New to R/C drifting just have afew questions

[shahidali619]

Hello there,

Heres my story I currently own a nitro powered off road buggy and I am very keen to get into R/C drifting. I have looked at the modelsport website and I’m interested in buying this particular model -

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...mp;ItemID=26025

Just wondering is this a good start for a beginner? Anybody else bought this and what’s the pro's and cons of this model?

I also want to upgrade the battery so I have more play time, after emailing modelsport they sent me these 3 options -

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...mp;ItemID=20640

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...mp;ItemID=24370

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFunction=...mp;ItemID=24791

Which one of these would be the better option? Or is it the case the more expensive it is the longer the play time.

I also want to buy both the yokomo under car neon set and the yokomo active LED light Unit Set (V 2.0), are these easy to fit or should I get my local model shop to fit these?

Thanks

[shahidali619]

anybody what to help a newbie????

[JamesChatz]

The Yokomo is a good kit, as its specifically designed for drifting, and you should be ready to go out of the box. if you want something cheaper, then you could perhaps get a Tamiya tt-01 and fit some drift tyres to it. However if you are willing to spend on the Yokomo, then it will be a lot easier as everything is already done for you.

As for the batteries, the Ftx stick pack will give you the longest run time as it is 4200 mah. The higher the mah, the longer the run time

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative for batteries, then these are a good option. (the first two).

As for fitting the lights, it shouldn't be too difficult to fit them, and will save you some money as opposed to your modelshop fitting them. I imagine that the neons will be easier to fit than the lights.

HTH

[shahidali619]

Thanks for replying James, I just have another question you said the higher the mah, the longer the run time. After looking at the link you posted this battery pack caught my eye

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-2v-NiMH-4300mAh-Re...dZViewItem#nogo

It has a higher mah than the FTX and is cheaper, but would it fit??

And the yokomo active LED light Unit set, to fit these would I need to drill into the shell??

[Michael.]

Yes that battery would fit

I think the drift kits come with light buckets - so I don't think you'd need to drill any holes in the shell other than for the body posts

[smithy1135]

Im not sure if the RX-7 will come with light buckets for the front because it doesnt have flip up headlights or anything (you can do a custom job but it isnt easy to get a good look). If it has light buckets though, any light kit will fit it i think

[shahidali619]

Would anybody know of any tutorials that show you how to do that??

[Michael.]

The light kits usually come with instructions and diagrams. On mine, the LED's fit into these plastic 'holders' which then clip into a 6mm hole in the shell (or light bucket) - it's simple once you see them

[shahidali619]

when i do buy this car would i need to lock the gear diff ?

[smithy1135]

Its personal preference really. Some people like 2 open diffs, some people like the rear diff locked and others like both locked so id try with none locked and then with the rear locked