RC drift noob

[Shaun1982]

Hi guys

Thought id join up here now ive got a HPI E-10 drift R32 Skyline on its way from ebay .
Going to have a look around & see what tips & ideas i can pick up, got a few bits i want already for when i buy another shell

Oh while im here does anyone know if you can get Rota GTR's? sure i saw one set on ebay a while back

Thanks

Shaun

[Adam-f]

The HPI E10 isn't the best mate, its all plastic and doesn't roll very freely, first mod i would do is get some adjustable camber arms and roller race bearings to free it up a little

[Shaun1982]

Hi Adam, cheers for the advice mate, to be honest im not too fussed for now as long as it works. Only ever had a couple of goes with my mates Thunder Tiger he bought not long ago so this should hopefully do me just fine until i feel ready for a better car

[S13Dr1fter]

My advice is to front motor convert it. I don't think you need any special tools or extras
There's a how to on rc-drift.com

And at least you didn't get a tt01 or a flying fish

[staryarm69]

hey i had a fish, for a week lol there ok to start with if ur unsure if your gonna stick it out but i soon moved to a losi and now slowly building a street jam

[S13Dr1fter]

I had a fish too. Big mistake. Always get advise first.

[staryarm69]

i had the fish before id even seen a forum lol saw a vid on youtube and of i went but to be far i changed motor esc shocks and hubs and it turned out to be an ok car, my friend still uses it now. not saying there as good as some other cars but for £100 carnt complain

[S13Dr1fter]

Second hand is the way forward. Great gear for cheaper prices.

[staryarm69]

thats what i did after the fish, got a losi xxxs of a dude on here and its great but building a street jam at the min goin bushless and lipo for the first time arnt weit till its done

[Shaun1982]

Cheers for the responses guys. The E10 was 2nd hand off ebay, £68 plus p&p so it will do for a starter car im sure. Been looking at shells & wheels etc. Is it worth upgrading anything or just use it til i want a better car etc?
Its not going to get too much use,just out & about with my mate whenever we get chance i suppose

[staryarm69]

id just get stright to playing and upgrade as u go along. see if u feel it needs anything, i started with a fish which is pretty low but a new motor and esc and it was loads better. iv never used a e10 and im still pretty new so carnt rely advise but once u use it ul know what u wanna get next

[Shaun1982]

Yeah I suppose that's the best bet lol. I've only ever used my mates thunder tiger car so if it goes sideways then im sure il be happy.
I might get it tomorrow all being well, needs collecting from the dhl drop off point. Looking forward to getting it charged & having a play though 😃

[staryarm69]

bet u are might i started by seeing a vid on youtube then that was it i bought the first thing i cud haha hope you enjoy it mate

[Shaun1982]

Think it was probably the same with me mate. Then with the bit on the Outsiders DVD too, I thought its the only drifting & 'modding' of cars I'll be doing lol

[staryarm69]

ya its a bit cheaper lol