CHEAP 4WD RC Drift Car - it Does Actually Drift!

[@TomleyRC]

My point has been proven in the comments here and on Facebook..... I'm just poking fun of what I see across social media etc, and at 4:06 I tell you my recommendation. People are getting offended by my video, but are then giving me sh!t about 4WD not being proper drifting etc... the irony! Anyway, those that know me, know that I mean no harm and those that don't know me...well... take it however you want lol.

[@sephiroth1981]

Hello, are you a real drifter or understand the word "drift"? Rally it's not drift, so stop saying drift on models 4wd please...

[@TomleyRC]

@@sephiroth1981 The Word ‘Drift’ actually means going in a direction without any control.. so RWD is not drifting as you are controlling it in the direction you want to go. 😅

[@sephiroth1981]

@@TomleyRC rc-drift it's the part to be the copy of real drift cars... 4wd's still continue the best to newbies for training/fun but it's like rally, please don't take me wrong for what i pretend to explain... You see any 4wd in a japanese drift championship or any other drift event? It's a good example 😅

[@disciplinerc]

I wish I had all this salt for my ice storm last week 🤣🤣

[@TomleyRC]

@@disciplinerc It’ll come dude… it’ll come haha

[@tomwright943]

I've been drifting for 14 years now and I don't really care about drifting politics, I'm totally in agreement with you on this, I enjoy all of the disciplines AWD, C.S. and RWD 😊👍

[@bikebilderbear6786]

So tell me what would the drifting prudes say about me drifting on my Dyna? Harley stunts baby.

[@tomwright943]

Lol, I'd say SEND IT!!!! 😎👌 not sure about the drift prudes though..... you'd have to ask them 😎👍

[@disciplinerc]

Totes bro

[@defendermods9420]

How do you fine drift rc clubs would love to have ago.. location Hertfordshire

[@tomwright943]

@@defendermods9420not really sure bro, I'm not part of a club, I don't think that there are many people interested in the hobby around my area, otherwise I'd try to get a club together myself, the drifting I do is definitely for fun, I used to drift with my children but they grew out of it😳 either that or they got too cool to hang out with their old man lol

[@playanddisplay3636]

Best Drifter is kinda like the best RC. It's the one that puts the biggest smile on your stupid face while staying within your hobby budget. Gotta love how far this hobby has come don't sweat the small stuff like powerslide or drift.

[@nodrogstacey7813]

Well said! As long as you're having fun who cares

[@jhaybz29]

I have a little story here friends: I have a friend who knows how to drift actual cars and created basically a drifting crew in our country. Unfortunately its pretty hard finding a legal place to drift real cars in so he and a bunch more people formed a crew so then can pool out money and rent a place to drift cars in, usually warehouses and parking lots with a lot of space or open spaces for lease. Since I'm a poor fellow back then I couldn't really afford a car so I got myself RC Drift cars instead. He would always invite me to watch on places when they go drifting. One day I decided to show them my RC drift cars and it was an instant hit to him and his crew that when they do decide to go drifting they would bring their RC cars too, all types of RC cars they even eventually have bashers and crawlers with them. . When I introduced him to RC the first thing he ask was if it was an RWD. I told him it was AWD and he was quite surprise on how easy it was to drift it. He said that it kinda make sense its an AWD for scaled simulation because the controller was lacking in more control options (ex hand break etc) I gave him a RWD next and although he still drifted it like a champ he did admit that it was a lot harder to maintain control and that he kinda wanted to have more options for controlling the car. I gave him that kit and when he returned it to me a few weeks after, the car was all decked out with him adding manual breaks and a sort of gearing option (I eventually gave him the car because the upgrades he did was too expensive for me to have). . When I asked what car he preferred he said he really liked the AWD one because it was really easy to get into and he had lots of fun with it. For simulation purposes, it doesn't drift like the real thing but it does feel like drifting the real thing. The RWD one was really good too he said, and he enjoyed tweaking and upgrading that car that I gave him, but it takes a lot of effort and skill (and upgrades too) for him to properly utilize the kit. If he was to use an RC car he would prefer an AWD, If he wants to drift a RWD he'd rather be drifting the real thing because both of them takes that much effort. He would only play the RWD if he is unable to drift his real car. . I guess the point here is maybe drifting really is just about having fun.

