Drift an RC Car
Drifting an RC car is much easier than a real car. But, the type of car you have is critical.
Steps
- Buy an RC car, preferably an electric one. Most people start drifting with a Tamiya TT-01, which is cheap and reliable. Nitro (gas) cars can work too, just cut extra holes to make sure the engine gets cooled sufficiently. A 4WD on-road car is a must.(No buggies, truggies or trucks)
- Choose tires. You can get special tires (Yokomo, HPI, Tamiya, etc., etc.) make your own or wrap your tires in electrical tape.
- Go out in an open space.
- Drive forwards and build up speed.
- Turn sharply and floor the throttle.
- Follow through. The car should now be sliding. Steer into the slide and use the throttle progressively to control the slide.
- Power out of the slide.
- Practice, Practice, Practice!
Tips
- Practice makes perfect. You'll have to practice to get the car to slide for more than a few seconds.
- Start with 0 type courses, slowly to progress to figure 8 and donuts
- Be very delicate with the controls. Slight movements can make a big difference.
- Use purpose-built drift wheels if you can.
- Pretend that you're driving a real car. That way you will be more on the ball and more precise on turns.
Warnings
- If you use tape it does come off around five days. The PE tires last about 18 months.
Things You'll Need
- An RC Car. 4WD, road style (not off-road), preferably electric
- Drift Tires or using ABS, PVC, PE plastic tires for different forms of grip
- Wide open space
- Small cones etc. to mark out courses (If necessary)
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