[skyline kid]

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[koh]

this is the vid that got me started with rc drift

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nk0FvCg36s0

edit,damn i cant find the original,it had a police r33 in battle with a fd3

 

[Endorx]

I love rc.... I recently bought one, and even though its been trouble, its still great fun... Get 2 metres away from me and the cars got its own mind....lol

 

[koh]

if the controls are playing up at distance you either need some new crystals or a diferent band,some of the 27mhz am ones get interferance easily

 

[Endorx]

comps playing up at the mo and not playing the vids but heres one of my favs

http://videos.streetfire.net/hottestvideos/8/C88B04CE-6EE0-4391-9989-0A1D419C1D68.htm

 

[Endorx]

if the controls are playing up at distance you either need some new crystals or a diferent band,some of the 27mhz am ones get interferance easily

Im just gonna get another and use this one as spares.... :boogy:

Which is better nitro or rc?!

 

[Andy M GTS]

I want one! :spank:

 

[koh]

nitro or electic i think you mean
nitro is expensive,to quantify that purely on running cost i spent more running two nitro trucks in a year than the skyline
electric is easy clean and lots cheaper,nitro fuel is also very poisonous so you have to be very careful with kids around

 

[Endorx]

Ill stick with the elec for now then.... Im looking for a new one now

I was quite suprised at how fast it is and the drifting... Next best to the real thing

 

[Lazlow]

Wow! I used to race RC cars about 10 years ago, but haven't touched one for a long time. I never realised you could drift them - do they have any special requirements compared to a standard 4WD electric 1/10?

 

[koh]

just the tyres really,and you dont need a fast motor,a decent 27 turn race spec motor is more than enough
you can go more indepth with the suspension settings but out the box if you have the right tyres most will drift just fine,oh a locked rear diff is a must for big smooth drifts

 

[Endorx]

what would be a good car koh... so much choice in makes im unsure of which to go with........

http://modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=Category&CategoryID=1010

 

[koh]

value for money and ease of build has to go to the tamiya tto1,its got so many cheap parts and its hard to break if you are drifting
the yokomo drift kits are popular but quite expensive imo,the only good bit is the detail on the bodyshells,most yokomo ones come with windscreen wipers and an exhaust,although all parts can be made/bought for other makes

anything else is down to if you just wnat to drift or you want to show off how much youve spent on a car,i can drift as well with my tt01 as others can with £200+ cars

 

[Endorx]

http://modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=ShowSpecification&ItemID=24618&View=BiggerPicture

i love the look of this one and it has good specs too..

 

[koh]

the yok rtr have had a little price drop since i last looked,they used to be £250

 

[goulding]

Kinda strange this thread would pop up two days after i start looking into rc drifting!!! Not sure which shell i want though. That silvia is tasty but i also like the apex rx7. HELP
http://www.boyztoys.ie/index.php?subj=itemdetails&id=5775
P.s. Thanks for the link gtst... They are cheaper on your one!!!

 

[koh]

the rtr kits are the same underneath,just the shells are different

 

[goulding]

So will all of the other 1:10 shells fit that chasis then cos i've just spotted a twin cam shell that i have to have if i get one(Its an Irish thing!!!). Also you seem to be the man in the know Koh; How do yo you rate the rtr cars as apposed to spending an extra few quid for the diy option

 

[koh]

wel i see build yourself as the cheaper option,i built mine as a tt01 kit and it was drifting for just over £100,then i spent about £150 on skyline shells lol,rtr is good if you arent interested in how it works,building your car gives you valuable skills for setup and rebuilds

 

[goulding]

Cheers for the help bud. Must go off now and put on the thinking cap(Whilst busting open the ol piggy bank!!!)