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Jul 8, 2005 | 08:55 AM

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dSpec

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Originally Posted by RussB

as for electric vs. nitro, you probably couldn't drift a nitro very well, they're not even close to an electric when it comes to "punch".

Exactly, since the clutch has to engage vs. instant response from an electric motor.

Jul 8, 2005 | 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxguy

damnn, i want of those, where can I buy one of those for a decent price just to play with ha? any good sites besides ebay? If its on ebay what do I do a search under?

eBay: Search for 'Associated TC3' [add variants such as RTR, Roller (rolling chassis, no electronics, etc)]. These TC3's are the best platform for drifting IMO. Just get some wheels you like, get some PVC or ABS piping from Home Depot (cheap), cut to fit the width of the wheel, glue, and you're done.

Jul 8, 2005 | 09:03 AM

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I think I've seen one of their first vids. It was pretty sweet, but I think this one is better. Damn, makes me want to bust out my old RC.

Jul 8, 2005 | 09:23 AM

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Actually for Electric or Nitro the TC3 is one of the best cars out there period not just for drifting. So many folks have them that parts are easy to come by and there is enough setup gurus out there that you can be pretty competative right off the bat. The Tc4 is different and will take a little while for people to start running the new platform.

Jul 8, 2005 | 11:36 AM

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take out your RCs.lets play!

Jul 8, 2005 | 01:21 PM

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drew935

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I used to play with an HPI GC back in the day. I still have the shell. It was a friend's car so I gave it back.

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Jul 8, 2005 | 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RussB

the yokomo tires are rubber with plastic "cages" that fit into ribs on the tire.

i believe the yokomo car is belt driven, that would be bad for drifting. especially since the belts on the older yokomo's wore out quickly (i had various levels of the mr4-tc). a TC3 would probably be ideal since it's shaft driven and can handle insanely high powered motors.

as for electric vs. nitro, you probably couldn't drift a nitro very well, they're not even close to an electric when it comes to "punch".

Actually the Yokomo drift kits are shaft driven. They also sell a complete nitro drift car package.

www.yokomousa.com