The World of RC Drifting
For the unfamiliar, drifting is the practice of intentionally oversteering - causing the rear wheels to lose traction - while keeping good control of the vehicle's direction. The idea is that the car ‘drifts’ sideways around the turn until recorrecting the angle of the car at the end of the turn and continuing to the next.
Hailing from the streets of Japan before eventually becoming a recognised international motorsport, drifting is the art of controlling an over-exaggerated and completely unnecessary skid while negotiating corners. It is incredibly exhilarating stuff for both drivers and spectators.
You can now scratch yourdrifting itch through our range of specially engineered RC drift cars, which you will find below.
From the entry-levelFTX Banzai, designed with Japanese drift styling in mind, to the brushlessArrma Vendetta, engineered with oil-filled shocks, front and rear sway bars, and the staggering potential of 70 MPH+ speeds, we have a solid selection of fun RC drift cars available.
What Makes an RC Drift Car Unique?
Quite a lot of things, actually. The fact of the matter is that all RC vehicles are terrific fun to pilot, but there is something a little extra special about piloting an RC drift car.
Controlling the perfect drift around a tight bitumen track (or even just around the pond on your front lawn) is immensely satisfying and completely unique to the niche of remote-controlled drift cars because they are engineered, tweaked, and tuned to deliver extra drift potential.
But that's not to say that other radio-controlled cars are unable to drift. Many of our RC cars havesome potential to lose traction and spin out mid-turn if the manoeuvre is executed properly.
But an RC drift car is specially designed to deliver exhibition-level drifts because of the optimised weight distribution, specialised chassis, adapted suspension, and low-grip tires, all of which encourage controlled sliding.
RC Drift Car Features
Our collection consists of renowned drift car RC brands like Arrma, FTX, and Carisma (among others), all loaded with carefully chosen motors, ESCs, chassis, and suspensions.
Just like the professional circuit, our RC drift cars contain specific features that combine drift-level performance with great looks.
Streamlined Design
Our RC drift cars are more than just cool-looking; they are engineered to replicate the real-world drifting experience from your fingertips. Sleek, agile, and perfectly weighted, our RC drift cars allow you to mirror the drifting scene from the comfort of your own home or at the local track.
Precision Motors
Don't let their size fool you. Our RC drift cars might be small, but they are rammed-full of power, providing the torque and agility you need to drift and weave through intricate track corners (or a quick blast around the local car park!)
Customisation:
If you want to make your drift RC car distinctively yours, Align Trex can help you through a range of customisablebody options,engine upgrades, and general tweaks.
Our whole team are passionate RC enthusiasts with the experience and skill-set to create something quite remarkable for you.
From tire upgrades for different terrains to aesthetic modifications, we provide lots of options to personalise your RC drift car, withdecals and designs that ensure your pride and joy is even more unique.
Getting Started
Starting out on your RC drift car adventure is simple. Having carefully designed our cars to ensure top-level performance right out of the box, you just need to whip it out and hit those corners.
All you need is the drift car and transmitter - plus a taste for mastering those drifts. Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned RC enthusiast, our collection covers all requirements.
As fellow RC car enthusiasts, we know exactly what will get your heart racing, and our drift cars promise to deliver just that.
Wrap Up
Fancy joining the increasingly popular hobby of RC drift cars? We can pretty much guarantee that we have the perfect car for your skill level, aspiration, and budget.
Our range of RC drift cars is not just randomly thrown together in order of price; they have been carefully curated by theAlign Trex RC team, all of whom are deeply passionate about this hobby.
Every single vehicle in our line-up is hand-picked, carefully analysed, and thoroughly tested.
So, whether you are looking for a high-spec RC drift car to compete in the annual RC Drift Championship or just looking for something to blast up and down the street, we have something for you.
Questions? We love chatting about the world of radio-controlled cars, helicopters, planes and speedboats and would love to hear from you, so feel free tocall or email anytime with absolutely anything you need.
Further Resources
https://radiocontrol.fandom.com/wiki/Drifting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-controlled_car
https://hackaday.com/2023/05/26/fly-like-you-drive-with-this-flying-rc-drift-car/
