The RDS Competition Spec RWD Drift Car is now available as an unassembled kit. The RDS Builders Kit is intended for serious drifters who want to build a capable drift chassis that they can add all of their favorite electronics and 200mm body to, so it does not include a body, motor, ESC, radio system, steering servo, gyro, battery or charger. The RDS can be set up for three different battery sizes; a competition style 2S shorty LiPo pack, LCG 2S shorty pack, or a standard sized 2S stick pack. We’ve engineered the RDS, from the ground up, for a specific purpose, to compete. The lead engineer on the project is a seasoned drifter who owns and operates a competition drift track/hobby shop and has been at the center of the drift scene for many years, getting direct feedback from fellow drifters. Through his own experience and others, he’s definitely learned a thing or two about what competitive drifters are looking for in a competent car. Using this knowledge, our in house engineering team has developed a higcompetitive rear wheel drive drift car that excels on surfaces which are found on many prepared RC drift tracks, such as carpet, P-Tile, and polished concrete. The RDS drift car can also be set up for unpolished concrete and asphalt. Competitive drifting is based on line, angle, and style. While competing, judges look for how close someone is to the ideal line and whether or not they are maintaining maximum angle throughout the run. Judges also want to see drivers move through the course quickly, consistently and with minimal corrections after they have committed to an angle. While this is mostly achieved by skill, it is absolutely necessary to have a quality drift car platform with predictable handling, so the driver knows what to expect from the car. A competitive drift car must also be tuneable to suit each driver’s personal driving style, as well as different track conditions. The RDS excels in this area with its lightweight carbon fiber based chassis, tight