[@hasdath2665]

Thanks for the cool read bro 🙏

[@vex8836]

As long as y’all are having fun with it that’s all that matters.

[@pipesmokinpaul5123]

Ah, you f***** smashed it with that vid. I reckon your best yet. Great to see the circuit, camera angles, music and great driving.

[@TomleyRC]

Thanks Paul, appreciate it. Those camera shots are my favourite. Got more coming... very soon!

[@adamwolfy4826]

Wagwan dude, hope youre doing well, i had one of these for a while and just sold it, great fun especially with road wheels, got it to 50+mph

[@paulrobinson9355]

FTX are seriously knocking some good hobby grade serious RC's into the ballpark, especially with both Zorro's, Vantage 2.0 and Brushless and especially the DR8 which is on par with any arrma, HPI, Collary or Traxxas imo

[@colinbracher405]

It is not drifting or power sliding it is fun pure and simple fun. Who cares what other folk call it. The aim of the game or any RC car is FUN.

[@rcgeek8888]

Not got into rc drifting but my next purchase will probably be a drift car. I appreciate ya reviewing these rc cars to help us from buying duds! Hope everyone is well! RC ON!

[@Nordlicht05]

I have a Driftchassis wich isn't one... Tamiya tt02D... But I didn't purchased it for drifting 😅

[@rcmadman396]

I personally have a Kyosho mk2 fazer el camino and with cheap drift wheels it provides an absolute blast. Both 2wd and 4wd have their own advantages but both are a blast

[@adrianpilbeam7403]

Been looking at getting into drift cars so this video is awesome mate. Many Thanks. Love the FastTrax wheels. Got a set on my 2 Tamiyas...

[@SyntheticCompany]

I wish that one with the orange wheels was still available, I missed out on those! Looks like a top contender for super fun bang for the buck rc action.

[@richsmith6810]

You absolutely hit the nail on the head. This hobby is just about having fun. However you achieve that is entirely up to you 👍 good work!

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, if you are having fun then that’s all that matters

[@SharkysGarageRCandMore]

Finally getting caught up with KZbin... That green is stunning and with the silver rims is very Fast 'n' furious. This is now going on the list..... Cheers Phil ! Lol!

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty nice looking car, Tomley! Great bashing it! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I love how your attitude is that...hey doesn't matter what it is or how expensive/cheap it is... As long as you have fun 😊

[@nemesis8664]

"Ask any racer. Any real racer. It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning's winning" Ask any drifter. Any real drifter. It don't matter if you drift with a 4WD or a RWD. Drifting's drifting. And having fun, is having fun.

[@disciplinerc]

Send it sideways. Smile. Repeat. Drifting accomplished!! I've been on both ends and either way is fine if you are having fun 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Agree.... but don't take it to your local club 😅

[@JohnTPettyBone]

Great video! At the end of the day... it's all about havin' fun... yep! I'm gonna have to try R/C drifting.

[@Doritune.rcdrift]

When I first started drifting RWD was taboo, I remember the introduction of CS RWD was certainly not the norm maybe 10 years ago.. for me it’s all about getting the crew together and having fun. RADSHAPE RC AND SOUL RC were the two places to go when I was Into it both now sadly gone :( take it the Banzai is some reincarnation of the flying fish or maverick stead’s… who remembers those bad boy RTRs

[@Rob_TheOne]

4wd is good for outdoor on concrete, inside just pull the front axels... Did it all the time on my latrax.

[@simontromans2748]

I remember buying a yokomo belt driven RWD Honda nsx many years ago, (20ish?). The tyres supplied were not good. Spent every touring car heat drifting for fun before drifting was even a thing. Definitely the slowest car there. And I called it powersliding at the time, 😬. It also had a crash back system on the front wishbones, an undertray, scale wheels, telescopic drive shafts and many other great features . Can't remember this cars fate, maybe I should brave searching the loft. Anybody remember these cars?

