r/c cars, grip and drift.

[articdragon192]

You should just compete. It's a lot of fun. Not sure as to the future, but we have something big planned for the end of the season.

[ZenkiKid]

Sold all of my onroad stuff due to san diegos onroad racing scene being dried up. Now moved onto offroad full time with a b4 and sc10

[One_love_silvia]

whys it gotta be when i have woooooooooooorkkk... T.T

[articdragon192]

Round 5 sign ups are open
RC DriftClub • View topic - Drift Showdown S3 Round 5 ALL INFO


As are Round 6 sign ups at a very special location, the Tamiya USA track. This is a once in a bluemoon kind of venue for drifting.
RC DriftClub • View topic - Drift Showdown S3 Round 6 FINAL BATTLE @ TAMIYA USA

[NickIsAZero]

It's been a while since I messed with them, probably about 7yrs. Back then I was running an Xray Fk05 in the Florida on-road series. That was back when brushless just started coming around along with lipo batteries. I'm getting back into it and kinda confused by all the new electronics... So has everyone pretty much done away with brushed setups and ni-cd batteries? What is a cheap brushless setup that is commonly used?

[Aroddalobster]

for the rcdc comps, is signing up required? or can we just go on the day of with $20? I'll probably be going since it's the week after finals and I'll finally have a bit more free time.

[articdragon192]

Originally Posted by NickIsAZero

It's been a while since I messed with them, probably about 7yrs. Back then I was running an Xray Fk05 in the Florida on-road series. That was back when brushless just started coming around along with lipo batteries. I'm getting back into it and kinda confused by all the new electronics... So has everyone pretty much done away with brushed setups and ni-cd batteries? What is a cheap brushless setup that is commonly used?

Brushed is only used in spec classes where only Mabuchi motor can be used. ni-cd is long long gone. Hell, NiMH batteries are becoming uncommon as well.

Originally Posted by Aroddalobster

for the rcdc comps, is signing up required? or can we just go on the day of with $20? I'll probably be going since it's the week after finals and I'll finally have a bit more free time.

Signing up is required, as it gives us an idea of how many people are showing up, and allows us to set up qualifying groups and our score sheets beforehand, instead of having to modify everything last minute. Makes everything flow so much better and makes for a well prepared event.

[ZenkiKid]

Damn at the Tamiya track?! I heard that you were only allowed to run on that track if you had a Tamiya

[NINJASPY]

^yes, but RC DriftClub - The Premiere RC Drifting Organization since 2006 made it happen!! ^^speedpassion cirtix stock club race esc is common, but not so great(i have had two escs and 3motors go out on me), but at 80-90 it includes esc and motor. Novak, Tekin, Lrp all make good escs with good support.

[Aroddalobster]

are those events noob friendly? I have no real track experience and am not affiliated with any cool people teams

[NINJASPY]

Like real cars there is a few types, drifting, racing and practice. IMO racing is not so noob friendly unless you join a begginer/rookie class. Drifting is imo noob friendly, lots of fun and not as serious(from what I have seen). Maybe arcticdragon192 can give some insight on drifting since he attends those events often.

[articdragon192]

Originally Posted by NINJASPY

^yes, but RC DriftClub - The Premiere RC Drifting Organization since 2006 made it happen!! ^^speedpassion cirtix stock club race esc is common, but not so great(i have had two escs and 3motors go out on me), but at 80-90 it includes esc and motor. Novak, Tekin, Lrp all make good escs with good support.

Hell yeah we did. No need to have a Tamiya chassis for this event.

Originally Posted by Aroddalobster

are those events noob friendly? I have no real track experience and am not affiliated with any cool people teams

Very noob friendly, and if you need practice, there is CalRaceway in Orange that holds weekly Wednesday night drift sessions. So you can test and tune and improve your driving there.
Also at competitions, everyone is always helping each other. Just this last round, we had 5 new faces show up and compete. There is a good amount of practice time before qualifying so you have time to get used to the track and get feedback from other drivers as well.

Originally Posted by NINJASPY

Like real cars there is a few types, drifting, racing and practice. IMO racing is not so noob friendly unless you join a begginer/rookie class. Drifting is imo noob friendly, lots of fun and not as serious(from what I have seen). Maybe arcticdragon192 can give some insight on drifting since he attends those events often.

Drifting is very beginner friendly due to the fact that the atmosphere is very fun, lively, and friendly. There's not cut-throat atmosphere here and we all help each other out, either with driving tips, set up tips, lending a hand in fixing a car, lending parts, etc. Everyone is just out to have a good time.

