whats drifting?

nismocoupe · 05-11-2006, 02:12 PM

i wanna hear peoples technical definitions of what drifting is

**REY** · 05-11-2006, 02:15 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drifting_(motorsport)

*Ryan* · 05-11-2006, 06:15 PM

What Is Drifting?

Basically, drifting is getting your car sideways down a road. It doesn't sound very hard does it? Sounds a lot like power sliding huh? Well it isn't. It's much more complex. Instead of a drifter causing a drift and then countering to straighten out, he will instead over-counter so his car goes into another drift. That is the reason many drifters do it in the mountains, because there are many sharp turns strung together. So in essence a good drifter has the ability to take five or six opposing turns without having traction at any point in time.

How is it Done?

There are two ways to start a drift. The first is the clutching technique. When approaching a turn the driver will push in the clutch and shift his car into second gear. Then rev the engine up to around 4000-5000 rpm (it all depends all the model of the car being used) and then slightly turn away from the turn and then cut back towards it hard while at the same time popping the clutch and causing the rear wheels to spin. At this point the drifter has a loss of traction and is beginning to slide around the curve. Now comes the hard part. You have to hold the drift until the next turn. To do this you must keep your foot on the accelerator while at the same time adjusting your car with the steering wheel so you don't spin out. It's not as easy as it sounds. Then as the drifter reaches the end of the turn and approaches the next turn which is in the opposite direction he must cut the wheel in that direction and in some cases, if the previous drift was to slow and they start to regain traction, they must pop the clutch again to get the wheels spinning. And that is how you drift a rear wheel drive car.The second technique is used by a few drifters in rear wheel drives, but is the only way you can really drift a front wheel drive. You have to use the side brake. A front wheel drive can not whip it's tail out because the tires are being driven in the front as opposed to the rear. So when approaching a turn you pull the side brake to cause traction loss. And the rest is pretty much the same except that it's much harder to take more than one turn with a front wheel driver

What Cars Do They Use?

There are seven cars most commonly used for drifting. The first is the AE86 Levin/Trueno (referred to as a Hachi-Roku), because of it's rear wheel drive lay-out and the fact that it's relatively inexpensive it is probably the most common drifting car. The second and third are the Silvia S13 and S14, which come in two different models: the turbocharged K's and the non-turbo Q's. Because of their high horse power and free-revving enginges they are excellent drifting cars. The third is the 180SX, related mechanically to the Silvia, the only difference is in the body style and the fact that is lighter and has a better front/rear balance ratio. The fifth is the FC3S RX-7. I believe that this would be a more popular pick among drifters if it was not as problematic as

Incase you had any Questions

**Jordan T** · 05-11-2006, 06:29 PM

its when your stranded in a sailboat with no wind in the middle of the ocean just going with the current.

nismocoupe · 05-11-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Random Hero

its when your stranded in a sailboat with no wind in the middle of the ocean just going with the current.

thats the answer i was lookin for!

mranlet · 05-17-2006, 06:00 PM

...sliding before, through, and after a turn.

rexaholic7 · 05-17-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mranlet

...sliding before, through, and after a turn.

you forgot with your eyes closed while screaming like a lil bitch!!

Honda_Quaalude86 · 05-18-2006, 02:04 AM

"The second technique is used by a few drifters in rear wheel drives, but is the only way you can really drift a front wheel drive. You have to use the side brake. A front wheel drive can not whip it's tail out because the tires are being driven in the front as opposed to the rear. So when approaching a turn you pull the side brake to cause traction loss. And the rest is pretty much the same except that it's much harder to take more than one turn with a front wheel driver"

im not into drifting..but ive never used the e-brake to get sideways in my honda...i steer out of the turn a lil and cut the wheel while i pop the clutch..and she gets sideways pretty easy...only thing you gotta wory bout is when it spins out from ya...=) which can happen realy easy when your trying to drift a front wheel drive car....

ph0tek · 05-18-2006, 09:35 AM

fucking die.

nismocoupe · 05-18-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ph0tek

fucking die.

lmao

wow dori dori ff honda! its possible but buddy ur not the d1 honda
so dont wreck ur car and stop tryin to drift it

Honda_Quaalude86 · 05-18-2006, 02:27 PM

was that directed towords me?...

Silvia_San · 05-18-2006, 03:12 PM

probably

**REY** · 05-18-2006, 03:14 PM

play nice

Honda_Quaalude86 · 05-18-2006, 03:15 PM

oo well...next time i wont put in my .02

ph0tek · 05-18-2006, 03:46 PM

Sorry your prolly a nice guy n all, and enjoy your car just like the rest of us.
Enjoy working on and driving and showing off... Naw fuck that. Fucking die.

