Drifting, had to try it out....my new build!!
 

So I know most you guys think this is pointless but after watching some vids of this passing fad I had to just try it out. It was an itch that needed handeled. I am an old import guy and my last "cool" car was a JDM front Champ White Type R. It was my love!!

Anyway... So here is my platform started in the direction of drifting!! Something totally new to me.

So far the wheels were ordered from Hong Kong....body also to be revealed soon. Also I have some sic sic sic falken azenis that I picked out at the LHS, I smiled so hard when I found them as they were what I had mounted on my Japanese RSZ-R's on the Type R before the wifey made me get rid of her.

A few blisters later from mounting the drift tires in boiling water and I am here.

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dang,sure picked a pricey platform for a fad! looks great though!--josh

Looks very nice ! As mentioned, over kill for a drifter but very very nice.

Over kill??....is there any other way for this website??

Ok, that is a valid point.

Not a fan of chrome lipped wheels, but it looks great.

sweet ride. I converted my mbx-5 over to a road car so that is going to be my new drift car when the weather breaks

Ya the chrome is not my gig either but this is a different segment all together, Hard to find the right wheels IMO.

Had a solid TT01, just basic upgrades, bearings, locked rear diff, alu driveshaft.
I loved driving that baby, but gave up drifting after I KINDA mastered it, and nobody around me is RC so...

Don't boil your fingers, go BL and drift fast with regular rubber or foam.

Same here, built a pretty sweet T4 Factory Team drifter and had tons of fun w/it. The regrettable part was when I checked into drift clubs they were mostly really young guys and kiddies. I felt a little out of a place, a 40yr old dude playing with children didn't seem right.:no:
The road in front of my house is slick asphalted and was a hoop to learn on but alas, no one to join it on the fun it became boring.

i've seen some kids drifting there tamiyas in a parking lot before,a few did ok but it was usually spinning out,not drifting, not one of'em over 14 though...

I keep getting tempted to do this, but always shy away at spending the money... maybe I'll make my Trueno Cup Racer into a drifter with some hard tires. Good luck with the project!

I just want to try it out....wost case scenerio I hate it and Im out a set of wheels and tires. I had the t2009 already on the way just because its such a sexy rig. I just want to look at it for a while then send it down the road to a new owner.

Hmm, sounds like fun. Is that your plan for all your new build that you have debuted lately?

If so, send that LST XXL my way for a bashing!

Well, poor blistered fingers. You were right to boil the tires. It's really the easiest way to get them on the rims. You can try putting the rims into the freezer to enable easier fitting next time. The tires you use are good but might be too grippy to enable a nice drift. Check your LHS if they have either the HPI T-Drifts or Tamiya Super Driftech. Both are good for concrete grounds.

I have a 5s 15l powered 4 tec that I use for drifting. I is geared for 70mph but it has plenty of wheel speed. Not really drifting, but I can do some great doughnuts, and got pretty good at large circles. Ruins the stock tires, and the hard rubber ones do not have enough grip for my bl setup (used to run my emaxx fine). I have destroyed a few of the neighbors trash cans with it, and like to jump it off small ramps and curbs. I will give the 4 tec credit, as long as you keep gravel out of the belts it is a beast!

Better put a clear body on it... I'm just saying!

Check your LHS if they have either the HPI T-Drifts or Tamiya Super Driftech. Both are good for concrete grounds.[/QUOTE]


I believe these are the T-drift hpi models...

LOL well that one way to drift alright....they said mine was overkill. :lol: Hmm clear body. Makes sense to me dont want to cover the gem!!

LOL ya I am more then a little compulsive on my buying and selling....drives the wifey nuts. Oh well.

Funny thing is I spent more on my body than I did the car... This is the entirely other way around. What electronics have you decided on? Best of the best for this soon to be shelf queen?

Yeah, those look way to grippy.
I used cheapo Sushi's, were SO much easier to put on, I ended up selling the TDrifts because I went to hell, back and then back to hell at least twice trying to put ONE on, I gave up and gave em away for free.

the cheapo sushi's are available on fleabay.
Just look up Sushi Drift

It's like 3 sets (It's just cut up ABS pipes) for a few bucks!

+1 on the SUSHI's
I had great success and fun for the price.

I don't think I ever wore them down all the way, but I did get them pretty thin to the point where I had the "must replace tires" feeling, so I hacksawed them off and put a new set on.

these tires i have are very hard but thet have tread...ill git a linkas I threw away the wrappers. Also I was looking at some sick ass bodies from Top Secret all done with all kind of little details.