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Old 01-13-2008 | 05:47 PM
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What would be the bast beginner drifter??? I have a bolink legends and a couple nitro off roads but want to get into drifting.... what would be the best bang for my buck?????
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tt01r
Old 01-13-2008 | 07:53 PM
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The E10 from HPI is awesome for the money. Better than the TT01 in my opinion. ONly thing I don't like about it is the shaft has some play when you start getting up there in speed. Sprint2 is also good. Not that the TT01 is BAD, but the E10 has a better balance imo. If you're on a budget, do some research on the E10, Sprint2, and TTO1D. They're all good for what you pay though.
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I have heard good and bad about the E10 so I think i might go w/ that what will I need to get it to roll???? I have a bunch if stick packs so yea
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xxx-s, tb02, tt01, tc4, tc3
Old 01-13-2008 | 09:11 PM
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my buddy was driving his e10 yesterday and it has 3 wheel motion, the awd on that thing is random and intermitten, that is a problem for me.
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hmmmmmmmm =/ maybe theTT01????
Old 01-13-2008 | 09:23 PM
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that is a good starter car, then you can upgrade it with bearings and a list of other stuff. my budy got a tb02, the stock shocks are awesome and it comes with full bearings
Old 01-13-2008 | 09:25 PM
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who makes the tb02????? and how much is it???? I like the TT01 b/c its cheap and if i dont like drifting I wont have to worry about a hole in my pocket.................and if i do its easy to find upgrades b/c the LHS carries parts/upgrades 4 it but they dont sell the car
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I have the TB02 and i absolutly love it. I would suggest it. I wouldnt know any thing about the others so im just throwing in my 2 cents.And its made by tamiya(think i spelled it right)
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tb02 is a tamiya also. my friend got one rtr locally for $100.00. i've done the tuning on it for drifting, very easy
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tb02
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http://search.ebay.com/search/search...p=1%26fsoo%3D1 what ones on there can I drift????
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any of them will drift
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ORIGINAL: peetiewonder

my buddy was driving his e10 yesterday and it has 3 wheel motion, the awd on that thing is random and intermitten, that is a problem for me.

Praise be!!!

someone else has now experienced the Intermittent AWD that my E10 currently has!!!


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what will I need to make them drift??
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drift tires, abs or hard rubber
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ORIGINAL: peetiewonder

my buddy was driving his e10 yesterday and it has 3 wheel motion, the awd on that thing is random and intermitten, that is a problem for me.

Praise be!!!

someone else has now experienced the Intermittent AWD that my E10 currently has!!!


yeah man he punched it and one of the wheels was kinda turning, but not really
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Depends on your budget..
Most people who start out with TT01 or TT01D (drift ready) tend to end up paying double the amount in upgrades later on. Hence, go for at least TT01R straight away if you want the TT01.

Tamiya produces both TT01 and the much better TB02, I advise you to take a look at TB02D (Drift) RTR, or HPI Sprint 2 Drift RTR - both the regular and the new "sport" version is a lot of bang for the buck, also check out XXX-S as mentioned here, or maybe the new Losi drift package based on the XXX-S which will set you back some more, but you'll get a proper computer radio.

I'd say you'll be off on a much better start with the TB02D, Sprint2 Drift or XXX-S compared to the TT01(D/R) - these former ones drift nicely out of the box, get some ABS tires to go with them and perhaps an extra battery, you're set for lots of fun.
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i have 3 batts. im looking at the TT01D and the TB02D i dont want to go crazy w/ the $$ b/c if i dont like it i wont hace to worry about a hole in my pocket......
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TT-01D.. Top Drifter and if you get sick of Drift, Doesn't take much to turn it into a Rally car.
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I have never ever gotten bored w/ an rc

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