New to RC and Drifting
10-08-2010 | 02:38 PM
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New to RC and Drifting
Hey just finished e30 M3 Tamiya TT-01 and want to get it made for Drift, wondering what mod's would be good to get it started. Here's a couple pics of it. I'm definitely gonna get a different set for the rears.. i didnt think they would pok that much, lol.
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs245.snc4/39604_440072911555_526816555_555
7195_2114303_n.jpg[/img]
thanks for looking!!
Jared
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs245.snc4/39604_440072911555_526816555_555
7195_2114303_n.jpg[/img]
thanks for looking!!
Jared
10-08-2010 | 04:38 PM
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im getting a new Exceed, Madspeed GT3 Drift car tuesday, im trying to find someone to race and learn with, most ppl in my area do the offroad thing, im thinking about trying to get a "team" going and amybe sparking an interest in my town, after i get the hang of it atleast.
10-09-2010 | 03:05 AM
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RE: New to RC and Drifting
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im getting a new Exceed, Madspeed GT3 Drift car tuesday, im trying to find someone to race and learn with, most ppl in my area do the offroad thing, im thinking about trying to get a "team" going and amybe sparking an interest in my town, after i get the hang of it atleast.
im getting a new Exceed, Madspeed GT3 Drift car tuesday, im trying to find someone to race and learn with, most ppl in my area do the offroad thing, im thinking about trying to get a "team" going and amybe sparking an interest in my town, after i get the hang of it atleast.
10-09-2010 | 10:24 AM
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Definitely change those rear rims your tires shouldn't stick out that much whats your wheel offset in the rear? Maybe its just your rims they look really deep. To start drifting you just need some drift tires go with some from here their cheap and will last you at least a year http://www.raikoudrifttires.com/ it looks like you will be primarily driving on really rough asphalt go with the drift tires that have either one ring in them or two or you could get the set of three with all three types of tires they offer that would be your best bet so you could try out the feel of which you prefer
10-09-2010 | 11:30 AM
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Yah, dude, looks like you're running 9MM offset Meisters in the rear and 3MM offset TE 37's up front. Try to match them, either all TE37's or all Meisters.Go 6MM offset in the rear.
Raikou tires. You'll be pleasantly surprised how well they work. My advice? Get the combo pack, and an order of DXPE's. That will round out tires for just about any surface you will be likely to run on. That also means you will have to invest in more rim sets, which is cool, because if and when you get another drifter (they're like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one), you'll already have rim sets for that one, too!
Raikou tires. You'll be pleasantly surprised how well they work. My advice? Get the combo pack, and an order of DXPE's. That will round out tires for just about any surface you will be likely to run on. That also means you will have to invest in more rim sets, which is cool, because if and when you get another drifter (they're like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one), you'll already have rim sets for that one, too!
10-09-2010 | 03:45 PM
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RE: New to RC and Drifting
ORIGINAL: kasperdeville
Sorry, for some reason, i got away from my local page and ended up here, didnt realize you werent in my area, my appologies.
Sorry, for some reason, i got away from my local page and ended up here, didnt realize you werent in my area, my appologies.
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Yah, dude, looks like you're running 9MM offset Meisters in the rear and 3MM offset TE 37's up front. Try to match them, either all TE37's or all Meisters.Go 6MM offset in the rear.
Raikou tires. You'll be pleasantly surprised how well they work. My advice? Get the combo pack, and an order of DXPE's. That will round out tires for just about any surface you will be likely to run on. That also means you will have to invest in more rim sets, which is cool, because if and when you get another drifter (they're like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one), you'll already have rim sets for that one, too!
Yah, dude, looks like you're running 9MM offset Meisters in the rear and 3MM offset TE 37's up front. Try to match them, either all TE37's or all Meisters.Go 6MM offset in the rear.
Raikou tires. You'll be pleasantly surprised how well they work. My advice? Get the combo pack, and an order of DXPE's. That will round out tires for just about any surface you will be likely to run on. That also means you will have to invest in more rim sets, which is cool, because if and when you get another drifter (they're like Lays potato chips, you can't have just one), you'll already have rim sets for that one, too!
10-09-2010 | 04:19 PM
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Yah, dude! If that concrete is as smooth as it looks, the Raikous will work great! I think DXPE's will be all you need.
