The original HPI Micro RS4 was the car that set off the whole “18th scale/micro/mini” scene a decade ago and now it’s back! At the German Toy Fair HPI showed the latest version of the Micro RS4, the JTP Falken Tire Mustang edition. More details coming on this one soon, until then have a look [...]
Posts Tagged ‘drifting’
RCX isn’t just a bunch of booths with static displays of new products. There’s a ton of dynamic demonstrations going on all over the show. This is the drift track where some of the best RC drifters are putting on a great show. Better yet even, there’s a Try-Me section so all you noobs can [...]
If your into the RC Drifting scene, I’m guessing you aren’t even reading this anymore, but over on Tower or something pre-ordering this new HPI drift kit. The HPI TC-FD is their new high end drift machine! It uses a forward motor, and rear battery placement for optimal weight distribution for drifting. The TC-FD is [...]
It is a well known fact around the office that I’m fighting a serious craving to get into RC drifting. HPI Racing is making it nearly impossible for me to hold off much longer. In April they showed off their new officially licensed E10 drift cars and now they have released a new and improved [...]
We have been hearing rumors of some new Drift cars coming from HPI but have not seen anything official, or any press releases yet. A ‘friend’ in the industry just drop these two low res pictures in my email box. It’s good to be connected! He said it looks like these vehicles are going to [...]
Tamiya has an expensive drift machine for those of you that like driving sideways. The High-End Drifter features an all new mid-motor layout and two belt drive-train. It’s also loaded down with tons of carbon fiber, including a 2mm chassis and a twin vertical plate bracing setup that runs the lenght of the chassis. It’s [...]
LRP has a new brushless esc/motor combo made specifically for drifting. They say that the Ultimo Drift Type 1 combo is ideal for beginners to intermediate drifters, offering smooth throttle control and special drifting brake profiles. Other features include automaticc NiMH/LiPo adaptation, auto brushed/brushless motor adaptation, and four adjustable modes. Check out LRP’s web site [...]
We’ve had some time to spend with the HPI Stage-D Conversion Set and we’ve had a blast trying to learn the ins and outs of drifting. We have, however, run across a few bumps along the way. The Stage-D Conversion Set includes a new chassis, drift tires with some sharp looking rims, carbon fiber plates [...]