[@dirtshart]

Yes I do I wanted one but my mistake was buying a HPI e10 instead cuz I was scared away by the kit versions of the yokomo and I was told that's what I should get by all the old guys at out local RC track. They had drilled in my head always buy the kit versions 😂.

[@brianellison3525]

I've been wanting to build a drifter with a transmission out of the Phoenix. Flip it around backwards, so you would have selectable od on the rear, and a locking or freewheeling front end. Keep having fun, and be well.

[@tunkstune9373]

We need to meet up and maybe do some “drifting” I miss 4wd if I’m honest, genuine countersteer overdriven rear. The issue now is rwd geometry and setup has far surpassed the original problem we had of not being able to mimic a real RWD drift car unless we ran counter gears. Awd 50/50 drifting is fine for large outdoor areas.

[@rcpete7055]

Can't you just disconnect the fwd or remove the centre driveshaft? To make it rear wheel drive?? 😊 🤔❓

[@h__adamm___]

Thats what i thought and done

[@Jeeplee_rc]

I personally like 4wd drifting. Longer slides and better handling, especially when drifting on concrete or a ball hockey court. But 2wd is fun on indoor setup courses

[@TomleyRC]

I agree.... some of those tandems you see look amazing. But then there is nothing like smoking all 4 tyres on an infraction or WR8 :)

[@captainchaos3053]

I learned the art of steer from the rear back in the day in a ford 100e. In my opinion a power slide is just controlled over steer and drifting is just a load of power slides strung together. The truth is that if people call it drifting then it's drifting. I mean what's the proper terminology for the other car park activity that folk are into these days? I believe the kids call it dogging?

[@Soilhalo77]

Stupid thing is NOBODY is going to tell Ken Block in his Gymkhanna videos he’s not properly drifting and at end of the day he’s normally in a 4wd! 🖕👊💥 If it’s sideways going round a corner on purpose then by definition it’s drifting. Look at the Focus RS for instance, that’s 4wd and has a drift button 😁 Another cool vid my friend, loving the new shop and can’t wait to see what your gonna do with the Toyota,as I’m doing something similar right now myself 💪👍👍👍

[@rcvikingsnorway5912]

Adjust the toe and a bit more camber then you will get a way better performance out of it ✌️😁 loving the drift track you set up

[@ArcticTechnology]

Please make more wpl videos I love them it’s cheap and reliable

[@ButchiRC]

The great, late Colin McRae - King of Powerslides The legendary Keiichi Tsuchiya - Drift King ✌🏼

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

I’m really enjoying the indoor drifting stuff 👌💯

[@englishbannana1232]

I 100 percent agree that drifting is all about having fun. I don't know why people have to be so competitive and overall be jerks about sliding a car around corners. Drifting started off with someone who was just bored of racing and decided to slide around corners. People saw how fun it was and decided to go out and do the same thing on the quiet mountain roads of japan. It wasn't made to be a sport, it evolved into a sport. It was just for fun.

[@bloodbigd]

That right is all about having fun. Hi from Puerto Rico. Really enjoy watching your videos.

[@modelnutty6503]

...and if you're using a gyro you're not really driving... its all drifting, and AWD is kinda cheating but it gets you more familiar. some AWD's can be converted into a good RWD fairly easily, tire choices front+rear are more important with RWD setups.

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Nice 👍🏻 There have always been 2 colours the Green is just harder to find. People preferred the colour red over green & didn’t buy as many. You’ll see green in stores that aren’t as popular or are further down the list in receiving their order. It might be a re release but I remember seeing it back a few years ago. I say drifting is when something that continues to move without using its own power to move or drift from one place to another or With power it’s as follows 2WD is Drifting & 4WD is Power Sliding 😝😜😂🤪 I’d buy both but if you can only afford 1 I would buy a 4WD. It’s easy to turn a 4WD into a 2WD but try turning a 2WD into a 4WD. It’s not so easy 😂.

