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The folks over at Max Speed Technology are now teasing the FXX 2.0 KMW Drift Car Kit. The 2.0 is a high-end, rear wheel drive kit, that uses the very latest in drift technology. MST has long been a top drift chassis producer, the FXX 2.0 is sure to be a top level contender. The MST FXX 2.0 KMW is just [...]
Last week this column had the pleasure of grazing the pastures of drift heaven, being amazed by the divine skills of Vivian Grobler as manifested in his beautiful BMW M3. This week, we are back in the realms of mortal men, with me standing as prime example of one of their kind. Not that you will see any pictures of [...]
Today I have a treat for you. A couple of weeks back, I wrote about what might be a good starting point to get into this niche of the hobby. Today I will take you to the other end of the spectrum. Today I will show you (drumroll…): the winner of Best Body at the D1-10 Drift World Championship 2019! This [...]
I currently have the privilege of a couple of days off from work – sadly a far too unusual occurence – and have taken the opportunity to go for a trip to the beach. Swimming, having coffee overlooking the ocean, and drifting in the basement carpark. Neither much sun nor any good views down there, but an excellent flat, smooth, [...]
In his latest ramblings, Cubby wrote that I was hardcore about drifting, and he was right about that. I am however not the archetypical hardcore drifter, since that particular stereotype would require an indoor drift track and a fancy, transmitter with custom bling. Mind now that I certainly would love to step into that person’s shoes, but sadly the closest [...]
Hopefully, a good number of you readers out there have now ordered yourself a drift car or are seriously considering getting one. If not, you should, and if you’re wondering which one to get, I hope get into that sometime within the next few weeks. So, say you have just gotten your first drift car, and are heading to the local [...]
After recently having built an Axial Bomber, it was in many ways a liberating experience to build a drift kit. My bomber was heavily upgraded from the start, with lots of aluminum, stainless steel, M4 hardware, massive power – the works. I looked at every single piece of it and considered whether it was likely to endure the (ab)use I [...]
The crew over at FireBrand RC consistently put out trick new products. Their latest, High-Five Pro-Series 1.9″ Wheels, might be their best looking yet! The new FireBrand wheels have been meticulously designed for an aggressive street look, and lets face it, nothing is cooler than a new set of aluminum wheels. Here are some of their highlights- * Premium wheel set * [...]
New from HPI Racing is the E10 Michele Abbate GRRRacing touring car. Michele Abbate is a top level SCCA racer with her Scion FR-S, now you can have the same awesome livery on your HPI E10. * Grip version for paved on-road driving * Completely assembled and ready to drive * Full time 4wd system for increased traction * Independent suspension * High traction HPI [...]
Recently announced by Max Speed Technology is the FMX 2.0 drift car. The 2.0 comes in kit form, loaded from nose to tail with carbon fiber to maximize performance. Here are the highlights- * New front suspension system * Incredible amount of steering angle * Two different Ackermann choices * Highly efficient drive system * Next-gen rear suspension * TR56 aluminum shocks Full details for the FMX [...]
What really makes a car a “drift” car? Its wheels and tires, pretty simple. To get that sweet drifting slide, you need dedicated shoes for your ride. The crew over at Traxxas have a full line of drift tires for your car. These come with a standard sized wheel hex that allow them to be used on their 4-Tec 2.0, as [...]
The crew over at FireBrand RC has a new release in the Street-Juice Series . The SwitchBlade-XDR Wheels will ship with Pinx drift tires already mounted, and this combo looks sick! The details you need: * On-road Drift Wheels w/Pinx Tires * 65º/5º Double-Bevel, Hot-pink Drift Tires * Wheel Size: 1.9” x 1” * 1:10 Scale, 12mm. Hex-fit w/6mm off-set * Pre-mounted & Glued [...]
The folks over at FireBrand RC are always releasing hot new accessories. Their latest, Panther-RT9 Wheels With Fang Race Pre-Mounted Tires, look sharp and were designed to give your car improved performance. They come standard with a 12mm hex which allows them to be mounted to a huge variety of different vehicles. * Designed for use on 1/10th scaled on-road cars * [...]
Put a hot new look on your drift machine with Panther-XDR Street-Juice Pre-Mounts from FireBrand RC. Not only do these make one serious fashion statement once bolted up to your ride, but they were also engineered for serious performance. Here are their highlights- * Hot neon-pink color! * Ultra-durable Panther-XDR drift wheels * Pinx 5° beveled drift tires * Pre-mounted and glued for your [...]
Are you ready for a new rear wheel drive drift car? If so, have a look at the YD-2 EXII from Yokomo. The YD-2 EXII is a high-end drift machine that was designed for ultimate performance and is made from elite materials. Here are some of its highlights- * Designed for a lower center of gravity * Improved performance at speed * New [...]
