Many people do radio-controlled drifting as a hobby, and put a lot of effort into creating and modifying their radio-controlled cars. Events, championships and a serious of challenges are held. Awards and/or prizes are often given for the winners, or they may be held just for the mere fact of gathering people and having some fun. When you judge a drift, it is based on the line, drift angle, speed, and show factor; it is not about who finishes first.

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Still wondering how to drift? A fantastic trick that pays homage to original RC car drifting video products made a few years ago in Japan, the real thing most drivers want to know is just how to drift! It’s a complicated trick with one advantage: it gives the car the ability to take sharp, experienced corners without losing speed. The effect is to make the whole car look as if it’s taking the corner completely sideways, since the wheels are turned horizontally and the body remains parallel to the straightaway. The trick takes a lot of experience, and there are five essential tips to consider when imitating those videos and learning how to drift:

Tip #1: You will need an RC car that has 4 wheel drive to imitate the videos properly

Tip #2: Electric RC cars are better than nitro for those with less experience

Tip #3: Smooth tires are necessary when learning how to drift

Tip #4: Make sure your transmission is well sealed

Tip #5: The track must be low-friction

Four wheel drive is necessary when you are figuring out how to drift. Without this element of control, your car won’t slide the way it is supposed to, and it may well flip during the experience. Learning how to drift takes time, so savour the experience. Electric RC cars won’t break down while you’re learning how to drift. Invest in one of these and your experience levels will match those videos soon enough.

Special tires need to be made or bought so that the car can slide properly when you learn how to drift.  You can buy or make your own from PVC or ABS pipes, or simply use rubber tires wrapped up in electrical tape - experience and money are generally factors in this decision. Experience the videos and check out what tires they’ve used.

Figuring out how to drift causes a great deal of dirt and dust to be picked up off the track and fly around - some tracks don’t allow it for this reason. As regards to your car, you should seal up the transmission tightly so that this grit doesn’t get into the works and wear down the engine. Don’t ruin the experience with too much grit, learn how to drift without wrecking your car.

Lastly, remember that the drifting experience only works with a low-friction track or with a high powered car (preferably nitro) that won’t lose speed on a sticky surface.

Happy Drifting!

Lee Brain is a successful business writer and an expert in the field of RC Cars and RC Trucks. He is seen as an RC industry resource, specializing in racing and RC Nitro Cars. He offers valuable tips, advice and money-saving techniques for online purchasers.

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