Remote controlled cars for drifting
Drifting , which can be translated as “skidding”, is first and foremost a motorsport discipline. Adapted to model making , it gave birth to RC drifting , practiced with remote-controlled cars .
For amateurs, it's about performing the most beautiful tricks with their radio-controlled car . They set off on a car circuit with winding turns, offering endless possibilities of trajectories.
A specialized model store , the RC Team online store has selected the best electric RC cars for drifting. RC drift car in kit or rtr : it's up to you to choose according to your mechanical expertise! The biggest RC drift brands are gathered here: Tamiya , Yokomo , Max Speed Technologie , HPI Racing , FTX , 3 Racing …
RC drift: a passion for modeling
The world of model making is particularly diverse. Some people seek the extreme sensations of speed. Others prefer the challenges of crossing off-road terrain. RC drift enthusiasts focus on mastering the trajectories and driving skill.
On the engine side, these radio-controlled cars are mainly electric. They are developed on specific chassis, designed to promote skidding and control. Finally, essential element: the tires have minimal grip when drifting . However, you must take care to adapt the plastic of your tires to the racing surface: tar, concrete, tiles, etc.
The qualities required to drive a remote-controlled drift car are skill… and patience! You actually have to practice for a long time behind the wheel of your remote-controlled car to achieve the most beautiful tricks.
Indeed, during RC drift meetings and championships, the selection criterion is not speed. The jurors focus on aesthetics, control of trajectories and slip angle.
Choosing your remote-controlled car
Ready to take on controlled drifts? To achieve this, choose a remote-controlled car mounted on a drift-type chassis. These chassis are mainly 4-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive transmissions are also available, but much more difficult to control.
Among the essential drift models, we find Tamiya's TT-02 chassis at 1/10 scale . Heir to the famous Tamiya TT-01 , this one is available as a kit to assemble. Easy to maintain, it can be fitted with a bodywork with elaborate finishes . This is the opportunity to present your favorite car model on the car circuit: Nissan GT-R, Mazda RX-7, Toyota Supra…
Another big name in modeling, the Yokomo YD-2 is a high-end chassis for RC drifting. Delivered as a kit , without electronics, this chassis with a rear transmission (propulsion) offers astonishing acceleration. Everyone is free to customize to stand out during a drift meeting!
