How do you guys paint the chassie and cut and all that. I didn't know how to do it so i just neer got it =/

 

Um. You spend most the time taping off your paint job (i.e. headlights, windows, designs, etc) then you just spray it with polycarbonate spray paint (I buy the Tamiya brand made for RC car shells.) Then I use curved scissors and a hobby knife I got at the rc/hobby shop to cut the wheel wells and along the bottom of the car. Then I use a body reamer to make perfect circle holes for the posts to clip the body onto the chassis.

Was a fun project my first time. Now I'm getting more adventurous with the paint jobs.

 

I actually dont have the Stage-D kit yet...I wanted to get that, and the drift assist, but havn't had a chance since I was in Iraq. I just got back on Thursday, so now its time to play again. I dont have any Overheating issues, I drilled holes in the windshield to help keep it cool, and I also cut a decent hole in the roof so that I can use the glow plug heater without taking the body off. The Nitro car is getting to be a HUGE pain...it takes so much to keep it running, and its kind of messy...I wish I would have went with an electric. Is there anywhere good around the SD area to run the cars? My car needs a REALLY smooth, and clean surface because it rolls pretty easy.

 

im thinkin about a mugen 1/8 mrx mmmm hehe i drove one of those wow amazing car

 

Here's my drift RC...

It's a Associated Electric TC3 w/ a Yokomo Z33 body w/ some Speedwaypal lights.

If you guys have some time on April 14, there will be a RC drift competition at Autobacs which should be pretty fun to watch.

 

what scale is that? and i been wanting a drift rc latelybut gas tho any suggestions, well actually which one is better for drift?

 

HPI type SS

 

Looks cool.

 

probably faster than my car 0-40.. hehe

 

RC is fun but expensive I'll post pics of my Lemans Tamiya

 

I'm still debating about getting the stage-d. I heard it's difficult to drift nitro and very harsh on the motor. You might want to try qualcom or some large parking lot. My buddy and I went to the rosebowl parking lot to make a few runs. Did you try upgrading the suspension so the roll would be minimized. They sell sways, springs, shocks.

 

Yeah, Im gonna have to try some new suspension set ups because I've rolled that thing like 10 times. The stage D looks like it would be fun, but its kind of pricey. And they sell that electronic Drift assist...that looks like it would make drifting easier...but thats like another $200. Maybe I'll head to the Hobby shop now and see what I can blow some money on. lol.

 

I have a TC3 as well setup for drift. I actually have another z body in the works I'll send some pic tonight

 

hmm where can i buy a drift set up rc car??

 

Eric to save money by a fixed up one on ebay, recycler, or craig's list. Just make sure to know what you are buying. If you want to drift I would start with electric rc with a brushless motor w/ a good electronic speed control.

 

hm. how much do they normally cost? im a total NOOB with rc cars.. and do they only drift on smooth surfaces? like garage floors? or on asphalt too?

 

Ya its SOOOO expensive Mr. Single Turbo.

 

hehe your rc car looks more moded than your real z.

 

those are pretty koo to play with but i like to drive the real thing

 

It's easy to make the rc look like your car with 1/20th volk wheels coming from yokomo and HPI. They also have Enkei, Advan, and Gram Lights.