I'm really glad you showed the actual steering angle. The inside tire is getting really close to 90° of steering just like a proper two-wheel drive drift car. So I think this more beginner friendly drift chassis is going to be able to get people in the door and carry them through at least for a while until they can get a more competition level car if that's the path that they choose
I commented on a video by Roadside RC and I'll repeat it here: I can't wait for the aftermarket to put out some accessories to make this car even better. Great video Mark and I know you will dig more into this one!
I hope they make the steering angle a kit that you can buy and toss on the 4tec. Kinda a let down that they didn’t use the 3s system in it, I love drifting my 4tec 2.0 VXL all it’s missing is some more angle
Probably a few parts I might snag to put on my 4WD version in time, but as a 2WD drift, they missed the mark again. 60 degree angle is barely enough to qualify as a drift car, however for some people this will be a better overall "driving" car if they want a more realistic 2WD feel. I feel like Traxxas pays attention, but just doesn't "listen" if you know what I mean. They knew they needed a proper drift car, but then did the wrong things to do it, It's the Mudboss all over again. Come on Traxxas, you can do better.
What did the modified do wrong. I've seen plenty of people say it's quickly becoming the biggest class an tracks. I think just limits the steering angle is the traxxas servo everything else seem pretty dang legit for 320.
4wd is better and more challenging....i'd grab tyres for my vette. while this body is cool. im not sure id bust a few hundos for it yet. mark isnt selling it very well. slacker.
Traxxas doesn't really make competitive models. More like entry RC cars. I think this is more of a beginner/General drift RC. Not something you would take to a competition. Same goes with their SCT's and some bashers.
The fun is when you tandem with another drift car. Cat and mouse, stay in proximity with each other and no passing. Come down to The Hobby Shop in Leander and we'll get you sliding like a pro.
@@robinkesterlivesi agree I started the hobby 1 year ago and had hard time deciding which platform get started iwnet with a slash 2wd haha but now im in the 1/10 crawling section im trying to now jump into drift sfctin looks fun
I was literally having this convo at my LHS a couple weeks ago, dude said his bet was on AE to do it first. I think he was right, traxxas looks like they tossed this together overnight to counter the (far superior) AE chassis.
This'll be great for beginners wanting to join the fray, and brushed motor, lipo battery combo will give you enough power and oodles of run time. The only downside is you're anchored to a mid motor configuration, and the 60 degree steering angle. If its price competitively, its a great start.
At least for now, the MSRP is higher than yokomo and MST RTRs... Electronics wise there's not too much difference but those chassis are race proven fully upgradeable to high end specs. One thing to consider is that the traxxas car has a more refined driver-aid system that includes steering and throttle assistance, spinout active prevention and drag brake instead of just the gyro assisted steering used by everyone else
This was smart. They needed a drift car. Shouldve had the 2s system tho for sure. Then again im sure there are plenty of people who will appreciate the slower pace, simple batteries, scale track stuff, and the look. Looks good. Keep you spending for the people who want more power. I get it.
I asked my rep that. His response was then it would be more money to the customer. Yeah you can put one in it but there is more than enough power to slide around.
@@geoffneibert124 nope I just sell shit to make money. Nothing about certain brands. Give it 3-6 months axial will have one too, and it will be $30 cheaper then the Traxxas. It’s about getting people into it. Once in they can go down whatever path they like. You must forget what it’s like to be new and shop around.
Everyone seems to complain about the price considering it comes only with a brushed setup. The truth is you don't need that much power to drift a 2wd setup. In my opinion the biggest point that's being overlooked is that tweaked TSM this car comes with. Instead of your traditional gyro assisted steering, this thing also has throttle assistance, spinout active prevention and drag brake. I'm no pro drifter but I'm pretty sure you can drift decently even a Tamiya hornet with that level of drive-aids
We love rc drifting! much harder than it the skilled drifters make it look. Wonder how it would do at a drift track compared to the other RTR options. Hard core drift kits can get expensive quick.
Oh well , I spent my RC money from income tax on the new model VXL Stampede and I am very happy with it even though You Tube channels have basically not paid much attention to it , this truck is almost indestructible , just need a fan on the motor due to the power
Correction drifting is all about the counter steer. Point the wheels where you want to go. Out to keep sliding out. Turn in to bring it in and around all while throttle control.
