Greetings Drivers
We wanted to create the ultimate resource for RC Drift Guides.
Our guides are available freely and for all to absorb, from a complete beginner to even some of the seasoned pros.
You will find more than you asked for and then some.
So the question is, are you ready?
Structure is as follows:
Category - Description
Table of Contents
Getting Started - If you're a beginner start here.
What is RC Drifting? Beginner's Introduction Guide
New to RC drifting? Learn the basics, explore its history, RWD focus, and why it's addictive. Start your radio control drift journey here!
Choosing Your First RC Drift Car: RTR vs Kit Guide
Find the best beginner RC drift car for you. Compare Ready-to-Run (RTR) vs Kits, budget tips, and essential features for starting out.
Essential RC Drift Tools, Batteries and Gear Guide
Get the right gear! Guide to essential tools, LiPo battery safety, chargers, and must-have spares for your RC drift car maintenance and operation.
RC Drift Terminology Glossary: A-Z Definitions
Confused by RC drift terms? Our glossary explains everything from Ackerman to Gyro Gain. Understand camber, caster, ESCs, RWD specifics & more.
Your First RC Drift Drive: Basic Controls and Practise
Ready to drive? Learn basic RC drift car controls, safe battery handling, and simple drills to get you started drifting right away.
Components - New to RC drift? Our guides explain essential components like chassis, electronics (motor, ESC, gyro, servo), suspension, and their functions.
RC Drift Chassis Explained: Layouts and Designs Guide
Understand RWD RC drift chassis. Explore front, mid, rear motor layouts, materials, and key design differences affecting performance.
RC Drift Suspension Guide: Shocks, Arms and Tuning Parts
Deep dive into RC drift suspension. Learn how shocks, springs, arms, and knuckles work together for ultimate RWD drift control and setup.
RC Drift Steering Systems: High Angle and Ackermann Guide
Master RC drift steering! Understand wipers vs slide racks, knuckles, achieving high steer angle, and tuning Ackermann for RWD performance.
RC Drift Drivetrain Explained: Gears, Diffs, and Ratios
Guide to RC drift drivetrains. Learn about gearboxes, differential types (spool, gear), and tuning gear ratios for optimal RWD power delivery.
RC Drift Wheels and Tyres Guide: Offset, Compounds and Fitment
Choose the right rolling stock. Understand wheel offsets, tire compounds for different surfaces (carpet, concrete), and proper mounting techniques.
RC Drift Electronics Guide: Motors, ESCs, Servos and Gyros
Complete guide to RC drift electronics. Learn about brushless motors, ESC programming, high-speed servos, and essential RWD gyro setup & tuning.
RC Drift Radio Gear Guide: Transmitters and Receivers
Understand RC drift radio systems. Choose the right transmitter/receiver, learn about channels, EPA, Expo, and binding procedures.
RC Drift LiPo Batteries and Chargers Guide: Safety and Use
Essential LiPo battery guide for RC drift. Learn safe handling, charging, storage, different specs (C- rating, mAh), and choosing a charger.
Tuning and Setup - Find everything you need to perfectly tuning your ESCs, Gyros and other electronics.
How to use and create RC Drift Sheets Effectively
Decode RC drift setup sheets. Learn how to read, interpret, and use them to consistently tune your RWD chassis for optimal performance.
RC Drift Suspension Tuning Guide: Camber, Caster and Toe
Master RWD suspension tuning. Adjust camber, caster, toe, ride height, and droop for perfect balance and grip on any drift surface.
RC Drift Shocks Tuning Guide: Oil, Pistons and Springs
Fine-tune your RC drift car's handling. Learn how shock oil weight, piston holes, and spring rates impact performance and find the best setup.
RC Drift Steering Tuning: Ackermann, EPA and Expo Settings
Optimize your steering response. Tune Ackermann geometry, adjust End Point Adjustment (EPA), throw, and Expo for precise RWD drift control.
RC Drift Gyro Tuning Guide: Gain and Advanced Settings
Essential RWD gyro tuning guide. Master gain adjustments, endpoints, and advanced features for smooth, stable, and controlled drifting.
RC Drift Weight Distribution and Balance Guide
Balance your chassis perfectly. Learn the importance of weight distribution in RWD drifting and how to adjust it using scales for maximum control.
RC Drift Gearing and Motor Tuning (ESC Settings) Guide
Optimize power delivery. Learn how to choose pinion/spur gears and program ESC settings (boost, turbo) for the best RC drift motor performance.
RC Drift Tyre Guide: Selection, Prep and Surface Matching
Choose the best RC drift tires. Match compounds to surfaces (carpet, tile, concrete), learn prep techniques, and optimize grip levels.
Surface Specific RC Drift Tuning Tips: Carpet, Concrete, P-Tile and Asphalt
Adapt your setup! Get specific RC drift tuning tips for common surfaces like polished concrete, P-Tile, carpet, and asphalt.
Skill and Technique -
Maintenance and more
Aesthetics and Scale
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