
From the Parkflyers RC workbench
Marc's Take
The right surface completely changed my mind.
I was initially disappointed with the Mustang-bodied 4-Tec Drift on rougher asphalt. Trying it on a smooth indoor floor showed me how precise and enjoyable the platform could be.
- Get the tires and surface working together. On a smooth floor, the standard approach felt surprisingly controllable. Outdoor asphalt called for a different tire and setup in my testing.
- Enjoy the standard setup first. I found myself making the car worse by chasing app adjustments before understanding how it was meant to drive.
- Precision before extra power. For me, the appeal was placing the car accurately through a small drift course, not simply increasing motor speed.
An alternative wheel-and-tire set discussed for experimentation: Tamiya Type D drift tires and wheels; match the tire choice and setup to your surface.
My take: a very appealing introduction to drifting when the tires, surface and setup suit one another.
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The linked review features the Ford Mustang version. Optional wheels, electronics and setup changes shown are separate from the factory vehicle.
Marc Mamiye · Owner, Parkflyers RC
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