Transform Your Hot Wheels into a High-Speed Remote-Controlled Drift Master for Under $60
From Shelf to Track: A DIY Guide to Transferring Your Hot Wheels Cars into Remote-Control Drift Cars
Breathe New Life into Your Die-Cast Garage with DKE Builds RC Drift Kits
I used to have a shelf full of Hot Wheels cars. Years ago, I probably bought them because they sparkled, or maybe someone thought they’d be awesome gift ideas. The rest just sat there, fade-aways on my dresser. I mean, after the initial excitement wore out, what was left? Tracks were nowhere to be seen, and my collection sat collecting dust. That being said, the few relics I have left, you can bet I’m curious to repurpose them! It’s time to revisit a long-forgotten aspect of my childhood interest – drifting!
DKE Builds Leads the Way: Compatible KIt for Your Favorite Dies-Cast Cars
The masterstroke that got me thinking new is the innovative RC Drift kit by Britain’s DKE Builds (DKE). Their ingenious DIY converter ensures compatibility with most – you guessed it -1:64 scale diecast models. And the part I love? These customizable chassis kits come in twoways:
Build-Your-Own ($61]
and
Plug-and-Play ($136]
. You’ll need a transmitter andpower pack, which you could easily source from the competition (more on that) later</u].
Now, that got me wondering –
• What separates this DIY kit from anything I’ve ever seen previously? The motor’s simplistic setup, resembling a –wait,- simple dual-shaft worm gearbox! I’ve & learned to take shortcuts in this field… And I must admit to have been <em/impressed overall
Looking around, it’s undeniable these kits would breathe new (
• Where the kit really shinesis adaptability – you
• This being your own build means tailored-fitting
What’s your go now?
