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Radio-Controlled drifting refers to the act of Drifting with a Radio-controlled Car . Radio-controlled cars are equipped with special low grip tires, and the car setup is usually changed to allow the car to drift more easily, by replacing Motors , Shock s, Tire s, weight balance, Brakes , and other factors. Radio-controlled drifting involves skill, and knowledge. Radio-controlled drifting is most successful on 4WD ( Four Wheel Drive ) Radio-Controlled cars. Many people do radio-controlled drifting as a Hobby , and put a lot of effort into creating and modifying their radio-controlled cars. Events, championships and a series of challenges are held. Awards and/or prizes are often given for the winners, or they may be held just for the mere fact of gathering people and having some fun. When you judge a drift, it is based on the line, drift angle, speed, and show factor; it is not about who finishes first. ''' CHASSIS TO USE ''' Many people new to RCs wonder what chassis they should be using. Is there a special RC drift chassis? How much does it cost? Can I drift a rear wheel drive (RWD) chassis? All someone really needs to get started is ANY 4 wheel drive (4WD) touring car chassis. The use of a RWD drifting chassis is uncommon; unlike their real-world counterparts, RWD RC cars behave much differently due to the RC car's scaled-down structure, which in turn changes weight distribution and general behavior. You can spend anywhere from $79 to $499 for a 4WD chassis only, the decision rests with the individual. Many people can drift fine with a less expensive chassis. Others feel the need of having a better chassis thinking it gives them an advantage. However, the prevailing opinion is that the more knowledgeable driver and practically-thinking builder will have the most direct advantage: it is important to know the influence of driver control and relevant upgrades. There are companies now that make "Drift Specific" chassis such as the Sprint2 from HPI , MR4TC Drift Package from Yokomo , TT-01 Drift from Tamiya , a recently released drift car from Losi. But in reality, these chassis are based on already existing 1:10 Scale RC Touring Chassis and very little has been done to make them Drift Spec. For more information on chassis choices, come here . For extensive discussions on chassis tips and tricks, visit us over here . ''' TIRES TO USE ''' One of the upsides of RC drifting is that it is relatively inexpensive. Unlike RC racing where rubber or foam tires are constantly changed and have short life spans, RC drifting can be done with just replacing one's tires with ABS. ABS can be purchased pre-cut from many different RC drifting websites. Many are well finished and made to resemble real tires. It is also to fabricate one's own tires using this device tutorial . In addition, some create their own tires out of PVC piping due to the inherent frictionless behavior gained from using PVC on concrete; however, the inherent white coloration of the material can be undesirable. Many users will paint these wheels to compensate. ABS tires last for hours, and PVC for longer, due to their physical properties. Manufactured drift tires, however, afford a more realistic and controllable driving experience. According to testing by many of the rc drift experts on DRCCentral.com HPI T-Drift Tires and Yokomo Single Ring drift tires seem to be the tires of choice. However, RC drift is still a new art, and advances in the state of technology for this hobby are still in the works. ''' RC DRIFT SHELLS ''' Another fun aspect of rc drifting is making the shells. Many people make replicas of their favorite 1:1 drift cars or come up with their own unique designs worthy of putting on a real car. People put in LEDs, ground effects, wide body kits, FMICs and so on just so they can achieve a realistic looking drift car. The aesthetics of painting one's own car is also a point of interest for some hobbyists. Some will go as far to create their own shells; the link following is a tutorial that will get you started. Another great aspect of RC Drifting is being able to really customize your shell. People have become extremely innovative when it comes to making shells and DIY plays a major part in this. Whether it is custom intercoolers tutorial , DIY decals tutorial or flared guards tutorial the only limit to what can be done is your imagination, if you are looking for inspiration here are some galleries . For a more complete list of do-it-yourself tutorials check this out. ''' RC DRIFT VIDEOS ''' One of the fun aspects of rc drifting is the passion its hobbyists have for the sport. Hobbyists go as far as making professional quality rc drift videos . Ask almost anyone who has been lured into this hobby and many of them will tell you it was because of a rc drift video. For me, the most memorable videos that got me hooked were the ones from Singapore Drifters . Check out this rc drift video library , sit back and enjoy the ride! Recently, an up and coming RC drifting organization from Southern California called RC DriftClub released a professional-quality competition video (one of many to come) featuring real RC drifting competition; you can see it here EXTERNAL LINKS
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