The TE37's and Meisters are all I run, as well (of course, I match em')!
Check these out:
http://5974.photobucket.com/albums/a...aga/rc%20cars/
These are my own. The tires are Raikou DXPE's. They are very low profile, as you will see.
The TE37's and Meisters are all I run, as well (of course, I match em')!
Check these out:
http://5974.photobucket.com/albums/a...aga/rc%20cars/
These are my own. The tires are Raikou DXPE's. They are very low profile, as you will see.
10-09-2010 | 11:59 PM
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Yah, dude! If that concrete is as smooth as it looks, the Raikous will work great! I think DXPE's will be all you need.
The TE37's and Meisters are all I run, as well (of course, I match em')!
Check these out:
http://5974.photobucket.com/albums/a...aga/rc%20cars/
These are my own. The tires are Raikou DXPE's. They are very low profile, as you will see.
Yah, dude! If that concrete is as smooth as it looks, the Raikous will work great! I think DXPE's will be all you need.
The TE37's and Meisters are all I run, as well (of course, I match em')!
Check these out:
http://5974.photobucket.com/albums/a...aga/rc%20cars/
These are my own. The tires are Raikou DXPE's. They are very low profile, as you will see.
10-10-2010 | 12:33 AM
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Yah, I rushed the first GTR, it came out O.K., but it had imperfections in the plastic, so I got this body, and just took my time. The painting actually took only a day, but the masking took about 3.
You'll notice the wheels-3MM offset in front, 6MM in the rear. If the dimensions on your body are the same (and they look to be), you should end up w/ the same setup.
If you go Raikou, you'll have to lower your body a bit, so it looks right, because the Raikous are very low profile, and will make your wheel wells seem big, in comparison to the wheels.
You'll notice the wheels-3MM offset in front, 6MM in the rear. If the dimensions on your body are the same (and they look to be), you should end up w/ the same setup.
If you go Raikou, you'll have to lower your body a bit, so it looks right, because the Raikous are very low profile, and will make your wheel wells seem big, in comparison to the wheels.
10-10-2010 | 01:06 AM
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ORIGINAL: gokemidoro
Yah, I rushed the first GTR, it came out O.K., but it had imperfections in the plastic, so I got this body, and just took my time. The painting actually took only a day, but the masking took about 3.
You'll notice the wheels-3MM offset in front, 6MM in the rear. If the dimensions on your body are the same (and they look to be), you should end up w/ the same setup.
If you go Raikou, you'll have to lower your body a bit, so it looks right, because the Raikous are very low profile, and will make your wheel wells seem big, in comparison to the wheels.
Yah, I rushed the first GTR, it came out O.K., but it had imperfections in the plastic, so I got this body, and just took my time. The painting actually took only a day, but the masking took about 3.
You'll notice the wheels-3MM offset in front, 6MM in the rear. If the dimensions on your body are the same (and they look to be), you should end up w/ the same setup.
If you go Raikou, you'll have to lower your body a bit, so it looks right, because the Raikous are very low profile, and will make your wheel wells seem big, in comparison to the wheels.
10-10-2010 | 01:52 AM
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Good choices!
I'm soft on American Muscle, so that's why you saw only Mustangs. If and when I can get my paws on a new Camaro body, I'll be doing that treatment on it, too. Have to do different five-star wheels, though.
Post pics when you get the car done!
I'm soft on American Muscle, so that's why you saw only Mustangs. If and when I can get my paws on a new Camaro body, I'll be doing that treatment on it, too. Have to do different five-star wheels, though.
Post pics when you get the car done!
10-10-2010 | 08:59 AM
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This Car is going to be mine in a few days. http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1419739...2124_158955262
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Qucik question for those who know. When looking for rims and they say theres a 2mm, 4mm, 6mm off-sets that's just refering to the inside lip you'll get on the rim right? Not meaning that the rim will sickout further from the body right? Thanks, Joe
Also sorry for posting in the Thread but did think it would make sense to start another one for a simple ? like that.
Also sorry for posting in the Thread but did think it would make sense to start another one for a simple ? like that.
10-10-2010 | 10:52 AM
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Good choices!
