RC Drift Intro: Top 7 Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

RWD RC Drifting is one of the more challenging forms of RC that I have done. I see a lot of people who ask about getting into it, and then make some very common mistakes which reduces how much enjoyment they get. In this video, I go over the Top 7 Mistakes I see folks do as they try RC drifting, and talk about how to avoid them. Video timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:56 AWD vs RWD 2:39 Electronics 7:09 Practice 11:03 Too Much Steering 12:54 Throttle Control 14:47 Wrong Tires 16:22 Tuning 19:56 Final Thoughts Parts and tools I reference: Redcat Thunder Drift: https://amzn.to/3AkI7nA Futaba GYD450 gyro: https://amzn.to/3THMT5e Futaba 3PV: https://amzn.to/3Gni570 Futaba 4PM: https://amzn.to/3UL8E5Q Hobbywing XR10 esc: https://amzn.to/3hP7nvW Hobbywing 10.5T motor: https://amzn.to/3OaEJ4i ReveD RS-ST servo: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?t... Calipers: https://amzn.to/3GmJTIO Camber gauge: https://amzn.to/3Odz8tX Turnbuckle Wrench: https://amzn.to/3Ec4Mn5 Other videos I reference: AWD vs RWD:    • RC Drift Intro | Cheap AWD vs Premium RWD ...   Learning to drift:    • Learning to Drift - MST RMX2.0   Installing the GYD450 gyro:    • Best RC Drift Gyro?  Futaba GYD450 Unboxin...   Which Drift ESC is best for you:    • Which RC Drift ESC Is Right For You?  (Hob...   ReveD RS-ST servo install and tuning:    • ReveD RS-ST Servo Install in a Sakura D5S ...   *Note: The provided links to the items recommended in this may be associate links. The great news about this: you pay the same price for the item, but I get a small kickback that helps me fund this channel! Get previews and insights by following us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoadsideRC Instagram: www.instagram.com/RoadsideRC. RoadsideRC Merchandise: https://roadsiderc.creator-spring.com/ Want to support the channel? Buy me a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RoadsideRC Music provided by T2NATE and the YouTube library. Go check out T2NATE's other work:    / @natanaieltrif