CarX Technologies built this drift physics model with the CarX Motorsport racing team and put it on Steam on 17 November 2017. Over 120 cars, 19 built-in tracks and five categories of modification with more than 50 adjustable settings sit behind a tandem scoring system called XDS that grades runs out of 100 points. Nine years on it still holds a 95 percent positive rating across more than 40,000 English reviews.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Springstone
Key resources: Fast money and XP runs, reliable tune testing, low risk of ending a run against a wall Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Falcon RZ upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Kami Road
Key resources: Momentum and line practice, long linked corners, the best showcase for a low-power car Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Falcon RZ upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Saihem Forest
Key resources: Balanced corner variety for tune validation, decent payouts, easy tandem practice lines Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Falcon RZ upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
East Touge
Key resources: Long-corner scoring practice, Ackermann tuning feedback, high-speed confidence Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Spector RS max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Navaro Base A
Key resources: High money per minute, tight transitions, close-quarters chase practice Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Spector RS max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Springstone to Kami Road)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Falcon RZ once accessible
Mid Game (Saihem Forest)
- Push Falcon RZ to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Spector RS
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (East Touge to Navaro Base A)
- Max out Spector RS. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Saihem Forest farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Start every tune with steering angle at the car's maximum, usually 56 to 60 degrees, and Ackermann at 0 percent. That combination is stable, and you can add Ackermann later once you know how the car behaves without it.
- Farm Saihem Forest during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More CarX Drift Racing Online Guides
- CarX Drift Racing Online CarX Drift Racing Online Overview
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- CarX Drift Racing Online Tier List
- CarX Drift Racing Online Walkthrough
- CarX Drift Racing Online Beginner's Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Tips & Tricks
- CarX Drift Racing Online Weapons Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Combat Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Boss Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Maps & Locations
- CarX Drift Racing Online Classes & Characters
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