[Aroddalobster]

awesome, I've been planning on going to one of the drift jam sessions for the last several weeks, just haven't had the time to actually go b/c of school. I finally ordered a spool, 1-way diff, and an actual body for my ta05v2 along w/ wheels and tires to go w/ the new body, so I should be good to go by the time I graduate/have more time next month.

[TheRealSy90]

The IS-F flush drifter.

[Super_OK_S13]

Body I just started. The camera can't capture the epicness of the true color. It's Candy Purple backed in silver then white.

[GeneralLee562]

Never got into the onroad scene but I started about 2 years ago with nitro off road, then slowly moved my way up to electric. Currently running an Hotbodies 1/8 scale buggy with mamba monster setup which runs on 4s battery.

[qwerth]

^ nice chaser my man !

[Poppadoc]

i dont use them as much as i should

[Super_OK_S13]

Thanks qwerth. can't wait till it's done.

this is what i've been working on...

Here's the begining of some of my track pieces i'm making from the *Famous* Tsukuba Circuit.

Dunlop Tire

Begin...



End


Pit Area




I will be making another 4 Bay pit area and in between the pit areas there is a huge building with the AutoBachs Logo on it. I'm also going to make 2-3 grand stands, and on Tsukuba Circuit there is an on site Shell Gas station, so thats on the list too!!!
Let me know what you think! It's just Cardboard and hot glue/paint.

[BoostSlideWayz]

i wanna see gas powered drift car. i never see em.

[DennisC]

Here's my drift chassis:

S15:

EVO X:

[ZenkiKid]

Originally Posted by NINJASPY

speedpassion cirtix stock club race esc is common, but not so great(i have had two escs and 3motors go out on me),

Cirtix shit sucks. When I used to run onroad I had my esc thermal on me twice even though i had proper gearing and all. Id rather buy something used than buy new Speedpassion Cirtix stuff IMO.

For those looking for a real dope setup for the price if you have a buddy whos active in the any of the branches of service, Tekin does an insane discount for those who are active. Tekin Rs system with motor for $160!!!!

I sold all of my cyclones to focus on offroad because San Diego is heavy with the offroad scene with SDRC just recently opening and all of the backyard tracks that are within the county.

I do miss having a drift car but in San Diego it isnt all that practical to have one when hardly anyone in San Diego even RC drifts anymore. I was an awesome drifter with a shitty setup when I was younger, I wish my skills in rc drifting translated into the racing scene because boy its tough to keep up.

[NINJASPY]

Originally Posted by articdragon192

Round 5 sign ups are open
RC DriftClub • View topic - Drift Showdown S3 Round 5 ALL INFO

This is coming up this sunday. Those of you who want to check it out, its at Welcome to Speedtech R/C - Your R/C Company its on san gabriel blvd, next to indian restaurant, uncle joes donuts, and all the plant nursery's. Some cool life size cars there too.

[articdragon192]

Yep, come check it out. Competitions are always a ton of fun.

[WanganNastyMachine]

Originally Posted by tek18b_jimmy

Body I just started. The camera can't capture the epicness of the true color. It's Candy Purple backed in silver then white.

Thats hot! Your about to make me paint my FD body and get into the hobby again! I miss RC drfting, does GenkiDoriDori still exist for the rare parts?

[Z_Spool]

Originally Posted by WanganNastyMachine

does GenkiDoriDori still exist for the rare parts?

You seriously couldn't have just typed it into google or something?

Why the hell did we get rid of rep again?

Genki DoriDori, - RC Drift Goods

[Super_OK_S13]

Thanks!! I've only bought a couple things from them including this body. So I don't know what you consider rare but they do have some good stuff on their site.

I've been into RC drift since 2005. In my 11th grade English class I would watch the OG drift videos from SG Drifters in Singapore. I was a regular on RCDori.com. Then I got into 1/18th offroad in 12th grade and in my shop class I programmed a CNC milling and cut arms and shock towers.

Then I got back into rc drifting in 2007 when I got my 240sx. And turned my tc3 into a drift car. Then I got the diggity designs carbon chassis conversion for it. Then I found the chance circuit/nakamura illegal mill videos and got into really modding the bodies with custom styrene pieces. We'll see what I come up with for this body.

[Super_OK_S13]

on top of the 4 bay... 6 MORE BAYS!!!









going to start on the control tower tomorrow which looks like this...


and the gas station which looks like this

[Rezist89]

im getting myself into it soon sorry for bump

[speedgod^s13]

Haven't drifted in super long, due to working too much. Might get back into it, not too sure yet. This is the first body, I ever did. Took 3 cans of paint. I'll try to get clearer pictures, but it's a really nice color. It's a Tamiya pearl white, backed with the Tamiya flake, then backed with Tamiya super white. Not exactly in that order, because I don't remember.