Teddy's "I drive my track car on the street" BUILD

[Metal Angel]

I've seen you post on this site a million times

This is a complete lie. His post count is only 223.

[Cody240]

Man I've seen you post on this site a million times and I could have sworn that picture wasn't shopped, nice job man

I have That affect on people when you see my work you'll shiit bricks lol Thanks man I am so OCD about things I do that I had to make it as good as I could before I put it up for people to see and comment on. The funny thing is when you mentioned my post count I hadn't even looked at in like three months lol so I was like holy crap I have been doing more posting than I thought. Oh and sorry for the thread jack teddy my chop' has distracted us from the real reason we are on your thread.... TO FIND OUT WHEN THAT DAM R32 IS GOING TO GET HERE!

[OM3GA]

SONICS the new torettos

Always has been always will be.

[J14cm7]

Yeah. $10,598.

Although this is one clean hatch obviously if you dont see the sarcasm your an idiot.

Teddy i am going to try drifting at a drift practice session later this month at the local speedway and was wondering what method of drifting you would recommend for beginners? ebrake, pop clutch, or just floor it? Or is there no answer just personal preference.

[slow40]

Although this is one clean hatch obviously if you dont see the sarcasm your an idiot.

Teddy i am going to try drifting at a drift practice session later this month at the local speedway and was wondering what method of drifting you would recommend for beginners? ebrake, pop clutch, or just floor it? Or is there no answer just personal preference.

+1. I was also wondering this. I have been practicing some and I can't get the e-brake to work for me when it's dry out. I can drift great when it's wet out, but when it's dry, getting the rear to kick out is definately a HUGE challenge. Any tips from a veteran?

[hatedinthemind]

Although this is one clean hatch obviously if you dont see the sarcasm your an idiot.

lol well everywhere its for sale it says $10,598

[S13Teddy]

Although this is one clean hatch obviously if you dont see the sarcasm your an idiot.

Teddy i am going to try drifting at a drift practice session later this month at the local speedway and was wondering what method of drifting you would recommend for beginners? ebrake, pop clutch, or just floor it? Or is there no answer just personal preference.

If you're a beginner, the best thing you could do at your first event(s) is not worry about car set up, and to not think too hard. The main goal is getting your car to slide. Don't touch your suspension, don't do anything. Just bring the car and slide it. Have fun.

At my first event, I learned how to get the car sideways with the side brake, but I quickly learned how to clutch kick because I liked the increased speed.

Don't get ahead of yourself. Don't try to go into the intermediate group if you're a beginner. Learn at your pace.

As far as techniques go, everyone has their preferred technique. Ueo loves to feint, Tsuchiya enoys "dynamic" drifting, or front brake drifting, European drifters like using the handbrake. The best way is to try every method and see what you like. Don't worry about what others are doing. Worry about what YOU are doing.

But just FYI flooring it is not the greatest method.

+1. I was also wondering this. I have been practicing some and I can't get the e-brake to work for me when it's dry out. I can drift great when it's wet out, but when it's dry, getting the rear to kick out is definately a HUGE challenge. Any tips from a veteran?

Lol I'm no veteran, but if your side brake isn't locking up you can either tighten it from the handle or change your rear pads. Using a "spin-turn" knob also helps.

Usually, I initiate a drift with a clutch kick and only use the side brake to lengthen a slide or make a correction.

[Nathan A.]

^^answered all my unspoken questions.

[S13Teddy]

Another thing my instructor did on my first day... He had me do a few laps with him in the car and told me, "Just do what you think you need to do, I'll watch." And so I did 3 laps without instruction, and then he gave me advice on what to do change or improve for the next 3 laps.

This helped a lot. It helped me keep my mind clear of what I thought I had to do and let me focus on what I was actually doing. The best way is to learn on your own, learn to feel what the car is doing.

[RustspecS13]

That's awesome advice, and what I try to do any time a new guy needs help. (in person any way)

But really all you need to start drifting is a LSD of any kind, welded diff, VLSD, clutch type diff.

And since you have a sohc, just get some super cheap/free 195/205 wide 15in tires, on any light rim at 40-60psi. I drifted my old car with no power mods on drop springs and struts and a clutch type lsd and narrow tires for almost 2 years and it was fine.

NA KA's are great drifting motors because if they have oil and coolant in them they will drift all day long reliably.

Teddy- GL with the skyline. I'm waiting until they are more then 25 years old. I'll be able to do one up properly then and have less fear of the gov ruining my fun. Good luck with the RB though! I had a 20 in my s13, and now I'm swapping to a 25, they are definitely addicting!

~Alex
Modified by RustspecS13 at 9:50 PM 4/10/2010

[S13Teddy]

Thanks Alex!

[Alday]

If you're a beginner, the best thing you could do at your first event(s) is not worry about car set up, and to not think too hard. The main goal is getting your car to slide. Don't touch your suspension, don't do anything. Just bring the car and slide it. Have fun.

At my first event, I learned how to get the car sideways with the side brake, but I quickly learned how to clutch kick because I liked the increased speed.

