Hey sup guys,

I currently own a Tamiya TGX Nitro RC and one time, for the hell of it, i tried putting tape on the tires to make it drift. I like it but i need open space for it and it wastes hella masking tape.

So I'm looking to get an electric and here are my choices:

Tamiya TL-01
HPI RS4 Electric

I'm buying it used and I'm wondering which one is the best choice to go. I know that TL-01 is a great Rally Chassis too which I also want to do. I pretty much want it all-around with good hop-up support.

So which is a good platform for drifting?

-Randy

for all around go with the tt-01

second the tt01
cheap, durable, plenty of hop ups
just get a high torque motor, bearings, abs tires, aluminum driveshaft
and wha la
u got a drifter

Hell 3rd the TT-01 since most of your existing cars parts are the same...

TL-01, is a tad old..

fourth TT-01 D , kit includes ball bearings ,cva,esc ,lights , sport tuned motor,and drift tires

haha i ditched the TL01 and RS4 ideas

now how about the TT01 v the TB02?

here some help.

TT01: the tto1 is a infamous for being a "budget drifter". its a great drift car to stat out with (parts are easily found, lots of hop-ups, and they come out with a tto-1 D witch is drift ready). i have one and i use it for practice. the only problem is that they lack at tune ability.

prices: 100 for the kit. tt01-D is about 150 and make sure to buy a one way diff. for the front. it will make all the difference.

TA04:is a great chassis as well. lots of hops ups. is almost like the sprint, belt driven, but has a lot of after market support.

price: 130 for the kit.

Tb02: im not a big fan of this chassis so i wouldn't suggest it.
TC4: the tc4 is a great for drifting. i had one before. they have lots of hop ups to make them drift properly. the tt01 is just as good and is based of the tc4. the only real problem with the tc4 is that they have been discontinued. so parts will be harder to find.

price:220.

Sprint 2: also consider the HPI sprint 2 drift is a great drift car. and for about $200+ there driftable out of the box.

price: 220

i personally drive the tt01 for practice, my sprint for inside tracks (since it belt driven), and a yokomo for compitition.

hope that helps.

why does it seem like not a lot of people doesn't like the TB02 chassis? It's sort of like the middle ground between the beginner TT01 and the advanced TA04/5? It' very adjustable out of the box (camber, caster, toe) compared to TT01, though not as much as TA05. just wondering

The only reason why I chose the TT-01 over the TB-02 is because of the availability of upgrade parts on ebay.
I've since graduated to a Hot Bodies Cyclone S and lovin it! The belt drive is so smooth and quiet. It's also a well balanced chassis. I don't notice one side drifting better than the other.

ahh ic. yea i was looking at the hop-up parts in ebay for tb02 and it wasn't that much. but then i also found out that the hop-ups in ebay for tt01, like adjustable camber, the tb02 already has. then, it already has aluminum drive shaft, plus it has ball diffs

I would say Tb02 Its got most of the hop ups for the tt-01 already on it. Its also more advanced and balanced than the TT-01.