i dont know much about tamiya cars really. but i normally look at parts availability before i get a kit. so try to get a kit that you can get parts easily for. also check out rcdriftclub.com they have alot of opinions on cars and chassis and they know they stuff. ive used a sprint 2 drift for the last yr and loved it. but i need to replace the chassis on it so i switched over to a cyclone s are there more beginner friendly in drifting