Don't get ahead of yourself. Don't try to go into the intermediate group if you're a beginner. Learn at your pace.

As far as techniques go, everyone has their preferred technique. Ueo loves to feint, Tsuchiya enoys "dynamic" drifting, or front brake drifting, European drifters like using the handbrake. The best way is to try every method and see what you like. Don't worry about what others are doing. Worry about what YOU are doing.

But just FYI flooring it is not the greatest method.

Lol I'm no veteran, but if your side brake isn't locking up you can either tighten it from the handle or change your rear pads. Using a "spin-turn" knob also helps.

Usually, I initiate a drift with a clutch kick and only use the side brake to lengthen a slide or make a correction.

Sorry to thread jack bro, not trying to I'm just a very curious person and trying to learn everything I can from anyone I can learn it from, but what is dynamic drifting if I may ask? Also, I very much enjoyed reading your thread about your build, brought me much entertainment at my crappy job in phoenix before I moved back out here, I loved the wacky stories and indepthness of it all. Can't wait to see the new car come along and hear all the crazy stories that I'm sure is going to come with it lol

[S13Teddy]

Sorry to thread jack bro, not trying to I'm just a very curious person and trying to learn everything I can from anyone I can learn it from, but what is dynamic drifting if I may ask? Also, I very much enjoyed reading your thread about your build, brought me much entertainment at my crappy job in phoenix before I moved back out here, I loved the wacky stories and indepthness of it all. Can't wait to see the new car come along and hear all the crazy stories that I'm sure is going to come with it lol

Haha no worries man. I'm down to answer any questions that get thrown at me.

"Dynamic drifting" is what Keichi Tsuchiya refers to in the DVD, Drift Bible. From what I understand, he uses the weight "transition" of his car at corner entries by using his foot brakes to slide his rear end out. He also refers to it as a highly advanced technique.

I'm glad you liked the story. I enjoyed writing it for you guys. The new build probably won't be as wacky of a story because I can't drive the car on US roads, but there will definitely be a neat build.

[Alday]

Haha no worries man. I'm down to answer any questions that get thrown at me.

"Dynamic drifting" is what Keichi Tsuchiya refers to in the DVD, Drift Bible. From what I understand, he uses the weight "transition" of his car at corner entries by using his foot brakes to slide his rear end out. He also refers to it as a highly advanced technique.

I'm glad you liked the story. I enjoyed writing it for you guys. The new build probably won't be as wacky of a story because I can't drive the car on US roads, but there will definitely be a neat build.

Wow that's some fancy footwork. Sounds really interesting, I've never finished the entirety of that dvd because I couldn't practice most of it at the time lol. Can't wait to finally get some track time and see what works for me tho

[S13Teddy]

Wow that's some fancy footwork. Sounds really interesting, I've never finished the entirety of that dvd because I couldn't practice most of it at the time lol. Can't wait to finally get some track time and see what works for me tho

Don't forget, having fun is the number 1 goal! Forget about all the rest!

[Alday]

Don't forget, having fun is the number 1 goal! Forget about all the rest!

That's why I'm such a huge fan of the sport. Even went to school for mechanics in phoenix because wrenching or sliding around are the only things that truly make me happy for some reason haha! Maybe I'm just crazy....

[J14cm7]

thanks for the advice teddy. I am mainly going out just to have fun like you said and try it. Obviously nothing competitive cause if i tore up my front end like you have done i would be sick haha.

[Kalypso]

damn this thread is getting love @_@

[roadboy240sx]

teddy here ya go, kinda interesting

http://vimeo.com/2486113

[S13Teddy]

teddy here ya go, kinda interesting

http://vimeo.com/2486113

Wow cool! Thanks for sharing. That girl is awesome.

[matt_240sx]

hey teddy, what rims are these?

[S13Teddy]

They are Riverside Zepters.

Fronts 17x9 +23 (+8mm spacer) 215/40Rears 17x10 +23 (+3mm spacer) 235/40

[ZX88]

so whats the situation. did you get the r32 or are you still waiting.

[Metal Angel]

Not trying to sound sappy or anything but this is the most encouraging thread ever! With all the advise to new drifters... I wanna go drift right now!

[S13Teddy]

so whats the situation. did you get the r32 or are you still waiting.

Here I am, still waiting.

Not trying to sound sappy or anything but this is the most encouraging thread ever! With all the advise to new drifters... I wanna go drift right now!

I'm glad it's helpful!

[jake_]

hi teddy

[Nathan A.]

teddy here ya go, kinda interesting

http://vimeo.com/2486113

"Drifting is cool...... so....... I'm....... drifting. That's why." <----- well put

[S13Teddy]

Hi Udon!.

[mRodiek]

This thread should be locked until the car arrives.

[lilrussian]

This thread should be locked until the car arrives.

BOOOOOOOOO!!!

This thread is awesome!Plus, everything they talk about it awesome, cool tips, and is just cool to chit chat with peeps haha

Can't wait for the R32 build hehe