Originally Posted by
Wish_Mastera
Hello guys. I need few basic tips about drifting at all.
I have HPI super RS4 electric with ESC Novak TC2 and trinity 13x3 motor.
I have several options for gear ratio, but mainly use 81 spur/27 pinion.
My questions are the following. Please give me advice, because I never tried drifting before. Tires will be customised, because I havent seen drift tires, with that size. (35x72mm)
1. I can choose from 280mm or 300mm wheelbase - which one is better for drifting?
2. Should I lock front/rear differentials?
3. Should I remove the front belt so it becomes only rear wheeldrive?
4. Should I watch for any center of weight - more heavier rear or front?
5. Will be very happy to receive any additional tips.
Thanks,
Stanislav
setups are a thing of prefrence. regardless what i or anyone says, try it ot yourself. if it is better, keep it, if you dont like it, adjust.
1. I can choose from 280mm or 300mm wheelbase - which one is better for drifting?
this is the one thing i have never tried. i woudl assume longer wheel bases give better sliding but shorter gives better control.
2. Should I lock front/rear differentials?
by lock i assume your kit comes with ball diffs. i prefer ball up front and solid(locked) rears.
3. Should I remove the front belt so it becomes only rear wheeldrive?
big time no-no. you do it, you will have no control at all.
4. Should I watch for any center of weight - more heavier rear or front?
rear weigh allows the rear to stay planted and slide less. weight up front gives more nose dive and allows the rear to lift more causing more sliding.
on a course with alot of sharp turns, i put about 30 grams up front. on long courses i only use 10 up front.
5. Will be very happy to receive any additional tips.
brushless was the best mod any drifter can do...