The Drift Thread
#721
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Originally Posted by CaliberX
Hey guys
I just finished my first racing season on carpet. Need something to have fun with after the races indoors - or at lunch outdoors.
I got a RS4 Rally (Electric) and a old 19T that I can refresh. Its a rally car - so its sits a little high.
Any recommendations for setup to start with.
Stiff or soft springs? Caster (not sure if its adjustable on this car)? Camber? Droop?
Any tips would be appreciated.
I just finished my first racing season on carpet. Need something to have fun with after the races indoors - or at lunch outdoors.
I got a RS4 Rally (Electric) and a old 19T that I can refresh. Its a rally car - so its sits a little high.
Any recommendations for setup to start with.
Stiff or soft springs? Caster (not sure if its adjustable on this car)? Camber? Droop?
Any tips would be appreciated.
run abs and the 19t should be just right
#722
JUst a pic of my drift body. HPI AE86 painted with Tamiya Gold and Black paint, running on Yokomo Rims and Zero's
Last edited by spidude; 06-27-2006 at 12:14 PM.
#723
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looks good!
tc3 or Tc4?
tc3 or Tc4?
#724
TC4.... still setup for asphalt racing... now have to do teh diff work and suspension setup for drift. Currently drifting tighter anticlockwise than clockwise.
#725
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Originally Posted by spidude
Currently drifting tighter anticlockwise than clockwise.
#726
When I try to drift in an anticlockwise direction (turning to the left)the tail tends to snap around, while when I drift in a clockwise direction (turning to the right) the tail movement is less and therefore I can control the slide better.
This appears to be an issue with ALL my TC's (3&4).
I'll try and shoot some vid and post it.
This appears to be an issue with ALL my TC's (3&4).
I'll try and shoot some vid and post it.
#727
Check your servos and radio setting
Sounds like it could be a radio setting problem. Have you checked and made sure you've got equal servo throw each way? You may have one side trimmed out or the servo not centered properly.
It could also be your weight distribution and camber/caster settings. If the car isn't balanced it'll show more in drift than in normal driving.
It could also be your weight distribution and camber/caster settings. If the car isn't balanced it'll show more in drift than in normal driving.
#728
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Originally Posted by spidude
When I try to drift in an anticlockwise direction (turning to the left)the tail tends to snap around, while when I drift in a clockwise direction (turning to the right) the tail movement is less and therefore I can control the slide better.
This appears to be an issue with ALL my TC's (3&4).
I'll try and shoot some vid and post it.
This appears to be an issue with ALL my TC's (3&4).
I'll try and shoot some vid and post it.
it has to deal with the front spindles and the weight distribution i believe
but more of the weight distribution as your not always at lock to lock steering
try to balance the car on a set-up station
i always wanted to do that but unfortunatly i dont have the money..i just deal with it and i guess i adapt to the car and use my control of the car to balance the things out (steering and throttle responces)
#729
Originally Posted by anthony390
i noticed and experenced this as well
it has to deal with the front spindles and the weight distribution i believe
but more of the weight distribution as your not always at lock to lock steering
try to balance the car on a set-up station
i always wanted to do that but unfortunatly i dont have the money..i just deal with it and i guess i adapt to the car and use my control of the car to balance the things out (steering and throttle responces)
it has to deal with the front spindles and the weight distribution i believe
but more of the weight distribution as your not always at lock to lock steering
try to balance the car on a set-up station
i always wanted to do that but unfortunatly i dont have the money..i just deal with it and i guess i adapt to the car and use my control of the car to balance the things out (steering and throttle responces)
#730
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Originally Posted by thedudeaturdoor
add quarters to one side untill it works out, or anything else that is heavy enough
why waste 25 cents when i can use that on tax for the abs
its ok i dont really need it..i perfer working more on my skills than letting the car win the race
#731
Drift Video
So this last weekend we had a big race at the Driven To Perform import tuner car show in Vancouver BC. One of our events was drift racing. Drivers were judged by a number of anonymous judges based on amount of drift, style, and total number of laps. I've compiled a video of the drift event and it's now available on my website. Check it out and enjoy the show!
http://serandin.multiply.com/video/item/1
http://serandin.multiply.com/video/item/1
#732
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what tires are you guys running and what surface, asphalt?
seem like more grip then usual?
seem like more grip then usual?
#733
Carpet
We were running on carpet, mostly with abs.
#734
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Originally Posted by Serandin
We were running on carpet, mostly with abs.
#735
very sticky
the abs does get quite sticky if you run if for 3 or 4 races. For one it picks up all the tire compound and foam residue and for another the intense heat that's generated by spinning at high speed on carpet tends to soften the plastic. I made it through all 4 round on one set, but it was new at the start of the day. Other who started with used sets had problems by the end of the day. You really dont want to run on asphalt and then use them on carpet as all the grooves and scratches pick up more crap. On the other hand you can clean the tires off a bit by running them on medium rough concrete between runs.