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Lately micro RC cars have been hot on the scene. These days drifting is everywhere and is a growing sport worldwide. Anyone can enjoy drifting at any level and now at any size. However Turbo Racing took 3 iterations to produce a good enough drifting micro RC. If you bought into the first release the settings were difficult and gave little results. With the latest version C65 made it easier to get started doing some real drifting.
Jaibaile 1/43 Micro drift cars
Micro RC Cars
Servo Steering Micro RC
Now Jaibaile’s 1/43 release June 2024 gets you sliding on smooth surfaces right away out of the box.Once you’ve centered the wheel alignment and adjust the power to suit you, it’s ready to drift. Is it capable of good realistic drifts? With some practice you can do some pretty amazing and accurate moves comparable to what 1/10 scale RC cars can do. I didn’t expect much from this toy grade micro RC but was pleasantly surprised by its high speed performance. Being a fully proportional 1/43 RC gives it an advantage over micro RC cars like Drift package nano. There is a whole lot more accuracy. Can we expect more releases from the makers or some options for future hop ups and improvements? I would like to see a bit more true detail of the replica bodies. Let’s wait for it!
The 1/18 scale drift RC is a hit with many indoor racing fans. This line up has 4 simulated models in different liveries to choose from. A low cost entry model to get started in drifting. It is RTR ready to run kit that has all you need except a few batteries for the controller. I bought the third iteration of the very popular AE86 style Levin RC. I was very pleased with my choice seeing it had a metallic red finish and well detailed.It has a gimmick flip up front LED lights that can be operated by its controller. The front wheels drift angle has been improved and gives you maximum drift positioning without any extra modifications. It’s also equipped with ball bearings for real smooth operation. Although you can do some cool drifting right out of the box, the gyro is quite sensitive in that it doesn’t hold the tire angle for long. It will snap to realign itself too quickly.Some hobbyists try to install new a gyro but the cost may not be worth it for such an inexpensive machine. For what it is, it’s still a fun cool way to enjoy indoor RC drifting in a limited area rainy or sunny days.
Long awaited a 1/43 scale drift RC car that is also 2.4 ghz. This Drift RC is all wheel drive and is fully proportional. It comes ready to drift or grip tire racing. Just add triple AAA batteries for the transmitter then start racing around. It is equipped with some nice features such as working front and rear LED lights and brake lamps. The scale is slightly on the large spectrum of 1/43 models. Toucan RC Hobby is the distributer for a brand called JIABAILE it seems. The detail quality is pretty good for an unlicensed replica series of 4. I chose to order a couple of cars to try out because the price was so reasonable. Out the box the car has decent drifting ability so, it is not to disappoint an indoor drifter. I personally wouldn’t recommend using it on asphalt or very rough surfaces. Try different smooth indoor surfaces to see what works best for you. No spare parts have been released so operate carefully.
There is nothing you can do to customize it except to throw on a few stickers or perhaps repaint it. And it only comes with one body and a few drifting cones that are better suited for 1/18 scale cars. The chassis seems to be interchangeable with different models and fittings.
Cons & glitches :
No gyro, for the price point don’t expect it. The wheel angles aren’t much. The transmitter turns off after 2min of idle use. Every use the steering is trim must be adjusted. It will lose alignment memory when it is turned off. This is a hassle trimming it every run. Side mirrors should protrude a bit more for a bit more realism.
Pros:
Yes fully digital proportional! 4WD performance. Optional grip rubber tires for racing. Light weight for its size. Variable 3 speed selection. LED off light switch to save power. Low learning curve for first time drifters.
Final take: Have fun, drift indoors rain or shine and perfect an awesome slide across your floor.
One of the easiest RC cars to buy and modify. Released in a 1/16 and 10 scale
version. This is a highly tunable digital proportional car. It’s one truck that
needs to be on your RC roster and garage. The D12 truck is ready to run right
out of the box. This means just pop in your batteries and you are ready to enjoy
it. I decided to get one and customized it to be a tribute truck to one of my
favorite RC circuits. The location has closed but the good memories rev on.
Check it out here!
This is the second generation of this micro RC car. We get a classicRX7 like body and a slightly larger chassis than the previous model.So what’s all the hype about? The fact that this company managed to redefine micro scale racing by creating a 1:76 RC with digital proportional functionality. Yes, fully digital proportional! The wow factor is the size and functionality. It’s an amazingly cool product.
Turbo Racing Set
Okay, while this RC may have bragging rights for its micro accomplishments, it’s late to the micro RC party! The boom has ended quite some years ago. It’s been a trying comeback for the genre. Very few have had a successful run. Drift package nano had a 5 year run and boasted only proportional throttle. But officially licensed branding gave them higher value and saw sale prices triple after discontinuation. Turbo Racing is no Dnano slayer! Even though Dnano manufacturing has also come to an end, try to buy a running chassis set online. Collectors are rarely putting them up for sale and are very expensive. Good luck if you get one!
Micro Racing car
Turbo Racing bodies aren’t licensed that’s what kept them from starting another micro RC craze in my opinion. Licensed RC cars are more desirable for collectors and true hobbyist.It would have cost the company a bit more to produce, and yes, cost the consumer. But the collectibility would’ve been great.
Pros: Cute, fun and cool. Good features, controllable LED chassis and headlights. Compact transmitter and fully digital proportional functionality.
Cons: It lacks high speed, cornering is a bit jittery, no optional mods such as wheels and tires. Also limited body styles from manufacturers.
