Project 'insert a name' (RX7 TT01

[Niddle]

Hi All,
I have just built TT01 RX7 kit with LEDs, this body is gorgeous, anybody thinking of buying body - just do it!

However I have built the kit stock and added yeah racing drift wheels (PVC) and I have semi-locked the rear diff with blu-tack, otherwise stock. I cannot get it to drift at all, admittedly I am lacking a bit in the skill department!

I am drifting on a tarmac carpark at the moment (or trying to).

Can anyone advise on next mods and some basic techniques please?

Apologies for starting a new thread, but all my parts will be coming from Japan and they take about a week, so if I order the wrong bits it could take me a while to get drifting!

Heeelp Please:)

[Bunsincunsin]

What exactly are you having problems with? Can you get a drift going and just not hold it? Does it spin out easily? We may need a little more info...

It most likely has something to do with your set-up.

[Niddle]

First of thx for the quick reply, this forum rocks, did wonders for my df02 build.

I can just about get the back out as I pull off with full lock. I can just about doughnut if lucky and play with the throttle, but I get understeer too! surely thats not good.

when I try a drift, I can get the back out by flicking one way then the other, but then do not stand any chance at all at holding it, it just spins out.

Also is the surface too rough if the back wheels are hopping?

Thanks for this by the way.

[B4 Stealth]

the back wheels shouldn't hop constantly, maybe after it hits a bump or something, but not all the time. sounds like you need more power, try a competition stock motor, or maybe your tires have too much traction. but just incase those aren't the problems I will give you pointers on how I drift (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) I go into a turn, give the throttle a quick stab to break the tires loose, at the same time yanking the wheels into the turn,then I hold a steady trigger and steer to get the right angle. how you steer to keep the drift going depends on your setup/car, but this is how I steer.

assume you are drifting to the left
1. steering to the left will increase your angle and maybe make your car hold a tighter line/spin out.
2. steering to the right (counter steering) might pull you out of the drift or might keep the drift going, depending on setup
3. wheels pointed straight will either cause your rear end to come around or it will keep the drift going steady, again depending on setup.

hope that helps! have fun drifting :D

[Bunsincunsin]

You're welcome!

Yeah, if your surface is really rough I would suggest finding a parking lot or some place that has a smoother surface.

Are you running a silver can motor?

[Niddle]

Thanks both, especially those pointers :)

Here goes then, I am running on a parking lot that is not glass-like smooth, but about as smooth as a road and the wheels are hopping.

I am running a stock silver can, I have a black can ready to go in, will this make a difference? Failing that I suppose I can 'borrow' the tamiya RZ out of the DF-02, but would rather buy a motor dedicated to TT01 if needed.

There is no way i can increase the throttle in a turn and kick out the back end, it just would go anywhere :( I have to sort of sway the back end to get any movement :(

Sounds like more power is the first thing to try then?

Also I have 55T and 58T spurs knocking around for TT01, can i do anything useful with these?

Thanks Both.

[Bunsincunsin]

Drift technique is always different for everyone, and it takes a lot of practice. It involves a lot of throttle/brake and steering control.

It does sound like it is a little under powered. Try the other motor you have and see if that is better.

But, agian it comes down to driver control and practice.

[Niddle]

Hi All,
I have fitted the Sports Tuned black can, but have not had time to test it yet, 1 months rainfall in 2 days here at the moment :(

One thing I did notice is the resistance in the drivetrain at the rear, I have fitted a carbon fibre top deck (Tamiya) and it seems to be putting pressure on the drivetrain. has anyone else experienced this?

I will road test and update when the rain eases.

[TT-01 Mamba]

Get an rz motor pleanty of power in that and speed. Make the suspension as hard as you can. make tallest gearing possible for max power. try doing a dummy turn where you first tap the stick left first then right ( this to go right) to get the back end to slide. keep punching the throttle to keep the wheels spinning and not giving them time to grip.

[Niddle]

Hi Mamba by tallest gear do you mean a high ratio - more torque and lower top speed, or a low ratio - less torque and higher top speed?

I will test the black can and get ready to rip the RZ out of the DF-02 :)

Thanks :)