[@adampsrcs3487]

Looked like it was drifting to me bud. Great video mate.i think that looks much better in green aswell .and those wheels look sweet 👍👍

[@benchallice8036]

Love watching your vids

[@rcplaytime]

pretty cool,drifts great 😀👌👍👍

[@miketoovey7182]

Looks like drifting to me and lots of fun 👍

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, it was good fun

[@cordite7207]

If RTR and Vaughn Gittin Jr are drifting the AWD Mustang Mach E then these 4wd rc cars are drifting too. Not to mention there are japanese FWD drift events too, they put pvc pipe round the rear wheels and drift round tracks.

[@dirtshart]

Never said they weren't drift just said int not as controllable as is it with a purpose build drift chassis

[@redpot6684]

The f***ing little hand is back!!!! I just love that dang thing.🤣🤣

[@Rev792]

I wonder do standard shells fit on the bonsai chassis?

[@roincec]

The people complaining are probably kids that doesnt even have a license. 20 years ago, RC drifting are all done in 4WD cars. It started with locking the diffs, throwing in a front 1 way. Then it evolved into CS (Counter steer) where gearings were changed to make the rear wheels spin more than the front. It is essentially still a 4WD cars and it lasted for quite awhile. RWD RC drift cars only appeared probably just about 7 to 8 years ago. And it has alot to thank for the OGs RC cars and community. Without them, RC drifting wouldnt have evolved into what it is today.

[@009ADVENTURES]

tbh bud there's a lot of banzai used at our drift club and most of the other cars are 4wd too. it's all about having fun 😃🐿

[@TomleyRC]

Good to hear… fun is the most important aspect of a Hobby 👍

[@maxbuckley9762]

Disclaimer to anyone watching whom may go buying rwd set up - mst 2.0 ready to run (couldn't recommend more as you'll have an understanding of id the hobby is for you and can only sell to someone else if it isn't 👍 yokomo stuff running upwards of £500/700 just for the yds2 kit where as mst 2.0 was £350 with everything needed I wish someone would do an honest video on this as it misleads so many people into buying overpriced chassis when there is much better option out there for q fraction of the price

[@modelnutty6503]

also true, some RWD dirt buggies can drift like a bandit just with wheels and a little suspension setting.

[@sharankumar2506]

Drifting is probably my favourite 'genre' of RCs. What would you say is the best/favourite surface for drifting?

[@RcGarageGarage]

Polished concrete, ptile, carpet. Its all about how you set up your car.

[@visualdosage234]

theres tires and setups for concrete and for carpet, i personally like polished concrete, it had a bit less grip

[@christiansrcs7789]

that green body makes it look so much better!! and thoes wheels

[@bernardrc1137]

Nice vid bro,,was thinking about getting banzai but thought they stopped making erm,,funny is the rc world, with our isims n skisims🤪👍, 😱🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanjobling1490]

Would like too see you on that track with the yd2✌️

[@TomleyRC]

Been testing and tuning the YD2 today... I'd say it's ready to go!!

[@fizicienii278]

Ur right with The def but when u understeear in a corner and slipping thats an power slide (drifting is The other way around, u over steear) 😀

[@TomleyRC]

Yes... you are correct. Although some of them shots with the Banzai were 100% controlled oversteer

[@visualdosage234]

love that track man, just built my first drift car (sakuraD5) why did u decide to go with carpet, since the floor underneath already looks like super smooth concrete?

[@Daytonafox1]

"Not drifting Power sliding" Pmsl! cracks me up

[@rcpete7055]

Always a good time @Tomleys 🤩 I find 4wd easier to drift.. Does a Gyro help with drifting?? Or should I say can it? Makes me laugh to see Tomley in his little kingdom playing with RC's 🤩 None of this would have been possible 10yrs ago🤯 It's only really been about a about 2010 when KZbin started getting popular and channels started to evolve into what we recognise now as channels with subscriptions. I remember when there were only 3 rc channels, Ultimate RC with Jang, squirrellod rc and RC sparks 😀

[@chimonoki2868]

gyro does help a lot with 2wd cars

[@jimfacebinface]

It's still bizarre to me that grown ups argue over toys 😄 I get that some clubs want dedicated 2wd sessions though as it's hard to drive 4wd and 2wd in close proximity. I've started on 4wd and will be getting a 2wd soon. It's addictive!