ASSociated is getting into the drift game as well, I'm trying to decide if i get the 4-tec that's had parts support for years and years or get the associated that will be a fosil in 5 years and I'll be buying A-arms off eBay for $75 🤔 decisions decisions
why didn't traxxas use there old 20turn stinger motor they had back in the 90's since a lot of the old school traxxas people would know where the stinger motor came from
Your doing great its a little go and to worry matter of just relaxing and letting the car do the work without you knowing it and not for nothing Traxxas adivise you let the car alone and not adjust anything until you get used to it. Whats with the orders no one has gotten an rc yet
I would go with team associated dc10 it's a kit and it is carbon fiber parts aluminum parts different motor mount position, motor positions etc. nice looking car but starting out not to bad
Rediculous....... 506.99 CAD for a brushed car that's essentially something they could have sold as a conversion kit for the 4 Tec 4wd for a few bucks more you can get a MST brushless rmx 2.5 and for 50.00 less you can get the brushed version from a company who knows what it takes to build a quality drift chassis
The new cars Traxxas comes out with are all based on existing chassis one way or the the other name some of the 100% new technology or changes they’ve made.😂
@Casitascrawlers thats literally every manufacturer. Traxxas just makes it easier for the newbies. Regardless it's all about fun. As long as your having fun who cares lol
As soon as i saw its literally a 4tec with front drivetrain removed and "increased" steering angle, i was out. There are literally kits to do this with a tamiya tt01/tt02, and probably perform better than this. Sorry but i would buy the AE drift car over this in a heartbeat.
Sorry hard pass for me bcoz team associated is coming soon with there own and like there’s way better setup. Even though there are other drift chassis’s that’s is no comparison with what they have for a serious drift comp. MST, team associated and now Traxxas are just a backyard drift. Oh those two settings(tsm drift n tsm) is gimmick
$320 for a ready to run with the Bluetooth module is a deal!! Look at all the competitors kits. Way more. This a perfect way to get kids and new people into the hobby. Want something else inside it then swap out the electronics. But doesn’t mean the platform is shit. What new RC have you released lately? I know I haven’t done any. Got to look at it from a wider field of view.
That's like saying a miata is not a drift car. There's no right or wrong car for drifting. You can absolutely learned the fundamentals with this car and move up if you choose.
@@thizzobishi I don't really have a problem with the car, It looks like a fun car and will probably bring some new people into the hobby. Of course, you can turn ANY car into a drift car by just swapping tires and a body. And, If you do want to move up, you'll need a totally different car, this will just NOT hang with a proper drift car and there is no way to upgrade it. That's really where my issue lies. I think the AE DC10 is a much better option, costs less and will be a more competent drift car!
That thing looks wacker rhem my hpi e10 and 3times the price. Also its gonna ne hard to het a diffrent body with that clipless set up. Nonody wants a drift mustang i want a datsun or a rx7 come on
meanwhile MST made the 2.5 RTR even better and faster with 3S for $50 more. why the hell would anyone buy a traxxas drift car unless you are 15 years old
I doesnt matter how new nd modern the new Traxxas Rc's are.. When it has a brushed motor, its a big turn off for me. It makes the whole rig outdated. Why does Traxxas doesnt use a 2S combo for this fine looking Rc car. So dissapointing
I'm really glad you showed the actual steering angle. The inside tire is getting really close to 90° of steering just like a proper two-wheel drive drift car. So I think this more beginner friendly drift chassis is going to be able to get people in the door and carry them through at least for a while until they can get a more competition level car if that's the path that they choose
I commented on a video by Roadside RC and I'll repeat it here: I can't wait for the aftermarket to put out some accessories to make this car even better. Great video Mark and I know you will dig more into this one!
I hope they make the steering angle a kit that you can buy and toss on the 4tec. Kinda a let down that they didn’t use the 3s system in it, I love drifting my 4tec 2.0 VXL all it’s missing is some more angle
Probably a few parts I might snag to put on my 4WD version in time, but as a 2WD drift, they missed the mark again. 60 degree angle is barely enough to qualify as a drift car, however for some people this will be a better overall "driving" car if they want a more realistic 2WD feel. I feel like Traxxas pays attention, but just doesn't "listen" if you know what I mean. They knew they needed a proper drift car, but then did the wrong things to do it, It's the Mudboss all over again. Come on Traxxas, you can do better.
What did the modified do wrong. I've seen plenty of people say it's quickly becoming the biggest class an tracks. I think just limits the steering angle is the traxxas servo everything else seem pretty dang legit for 320.
