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

[lincpimp]

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!

[reno911]

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

[Desert Rc]

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...

[Desert Rc]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

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!

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

[Desert Rc]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

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!

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

[reno911]

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?

[rawfuls]

Originally Posted by adrictan

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.

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!

[Bondonutz]

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

[rawfuls]

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.

[Desert Rc]

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.