Nitro Drifter?
#2
I can't be of much help on this one but in Japan,they make a drift conversion kit for the HPI RS4 3 SS and it moves the engine and most of the weight up front so the back will slide easier.
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From: LauncestonTASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
Yeah i was just gonna say this, with drifting R/C cars (well...the ones that i've driven) you steer with the throttle, but use the steering to line up the drift.
Having constant wide open throttle on a nitro engine, especially under no load, is a recipe for a seize or snapped conrod.....and its too damn loud, fuel consumption would be high.
The smoothe power of an electric motor is better suited to drifting IMO
Having constant wide open throttle on a nitro engine, especially under no load, is a recipe for a seize or snapped conrod.....and its too damn loud, fuel consumption would be high.
The smoothe power of an electric motor is better suited to drifting IMO
#5
i drift with a nitro rs4 3 ss and my car is perfect for drifting..as long as you run it a little leaner then normal and you have plenty of air coming form all directions your car will be fine...i use rubber x pattern tires all the way around with 1.5 degrees of negative camber in the rear..thats all i use as far as drifting setup...everyonce in a while i add spring spacers in the rear just for a little extra slide...but i usually drift at night when the air and pavement are nice and cool...i have no problems at all except excessive inner rear tire wear
#7
lol yea i mean RICH..running it rich will mean more fuel which means cooler temps..lean would destroy a motor fast...damn..thats the second time i confused rich and lean without even thinking about it..
#8
Don't worry,it still confuses me a little but mostly when I adjust needles.I gotta think Right=Rich and do the opposite or I just think about it too much....needles and nitro rule,haha.
#9
yea..ive never messed up rich or lean when it comes to tuning..i always mess it up when on the computer though..when tuning i always think right means less fuel into the motor and left means more..anyways id recommend a hpi rs4 3 evo rtr or a rs4 3 ss kit for a nitro drift car..they are about 300 bucks and perfect for bashing/drifting...and most local hobby shops carry hopups/replacement parts for them





