Hi Ya folks,

Atlast my drift chassis is here - the HPI Sprint 2 Sport RTR. 

Bought it from TowerHobbies and was carried by my friend from US. I didnt see much difference between Sprint 2 Sport and Drift in TowerHobbies - except for tires, and a different Radio and Steering Servo.

The S2 features fully adjustable suspension, camber and toe-in links and runs a 15T brushed motor, 28t Pinion and 87t Spur. The kit contained the bodyshell, chassis, one unpainted rear-wing, front castor and rear toe-in blocks, two allen, one turn-buckle and a cross wrench. There were also a number of pre-cut decals, the S2 manual and a HPI Racing DVD.

I also bought a 7.2V 3800mAh NiMH stick along with a Fast Charger, both from Tenergy.
Here's a sneak preview of the chassis and bodyshell, the Classy Camaro Z28 in Orange. 
http://s1130.photobucket.com/albums/m535/kandanmv/

I am uber-whelmed by the package, a first time hobby-grade 1/10 for me and what a way to begin. I cant thank my friend and guru, gokemidoro, enough for all his guidance, support and inspiration.

I will continue updating this thread with the list of mods and how-to's, as I progress on them. I hope to make this an on-road drifting/ rallying setup and discussion thread, with Your humble support and enthusiasm.

Why didn't you get a lipo setup?Any plans on upgrading to brushless?(you can have good drifting  with brushed too).

Hope to see a running video soon.Nice car there.

Thanks Gandhar.

Honestly I didnt find the need for a lipo and brushless setup. I spent the saved money (however little, from not going for lipo and brushless) on some parts and spares, that will keep the drift up

Vids and Pics will take sometime as I rarely get time during weekdays for the mods ive planned.

alright.Have fun with your new ride.Get some nice body and stick it on.I am not a very big fan of American muscle.(Due to racing games and watching a lot of Top Gear )

Nice chassis! 
I always wanted a Sprint 2 Sport but it didn't come in kit form..
Got drift tires? Videos! 

i had this car in blue.....with  a nissan shell.....with a flux system.
it was my first drift experience, but really good one.

U enjoy too.

Quote from: iamahuman on December 28, 2010, 05:30:34 PM
I am not a very big fan of American muscle.(Due to racing games and watching a lot of Top Gear )

Are you serious???

Quote from: Rocky_Balboa on December 28, 2010, 05:07:49 PM

I will continue updating this thread with the list of mods and how-to's, as I progress on them. I hope to make this an on-road drifting/ rallying setup and discussion thread, with Your humble support and enthusiasm.

thing you might want to try is cutting away some of the rear diff case where the rear belt is i did this because my first belt snapped not to long after i got the car and i havent killed anymore rear belts since i made that mod but recently i let my little neighbor drive my car and he got a rock stuck in the case and it locked up my my car and started to shred the belt

Hey Thanks guys for the comments.

@Divyam,
Yes I already got the drift tires and offset wheels. I ll compile a list of mods planned and update the thread as I do these mods. Vids? naah dude, I havent run the car yet and wouldnt until initial mods are complete.

@Traxxrc1,
Yes the rear diff-cover mod is the first and essential mod, ill do before i run the S2. Ive also got spares for the two belts, just in-case.

Cool then...its a very basic yet crucial tip

Rocky,
video's of drifting will be good to c.
We have seen video's from people outside india.
But will be gr8 to c one done locally.

cheers

Hey, guys!

Rocky, Good job, dude!! 

I agree with jayanth.....Vids would be great! They could also start a Drift movement in India!!!!   

Does anyone know how that track in Bangalore is coming along? I'm jealous of you guys when it gets built, because there isn't anything like that here, where I live!! 

Keep this up, guys!! I'm seeing lots of positive signs, and you all will be at the forefront, when drift takes off!!

Heheh!! You guys would be godfathers!!!   

i knew a friend who lived somehwere close to  Sequim Bay State Park. He had his own track for his mustang Sprint Drift from HPI. So there might be evn more guys with such tracks...

If there are, they are keeping them secret. Most home-built tracks in my area are. Most are off-road, and if your friend has an on-road track, it's friends only.  If there are any on-roaders here, They don't get out much, because I haven't met any.

I'm usually in large parking lots at the larger stores in town, so I am seen, but seldom does anyone ask about drift, and no one into the hobby in general does, who come to talk to me.

Seattle is the place for drift. It's 100 miles away, so it's not exactly easily accessible.  Still, though, I am happy for you guys!!   Keep it up!! Being at the ground floor when things take off is a great place to be! 