Also, having the brushed motor rather than the BL-2S system was a bit of a letdown
4wd is better and more challenging....i'd grab tyres for my vette. while this body is cool. im not sure id bust a few hundos for it yet. mark isnt selling it very well. slacker.
@@Lokithefeline the vast majority of drift tracks won't let you use 4wd. If you're just bashing outside, 4wd is fine.
Traxxas doesn't really make competitive models. More like entry RC cars. I think this is more of a beginner/General drift RC. Not something you would take to a competition. Same goes with their SCT's and some bashers.
The fun is when you tandem with another drift car. Cat and mouse, stay in proximity with each other and no passing. Come down to The Hobby Shop in Leander and we'll get you sliding like a pro.
My very first RC was a Car and I put it in the dirt, then mud. Its just more fun. Like to admire drifting though 👍🏻
Wow Traxxas AND Team Associated both get into RWD! Who'da thunk! :D
Its really an amazing time to be into RC that is for sure.
@@robinkesterlivesi agree I started the hobby 1 year ago and had hard time deciding which platform get started iwnet with a slash 2wd haha but now im in the 1/10 crawling section im trying to now jump into drift sfctin looks fun
@@EriMCardenasRC RWD Drifting is amazingly fun and super satisfying! Welcom to the fray! :D
I was literally having this convo at my LHS a couple weeks ago, dude said his bet was on AE to do it first. I think he was right, traxxas looks like they tossed this together overnight to counter the (far superior) AE chassis.
This will pair well wtih the GT I bought 2 weeks ago! Thanks Traxxas!
This'll be great for beginners wanting to join the fray, and brushed motor, lipo battery combo will give you enough power and oodles of run time. The only downside is you're anchored to a mid motor configuration, and the 60 degree steering angle. If its price competitively, its a great start.
At least for now, the MSRP is higher than yokomo and MST RTRs... Electronics wise there's not too much difference but those chassis are race proven fully upgradeable to high end specs. One thing to consider is that the traxxas car has a more refined driver-aid system that includes steering and throttle assistance, spinout active prevention and drag brake instead of just the gyro assisted steering used by everyone else
This was smart. They needed a drift car. Shouldve had the 2s system tho for sure. Then again im sure there are plenty of people who will appreciate the slower pace, simple batteries, scale track stuff, and the look. Looks good. Keep you spending for the people who want more power. I get it.
“The future is brushless” then the newest release is a brushed motor😂
Traxxas becoming the new Tamiya🤣🤣
@@EriMCardenasRC Tamiya + Apple = Traxxas
I asked my rep that. His response was then it would be more money to the customer. Yeah you can put one in it but there is more than enough power to slide around.
@@DadsRCGaragePNW lmao you must be in traxxas pocket
@@geoffneibert124 nope I just sell shit to make money. Nothing about certain brands. Give it 3-6 months axial will have one too, and it will be $30 cheaper then the Traxxas. It’s about getting people into it. Once in they can go down whatever path they like. You must forget what it’s like to be new and shop around.
love the vids👍what do you do with old rc body's?
Nice one, great to see content back on drifting, salamat Mark :)
The soft tires will be nice. No more scratching up the floors at work.😅
Everyone seems to complain about the price considering it comes only with a brushed setup. The truth is you don't need that much power to drift a 2wd setup. In my opinion the biggest point that's being overlooked is that tweaked TSM this car comes with. Instead of your traditional gyro assisted steering, this thing also has throttle assistance, spinout active prevention and drag brake. I'm no pro drifter but I'm pretty sure you can drift decently even a Tamiya hornet with that level of drive-aids
I'm not into Drifting "yet" but I think it's really cool and body looks great!!!
Wrap blue tape around any tires and try it out 👍.
@@Hungrybird474I will give that shot 💯 thanks 👍👍
When drifting, first thing you gotta do is get the right tires for your surface. This is super important!
Saw it on the site first surprisingly
Great footage in the warehouse looks fun 👌
Think traxxas will make a nitro version?
That would be great
New car day yay
Looks like a good way to sell more tires 🤣
update, i need this car
Very cool! 😎
Can you do a compare to the mst you have?
They need to release more nitro
I remember you and another youtuber where running this at arrmagedon but they where not drift it was regular street setup
Now they just need a Datsun 240z as well as the Nissan 350/370z body styles!
Does the 4tec toyota supra fit? Is it the same chassis dimensions? Great video, keep them coming. I can't wait to see more about this drift car.