I'm soft on American Muscle, so that's why you saw only Mustangs. If and when I can get my paws on a new Camaro body, I'll be doing that treatment on it, too. Have to do different five-star wheels, though.
Post pics when you get the car done!
Good choices!
I'm soft on American Muscle, so that's why you saw only Mustangs. If and when I can get my paws on a new Camaro body, I'll be doing that treatment on it, too. Have to do different five-star wheels, though.
Post pics when you get the car done!
10-10-2010 | 11:08 AM
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SIRCC,
The black one! Yeah!
Do you know if HPI is offering that as a clear body, now?
I want. I want I want I want! American Muscle is Dakine, man!
jrad4real,
69'? Can't go wrong!! The 68' isn't bad, though!
The black one! Yeah!
Do you know if HPI is offering that as a clear body, now?
I want. I want I want I want! American Muscle is Dakine, man!
jrad4real,
69'? Can't go wrong!! The 68' isn't bad, though!
10-10-2010 | 07:00 PM
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RE: New to RC and Drifting
ORIGINAL: jrad4real
Hey just finished e30 M3 Tamiya TT-01 and want to get it made for Drift, wondering what mod's would be good to get it started. Here's a couple pics of it. I'm definitely gonna get a different set for the rears.. i didnt think they would pok that much, lol.
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs245.snc4/39604_440072911555_526816555_555
7195_2114303_n.jpg[/img]
thanks for looking!!
Jared
Hey just finished e30 M3 Tamiya TT-01 and want to get it made for Drift, wondering what mod's would be good to get it started. Here's a couple pics of it. I'm definitely gonna get a different set for the rears.. i didnt think they would pok that much, lol.
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs245.snc4/39604_440072911555_526816555_555
7195_2114303_n.jpg[/img]
thanks for looking!!
Jared
hay that is my car! but yor Pic is not working, plus its an FD
10-10-2010 | 09:25 PM
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hay that is my car! but yor Pic is not working, plus its an FD
ORIGINAL: jrad4real
Hey just finished e30 M3 Tamiya TT-01 and want to get it made for Drift, wondering what mod's would be good to get it started. Here's a couple pics of it. I'm definitely gonna get a different set for the rears.. i didnt think they would pok that much, lol.
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
thanks for looking!!
Jared
Hey just finished e30 M3 Tamiya TT-01 and want to get it made for Drift, wondering what mod's would be good to get it started. Here's a couple pics of it. I'm definitely gonna get a different set for the rears.. i didnt think they would pok that much, lol.
Mine and by friends FC with his Gopro
thanks for looking!!
Jared
hay that is my car! but yor Pic is not working, plus its an FD
ORIGINAL: gokemidoro
SIRCC,
The black one! Yeah!
Do you know if HPI is offering that as a clear body, now?
I want. I want I want I want! American Muscle is Dakine, man!
jrad4real,
69'? Can't go wrong!! The 68' isn't bad, though!
SIRCC,
The black one! Yeah!
Do you know if HPI is offering that as a clear body, now?
I want. I want I want I want! American Muscle is Dakine, man!
jrad4real,
69'? Can't go wrong!! The 68' isn't bad, though!
10-11-2010 | 06:28 AM
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jrad4real - if you are going to be sliding on that concrete go for Raikous new D68 tire, it is perfect for the size and surface, light throttle will get them spinning easily and in control going around bends.
http://www.raikoudrifttires.com/tires.html
http://www.raikoudrifttires.com/tires.html
10-11-2010 | 09:40 AM
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Swapped the stock wheels on and lowered it more....
Thanks for advice
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jrad4real - if you are going to be sliding on that concrete go for Raikous new D68 tire, it is perfect for the size and surface, light throttle will get them spinning easily and in control going around bends.
http://www.raikoudrifttires.com/tires.html
jrad4real - if you are going to be sliding on that concrete go for Raikous new D68 tire, it is perfect for the size and surface, light throttle will get them spinning easily and in control going around bends.
http://www.raikoudrifttires.com/tires.html
10-11-2010 | 10:27 AM
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Thanks! I'm gonna try and pick up some 6mm offset te37 for my rear drift wheels today and leave the stock wheels and tires for if i ever road race it.
