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Ever change a rear tire on a YZF450 with a large pair of straight slot screwdrivers? I have, and I can assure you it gets real ugly, real fast. Changing rc drift tires is no cakewalk either. Those hard drift tires just don’t like going on or coming off a rim. The guys over at OOSpeed must have changed a few drift [...]
Looking to get sideways this weekend? The Round 3 of the Chi-Town Drift Challenge is happening this weekend at Strictly RC in Illinois. You can get the details at the Midwest Slidewayz RC Drift Club website or contact the folks from Strictly RC for info and directions. Looking for more drift news, or our coverage of previous drift events? Check [...]
Remember all the Chi-Town RC Drift Challenge Event Coverage we posted recently with all those RC Drift car pictures? Well they just released the video from round two! Check it out!!Shout out to the Midwest Slidewayz RC Drift Club and Chris who put the video together! Nice job! There are still a few rounds left, so if you are [...]
Want to take scale realism to the next level on your drift machine? This is how you do it, with a Burn Effect on board smoke generator. The smoke generator makes it looks like you really are burning your tires off as you slide around the track. The Burn Effect comes with a cylinder that heats up when connected to your [...]
Last weekend we hit the second round of the Chi-Town RC Drift Challenge. The event was put on by the Midwest Slidewayz RC Drift Club, and hosted at Orland Park Illinois Hobby Town. Mark and his crew did a great job at the event, and we look forward to checking out more of the rounds in the future. The [...]
The latest uber drift chassis to hit the market is the Overdose Vacula. Looking good is a big part of the drift scene and the Vacula is bling’ed out from front to rear with carbon fiber and anodized aluminum parts. For performance, a center-line mounted battery tray is used for optimal weight distribution, long stroke suspension is utilized, diffs are locked [...]
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the RC Drift Challenge has started. Round one is done, and the next round will be at HobbyTown in Orland Park Il. so there is a good chance a few members of the Big Squid RC crew will be there. Not sure if we will be competing, but we may [...]
New from HPI Racing is the WELD JZX100 Toyota Mark II clear body. This is a replica of the vehicle that competed in the D1 Grand Prix. It comes with 3 decal sheets included a mirror chrome decal and full large WELD wrap graphics. Also included are the front are rear light buckets and GT Wing Set. The body [...]
If your into the RC Drifting scene, I’m guessing you aren’t even reading this anymore, but over on Tower or something pre-ordering this new HPI drift kit. The HPI TC-FD is their new high end drift machine! It uses a forward motor, and rear battery placement for optimal weight distribution for drifting. The TC-FD is also fully setup for Counter [...]
Aww Yea!! Looks like Pro-Line is looking for a little drifting action with the new Tansou 190mm drift body! (3331-00). Drifting is one of those areas of RC where your into it, or your not. But if you are, it’s hard core! The look, style and details are almost as important as the driving! This is our [...]
If RC drifting is your thing, check out these new Hot Bodies Cyclone-S Drift vehicles! You have a choice of a Toyota Trueno AE86 body, or a Mazda RX-7 FD3S. There are a ton of add on and hop-up parts as well like graphite, titanium drift springs, and more. So if you are [...]
You know, it’s cool stuff like this that makes me want to find some more hotspots for RC Drifting in the area! HPI Racing has put out their LED Super Light System for 1/10th scale drift cars. It has 17 light bulbs with 6 different lighting modes. Headlights, tail lights, turn signals, side indicators, brake [...]
Ok, this has been long over due, and I finally have it started! I am currently working on a new version of the Videos page! Everything from RC Drag Racing, RC Monster Trucks, RC Cars, RC Drifting and Bashing to contest drawings is being collected into one place! It’s going to take a few days to get all the videos together.. [...]
Now this is hardcore drifting action! It’s one thing when companies license rims and bodies, but HPI Racing has licensed the Falken Azenis RT615 T-Drift tire patter! Wow. RC Drifters can now go from clocks to treaded tires to fine tune their rides for different track conditions. They are made from an extremely hard compound for [...]
Looking to step up in the RC Drifting Scene? Team Novak now has the Slydr Brushless Drift ESC! It’s based on the GTB SEC with added brake programmability! I’m a fan of RC Drifting, and it’s one of those areas of RC that I really hope breaks a little more mainstream. If your drifting in the Chicago [...]
