since our group is expanding.. a lot has been asking questions which is good for drifting.. well this thread will help beginners to choose which chassis kit they should get.

shells doesnt matter here our goal here is to find a kit with perfect center between grip and slide which almost all 4x4s are capable of.

all the steps and principles like locking rear diffs and front one-ways are just theories, you need to experiment with suspension oil weight, tires and spring rates to find what suits best for your driving conditions and style.

the basic element of any RC Drift cars is light yet strong body with a stiffer chassis, or else it would bend while drifting. here are my entries for intermediates, lets start at the top..

TRF 416

no ones got this one yet..

TRF 415

ahmeds got the MSXX version on sale at hobby center!

TB Evolution 5

i got this kit and lance got the MS version which is the latest kit for the TB EVO line as of now.

TA05 MS

i like this one.. hmm

TA05 IFS-R

some are using this one and was proven to be a good drifter like sir bong!

TB03 Drift Spec

ian and jons jj driftshop teams got two of this and their not for sale lol

TB02 Drift Spec

if you wanna get a chance to win the stock version of this better ask andy for a ticket!

TT01R

i personally prefer TT01R above all the TT01 series cause its got the most hopups included.
btw our current DK is using this one

there are more kits out there to choose from different brands too..
ill let the other guys share them.

TRF415 is on sale at Hobby Center??? How much is it? I was there a few weeks ago and they had nothing except TT-01's and some older F201's.

hey! jay you forgot to add this the latest TRF416X of tamiya





here,s the review & specs :

The TRF 416X was developed using race data recorded by our worldwide team drivers. The TRF 416 has won numerous races around the world and has become a very popular championship-winning machine. As a result, the worldwide demand for the TRF416 lead Tamiya to produce two additional production runs of the product, which sold out instantly. The new and improved TRF 416X will be a strong candidate at the 2010 IFMAR world championship.

TRF416 & TRF416WE Signicant Race Results
# 2008 IFMAR ISTC World Championship (Winner)
# 2008 EFRA ETC Euro Championship (Winner)
# 2008 DHI Cup (Winner)
# 2008 LRP Touring Car Masters (Winner)
# EURO Touring Series 08/09 (Overall Winner)
# 2009 DHI Cup (Winner)
# 2009 LRP Touring Car Masters (Winner)
# 2009 EFRA ETC Euro Championship (Winner)

Specs & Features
# Motor position has been shifted 1mm to center for optimum chassis balance.
# Rear ball differential has been shifted 1.8mm towards the rear to improve rear traction and acceleration.
# Wider front bulkhead attachment screw positions and a new lower deck shape enhance the chassis' front rigidity.
# Features new carbon 2.25mm lower and 2mm upper decks.
# Front pulley features a direct coupling while the center pulley also features a direct drive setup.
# Newly designed parts such as lower and upper decks, rear drive belt, front and rear lower bulkhead, motor mount, center bulkhead, and motor mount support included.
# Requires body, R/C unit, battery, motor, pinion gear, tires, and wheels (sold separately).

:no: can't wait for my 416...not x huhuhu

guys..need your opinion on this...i saw this conversion kit in rcmart..and i'm planning to buy this kit but i dont know what is up or down of this kit...
HERE
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-tt01-3racing-tt01e35v2wo-graphite-conversion-type-p-27526.html?cPath=595_744_1223

@jon ahh the 416X.. i didnt know it was out already.. is it?
anyway its still a TRF 416 with some slight difference.. and more expensive lol
up to you guys which versions you choose, ive shared what i prefer on every series

like i said theres still a lot of other brands out there guys.. share some info!

@kuby i dont know much about that 3rd party conversion kit but i know someone who had it before who sold it and bought a pro-D i think.. dont know what the prob was.
plus dxb ryan knows more about that one.. few months back he was planning on getting those but ended up getting a pro-d too

So that means Kubrador will end up of buying a pro D hehehehehe

note:
because upgarding your TT01 to a full hopups will cost you almost thesame as Pro D

indeed i am a lucky man..........heheehe the only TRF, that is what sets me apart from the rest along with my reverse drifting skill looool just jokin,

as long as i am happy sideways and running tandem with you guys is enough for me, but the connections did help, thats where being arab comes in handy

always happy to be a part of dubdrift

lucky you! hahahahha! you want TRF 416? hmmmm FOW! fresh

Wonder if a TA-06 will be released soon. =)

where can i buy good parts for my tt-01 Etype? and good price

im selling this...

http://www.dubdrift.com/jj-rc-drift-shop-f11/fs-spool-from-jj-t1075.htm