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DIY Headlamps/ Tail-lamps

Got no light buckets from that 2nd-hand shell you bought off someone? Can't find anyone selling them either? Here's a quick-fix solution to you styling issue!

1. Get a copy of HOTstuff or any modified car mag, search for ads that feature angel-eye headlamp assembly like above, cut out the headlamp pic.

2. Affix headlamp onto some scotch tape like this.

3, Now gently move the headlamp into the original lightbucket area, before pressing down on the tape to seal it in place. There you are! Headlamps with angel-eye lights!

4. For tail-lamps its even simplier, just grab any red coloured paper (if you can't find any, use red pages from your tuner mag and compensate) - that's what I did *LOL. Do the same as the headlamps and presto! Instant tail-lamps!

DIY Stickers

Can't get those highly sort-after decals from your favourite actual track/drift car for your RC? Fret not, here's a simple and relatively easy/cheap way of getting those stickers which you always wanted! Here's what you need!

1. Any tuner magazine (Eg: Hotstuff, Banzai, Hot4s, MaxPower etc.)
2. Lotsa scotch tape
3. A good pair of scissors
4. Some handicraft skills & imagination!

Ok, first locate the tuner logos and pictures you want. Cut them out and affix the tape over them like the above picture. This is dependent on size of course!

Now start pasting all your favourtie tuner brands onto your shell! Presto instant stickers! You're only limited by your creativity! Be bold, go wild with them! Here's my dressed up bashing R34 GT-R shell!

Jecht (Car Profile)

Well, here's my two cars, ok, one chassis, two shells...

Stock
TT-01D Drift Spec RTR
Mazda RX-7 FD3S (Showcar shell)
Nismo Skyline R34 GT-R Z-Tuned (Bashing Shell)

MODS
Chassis Specific
Aluminium Drive Shaft w/ Cupholders
DIY Exhaust Tip
Extended Shell-holder columns front & back
Tamiya Drift Spec Slick Tyres
Tamiya Drift Spec multi-spoke rims
HPI 26mm T-Drift Tyres
HPI Work Emotion Chrome Rims (6mm Offset all round)
Front 1-Way Differential
Rear Ball Differential
Team Orion 4600amp Battery
Steering Link Set
Carbon Upper Deck
Tamiya Hop Up Accessories (Exhaust, Brake Rotors, Side Mirrors. Wipers)

RX-7 Shell
3X Tamiya 5mm/3mm LEDs front & back
DFM Dry Carbon Bonnet
AR Aluminium GT-Wing w/ stand
DIY Windscreen Visor

Nismo R34 GT-R Shell
Custom paint job
Tail-lamp ringed stickers
DIY Windscreen Visor
East Coast Tuners Lightweight Drift spec GT-Wing

NEXT MOD
Steering Arm Set
Yokomo Shell

DIY Exhaust Tip

Here's what you need to make your own exhaust tip for your chassis!

1. At least 2 cylinder-like spares (like the one above)

2. Lots of heavy-duty duct tape

First, tape the two cylinders together, then tape them to the chassis, do take note that the taping should not affect your rear axle or wheel movement - don't want tape getting stuck while drifting would we? Okay, once you are done, it should look very much like the above.

Right, now put the shell back on and adjust accordingly, so that the tip will not rub against the shell during motion, You have to use a little imagination here and tape the tip to the correct position. That's why I recommend duct tape, because its stretchable and won't lose it's stickiness overtime - perfect for moving the tip into place.

There you have it! Your very-own exhaust tip! Angle it a little to the side for that Fujitsubo-look!

The Mage (Car Profile)

Stock
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TT-01E chassis
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup VIP Car

Modded
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Alum Prop Shaft + Cup Joint
TT-01 Type E Full Bearing Set
Rear Ball Diff
Adjustable Upper Arms

Next Mod
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Front 1-Way
T15 Charger
Blue Alum Steering Arm
Speed Passion Drift Master Turbo + ESC

Who are the Noob Drifters?

Who: 4 average dudes, holding normal jobs
There's...

Ibrahim (aka Bro John) Real Life Car: S13 Silvia; RC Car: TT-01 Drift-Spec CopperMix S15,
Tom (aka The Mage) Real Life Car: Lancer GLX; RC Car: TT-01E Porsche Cup 911 GT3
Gerald (aka RockStar) Real Life Car: Swift Sport; RC Car: TT-01E VWRacing Golf GTI
Jackson (aka Jecht) Real Life Car: Hyundai Getz; RC Car: TT-01 Drift Spec Mazda RX-7/Nismo R34 GT-R Z-Tuned

What: Picked up RC drifting so that we could do something on weekends instead of just idling away our free time.

When: Usually weekends we would practise throughout the night, but we do get some action on weekdays as well when work permits...no specific time though

Where: Favourite drift sites includes "The Dome" at Pasir Ris, MSCPs in Bedok Central/Marine Parade, Pavillions along Marine Crescent

Why: Intrigued by the art of RC drifting and the vast array of hop up options available for RC cars, we take a break from modifying our own vehicles and tried out RC Drift Cars...