Since I have been getting some questions on how I convert these models. I've decided to put a short video together to show and explain a little on how it is done. Hope this helps.
Another fun toy is the Hotwheels RC that came out a couple years ago. These are a blast! I modding mine to Rally Built my onw rally track. Also they were made to run on the hotwheels tracks so they are nice to mod
Been very helpful bud. I can take some of these tips to work on my GTR. Just a couple things, the middle plastic that's flapping, I'd just remove it, you only need the right amount at front and rear for it to hold everything where it's needed. And the other thing, when removing the plastic from the lights, usually on the inside you'll find the tabs melted to hold it in place, usually a really sharp knife to remove the melted plastic and you should be able to poke them out from the inside rather than damage the lens or paint.
You are correct on both items. I wanna keep as much details as I can for the bottom cover. Mostly just for cosmetic sake. As for the lights this model doesn't have the melted pin like many do. All lenses are glued on with no holes in the body so I had to drill them in.
It drives very well. I have driving videos of this car for your reference. I don't have issues with it. In fact I actually really love how it drives with the heavier diecast body compared to the plastic one.
Hey John nice tutorial and tips! just a small question, Would the swap work with any 1/43 (Tarmac works, Ignition model, etc..) or do we need a specific brand like TSM Model? to fit in the drive unit
In general the body needs to be large enough to house the main drive unit. Because of that I think not all models will fit. Models that are too slim and too low will not work.
They both drive the same with the metals ones looking a bit more realistic. I would go for the metal ones for the collectability and the plastics ones for beginners.
@@drxxavier thank you for the reply, I've been wondering if the BMW e30 does also! I'm so confused which car to buy, can you please help with some advice
@@JayRKID if the price of these things doesn't put you off then by all means go for the diecast AMG or BMW. In general the plastic ones are ok. The diecast ones are very much for collectability. They both perform pretty much the same.
@@drxxavier ill probbably get a plastic one and change the shell soon as I can find a 90s Nissan skyline shell that will fit, thanks for the reply, I'm hoping to start up another UA-cam channel messing about with them :)
ha, ha! I knew it, it s a cheat! this is not drift, it s a hidden bogey concept. it looks cool to the casual amateur, but to a keen eye, it shows it s not real.... I d rather put slippery plastic on a normal car and drift for real! and yeah, it will need real skills that you can apply on a real car. this is just too much of a toy for me. what a deception....
Another fun toy is the Hotwheels RC that came out a couple years ago. These are a blast! I modding mine to Rally Built my onw rally track. Also they were made to run on the hotwheels tracks so they are nice to mod
Been very helpful bud. I can take some of these tips to work on my GTR. Just a couple things, the middle plastic that's flapping, I'd just remove it, you only need the right amount at front and rear for it to hold everything where it's needed. And the other thing, when removing the plastic from the lights, usually on the inside you'll find the tabs melted to hold it in place, usually a really sharp knife to remove the melted plastic and you should be able to poke them out from the inside rather than damage the lens or paint.
You are correct on both items. I wanna keep as much details as I can for the bottom cover. Mostly just for cosmetic sake. As for the lights this model doesn't have the melted pin like many do. All lenses are glued on with no holes in the body so I had to drill them in.
I would love to see how you build the i20 wrc... want my drift racer exactly like that
For securing my parts I use a cheap 3D pen from Amazon. It makes a great welder using black fillament lol
Love the modding!
Can you please show how you did the conversation on the Hyundai i20? I got a model of a Volkswagen golf rally car and I'd think It would be the same
These would work well with a Hotwheels Rally Body
thx for this =) is the basement the plastic-version of DR!FT or a diecast version?
I got the plastic version and changed the body to a diecast
Salut! Merci pour les infos!!👍 je vais essayer ça très vite!!
Par contre les carrosseries métal ne sont-elles pas trop lourdes?!?
No the metal bodys are not too heavy. I actually like the extra weight and the cars looks more realistic with the metal bodies.
nice *:D iam curious how you work it in and how negative or positive its for driveing.
It drives very well. I have driving videos of this car for your reference. I don't have issues with it. In fact I actually really love how it drives with the heavier diecast body compared to the plastic one.
Hey John nice tutorial and tips! just a small question, Would the swap work with any 1/43 (Tarmac works, Ignition model, etc..) or do we need a specific brand like TSM Model? to fit in the drive unit
In general the body needs to be large enough to house the main drive unit. Because of that I think not all models will fit. Models that are too slim and too low will not work.
What would you recommend for first purchase, should I get a plastic one or metal version :) which drifts best
They both drive the same with the metals ones looking a bit more realistic. I would go for the metal ones for the collectability and the plastics ones for beginners.
@@drxxavier Thank you :)
Hello, you do not have photos or video of the conversation in i20 WRC? Thanks in advance for the response;)
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Here you go.
@@drxxavier How did you fix the back?
@@FBProd13 see 16:00 minute timestamp
Hey Good afternoon! I'm from Brazil....I would like to know how the hardware works when the car turns....Do the three engines work together? Thanks!!
yes they work in unicent to make the car look and feel like it is drifting. you can get more details from the DR!FT website.
@@drxxavier Thanks for the answer... It's just that these carts are really cool, but unfortunately they still don't have them here in Brazil...
@@richaellima they do not sell this outside of GErmany. you will need to have someone in Germany send it over to you if you want to buy these cars.
@@drxxavier Got it...Thanks again...Congratulations on the channel...
Does the weight of the Diecast body's change performance at all
Slightly yes.
@@drxxavier thank you for the reply, I've been wondering if the BMW e30 does also! I'm so confused which car to buy, can you please help with some advice
@@JayRKID if the price of these things doesn't put you off then by all means go for the diecast AMG or BMW. In general the plastic ones are ok. The diecast ones are very much for collectability. They both perform pretty much the same.
@@drxxavier ill probbably get a plastic one and change the shell soon as I can find a 90s Nissan skyline shell that will fit, thanks for the reply, I'm hoping to start up another UA-cam channel messing about with them :)
how to reset a de!fat car?
What Are The base scale? 1/43?
Yes 1:43
Cara beli macam mana boss
Ummm i have a qouestion like it drives with the telephone like others and how what code and shit
Please fast
ha, ha! I knew it, it s a cheat!
this is not drift, it s a hidden bogey concept.
it looks cool to the casual amateur, but to a keen eye, it shows it s not real....
I d rather put slippery plastic on a normal car and drift for real!
and yeah, it will need real skills that you can apply on a real car.
this is just too much of a toy for me.
what a deception....
It is a toy and not trying to be more.