RC Drift Tuning: Boost and Turbo Basics Explained!

What is boost and turbo within rc drifting, how is it used, how do you tune with it? It is a big topic, and what I attempt to tackle in this video.

Shoutout to Medic Billy for suggesting this video!

ESCs I like to use that allow this feature:
Hobbywing XR10 Stock Spec: https://alnk.to/2uIPdk6
Hobbywing XD10: https://alnk.to/gVMXEe1
Furitek Slidetech: https://alnk.to/2jO4ew7
Reminder - you MUST use a sensored setup to use these features, and ANY sensored motor can do what I show in this video.

Video timeline:
0:00 Boost and Turbo
0:31 Parts
0:40 Test setup
1:21 Baseline
1:42 Motor can timing
2:38 Boost basics
3:42 Boost test
4:56 Boost tuning
5:51 Turbo basics
6:06 Turbo test
7:04 All combined
7:56 RPM or wheelspeed
8:25 Change pinion
9:45 WARNING
11:13 Best settings

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