Community
Search
Notices
RC Drifting Discuss all aspects of rc drifting here!

Drifting newbie

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-27-2005 | 06:10 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default Drifting newbie

I just want to know wut kind of tires i should get or how to make some drifting tires.Also could you post your drifting RC cars?
Old 05-27-2005 | 06:12 PM
  #2  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default RE: Drifting newbie

Also could u post some drifting strategies
Old 05-27-2005 | 07:09 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Izmir , TURKEY
Default RE: Drifting newbie

simply use slicks and wrap black electrics tape around them that normally works best, also if your car can set it for more rear braking to get the back end swinging out
Old 05-27-2005 | 07:37 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,501
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Salem, MA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

Why is cossie's stuff always "[Awaiting Approval]"?
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:37 PM
  #5  
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: -, AE
Default RE: Drifting newbie

ORIGINAL: dEmOnPeDe56

Why is cossie's stuff always "[Awaiting Approval]"?
When you run your mouth and flame you get on moderated status, so before we get to read his post a mod has to read it and approve.
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:40 PM
  #6  
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 673
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: -, AE
Default RE: Drifting newbie

ORIGINAL: blackraven64

I just want to know wut kind of tires i should get or how to make some drifting tires.Also could you post your drifting RC cars?
Did you miss the first few posts on here? Check out: [link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/just_pics_plz_of_drifters_plz/m_2207718/tm.htm[/link] for everyones cars. Check out: [link]http://www.driftspecialties.com[/link] for drift tires and accessories.
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:43 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,501
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Salem, MA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

Oh.
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:44 PM
  #8  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default RE: Drifting newbie

thx
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:57 PM
  #9  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default RE: Drifting newbie

I think the 2 pairs drift tires on ebay look good
Old 06-01-2005 | 03:25 PM
  #10  
Junior Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Livingston, TN
Default RE: Drifting newbie


ORIGINAL: blackraven64

I think the 2 pairs drift tires on ebay look good




I just ordered some..so well see how good they are in a few days.
Old 06-13-2005 | 05:39 PM
  #11  
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Drifting newbie

go to a homedepot or lowe's and go to the plumbing section and pick up pvc pipe you might want to take a wheel off of your car and bring it with you to make sure the pipe fits then cut the pipe then glue the pvc pipe to your rims and you should be all set. p.s the pvc pipe should only cost around 2.75 u.s
Old 06-13-2005 | 10:45 PM
  #12  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default RE: Drifting newbie

outside or inside of the rims?
Old 06-14-2005 | 01:07 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Melburn, AUSTRALIA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

just use 3m sticky tape. it works like a charm
Old 09-19-2005 | 07:01 PM
  #14  
INTEGRA's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,081
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Wpg, MB, CANADA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

to make things clearer ...are u planning on drifting an electric or nitro ?>
Old 09-20-2005 | 10:13 PM
  #15  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: , FL
Default RE: Drifting newbie

electric
Old 09-21-2005 | 11:24 AM
  #16  
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Chula Vista, CA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

Go to Home Depot, go the plumbing section and buy ABS piping...you don't have to buy the 10ft pole but they have 2 ft. of it for less than 2 bucks...you can use a saw or if you wanna spend the money, buy the pipe cutter. 2ft of ABS made 4 sets of tires...yah I won't need drifting tires for a while.
Old 10-13-2005 | 11:03 AM
  #17  
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Boston, MA
Default RE: Drifting newbie

I get my black ABS pipe from McMaster.com and then cut and notch it on the lathe at the office. I notch it so the edge of the rim does not stick out. Then I attach them to the rims using a very light amount of RTV (Silicone Sealant). I do this because silicone absorbs vibration and the joint is less likely to break. Haven't had a tire come loose to this day and I've been drifting for about 6 years now. Once the tire is worn down however I can carefully press the rim out of the worn out tire and reuse the rim!

I think I'm going to try buying some blank ABS stock and make some that are slightly thicker and fit the rims perfectly within a +/- .001 tolerance. Solid stock however is expensive. About $50 - $70 for a 4' length.

On another note in the SSG Drifter 4 video did anybody see the white FC drifting indoors with the red car on the office carpet? I'd like to try that, it looks very smooth. I think if I chamfer of roll the edges of the tire and only use it on carpet it would really work well. The only problem then is cost of the carpet. I have the space in my basement so, 15' X 20' track = 300sq/ft of carpet needed at about $1.47 per sq/ft = $441.00 just for the track then some 1" PVC and a bunch of joints to make track boundaries. Comes out being a >$500.00 test... I've been wrestling with this for a while and I Just realized I should try the carpet in my office.... DUH I need to go charge batteries now and try it out!!!

L8r, TooSlow

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.