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.

Shop this model's spare parts & upgrades — see current prices and available options.

The linked review features the Ford Mustang version. Optional wheels, electronics and setup changes shown are separate from the factory vehicle.

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Product description

MODEL SPECS

Model Name: 4-Tec Drift
Model Type: On-Road Cars
Model Type: On-Road Cars
Model Type: On-Road Cars
Model Type: On-Road Cars
Model Skill Level: 1
Scale: 1/10
Weight: 3.35 pounds (1.52 kg)
Length: 18.24 inches (463 mm)
Width: 7.91 inches (201 mm)
Front Track: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
Rear Track: 7.87 inches (200 mm)

MOTOR SPECS

Motor Name: Titan Drift 21T 550
Motor Type: High-torque brushed motor
Motor Weight: 8.47 ounces (240 g)
Motor Length: 3.07 inches (78 mm) overall length, 2.25 inches (57 mm) can length
Motor Diameter: 1.53 inches (39 mm)
Motor Shaft Size: 3 mm
Motor Connector Type: Bullet

ESC SPECS

ESC Name: Waterproof XL-5 ESC with low-voltage detection
ESC Type: Brushed
ESC Case Size: 1.23 inches (31 mm) / 2.18 inches (55 mm) / 0.61 inches (15 mm)
ESC Weight: 2.44 ounces (69 g)
Motor Connectors: Bullet
Battery Connectors: Traxxas High Current Connector
ESC Power Wire: 14 gauge

 

  • Officially Licensed Ford® Mustang Body
    • Clipless body eliminates body post holes
    • Injection molded details
      • Grille, splitter, hood vents, side mirrors, and spoiler
    • Replica brake discs with red calipers
  • Clipless Body Mounts
    • Quick and easy removal of the body
    • Reinforced body mounts integrated into molded details
  • High-Performance Waterproof XL-5™ Electronic Speed Control
    • Innovative waterproof design
    • Three drive profiles
      • Sport Mode - forward / brake / reverse
      • Race Mode - forward / brake
      • Training Mode™ - 50% forward / brake / 50% reverse (patented)
    • Traxxas EZ-Set® one-button setup
    • LiPo and NiMH compatible with two-stage low-voltage detection
  • Titan® Drift Motor
    • 21-turn brushed 550 motor
    • Internal cooling fan
    • Virtually maintenance-free operation
    • Fixed gear mesh motor plate
    • Molded wire retainer keeps motor wires secure
  • TQi™ 2.4 GHz Radio System with Wireless Module
    • Includes 6511 Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module
    • TQi 3-channel transmitter
    • Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models
    • Electronic handbrake
    • 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security
    • Patented waterproof receiver box with easy-access plug
  • Traxxas Stability Management (TSM)® with 3 Drift Modes
    • TSM Drift Mode
      • Adjustable steering angle
      • Adjustable steering reflex
      • Adjustable throttle reflex
      • Spinout assist
    • TSM Mode
    • Gyro Mode
    • Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
  • High-Angle Steering
    • Over 60° of steering throw at full lock
    • Digital high-torque ball bearing 2075 servo
  • Low Center of Gravity (Low CG) Chassis
    • Positions weight low for improved handling
    • Smooth underside resists drag and snags
    • Modular interlocking chassis pieces
      • Improves rigidity and tightens tolerances
      • Allows for easy maintenance
  • Adjustable Battery Hold Down
    • Easy, secure battery installation
    • Swivels to allow different height batteries
    • Locks securely without pins or parts to lose
  • High Performance Suspension
    • Geometry tuned for drifting
    • Dual rear camber link mounts
    • Adjustable droop, camber, toe, ackerman, track, & roll center
  • New Rear-Wheel-Drive Layout
    • Direct drive, no slipper clutch
    • Rear spool with spiral-cut gears
      • Smooth and quiet running
  • Springs and Shocks
    • Fully adjustable oil-filled Ultra Shocks™ with X-ring technology
    • Extra-soft springs to maximize weight transfer
  • Wheels and Tires
    • Six-spoke tuner wheels
    • Rubber wheel inserts hold tires securely
    • Includes hard and soft compound drift tires
    • Replica brake discs incorporate standard 12 mm wheel hexes
  • Rubber-Sealed Ball Bearings
  • Precision Hex Hardware
MODEL 105237-4: 4-Tec Drift: 1/10 RWD drift car, fully-assembled, waterproof electronics, Ready-To-Race®, with TQi™ 2.4 GHz 3-channel radio with Wireless Module, Xl-5™ ESC, Titan® Drift 21T motor, and clipless Mustang body. Requires: battery and charger.

What’s In The Box:

  • 4-Tec Drift with XL-5 ESC and Titan Drift motor
  • Quick Start Guide
  • TQi™ 2.4 GHz radio with Wireless Module
  • Front and rear soft-compound tires
  • High quality maintenance tools

What You’ll Need:

  • Batteries

    4-Tec Drift requires a single NiMH or LiPo battery. See full list of batteries.

  • Charger

    Traxxas EZ-Peak Live charger (2971) is recommended for easy and fast charging performance.

  • AA Alkaline Batteries

    Four AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter.

 

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