RC Drift Bible


Welcome to the RE-Xtreme RC Drift Bible.

In an attempt to answer many of the regular questions I get asked, I'll pass on some knowledge, add something to think about as well as some tutorials and examples.

While Drift has evolved as well over the years. some articles need to be added to. or revisited. 
But at the time of writing all were pretty accurate.   

The following categories are covered.

What is Drift? Body Building tutorials, Chassis Options and Performance, Driving style.

As everyone has a different idea of RC drift style, Locations to drive, technology and focus, I sometimes pose questions rather than provide absolute answers.



RE-Xtreme Style and editorials 

2024 Styles  Big Changes to Drift. The new PRO and the level up of PRO-AM 

Elements of Drift - A old look at Real Drifting and RC application. 2016 

Track and Style    Where to drift and what to expect.

2018 Trends 2018 RC Trends (torque transfer / Weigh shift / high traction wheels)

2018 Styles  2018 - RWD Scale Styles ( PRO / TEAM / CLUB classes )

2017 Styles   2017 - Style ( PRO / TEAM (Dantai) / Kuso hachi roku (Shitbox 86) )

2016 Styles   2016 - the RC Evolution to ALL RWD ( and the death of real FR cars )

2015 Styles   2015 4WD and Countersteer Main (Street Drift and Gymkhana Spec)



Buyers Guides.

2024 buyers Guide --- Coming Soon  Yd2 / Rd-x / Galm / LP86 / Shark
 
50:50 , Full Countersteer Drift or Rear Wheel Drive? What are the main categories and types of RC drift

1/10 Scale: What to aim for? 1/10 scale car and 1:1 scale speed Vs 1/10 scale car and 1/10 scale speed

And some CS ONLY selections

Buyers Guide Rear Wheel Drive... Options 2018 01

Buyers Guide Rear Wheel Drive... Recommended 2016 08

Basic Buyers Guide All Chassis Types

Yokomo Tutorials  



Driving.

Driving Styles  How to drive in different ways on the same track. Match the locals.

The Drift Line?  The effect that trains and battles don't mix

Lessons in Line - overview.
Lessons in Line 1 - Race or Drift  Judging Line and Track position
Lessons in Line 2 - Brakes and Entry. Brakes make you better

Balance for Battles - Change setup to follow line.

Tsuiso Battle Driving. BATTLE STYLE
Drift Train Driving SMOOTH GROUP RUNNING

Finger Training.  Input for smooth running.




Chassis

RWD Setup considerations

AE86 Kuso AE86 Project






Motor choice
Motor Timing and ESC Curves included in finger.

Wheel Speed

CS Ratios Gearing and Motors.
Wheel Speed Pulleys for RWD  CS 
CS 4WD Ratios vs Power Distribution




Front End Geometry 1 - Castor Camber and KPI
Front End Geometry II - Steering and Ackerman
Front End Geometry III - Steering Scrub Radius
Geometry - Toe in / Toe Out
Wheelbase Adjustment
Suspension - Spring Tension
Suspension - Arcs and upper arms 

ill finish these one day...I hate rebuilding shocks...
 
     Suspension - Damper Setting   
     Suspension - Damper Position
     Suspension - Rebound and Bound

Maintenance Issues   Why do things break

Chassis Setting for Specific Circuits
AE86 
GCRC Raceway Countersteer Settings
Millennium Raceway Countersteer Settings



Chassis Accessories

Weight with Aluminium More weight... what is the effect
De-Anodizing with "Arumiba"
De-Anodizing with Oven Cleaner and polishing
Driver with moving head Servo driven.
Driver with moving head. Link driven

ESC
Keyence Programming.
ESC Black Wires



Body

Aerodynamics and Performance



What Scale How big is 1:10 really?
 275 VS 260 Part 1    Part 2
Body trimming Quick smooth trimming
Cheap Light buckets and a dash
Dash II



Planning Wide fenders
Fender Sanding.
Attaching wide Fenders and acessories 



Wheels
Wheel Offset and spacing.
Adjustable Offset Rim Solutions 
Stance and Wheel Positions


Photography
RC photo shoot.


Yokomo
Yokomo 2024 Chassis types RD SD MD  Rookie, Super, Master 
Yokomo Drift Package YD2 Versions
Yokomo Drift Package DP (MR4TC) Versions
Yokomo Drift Package DRB Versions
     DRB Setting Sheets
Yokomo DIB
     DIB Setting Sheets



RE-Xtreme History.

2018 Spec coming soon
2017 Spec
2016 Spec
2015 Spec
2014 Spec
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