ORIGINAL: magnat
zxavin is right, a HPI Sprint 2 would offer you a Better drifter then the nitro RS4... but if you want to stick with Nitro sliding, ABS Tyres are too slick causing the Nitro motor to over rev causing a really bad Head crack.
Whilst nitro's are OK at racing, drifting is done at alot lower speeds, you will need to run the motor rich just to keep it alive..
Also be prepared to go through Clutches and Brake pads like no tommorrow...
i agree with you. its better to start out with electric for drifting.
but... you dont really use that much of a clutch unless you use VERY think springs like 1.1 or 1.2 springs (thats just stupid to run for the application) and also the clutch shoes, if you use carbon clutch shoes with a vented clutch bell. you will be fine. its all on how you gear your for drifting. most people just skip that part when tuning your car. and with brake pads, is the same thing its all depends on the setup and how you apply it.