Tamia is one of the most popular brands for its miniature cars. There are reasons more than that for Tamiya’s popularity. They were the ones who had introduced the mini 4WD racing. Also don’t be surprised if you get to know that Tamiya was the introducer of the RC cars to the world. Today Tamiya boasts of some of the best RC cars, and models ever made.

Some of the best creations of Tamiya would include:

1. The Nitro Crusher – With a very powerful FS -15s engine, a slide carburetor and an excellent braking system it ensures full gaming pleasure. This monster truck can be driven on any terrain. The extra large tires also helps this car to curze through any surface be it rocky, sandy or muddy.
2. The Mini Cooper – This is the copy of a small sized car from the 60s’. But as far as power and performance is concerned, it’s unbelievable for this car. This car has been designed to be durable with an M-03 chassis to have speed. And the world rally championships have seen extended usage of these cars.
3. The Subaru Impreza WRC Monte Carlo – This car is very much suitable for the drifts and qualifies all the criteria to be branded as a good racing car. It has a TT-01D chassis and is made out of light weight metals with a minimum center of gravity.
4. The XBG Nitro force – This car is packed with some monster power and incredible speeding capabilities. It has a FR-S low engine, and recoil starters for a smooth starting every time. To add to that it comes with a reinforced resin chassis that has a low center of gravity. Its aerodynamic frame ensures that wind and air friction, plays absolutely no role or controls the speed of this car.

Now that I have given you the pros of some of the best RC cars, you should be good to know which one to get for your drifting.

Remote Control car drifting is fast becoming the modern day miniature replica of real life formula one racing. With the advancement of technology, many variants of RC drifters are available these days which provide excitement levels comparable to actual races. These cars are capable of generating terrific speeds and can be controlled left, right and centre depending upon the wishes and whims of the remote control holder. Although car drifting started as a kid’s sport, it has now taken the shape of full fledged adult sport, with many countries even hosting professional car drifting competitions. The excitement and ecstasy of these events are in no way lesser as compared to real motor sports events.

Cars or replicas of cars used for RC drifting were initially powered through electricity. These models had limited maneuverability and were not high on power. These were essentially in the category of toys. Such cars were capable of generating limited speeds and they were not much durable also. Then came the more advanced nitro powered RC drifters. These are the market leaders, so far as all RC drifters are available today. Feature wise, these nitro powered cars were very close to original cars. They had doors which would open; sun roofs which would slide back and forth and even had smoke emissions coming out from their tail pipes. In all practicality, the look and feel aspect of nitro powered drifters were strikingly close to real life counterparts. Nitros, as they are popularly known were capable of generating exhilarating speeds also. The build quality of these products was also very rugged. Another advantage which this category of drifters had over their electrically powered counterparts was, they did not require frequent recharging.

Due to their rugged looks and mind blowing features, nitros are presently considered to be the most popular category of RC drifters.

A popular nitro powered racing drifter

Most popular variants of RC drifters include Nitro Trucks, Off-Landers and Wagon wheel carriers. Trucks are by far the most popular category. They can be used on roads and even on unfriendly terrains. Nitro trucks are manufactured under crash test conditions, which ensure that the bodies of these drifters are virtually unbreakable. They can be driven over bad roads, bumped into walls or against partitions, made to jump over drains at break neck speeds…. the list of possibilities seems exhilarating and endless. All these and more can be achieved with very few number of refueling breaks.

There are two types of remote control drift cars. One is the 2 wheel drive remote control (RC) drift and another is 4 wheel drive remote control (RC) drift. The 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive are commonly called as 2 WD and 4 WD. Now let us discuss the differences between them in order to determine the best car among the two types.

Basic learner difference:

The 2 WD cars are very ideal for the beginners because they come with instructions that can be followed easily. On the other hand, the 4 WD cars are easier to drive and handle. It can go over the obstacles easily and have good durability.

2 Wheel Drive Remote Control Car Drift

4 Wheel Drive Remote Control Car Drift

The main assumption which is made about the 2 WD and 4 WD is that they are driven at the same time. But it is not true. When there is a bend then there is difference in the axle which allows a speed differential to be developed between the wheels. This is different for 2 WD and 4 WD. The speed is more in 4 WD and it jumps over the obstacles.

The RC drift car is a mechanical device which follows the rules of physics thereby it also follows the rule: “energy takes the easy route”. If one wheel is running over a slippery surface, then energy will be sent to that wheel and other 3 wheels are away from traction. This results in losing the forward motion. This action is largely seen in the 2 WD.

Drive Mode:

When the 4 WD is on drive, the front and the rear axles will be locked, and then one wheel with the axle will be driven by the engine in an effective way. Now consider the same situation in a 2 WD. When a gentle brake is used, then there is a transfer of energy to the wheel with traction. Here the wheel is slowed down when it crosses an obstacle whereas a 4 WD can drive over the obstacle with high speed.

The shift on the fly:

This is a system which allows for the manual shifting from 2 WD to 4 WD without stopping. There is a limit on the speed required to engage the system. Mostly it is less than 60 mph.

AWD:

AWD is the all – wheel drive. The power is supplied to all wheels in a 4 WD whereas in a 2 WD the power is supplied to the rear wheels. The power delivery varies from one system to another.

2 WD is best for basic learners and 4 WD is best for experts.