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Old 01-03-2008 | 04:17 PM
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i have a 4wd tamiya rx-7 drift car
i am a beginner and have no experience what so ever
i need help
i cant get my car to get sideways
i can get it to slide A BIT
buit thats it
can anyone give me tips on how to get this car sideways
Old 01-03-2008 | 07:07 PM
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What Surface are you driving on ??

For Drift it must be smooth as a babies Bum.. (or as smooth as possible)

What Battery pack are you using... for Drifting I recommend any Battery rated above 3000mah..
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:00 PM
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ummm....im using a super sport 1500 batery pack
ummm..ive tried it on a parking lot and it just wont slide
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:02 PM
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um what motor is in there and how long that pack lasting you?
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:13 PM
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umm...about 10-15 min.
and im ganna buy a new moter soon
a 20t
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:58 PM
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hmm alright i dunno if you got cash get a sprint2 but if not keep lookin here.
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:58 PM
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The Carpark surface may be too rough.. or the Tamiya Drift Tyres are too grippy.. a Change to either A polypipe tyre or a HPI drift tyre may be needed...
Old 01-03-2008 | 08:59 PM
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like what type of HPI tyre
Old 01-03-2008 | 10:43 PM
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i hear the type T is a good drift tire
Old 01-03-2008 | 11:05 PM
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hpi type is a good tire. abs is good for starters.
Old 01-03-2008 | 11:21 PM
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ya cuz i got tamiya type d
Old 01-04-2008 | 03:58 AM
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type ds are like freakin drag tires. waaaaaaaaaaaaaay to grippy lol
Old 01-04-2008 | 12:19 PM
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hey SHADOWnyc1993,

got the same chassis but not the body...change the tires, i was playing with my stock tires and didn't have much fun with it...just wont slide.
go to home depot and buy yourself an ABS pipe(black in color[$6], pvc is white), i also bought a pipe cutter at SEARS and after a bit of tuning, your car will drift like there's no tomorrow
just make sure to sand the edges of the pipe to round.
btw, im using the tamiya stock motor and esc...
Old 01-06-2008 | 12:06 AM
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what should i change them 2
type t
and im thinking about getin a 19t motor
Old 01-07-2008 | 01:08 AM
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