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.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spector RS | S | First 20 hours of learning, and for tandem practice where predictability beats outright angle | Based on the Nissan Silvia S15 and the default recommendation for anyone learning. |
| Falcon RZ | A | High-angle solo runs and lead position in tandem, where holding a deep angle scores | The Mazda RX-7 FD equivalent, light on its feet and quick to change direction. |
| Hachi-Roku | A | Learning line and momentum on downhill runs such as Kami Road | The Toyota Corolla AE86 stand-in, underpowered by every modern standard and completely dependent on momentum. |
| Burner JDM | B | Mountain and touge tracks with long sweeping corners | The Toyota Chaser JZX100 equivalent, long and heavy with plenty of torque. |
| Atlas GT | B | Time Attack sessions and straight-line speed rather than tandem scoring | The Nissan GT-R R35 equivalent, with power far beyond what the tyres want to handle. |
S-Tier: Spector RS
Based on the Nissan Silvia S15 and the default recommendation for anyone learning. Balanced weight distribution, generous steering lock and a huge amount of community tunes and liveries built for it.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | First 20 hours of learning, and for tandem practice where predictability beats outright angle |
| Key Mechanic | XDS tandem scoring out of 100 |
| Recommended Build | Solo drift scoring |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Spector RS: Pairs naturally with Solo drift scoring thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Falcon RZ
The Mazda RX-7 FD equivalent, light on its feet and quick to change direction. It rewards clean inputs and punishes sloppy ones, which makes it a good second car rather than a first.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | High-angle solo runs and lead position in tandem, where holding a deep angle scores |
| Key Mechanic | Five modification categories |
| Recommended Build | Tandem lead |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Falcon RZ: Pairs naturally with Tandem lead thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Hachi-Roku
The Toyota Corolla AE86 stand-in, underpowered by every modern standard and completely dependent on momentum. Nothing teaches weight transfer faster because nothing else forces you to use it.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Learning line and momentum on downhill runs such as Kami Road |
| Key Mechanic | Suspension and steering geometry |
| Recommended Build | Tandem chase |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Hachi-Roku: Pairs naturally with Tandem chase thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Burner JDM
The Toyota Chaser JZX100 equivalent, long and heavy with plenty of torque. The extra mass makes it stable at speed and forgiving of small corrections, at the cost of quick transitions.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Mountain and touge tracks with long sweeping corners |
| Key Mechanic | TOP-32 elimination brackets |
| Recommended Build | TOP-32 elimination |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Burner JDM: Pairs naturally with TOP-32 elimination thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Atlas GT
The Nissan GT-R R35 equivalent, with power far beyond what the tyres want to handle. It is a lap-time weapon and a difficult drift car, and most players buy it as a trophy rather than a tool.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Time Attack sessions and straight-line speed rather than tandem scoring |
| Key Mechanic | Steam Workshop maps and liveries |
| Recommended Build | Time Attack |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Atlas GT: Pairs naturally with Time Attack thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Springstone
- Falcon RZ → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Hachi-Roku → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Spector RS → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying. One strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- 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.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
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 Combat Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Boss Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Maps & Locations
- CarX Drift Racing Online Crafting Guide
- CarX Drift Racing Online Classes & Characters
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