We in india do not have a big or small drift track either....as far as my knowledge goes no tracks for on roads yet....

The track coming up at Bangalore should change that..
As soon as a track is built, 1st car I'll get will be a drift chassis 

Unless there's a track to drift at, drifting by yourself probably gets boring..



Drift Revolution?  That sounds AWESOME! 

Yah, it can be, but I spend my time perfecting my craft. I take a step-by-step approach to what I want to do that day, whether it be sweeping drifts, tight switchbacks, or something I am weak in.

I have track dots, that I place to make a track, of sorts, and drift on that. I have made mountain road type courses, where I start in one place, and end in another, so I don't get bored with repetition, which "connected" tracks might do. So far, it's been fun, because I never repeat a course, and just use imagination!!

Divyam, What type of chassis are you thinking about?  If you need help, let me know! I spend most of my days (the ones I'm not drifting!) studying different chassis. I know most of the "stay away from" ones, so I can help you purchase a good one.

Rocky made a good choice in the Sprint 2, as that chassis is a great novice chassis! Many need a little extra help, and all need their rear diffs locked but two-the Tamiya TA05 VDF, and the Yokomo DRB.  Those are high-end chassis, though. The Yokomo being the highest of the high-end!!  VEEEERRRRY expensive!!


"Drift Revolution".  Excellent!!!

It would be fun to participate in the drift revolution and be one of its  founding fathers.I am hoping that an HPI Vorza Flux drops out of the sky or something because I am dying for one(I just love 1/8 scale buggies and hope to convert my slash into one).But buying one seems like a long time away.My third car will be an on-road car.Waiting to see that day when I have 2 offroaders and one onroader.

Quote from: traxxrc1 on December 28, 2010, 06:06:39 PM

Quote from: iamahuman on December 28, 2010, 05:30:34 PM
I am not a very big fan of American muscle.(Due to racing games and watching a lot of Top Gear )

Are you serious???

I am....More of a tuner and exotic guy with interest in the scientific aspect and not the 'soulful driving experience'.

Quote from: iamahuman on December 29, 2010, 12:51:06 PM
It would be fun to participate in the drift revolution and be one of its  founding fathers.I am hoping that an HPI Vorza Flux drops out of the sky or something because I am dying for one(I just love 1/8 scale buggies and hope to convert my slash into one).But buying one seems like a long time away.My third car will be an on-road car.Waiting to see that day when I have 2 offroaders and one onroader.

lol
everyone has the same dream.....wish god throws a BAJA 5T on my terrace specially meant for me....

Heheh!! You might want to make your 2nd car a drifter, if that track gets built, and drift takes off!! 

Like I said, being one of the first has it's advantages!!

gokemidoro,
I was looking at a lot of options..
1.  Tamiya TT-01D because its really common and spare parts relatively easily available..
2.  HB Cyclone TC because its belt drive and I can do a CS Mod whenever I want 
3.  Tamiya TB-03 because of the CS Mod, again..

But all this after I convince my dad to buy me A Ve8! 

Wow, heartening to see comments and discussions. Keep pouring Your thoughts folks.

I am still preparing the S2 for drifting, will post vids sometime next week. And before even I collected the S2, I had prepared the following list of mods: (ofcourse under watch by gokemidoro).

1) 3mm and 6mm offset Wheels (26mm width and 52mm dia) and Drift Tires
2) Chipping the rear-diff cover, to allow gravel escape
3) Locking the rear-diff, to make the rear slide smoother
4) Installing the front one-way (diff), to make the rear slide faster

I will be updating the thread with pics, as and when I perform these mods. Please stay tuned. 

Divyam,the Ve8 will be AWESOME!!!(stick a Tekin RS PRO in it and 4s lipos.It will be a monster.)

Quote from: Divyam on December 29, 2010, 04:32:46 PM
gokemidoro,
I was looking at a lot of options..
1.  Tamiya TT-01D because its really common and spare parts relatively easily available..
2.  HB Cyclone TC because its belt drive and I can do a CS Mod whenever I want 
3.  Tamiya TB-03 because of the CS Mod, again..

But all this after I convince my dad to buy me A Ve8! 

Yah, the first one is a good basher, and the last two are very nice. Can you drift with CS? I'm not sure if you know this, but CS makes a drifter much harder to control, especially going straight. I don't recommend it to anyone just starting out.  I've been drifting going on two years, and I'm not sold on CS, because it's a lot of trouble (at least for me) just to make an RC drifter look like the real thing.  It makes for a great looking video, though!!

Still if it's where you are wanting to go, can't fault it, because that's another aspect of drift that makes it unique from all other RC car venues!!