[@bigdaddypain5562]

pretty much all clubs are rwd only we just see it as damaging to the hobby cus most people that buy a 4wd turn up at the track get heartbroken that they bought a lemon and never come back there is plenty of cheap rwd options now its a dick move to recommend anyone a 4wd knowing that as soon as they turn up to a track with it they are going to get disappointed

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah... it is a little crazy arguing over Toys. Big Daddy... I actually don't recommend going to a club with this one and suggest people get a RWD if they want to get in to it, you may have missed that bit in the video 😎

[@marcoreviews]

It isn't a drift car cause it has 4 wheel drive, it isn't really drifting more like power sliding lol! Oh boy! The critics are after you as well are they? It can't be helped! I could use a few critics! Anyone want to come drop some comments on my drift videos lol? Great stuff Tomely RC! That Banzai car looks cool! I could use one of them on my channel... sadly I am a bit low on funds... spent too much on rc cars and other fun tech over the Christmas holidays!

[@dexterbeattie7884]

😀Now I have the Zoomie's! have a great weekend Phil ☕

[@Germanrcplayground]

A few years ago it was normal to use awd drifter. Now it is not drifting?

[@modelnutty6503]

they're different categories is all.

[@Daytonafox1]

Spot on first Lap.

[@mikemangiameli561]

My daughter loves your pointer stick

[@TomleyRC]

haha... it's the new Star of the show!

[@mikemangiameli561]

It looks really cool almost like its a cartoon lol

[@NoLimitRC87]

Ot really into the drift cars but gotta hand it to them they still look awesome 👌

[@hamsterwolf]

We should just all refer to these things as "Mad skids cars". Can't get to technical with that.

[@TomleyRC]

MCM 😎🤘

[@sideburn]

Weird I was just asking this exact question in your title for small scaled r/c.

[@derricksazrc3411]

Those chassis never stop looking sexy

[@dingledisco]

Nice drifting. Rc's are about having fun.

[@carfraind1198]

I am for 100% getting this new shell🤣😅

[@fiercetatsu6782]

Drifting 4wd cars is easy at least for me and my neighbour but you do get more satisfaction and better slides out of a 2wd car

[@TomleyRC]

Yes, 2WD is more rewarding... MXT video coming very soon!

[@fiercetatsu6782]

@@TomleyRC awesome can’t wait, love your videos

[@anthonytuccillo6274]

Pro drifters use all wheel configurations, front wheel, rear wheel and four wheel. They all have their pros and cons. Its stupid some rc clubs won't allow you to use what you want because in real life thats not the case unless specified for that particular race class.

[@cruzitocustoms]

great video, something for us beginners without breaking the bank and not hard up in going directly to rwd. would it be possible to ask for your layout? planning to create a simple one and yours looks great. whats the lane width and radius of the end turns?

[@claytondunlop248]

Does that have a gyro in it n thats a sweet ride would love to have that

[@rcvikingsnorway5912]

Ftx looks like they are using the same base chassie and setup as the hsp xstr drift car 😁 👌

[@TomleyRC]

Yeah, I think it is the same platform 👍

[@rcvikingsnorway5912]

More or less the same

[@Ishar316xD]

Great video, thanks Tom! Timely upload as I’ve recently been gifted this as a birthday gift. Would anyone know what the ideal remote settings are for drifting the Banzai or ways to improve the steering angle? Complete novice at RC drifting so any tips would be appreciated. TIA 👍🏽

[@TomleyRC]

No worries dude. I've not looked in to it yet, but I'm sure there is some how to videos around

[@studio4fifteen]

Could you not just remove the front dogbones if you wanted to try the same car RWD?