05-11-2006, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
nismocoupe oh snap i gotta coupe Car: 91 Coupe My TRGarage sarasota/ft. lauderdale : 296	whats drifting? i wanna hear peoples technical definitions of what drifting is

05-11-2006, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
REY Registered Banana Car: 85 AE86 GTS Hatchback My TRGarage : 62514179	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drifting_(motorsport)

05-11-2006, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan Banned Car: 05 Pontiac GTO My TRGarage Tampa : 7462	What Is Drifting? Basically, drifting is getting your car sideways down a road. It doesn't sound very hard does it? Sounds a lot like power sliding huh? Well it isn't. It's much more complex. Instead of a drifter causing a drift and then countering to straighten out, he will instead over-counter so his car goes into another drift. That is the reason many drifters do it in the mountains, because there are many sharp turns strung together. So in essence a good drifter has the ability to take five or six opposing turns without having traction at any point in time. How is it Done? There are two ways to start a drift. The first is the clutching technique. When approaching a turn the driver will push in the clutch and shift his car into second gear. Then rev the engine up to around 4000-5000 rpm (it all depends all the model of the car being used) and then slightly turn away from the turn and then cut back towards it hard while at the same time popping the clutch and causing the rear wheels to spin. At this point the drifter has a loss of traction and is beginning to slide around the curve. Now comes the hard part. You have to hold the drift until the next turn. To do this you must keep your foot on the accelerator while at the same time adjusting your car with the steering wheel so you don't spin out. It's not as easy as it sounds. Then as the drifter reaches the end of the turn and approaches the next turn which is in the opposite direction he must cut the wheel in that direction and in some cases, if the previous drift was to slow and they start to regain traction, they must pop the clutch again to get the wheels spinning. And that is how you drift a rear wheel drive car.The second technique is used by a few drifters in rear wheel drives, but is the only way you can really drift a front wheel drive. You have to use the side brake. A front wheel drive can not whip it's tail out because the tires are being driven in the front as opposed to the rear. So when approaching a turn you pull the side brake to cause traction loss. And the rest is pretty much the same except that it's much harder to take more than one turn with a front wheel driver What Cars Do They Use? There are seven cars most commonly used for drifting. The first is the AE86 Levin/Trueno (referred to as a Hachi-Roku), because of it's rear wheel drive lay-out and the fact that it's relatively inexpensive it is probably the most common drifting car. The second and third are the Silvia S13 and S14, which come in two different models: the turbocharged K's and the non-turbo Q's. Because of their high horse power and free-revving enginges they are excellent drifting cars. The third is the 180SX, related mechanically to the Silvia, the only difference is in the body style and the fact that is lighter and has a better front/rear balance ratio. The fifth is the FC3S RX-7. I believe that this would be a more popular pick among drifters if it was not as problematic as Incase you had any Questions

05-11-2006, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jordan T Dont Be (R)etarded Car: truck: bike: penis: My TRGarage 727 : 2147483647	its when your stranded in a sailboat with no wind in the middle of the ocean just going with the current.

05-17-2006, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
mranlet eats gunpowder Car: Drift Ambulance My TRGarage : 76002306	...sliding before, through, and after a turn.

05-18-2006, 02:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Honda_Quaalude86 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 89901216	"The second technique is used by a few drifters in rear wheel drives, but is the only way you can really drift a front wheel drive. You have to use the side brake. A front wheel drive can not whip it's tail out because the tires are being driven in the front as opposed to the rear. So when approaching a turn you pull the side brake to cause traction loss. And the rest is pretty much the same except that it's much harder to take more than one turn with a front wheel driver" im not into drifting..but ive never used the e-brake to get sideways in my honda...i steer out of the turn a lil and cut the wheel while i pop the clutch..and she gets sideways pretty easy...only thing you gotta wory bout is when it spins out from ya...=) which can happen realy easy when your trying to drift a front wheel drive car....

05-18-2006, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
ph0tek Registered User Car: 93 s13 coupe My TRGarage Port Richey : 29547343	fucking die.

05-18-2006, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Honda_Quaalude86 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 89901216	was that directed towords me?...

05-18-2006, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silvia_San bitches ain't shit Car: Q45, RHD Cressida My TRGarage Seminizzle : 1098127544	probably

05-18-2006, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
REY Registered Banana Car: 85 AE86 GTS Hatchback My TRGarage : 62514179	play nice

05-18-2006, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Honda_Quaalude86 Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 89901216	oo well...next time i wont put in my .02

05-18-2006, 03:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
ph0tek Registered User Car: 93 s13 coupe My TRGarage Port Richey : 29547343	Sorry your prolly a nice guy n all, and enjoy your car just like the rest of us. Enjoy working on and driving and showing off... Naw fuck that. Fucking die.