Speedway Pal product they make in stock!!!! If any of you guys ever head out to Japan be sure to visit Speedway Pal!
08-01-2011, 09:51 PM
#1638
help
Im been racing,bashing rc cars since i was 8 im now 18 and <3 drifting im now selling all my off road rc cars and want a drift car i need help picking one whats a good drift kit my max budget it 300 and whats counter steer do for rc drifting? 
08-02-2011, 01:42 AM
#1639
CS makes the rear wheels spin faster than the fronts making the car act more like a RWD. More and more this is what RC drifting is about. I'm still a noob to this so someone can better explain this.
Anyways, anyone know where I can get the Eagle or Active CS pulley set for the VDF?
08-03-2011, 10:49 AM
#1640
Old AE TC3 for drifting
I built a TC3 many years ago for my son to try RC racing. However he never got into the racing scene with me. Although he likes drift cars and the way they look. I also painted a very nice C6 Corvette to go with the TC3.
Other than wheels and HPI drift tires (hard plastic), what else do I need to get the TC3 ready for drifting? It currently has a brushed 27T motor and an RTR Esc with reverse. Do I need to change to BL? Can I just keep it brushed except with a better controller? I have a few Novak Cyclones and Yokomo 15T mod motors left around that I can use, would that be suitable?
What else do I need such as springs, sway bars and suspension setup, etc.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Other than wheels and HPI drift tires (hard plastic), what else do I need to get the TC3 ready for drifting? It currently has a brushed 27T motor and an RTR Esc with reverse. Do I need to change to BL? Can I just keep it brushed except with a better controller? I have a few Novak Cyclones and Yokomo 15T mod motors left around that I can use, would that be suitable?
What else do I need such as springs, sway bars and suspension setup, etc.
Thanks for any help in advance.
08-03-2011, 12:57 PM
#1641
I built a TC3 many years ago for my son to try RC racing. However he never got into the racing scene with me. Although he likes drift cars and the way they look. I also painted a very nice C6 Corvette to go with the TC3.
Other than wheels and HPI drift tires (hard plastic), what else do I need to get the TC3 ready for drifting? It currently has a brushed 27T motor and an RTR Esc with reverse. Do I need to change to BL? Can I just keep it brushed except with a better controller? I have a few Novak Cyclones and Yokomo 15T mod motors left around that I can use, would that be suitable?
What else do I need such as springs, sway bars and suspension setup, etc.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Other than wheels and HPI drift tires (hard plastic), what else do I need to get the TC3 ready for drifting? It currently has a brushed 27T motor and an RTR Esc with reverse. Do I need to change to BL? Can I just keep it brushed except with a better controller? I have a few Novak Cyclones and Yokomo 15T mod motors left around that I can use, would that be suitable?
What else do I need such as springs, sway bars and suspension setup, etc.
Thanks for any help in advance.
You need soft springs, like incredibly soft with the upgrade shocks. from there it just goes to prefrence. (one way, etc.)
08-03-2011, 03:07 PM
#1643
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
Like really soft, haha i use Yokomo swift springs, i use the blue in the front, and silver yokomo kit spring in the rear, 250 weight in the front and 400 in the rear. When i was running a slower motor like 17 turn i had the beige swift front spring and blue swift rear spring same weight oil. Now that i have a faster motor (10.5) i run 1 step up in strength do to the higher speeds im driving.
08-03-2011, 05:36 PM
#1644
Tech Adept
Something i started in our local club is messing with the weight ballance of the car. Its another dimmension of tuning which i dont see many trying. It has deffinetly helped get my nitro more settled and with more adjustability on setups.
08-03-2011, 06:46 PM
#1645
Would a TC6 be a good platform to start drifting?
08-03-2011, 08:03 PM
#1646
Tech Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
Any AWD Rc car will drift, even trucks. If you want to haul groceries you can choose a Jeep cherokee or a Ferrari Enzo. Sure both cars will haul some Groceries but which one is more efficient? The cherokee! Same goes for rc drift cars, they all do it provided they meet the requirements i mention. But a $500 purpose built drift cars is going to be way better in the long run than buying a $100 car. Always buy the best with the money you can save. If your budget is $300 its best to wait and save just a couple hundred more to get the $500 car.
08-03-2011, 08:11 PM
#1647
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what about a hb tcx is that a good drift chassis??
08-05-2011, 08:25 AM
#1648
Like really soft, haha i use Yokomo swift springs, i use the blue in the front, and silver yokomo kit spring in the rear, 250 weight in the front and 400 in the rear. When i was running a slower motor like 17 turn i had the beige swift front spring and blue swift rear spring same weight oil. Now that i have a faster motor (10.5) i run 1 step up in strength do to the higher speeds im driving.
08-05-2011, 11:01 AM
#1649
Anyone have know whether or not the Eagle Racing CS set for the VDF work only with Eagle oneway/spools or also with Tamiya's?