[@robhotson1882]

Didn't know they are making new Eunuchs in Lincoln! I'm staying clear!!

[@TomleyRC]

Don't worry Rob, it happens to the best of us!

[@jamiepursall]

Is there a lorry reversing alot in the background? Dogs are losing their minds! 🤣

[@MattAlexander44]

Could I ask what’s needed to get the Banzai running with a LiPo battery? Thank you 😊

[@danhazlett1064]

If 4 wheel drive is not drifting somebody better tell Ken Bock. Nope.

[@agent5758]

AWD and RWD drifting are just different but they are both drifting. AWD can drift by definition, slide sideways around corners, but it doesnt really hold up with tandeming with an RWD, RWD cars can hold a nice long steezy stylish drift around long turns on medium low speeds and thats where the AWD is limited, it needs speed to hit those long drifts like you see RWD cars do, of you had a RWD in the front of a tandem and a AWD in the back, the AWD is going to either crash into the front car or come out of drift trying to maintain that slower speed the RWD is going at in front of it

[@oldskoolrolla]

What size 2s lipo will fit? Is a zee 2200 too big? 105mm x 3.3mm?

[@muaythai193]

Powersliding is just as fun as drifting. Don’t hate both have their place.

[@KlunkersKustoms]

nice drifts, gonna get some drift cars for the channel

[@masjuggalo]

I've been thi king of something g on road but haven't had the best luck in the past so so ethically g that could go drif,touring,and maybe become a truggy would be cool I think redcat may be my end choice

[@Acarp666]

I am thinking of getting this car how would you go about changing the battery connector to run a 2s battery

[@jason46179]

Is this better than this new one out with the smoke coming out the back ?

[@lukethemidgit8216]

I'm currently in the process of turning my ftx banzai rwd I'm just replacing the whole front suspension with the sakura d5 front suspension I have 2 one awd the other I will be converting

[@TomleyRC]

Let me know how it goes... I may have a go myself 👍

[@TezNguyen]

used to owned a belt driven awd and bought a new rear diff just so i can lock it and be able to drift...however looking at this it drifts just like my old car......what batteries are we recommend and anychance for upgrades? like brushless motor....new shocks and camber etc etc or is it like thats it?

[@chrisracer2007]

Review the Sakura d5mr Please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ericpohlman5131]

I didn't know you have green eyes.....It's rare.

[@mattreetz3361]

That last shot of the car coming at you sideways was totally 'Bi###ing'' [my bad on language]... I put a Set of drift tires on my la trex prerunner for a try ... not as good as the real thing but still a hoot.... always enjoy the content from across the pond...

[@dansmith5218]

I see a new Ken block in the making 👌 lol

[@anthonylangley1069]

U should do some videos with kevin talbot would be a great video

[@TomleyRC]

We will at some point I should think

[@lucasd534]

you should check out the diatone q33 karting fpv!!! its 1/74 and full proportional

[@TomleyRC]

I have one 👍

[@lucasd534]

@@TomleyRC 😂well then

[@jaurandt3rd]

What’s the rear wheel drive you have there? Great video thanks….

[@TomleyRC]

Yokomo YD2 👍

[@mitsuman5555]

Nice video, now do one about crawler politics. There’s hardbody snobs, anti-portal snobs, flex snobs, just to name a few. Let’s air this dirty laundry 😂

[@TomleyRC]

I haven't got time for that one hahahaha

[@VideoVenturesYT]

Any links to these wheels look cool 😎

[@willhughes5636]

ugga dugga? is that kevin talbot🤔🤫😉

[@wordreet]

Some people need to get a drive of a full size Subaru Impreza or similar and see how much more difficult it is to drift that successfully!

[@ahiggigem]

can you do a video about how to build your rc track i have got a ftx banzai and i would like to be able to build a track for it but no video is good and i would like to no because your rc drift track look relly good 😄

[@policopaul7961]

Wanna see that other 2 in action

[@leeglasspool7357]

Hiya have you seen the new arrma fireteam? Do you think you'll get one?