Originally Posted by
Marv
I don't know how precise a chassis has to be tuned to go sideways on purpose. 
It's well built and can take a pounding when compared to other, more "delicate", non-kit cars.
I'm a greybeard "retro" rookie, so my skill level is a bit rusty (and arthritic) =
However, thanks to modern radio technology and pain killers =
I'm slowly improving... 
Ha ha! Marv, I'm 57......graybeard myself. I'm not against drifting......but it gives me VERTIGO. Been a porsche 911 fan all my life.
I watched a video posted here a page or two back......the video was of an indoor race on carpet......many participants were said to be
new drivers......so I assume their cars were mostly un-modded as well....and they looked to be working great and having much fun.
After some initial out of box testing and light bashing, I would do the belt tensioners, outdrive cup springs, and steering mods.......those three .......Ohh!......and the RPM upgrade ball socket thingy's too!
Mike