I just decided to start this hobby
 

Hi, i am from singapore. I have been considering this hobby for 1 year as i am still schooling my family is poor. So i would like to ask, how to i even start. I am interested in RC drifting. Is there a website for me to start. Because i know nuts about this hobby.Thanks

Jason =)

you can join us at SGDRIFTERS.COM
we are more on drifting on that froum/website..
as for the budget, a second hand TT01 RTR would cost around 200 bucks..but do take note that this is not a cheap hobby..yoour 200 bucks will not stop there,,once in a while you to change this..change that..and it costs money...

BTW, how old are you?
If you are still schooling and budget is tight, I would not suggest you even start.
the buying never ends,
There are 2nd hand kits around but let me just list you the items (brand new)
Car kit (TT01D) http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58349
TT01D with LED Lights http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=58388
Or TT01 RTR (Ready to Run) http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=57765
With RTR kits, you dont need to buy a controller otherwise
Futaba http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk01.html
or Sanwa http://www.airtronics.net/airtronics_MX_3.asp

Charger - http://shop.singahobby.com/?q=node/12328
Batteries - http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=55088

I am not trying to discourage you, just want to let you know the items needed. You might need at least 2 set of batteries. Some spare parts in case wear and tear. This hobby is not cheap, I don't want you to end up buying everything and then tight budget to give up and you never really enjoy this hobby.

Most of us, started during our school days and we cannot allow to continue this hobby as a student and so we stop. Now that we are all working, we ended up in this hobby again. For me, it is a reviving the hobby that I didn't get to enjoy when young.

Most important advise.

Be careful with 2nd deals.
When you are new and know nothing about it, there are some people who will take advantage of you.

yea u right...

better buy new 1....
but for beginner...
u must stand by $600 to $800...
or u can buy 1 by 1...
my fren also do like that.....
his car need to wait 6 month to run....
make sure u r very intresting in this hobby 1st....
hope u can understand...
cheers...

Myself too is considered new to this RC hobby thing, and man I had such a late head-start and missed out so much fun!
But picking up this hobby late has it's up-side too, because at least I'm working now and is financially more capable of sustaining it.

As with any hobby, interest or sports, the best way to start is not to spend money first. In my humble opinion, the safest and best way to go is to visit drift meet and get to know people from there. I'm certain you'll meet someone that you can click with, and with his or their help, you'll be properly guided with where the hard-earned money should go. You may even get used freebies.

P.S. Good thing about RC drifting is, it can be the cheapest among other RC car types to play.. if we can be content with being " minimalist".
You don't need a expensive car to enjoy drifting. :)