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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 [...]
Recently uploaded by Traxxas is a video showcasing their new Drift Tires. The drift tires were designed to work on the 4-Tec 2.0, as well as a bunch of other 1/10 on-road cars. Designed for a nice blend of breakaway potential and durability, the tires are made from a hard compound plastic. Watch the video below to see the new tires [...]
So you want to drift, but maybe not sure if you want to to drop $600+ on a aluminum carbon fiber drift battle ship… That’s OK! Entry drift chassis are a great way to get your feet wet and can perform quite well out of the box – we’ve seen a few plastic fantastic chassis take podium at local comps. [...]
From the first time we saw the HPI Racing Ken Block Hoonicorn we were amazed by how it looked. Not only is it a great representation of Block’s full sized car, but it also comes on HPI’s RS4 Sport 3 chassis. After receiving a test unit, we’ve been bashing it non-stop. How well does it hold up? How easy is [...]
