The Drift Thread
11-30-2007, 05:22 AM
#1216
Looking for advice from Drift experts
Like the title says!
I've got an HPI Pro2 that I tried drifting at our carpet track with some other guys. My problem is that the car does not want to recover from a drift (meaning bring the rear end back behind the front). I let two other guys who had the current HPI drifter drive my car and they both said the same thing. I watch them drive and they can easily bring the rear back with their cars but not with mine.
So my question is: what kind of suspension or tuning changes do you make to get better control of the rear?
I'm using the black ABS pipe for my drift tires, if that makes a difference.
I've got an HPI Pro2 that I tried drifting at our carpet track with some other guys. My problem is that the car does not want to recover from a drift (meaning bring the rear end back behind the front). I let two other guys who had the current HPI drifter drive my car and they both said the same thing. I watch them drive and they can easily bring the rear back with their cars but not with mine.
So my question is: what kind of suspension or tuning changes do you make to get better control of the rear?
I'm using the black ABS pipe for my drift tires, if that makes a difference.
11-30-2007, 05:36 AM
#1217
hayuffff!!!
jst wana comment on the poser thing... lets jst drift and c hus d poser... 
12-03-2007, 09:06 PM
#1218
Like the title says!
I've got an HPI Pro2 that I tried drifting at our carpet track with some other guys. My problem is that the car does not want to recover from a drift (meaning bring the rear end back behind the front). I let two other guys who had the current HPI drifter drive my car and they both said the same thing. I watch them drive and they can easily bring the rear back with their cars but not with mine.
So my question is: what kind of suspension or tuning changes do you make to get better control of the rear?
I'm using the black ABS pipe for my drift tires, if that makes a difference.
I've got an HPI Pro2 that I tried drifting at our carpet track with some other guys. My problem is that the car does not want to recover from a drift (meaning bring the rear end back behind the front). I let two other guys who had the current HPI drifter drive my car and they both said the same thing. I watch them drive and they can easily bring the rear back with their cars but not with mine.
So my question is: what kind of suspension or tuning changes do you make to get better control of the rear?
I'm using the black ABS pipe for my drift tires, if that makes a difference.
Check out this tutorial on setups for more info: http://www.drccentral.com/old/rc-drift-setup.html
12-03-2007, 11:20 PM
#1219
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usually...people who ask me about drifting and already have a TC3, i usually tell them to get a spool(for the rear), get some hpi type-t tires. adjust their camber -2 in the front. -1 in the back.(i ran more..but i suggest -2 and-1 to beginners) about 1 degree of toe in in the rear. run soft springs (i ran silvers up front, golds in the back) and run 30wt oil for the shocks. adjust the front diff to the liking(ball diff), and its pretty much a dialed setup (for me atleast..) and what i ran was a universal tire setup. which means i used yokomo single rings, yokomo double rings, hpi type Ts, hpi type As, RPDs, and other tires. no abs (iono why.just dont like it)
12-04-2007, 02:10 AM
#1220
yea when my TA05 was my main drifter (now switched to an RS4 rally) I had my rear diff semi tight and my front diff just a hair tighter. I also ran 30wt all around.
Three hole pistons with soft springs and two hole pistons and hard springs in the back. It didn't really matter what tire I threw on because the thing was so dialed in it just felt like butter.
oh and I threw in Lipos for my pack. Tons of punch even with a 19T motor.
Three hole pistons with soft springs and two hole pistons and hard springs in the back. It didn't really matter what tire I threw on because the thing was so dialed in it just felt like butter.
oh and I threw in Lipos for my pack. Tons of punch even with a 19T motor.
, if you love drifting and you love girls this thread is heaven
12-09-2007, 02:04 AM
#1223
Tech Adept
what is the best chassis for drifting, can anyone input thanks
12-09-2007, 02:50 AM
#1224
There are drift specific kits available from Yokomo and Tamiya but any 4wd chassis will work with a good set of drift tyres.
