anybody else using forza as an educational tool?

[starkos14]

ive actually been drifting in forza for a while, but now i actually sett up a s14 like mine in the game. im making notes on my mistakes at the track and coming back and trying the same things in forza, like throttle control, entry angle, weight shift. its actually really interesting to figure out how to do things mentally and go back to the track and try them out. at least for beginner drifters... of course real practice is the only way to get good. but i find myself trying things on the track that i do in the video game...and it does help for a newb to drifting

[NiSmo240luvR]

No.

[Joe]

you cannot learn to drift from a video game.

[starkos14]

bash all you want... it helps me see how a car reacts at full lock and other situations... forza factors in weight shift, traction, everything...i mean learning to drift in need for speed, then i would think i was crazy... every game ive played is worthless, you need to play forza to understand i guess... it helps me decide what to do in my car though when im on the track...

[Joe]

bash all you want... it helps me see how a car reacts at full lock and other situations... forza factors in weight shift, traction, everything...i mean learning to drift in need for speed, then i would think i was crazy... every game ive played is worthless, you need to play forza to understand i guess... it helps me decide what to do in my car though when im on the track...

i have played it

and nothing compares to real life because you cant *FEEL* a video game

[neverlift]

you can mentaly prepare for anything and when it goes down,it is not the same. That my friend is life

kamin sir I'd just like to point out that you may be the most realistic person when it comes to advise for drifting,and the not sugar coating helps people learn faster +1

[Joe]

kamin sir I'd just like to point out that you may be the most realistic person when it comes to advise for drifting,and the not sugar coating helps people learn faster +1

thank you.

[redtop91]

This thread fails

[adrianfromthecastle]

This thread fails

u better watch out... he might be good at Mortal Kombat Deception too...

[redtop91]

[S3t0_S13]

[redtop91]

Haha you used that already. Get on AIM beeyotch!!!

[Yangs S14]

ive actually been drifting in forza for a while, but now i actually sett up a s14 like mine in the game. im making notes on my mistakes at the track and coming back and trying the same things in forza, like throttle control, entry angle, weight shift. its actually really interesting to figure out how to do things mentally and go back to the track and try them out. at least for beginner drifters... of course real practice is the only way to get good. but i find myself trying things on the track that i do in the video game...and it does help for a newb to drifting

no it doesnt

[starkos14]

whatever, i impoved a **** load and i havent really drifted in over a month.... like no comparison... i dont know why..... this is my conclusion... but i read kamin's advice too as well as other users... it helps, but mental prep helps too. thats all im saying... maybe some of that mental prep is from thie video game. forza is all i use my xbox for... for fun and maybe it helps me decide what to do at the track

[KFL]

Get a friend with a foam bat.. Now make him hit you behind the head when you spin out/hit wall this will simulate the real experience.

Just go to events, your in PA you should check out englishtown, NJ for events..they also host a yearly all day drift clinic.

[starkos14]

haha, that sounds like it could be a fun night.... and im waiting for spring... i have my own little track to practice on here, only problem is theres 10" of snow on it

[niemczykj]

forza is a sick *** game...whens forza 2 come out?...and i think forza helps on figuring out entrance angles and stuff like that for turns and autocross but it cant help that much cuz the limits of your real car are different...and knowing the limits on your car is all in the feel u get when ur behind the wheel...i dont think a video game has the same effect

[BuLLeTdrift]

starkos14, you seem like a decent dude and what not, but c'mon man. I put this up there with the kids who learn how to drift from playing Initial D all night long. The only thing that it might help is understanding what adjustments like spring rates, and crap like that will affect your car. It will change the way the car drives (unrealistically) but still will never compare to real life. And also, Grand Turismo destroys Forza.

[starkos14]

dont get me started on gt vs forza.... this tread needs to be closed, im done.. haha... i think im done learning. like what forza taght me is likw what to do and not to do when your about to spin out or loose your drift. i guess theres not much more to learn... whatever, it helped in the begining... close this thread, now!

[S3t0_S13]

And also, Grand Turismo destroys Forza.

[redtop91]

You sir are gay.

[S3t0_S13]

look at myspace, and tell me if im still gay, ***

[redtop91]

LOL. Sorry the fact that you use your myspace is evidence enough. Hahaha JK JK JK Where have you been BTW?