{"id":4159,"date":"2022-11-01T12:28:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=4159"},"modified":"2023-12-28T20:55:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:55:58","slug":"what-is-a-good-rc-drift-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/what-is-a-good-rc-drift-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Look For In A Good RC Drift Car (With 4 Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You need to do your research when choosing an RC drift car because so many options have \u201cdrift\u201d in the name when they don\u2019t even have the power to drift properly. Some of the best RC cars for drifting don\u2019t directly mention it in the specs or title. In this article, I\u2019ll introduce you to a few of the best options and give you the knowledge required to select the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Traxxas Slash 2WD is a good RC drift car on dirt because it has a powerful motor and highly responsive handling. The FTX Banzai and Redcat Lightning EPX are good RC drift cars for smooth indoor surfaces because they include drift tires in the box. They\u2019re also 4WD to make handling easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I know that the most \u201cdie-hard\u201d drifters will say you can\u2019t drift with a 4WD car, but even if it\u2019s technically power sliding, it\u2019s still a lot of fun and gives you a sense of satisfaction similar to the real thing. It\u2019s easier to handle a 4WD RC car because of the extra traction under all four tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2WD is the way to go for full-sized cars, but an RC car doesn\u2019t have a clutch or handbrake. So the grip and control of a 4WD RC car compensate for the lack of clutch and handbrake control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For professional RC drift races, you might only be allowed to enter competitions with a 2WD RC car, so if you\u2019re looking to drift competitively, go for the 2WD options. It will take a bit longer to perfect your drifts, but it will be more rewarding when you figure it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are three hobby-grade RC cars that drift well along with an affordable toy-grade drifter if you\u2019re not looking to spend much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Traxxas Slash 2WD is the perfect off-road RC drift car because it has a strong 550 brushed motor that transfers all its power into the back wheels. This is the perfect combination for dirt track drifting and isn\u2019t suitable for indoor tracks because the tires have too much traction. (Grip meant for normal off-road driving) If you try to drift it on an indoor track, it will be challenging to get it to slide properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using this truck on an indoor drift track will require hard, drift tires with low traction. If you can\u2019t find the right wheels, you can modify your current tires by following the methods further in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Slash is far more expensive than other cars in this article, but it has the best quality components and is rear-wheel-drive, which makes it an excellent option for off-road drifters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Batteries are not included with the Slash, but it is LiPo and NiMh compatible and has two-stage low-voltage detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a 23-tooth pinion gear in the box that you can install if you\u2019re looking for high-speed fun but don\u2019t use it for drifting because it has low torque at lower speeds. So you won\u2019t be able to spin the wheels as easily as the standard pinion that\u2019s already pre-installed for drifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are all the specifications and latest pricing on Amazon here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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