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So you want to get into RC drifting? Building a custom RC drift car isn’t as simple as grabbing a ready-to-run touring car, throwing some slicks on it, and hitting the street. RC drifting has developed into a full-fledged competition sport, with several manufacturers producing cars designed specifically for RC drifting. Plus, a slew of companies specializing in RC drifting are designing drift parts and accessories for cool custom looks and performance. MST and Yokomo are two RC drift car manufacturers to keep your eye on. Each of these brands has been specializing in drift for several years. They have some of the best cars on the market, like the: MST RMX 2.0 chassis with tons of pre-painted bodies to get just the look you are after or the YD series of Yokomo competition drift chassis just waiting for you to add your own custom style.

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Yokomo YD Series RC Drift Cars

Yokomo YD-2Z RC Drift Car Kit

The Yokomo YD series of drift car kits are equipped with features such as, split transmission cases that allow multiple motor positions, integrated bulkheads to improve the left-right steering balance, standard slide racks, and steering characteristics that can be achieved with minimal changes.


MST RMX 2.0 RTR RC Drift Cars

MST RMX 2.0 Brushless RTR RC Drift Car

The MST RMX 2.0 RTR builds on the success of the RMX 2.0 S Kit, offering the same meticulous design features that deliver a new sense of speed and easy control angles.
If you have been waiting for the right car to get into the drift scene, the RMX 2.0 is the RC drifter you have been waiting for.


Tamiya RC Drift Cars

Tamiya TT-02 Drift Spec Chassis

Tamiya presents their option in the form of a drift kit on the TT-02D drift spec chassis. Enjoy the thrill of drifting with this specially tuned drift spec version of the TT-02 chassis. The particular chassis also features drift spec parts such as 24mm width drift tires and CVA shock units on a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension.


Redcat Lightning EPX RC Drift Car

Redcat Lightning EPX RTR 4WD Drift Car

The Redcat Lightning EPX Drift Kit features a 540 brushed motor and drift specific RC tires that allow the this drifter to slide effortlessly around corners, while maintaining a steady forward momentum. The lightweight plastic chassis allows for quick drift recovery and almost effortless changes in direction.


Recommended RC Drift Parts

  • MST 86RB Drift Body

    MST 86RB "Clear" Drift Body

  • DS Racing Competition III Slick Drift Tires

    Competition Slick Drift Tires

  • Firebrand RC HighFive PRO SERIES Aluminum Drift Wheels

    Aluminum Drift Wheels

  • Usukani Aluminum Dissilent Fan Cover

    Aluminum Dissilent Fan Cover

  • Yeah Racing Tamiya TT-02 Aluminum RWD Drift Steering Knuckle Set

    Drift Steering Knuckle Set

  • Yokomo SP-03 D V2 Programable Brushless Drift Servo

    Programable Drift Servo

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Rear Crash Bar

    Scale Drift Rear Crash Bar

  • DS Racing Drift Element Scale Lug Nuts

    Drift Element Scale Lug Nuts

Best RC Drift Accessories

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Full Intercooler Kit

    Drift Intercooler Kit

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Steering Wheel

    Scale Drift Steering Wheel

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Full 3D Turbo

    Drift 3D Turbo

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift SSS3 Single Pipe Exhaust Tip

    Single Pipe Exhaust Tip

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Action Camera

    Scale Drift Action Camera

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Dual V8 Intake

    Drift Dual V8 Intake

  • Exclusive RC Clipping Points Drift Cone

    Clipping Points Drift Cone

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Pit Flag

    Scale Drift Pit Flag

  • Sideways RC Scale Drift Mattress

    Scale Drift Mattress

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RC Drifting Racing Articles

Learning to Drift Series - Part 1 - Upgrading a RTR Drifter

Learning to Drift Series 1 - Upgrading a RTR Drifter


It’s time to do some drifting, and we’ve got a brand-new MST drifter to upgrade as part of our “Learning how to Drift” build series. So naturally, we wanted to see the most comfortable and consistent drifter we could make. But can you do that with a ready-to-run drifter? Well, we think we so.

Learning to Drift Series - Part 2 - Hitting the Tracks

Learning to Drift Series 2 - Hitting the Tracks


It’s part two of our drifter build series featuring the ready-to-run RMX 2.0 brushless drift car. We finished giving the car a shakedown, testing the stock tires, and how different battery weights affect the drifting experience. But, we had more testing to do, including finding the best tires so that we could hit the track for the first time.

Learning to Drift Series - Part 3 - Relocating Weight for Performance

Learning to Drift Series 3 - Relocating Weight


We are back with part three of our drifter build series featuring the MST RMX 2.0 RTR drift car. Our local hobby shop had a Drift Night, and we prepped the car for its first show. But first, we were curious what happens if you move the ESC to the back of the car, or what happens if you move the motor to raise the center of gravity?

Learning to Drift Series - Part 4 - Building a Drift Body

Learning to Drift Series 4 - Building a Drift Body


We’re back with part four of our Learning to Drift Series. And it's all about creating a custom look and style for our MST RMX 2.0 RC drift car. We bought a brand-new body and grabbed a bag full of accessories to do it. So, let’s get building videos one, two, and three. We put all of our energy into getting the car set up and running little experiments to see how the car performs.

RC Drift Car FAQs

     
  • Is RC drifting expensive?  That's up to you and how custom you want to get. However, there are RTR drifters as low as $170.00. Getting into drifting is more affordable than ever, with more RC drifting manufacturers entering the market every year.

  • Is getting into RC drifting hard?  Getting started is easier than it has in the past with newer ready-to-run drift cars. Although you can modify your old RC touring car and build a drifter with a bit of tunning. We recommend starting with an RTR. First, you need to know how to drive and control your RC. It may be difficult at first, but, like anything, it takes practice and patience to get really good at it.

  • Can you drift a four wheel drive RC car? Absolutely! Tamiya Absolutely! Tamiya makes an excellent line of 4WD drift car kits.

  • Are RC drift tires hard?  RC drift tires are made of several compounds ranging from soft to hard. A wide range of compounds allows you to pick the right ones for your drifting surface.

  • Can you make your own RC drift track? You sure can simply mop on a high-traffic floor polish like Zep on any smooth surface, let it dry, and you're ready to drift. To make an even slicker surface try mopping a couple of times and polish slightly with a buffer. But watch your step. The surface will be slippery.