You actually need the 4wd to drift. With out it all you do is spin out. For drifting you can use a pretty powerful motor, i'm running a 4.5 right now. Its suggested that begginers start slower and slowly get faster motors. All you need to start is some drift tires OR just some ABS. But if you decide get a fast motor, put the power to use and buy some HPI Radial type A's. I must say those tires are AWSOME. The speed it just crazy.[8D]