NICE.. 🤔🤔 2WD MAYBE IT SHOULD BE CALLED “ THE 2TEC DRIFTER “ 😁🤙🤙🤙🤙
Or the D-Tec 🎉
yup
How did you shoot 🎥 the indoor will you are following the car drifting? Looks clean 🎥
Watch the floor 😉
We love rc drifting! much harder than it the skilled drifters make it look. Wonder how it would do at a drift track compared to the other RTR options. Hard core drift kits can get expensive quick.
Nice vid! May need to pick one up!
Which 4tec can that body fit ? I hope the hot rod one
Going to interior clips $$$
I see i need to find the drift front end parts for my 3.0
Does it get up to any speed for a power slide ?
temu product 😂
Where the 2wd off road race cat to compete with the RC10B7
Oh well , I spent my RC money from income tax on the new model VXL Stampede and I am very happy with it even though You Tube channels have basically not paid much attention to it , this truck is almost indestructible , just need a fan on the motor due to the power
not due to the power traxxas electronics are just garbage unfortunately. that's how they get you to upgrade
It is not the first. The Deegan NOS Fiesta was specifically marketed as a drift car.
Correction drifting is all about the counter steer. Point the wheels where you want to go. Out to keep sliding out. Turn in to bring it in and around all while throttle control.
This thing is pretty sweet, would be fun on a course
09:48 whatcha mean you don't counter steer a drift car??
ASSociated is getting into the drift game as well, I'm trying to decide if i get the 4-tec that's had parts support for years and years or get the associated that will be a fosil in 5 years and I'll be buying A-arms off eBay for $75 🤔 decisions decisions
We definitely counter steer drift cars.
Yo i was thinking the other day when we get the next 4 tec and hopefully with a new Mustang body 🤩
I think it’s cool but I really wouldn’t want to get something I’m only gonna use once but I hope they come out with the new bandit soon.
why didn't traxxas use there old 20turn stinger motor they had back in the 90's since a lot of the old school traxxas people would know where the stinger motor came from
Lmao. That's cute. It's a good looking body with an anemic power system. I think it's decent if it cost $150 or less.
I have a question, do you have a helicopter or plane that takes 3s smart batteries?
Yes
@@JJ-ws3zn if you need 2 sets of batteries with the chargers and I'll send them to you free.
OH MAN, make a rwd 4tec drag car
Would have been nice if brushless 2s atleast.
Your doing great its a little go and to worry matter of just relaxing and letting the car do the work without you knowing it and not for nothing Traxxas adivise you let the car alone and not adjust anything until you get used to it. Whats with the orders no one has gotten an rc yet
How much??👍🏻
I would go with team associated dc10 it's a kit and it is carbon fiber parts aluminum parts different motor mount position, motor positions etc. nice looking car but starting out not to bad
Considering it is a RTR RC drift car I would hope it can drift out of the box lol
I was so excited and then I saw you run it. That is so slow. No way. I can drift around in my normal 4 tec vxl in a more fun way than that.
Rediculous....... 506.99 CAD for a brushed car that's essentially something they could have sold as a conversion kit for the 4 Tec 4wd for a few bucks more you can get a MST brushless rmx 2.5 and for 50.00 less you can get the brushed version from a company who knows what it takes to build a quality drift chassis
Traxxas has a long way to go, some rigs are 2k plus, but it's a start
Traxxas put out the video about 2 hours ago.
I still can’t figure out how to reverse
Feel like the should have made a new platform it’s just a 4 tech with two sets of tires. And a different motor.
Why the heck is this more expensive than the VXL 4x4 version? That is stupid.
Seems like I can buy the VXL and used the saved money to make it a drift car.
I think they need to sell a version without the body like the other 4tec
Love the Copper color, but, i'll stay with my Arrmas'. Cool looking car and great video as always.
It comes in green like a Bullitt Mustang.
I’d rather try that cheaper team losi race track cars they came out with vs. this
TITAN REALLY..NOOOOO. HOW MUCH MORE IS A VXL SET UP,THEIR COST 10 BUCKS.LOOKS SICK
Wish it was BL-2s, but they’ll re-release it later with the BL-2s.
HUGE miss. 60deg of steering throw is useless, and the weight distribution will be garbage with that battery position / layout.
Just a 4 tech with diff wheels 😮
The normal 4 tec can’t turn the wheels nearly that sharp
So I’m guessing it’s based on the Slash chassis as usual. Regardless it’s a great looking car.