12-09-2007, 04:45 AM
#1225
Tech Adept
12-09-2007, 05:00 AM
#1226
seen all sorts of high-end touring car kit being converted to drift machines.
guess it depends on how you set the car up. all kits are equally good if you can/know how to drift.
i might be wrong, but that's just my 2cents worth
guess it depends on how you set the car up. all kits are equally good if you can/know how to drift.
i might be wrong, but that's just my 2cents worth
12-09-2007, 05:40 PM
#1227
Guys, I've decided to give drifting a try. After watching a few youtube movies it looks really fun. I remember the day when TC bodies used to look like real cars, glad to see them come back! My current ride is a Losi JRXS-R, and from what I understand I need to run a locked rear diff, front ball, or oneway diff. Stiffen the rear springs, and softer fronts. What about sway bars? How much stiffer should I make the rear spring? 17lb? 20lb? more? right now its 12lb rear, 15lb front for normal TC of course. How about gearing the car. Right now it has a novak 13.5, but is the goal to try to get max RPM, or torque to keep the wheels on the bus going around? Any general set-up info that I'm forgetting would be appreciated.
12-09-2007, 09:09 PM
#1228
Guys, I've decided to give drifting a try. After watching a few youtube movies it looks really fun. I remember the day when TC bodies used to look like real cars, glad to see them come back! My current ride is a Losi JRXS-R, and from what I understand I need to run a locked rear diff, front ball, or oneway diff. Stiffen the rear springs, and softer fronts. What about sway bars? How much stiffer should I make the rear spring? 17lb? 20lb? more? right now its 12lb rear, 15lb front for normal TC of course. How about gearing the car. Right now it has a novak 13.5, but is the goal to try to get max RPM, or torque to keep the wheels on the bus going around? Any general set-up info that I'm forgetting would be appreciated.
Put those 15 lb springs in the rear and the 12 lb ones in the front. Still, those springs are too stiff but you'll get it drifting. If you can, get some Yokomo Titanium springs which come in soft, medium and hard but all are probably less than 10 lbs.
If you don't want to buy a spool, you really don't have to. Just tighten your diffs and have the front 1/8 - 1/4 looser than the rear. That's usually a good starting point.
12-09-2007, 09:14 PM
#1230
dont waste ur money on an hpi dbox...i used to run a tc3, and @ rcdriftclub's drift series, i placed 3rd in Advanced class. well its not just the car its also the driver (mainly driver )
usually...people who ask me about drifting and already have a TC3, i usually tell them to get a spool(for the rear), get some hpi type-t tires. adjust their camber -2 in the front. -1 in the back.(i ran more..but i suggest -2 and-1 to beginners) about 1 degree of toe in in the rear. run soft springs (i ran silvers up front, golds in the back) and run 30wt oil for the shocks. adjust the front diff to the liking(ball diff), and its pretty much a dialed setup (for me atleast..) and what i ran was a universal tire setup. which means i used yokomo single rings, yokomo double rings, hpi type Ts, hpi type As, RPDs, and other tires. no abs (iono why.just dont like it)
) usually...people who ask me about drifting and already have a TC3, i usually tell them to get a spool(for the rear), get some hpi type-t tires. adjust their camber -2 in the front. -1 in the back.(i ran more..but i suggest -2 and-1 to beginners) about 1 degree of toe in in the rear. run soft springs (i ran silvers up front, golds in the back) and run 30wt oil for the shocks. adjust the front diff to the liking(ball diff), and its pretty much a dialed setup (for me atleast..) and what i ran was a universal tire setup. which means i used yokomo single rings, yokomo double rings, hpi type Ts, hpi type As, RPDs, and other tires. no abs (iono why.just dont like it)
I went further with softening my suspension by going withg Yokomo titanium softs and Yokomo titanium Mediums in the rear.
I used to run ABS but now after discovering other tires, I've totally dropped them (except for on carpet) I use T drifts but I'd love to get my hands on some RPDs and give those a spin.