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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / February 2004Great video of drifting RC cars with PVC tires
do a google search for op117.wmv, you are sure to find an active link somewhere. I didn't realize it at first but they are using pieces of PVC pipe for tires for a really cool drifting effect. --Dan Here it is: http://home.comcast.net/~raymondbarlahan/op117.wmv > do a google search for op117.wmv, you are sure to find an active link > somewhere. I didn't realize it at first but they are using pieces of PVC > pipe for tires for a really cool drifting effect. > > --Dan Ab Fab!! Just like ice-racing. > Here it is: > http://home.comcast.net/~raymondbarlahan/op117.wmv [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > > > --Dan I have considered slip fitting some PVC pipes to my tires on my truck, but it is only 2wd and probably won't handle nearly the same as the 4wd cars in the vid. MUST HAVE 4WD CAR! --Dan > Ab Fab!! Just like ice-racing. > > > Here it is: > > http://home.comcast.net/~raymondbarlahan/op117.wmv > Ab Fab!! Just like ice-racing. The PVC tires give up too much traction and control. Hard rubber (pack them) or spike knobbies will give nice drift with less wall contact. Two-wheel-drive is okay if the front is tweaked to be as loose as the rear. Here's to go'in sideways.... > > Ab Fab!! Just like ice-racing. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Here's to go'in sideways.... :shrug: I must be getting old. I just DO NOT get the attraction of this whole drifting thing. >:shrug: I must be getting old. I just DO NOT get the attraction of > this whole drifting thing. Dunno, but drifting is about the most fun I can have with both model and fullsize cars.  SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog Absolutely, it is loads of fun especially in a full size car. It doesn't get much better than successfully drifting around a really tight corner and rocketing out of the the turn. I admit, the PVC tire drifting is just a novelty but controlled drifting with performance in mind is awesome. --Dan > >:shrug: I must be getting old. I just DO NOT get the attraction of > > this whole drifting thing. > > Dunno, but drifting is about the most fun I can have with both model > and fullsize cars. > Here it is: > http://home.comcast.net/~raymondbarlahan/op117.wmv Wow! Impressive... It looks like they've made themselves some replica's of the D1 Grand Prix cars (you know, the drifting competition in Japan) Anyone here that has a clue on how to attach the PVC piping on the rims? I think I saw a rubber ring between the rim & PVC somewhere in the vid. I'd like to try it out myself on my HPI Sprint, but I'm not sure if I can attach the piping to the rim properly, so it stays in place... Thanx in advance! |
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