Did you even watch the video before commenting. It's literally a 4tec chassis
The new cars Traxxas comes out with are all based on existing chassis one way or the the other name some of the 100% new technology or changes they’ve made.😂
@Casitascrawlers thats literally every manufacturer. Traxxas just makes it easier for the newbies. Regardless it's all about fun. As long as your having fun who cares lol
Slapping a "drift" sticker on an old brushed motor doesn't make it magically better for drifting 😅😂
Me personally the Redcat RDS is a much better car because it has more steering and better gyro and mostly all carbon fiber and its brushless
If I were in the market for a drift car, it would not be this one. The new AE DR10 looked way better than this.
third edit.... you got no taste if you dont think green is the best absolutely.
Dang bruh looks like a 1000 buck unit
So it's a 4tec, 2wd with different steering parts.
12:40 cut out his sons honest reaction 😭🤡 still 🍤 riding traxxas
As soon as i saw its literally a 4tec with front drivetrain removed and "increased" steering angle, i was out. There are literally kits to do this with a tamiya tt01/tt02, and probably perform better than this.
Sorry but i would buy the AE drift car over this in a heartbeat.
Sorry hard pass for me bcoz team associated is coming soon with there own and like there’s way better setup. Even though there are other drift chassis’s that’s is no comparison with what they have for a serious drift comp. MST, team associated and now Traxxas are just a backyard drift. Oh those two settings(tsm drift n tsm) is gimmick
Agreed but only thing about associated is it will be discontinued in 2 years
It’s exactly how a gyro works, because it gas a gyro built in the receiver
So $320 for a 2wd brushed 4tec? Traxxas has gone to crap
Are you serious? I can't find it anywhere but that's insane
@@Doofusdandyon the website.
$320 for a ready to run with the Bluetooth module is a deal!! Look at all the competitors kits. Way more. This a perfect way to get kids and new people into the hobby. Want something else inside it then swap out the electronics. But doesn’t mean the platform is shit. What new RC have you released lately? I know I haven’t done any. Got to look at it from a wider field of view.
@@DadsRCGaragePNW lmao, there's no way I'd pay over $200 for it with the module. You'll find there's a lot of people that will agree
@@geoffneibert124just say you’re broke
I want
Man traxxas always missing the mark
Booooorrrriiinnngggg
Sorry, I didn't watch the whole video but I bet these sell out fast.
That's NO drift car - it's a 2wd 4tec with drift wheels!
That's like saying a miata is not a drift car. There's no right or wrong car for drifting. You can absolutely learned the fundamentals with this car and move up if you choose.
@@thizzobishi I don't really have a problem with the car, It looks like a fun car and will probably bring some new people into the hobby. Of course, you can turn ANY car into a drift car by just swapping tires and a body. And, If you do want to move up, you'll need a totally different car, this will just NOT hang with a proper drift car and there is no way to upgrade it. That's really where my issue lies. I think the AE DC10 is a much better option, costs less and will be a more competent drift car!
Sure is No RedCat RDS Nor Will It Ever Be
That thing looks wacker rhem my hpi e10 and 3times the price. Also its gonna ne hard to het a diffrent body with that clipless set up. Nonody wants a drift mustang i want a datsun or a rx7 come on
and thats not copper, its red
1/5 UDR traxxas if your watching
meanwhile MST made the 2.5 RTR even better and faster with 3S for $50 more. why the hell would anyone buy a traxxas drift car unless you are 15 years old
Mst its not traxxas traxxas best drift
Mst its for big boy i thing its for gay😂😂😂😂😂
Traxxas the best company
I CANT BELIEVE ANOTHER CLICKBAIT TITLE.............................................fucking really...... reallly...
Good vid but car is lame
$330 ???? For those crappy internals??? I'm tired of the Traxxas billionaires.
60$ more is the brushless mst rmx2.5 which would drift circles around this maybe a few versions from now it will be dialed in
@@carsandfunnys5750 Traxxas is INSULTING to anyone who loves this hobby
Brushed??? Really??? No thanks
I doesnt matter how new nd modern the new Traxxas Rc's are.. When it has a brushed motor, its a big turn off for me. It makes the whole rig outdated.
Why does Traxxas doesnt use a 2S combo for this fine looking Rc car.
So dissapointing
Good, another Traxxas vehicle I can skip. Nothing against the last 2 vehicles, just not my bag.
Surprise Traxxass hasn’t sued everyone for making drift cars. Trash company.
drifters cheating with gyros lol so bad. BAD