Drifting R/c's. *Vid*

[TURBO_EK4]

I know this probably doesnt belong here, but I thought you guys might enjoy it, so here's the link: http://media.wildhobbies.com/yokomo_driftcars.wmv

[chrismcgee]

way cool, how would i set my tamiya ta03r chassis up to drift?

[tpliquid]

dats cool. my drifting skills arent up to that ye. but i can do it aroudn a cone heheh.

[Camber]

Originally Posted by chrismcgee

way cool, how would i set my tamiya ta03r chassis up to drift?

Ask spoolin12, Ive seen some of his r/c videos and he probly the best R/c drifter Ive seen.. he should be able to answer your questions. I was low on cash and did have any reliable source for the parts, so i just rigged the tires with the back side of electrical tape Worked wonders.. If im remembering correctly, he did the same

[Midnight Racer]

Great find.

[joecwlaw]

Originally Posted by Camber

Ask spoolin12, Ive seen some of his r/c videos and he probly the best R/c drifter Ive seen.. he should be able to answer your questions. I was low on cash and did have any reliable source for the parts, so i just rigged the tires with the back side of electrical tape Worked wonders.. If im remembering correctly, he did the same

electronic tape.......ehhhhh, that's a good idea.

However, there are several combined ways to achieve the "drift" result:

- use sponge tires (rather than rubber), in my city, many people use sponge instead of rubber tires
- set zero degree "camber" on the rear
- set more than -2mm camber on the front wheels
- set the ball differential at the rear to "kind of loose" (but not loosing the screw inside too much, or your differential may fall apart during the drift) <=== the most important setting to make the car "drift"

Joe

[Samurai75007]

sweet

[tommyistommy]

how do i set my chamber to neitive or whatever you said??

[skypie]

Originally Posted by tommyistommy

how do i set my chamber to neitive or whatever you said??

You have to buy hop-up parts for your chassis for the upper arms link.. thingie...

Hey... are those on 4wd or on 2wd? 2wd i guess?

[316i]

i have been drifting for a little now and those are all good tips best thing tough is you need more torque than top end, so what i use is a 12x2 turn reedy motor and a 87t spur gear with a 29t pinion gear has good top end and primo torque

[316i]

damn guys i want those shells can anyone help me ,pls if anyone knows where i can order them let me know

[fujimituner235]

thats freakin awesome!

[JDM-AE86]

the vid u c is a video fo teh new Yokomo RC drifters, they are RTR and ready to drift once u get it out of teh box, there are 4 chassis to choose from, i really wanna get one

[twinturbine]

crap crap crap crap and KRAP with a capital K. i just got in to drifting r/c cars a couple of days ago let alone into r/cs. and what one but how much money?? if the come rtr how much.

[Psman32@af]

Originally Posted by joecwlaw

electronic tape.......ehhhhh, that's a good idea.

However, there are several combined ways to achieve the "drift" result:

- use sponge tires (rather than rubber), in my city, many people use sponge instead of rubber tires
- set zero degree "camber" on the rear
- set more than -2mm camber on the front wheels
- set the ball differential at the rear to "kind of loose" (but not loosing the screw inside too much, or your differential may fall apart during the drift) <=== the most important setting to make the car "drift"

Joe

I dont see why you would use sponge tires, i believe you are talking about foam tires. Their grip depends on the surface, the rougher the surface, the more grip, on a smooth new blacktop, I can see that, but not anywhere else as they have that much grip. I havent looked at the video yet, but ill look at it later, im sure its good, but personally, im after grip driving for onroad and drifting a little bit for offroad.

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