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Old 06-19-2010, 06:25 PM
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mike_o
 
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Default RE: HOW DO YOU DRIFT WITH JUST 2WDRIVE?????

2WDrifter seems to be long gone from this thread, but I miss one piece of information: The effect of a limited slip differential. I would consider that a basic requirement for drifting or sliding (whats the difference by the way? The front wheels not sliding in a slide?).

And as for the 2WD weight distribution: I have been surprised how well the Tamiya DT02s (Sand Viper, Desert Gator etc) slide, even if they are very tail heavy. Tamiya claims they are better balanced then the previous 2WD buggies, and I have to agree on that. I'm pretty novice in this game, but I find easy to semi-controlled slides in tight corners. I initiate the slide by braking and turning, and then apply a suitable amount of throttle to keep the slide going. But not easy to find the balance, and perhaps not a drift?

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