What the f* is driftin?

[S13 Power]

Just curious but i hear this and that about drifting and the S13 reigning supreme. well ok i know driftin is gettin your car to go forward while on its side. what i dont know is how is it done, is it a power skid, or you just turn sharply, could someone explain this phenomenon.

[RYNO_s13]

There's a TON of stuff in here concerning drifting and where to get more information. I'll give you a bit ov VERY important information though. That red button at the top of your screen is your best friend. It will help keep you from getting burned severely. In order to be a nice guy and be helpful, I'll get you started. One definition of the perfect drift "A car completeing a corner from entry to exit with all four wheels slipping but with the front wheels pointing in the direction of the turn." Seriously though, use that search buttton, it will save a lot of hassle.

[red240ne]

or watch initial d.

[IvanS13]

Its a controlled skid.

[Thesil]

Why does everybody think the s13 is so superior at drifting? Given the right driver any model is an awesome drifter.....

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

hey S13 power, find Speed Drift's profile and look at his website. Or use this

[mattback]

z31 isnt awesome as drifting stock

s13 is practically awesome at drifting stock

[wingzero]

its great weight distribution and light weight doesn't hurt either.

[AznRide]

ahhh, tahts' why that "search" button is red...intriguen

[240sxDrifter]

Drifting is a technique used through a turn to change a vehicles attitude for a proper exit. Practicing this technique is good for a vehicle that has under or over-steer problems in cornering. (This is used in Rallying but also useful in Road Racing!) There are so many types of drift techniques.

[that180guy]

dont forget the very large fun factor!!!

[Just another 240]

why do i hear alot about 240 drifting but not the supra or other rear wheel drive car drifting as much as the 240s. Or maybe i'm just on a 240 forum?

[EZcheese15]

why do i hear alot about 240 drifting but not the supra or other rear wheel drive car drifting as much as the 240s. Or maybe i'm just on a 240 forum?

240SX's are much lighter than Supras or even Skylines. The light weight over the rear end helps to get the car sideways.

There are many suspension characterstics that go into effect when drifting. Things like camber, akkerman, caster, toe, center of gravity, SCC's "dave point," spring rate, wheel offset, tire width, etc, are just a few of the things.

The cars that seem to be notoriously good at drifting are the Nissan S13, S14, and Toyota AE86 chassis. Some cars are set up to understeer too much to pull an excellent drift. FWD cars and AWD cars are examples. Drifts can be done, but they are harder to do.

Like another member suggested, watch Initial D to understand better about drifting. Admittingly it is just a cartoon, but it is the most realistic and informational cartoon series on driving you will *ever* see. You can find Initial D on DVD with English subtitles on Ebay. Stage I is the first season (26 episodes), Stage II is the second season (13 episodes), Stage III is the movie, Extra Stage is a side story off of Stage III, and Battle Stage is a recap of all the races throughout all the series. Watching Stage I, II, and III in order is a must. A highly recomended viewing

[UncleBen]

initial D is the best learning you can ever do. its amazing. its also very addicting

[Just another 240]

one word for initial D- "hotttttttt"

[Sygerwulf]

umm....hrmm....I wasn't gonna say anything ya know...*ROBBIE!!!* but I really like initial D *ROBBIE!!!!* and because of my crappy dial up low bandwith and limited HD space *ROBBIE!!!!* a friend was going to burn initial D onto a few cd's for me to enjoy at my descrestion. However, I have yet to recieve my gift, and am still ANXIOUSLY awaiting it *ROOOBBBIIEE!!!*...okay, anyway lol j/k :D

[driftaholic]

i watched stages 1, 2, and 3, extra stage, and battle stage all in one week. then no more initial d to watch. i need to get my fix, man!

[AZhitman]

drift - (v.) 1. To find the slowest possible line through a curve, stylishly.

THANK YOU, K-CAR!!!

[that180guy]

anybody know wen the hell 4th & 5th stage is goin 2 hit stateside?

[EZcheese15]

anybody know wen the hell 4th & 5th stage is goin 2 hit stateside?

I didn't know there was a 4th and 5th stage at all?

[that180guy]

well at least someone told me there was.N im pretty shure there is one, it was sumthin bout having it translated/subtitled.......

:thinker

[driftaholic]

yes the mythical 4th and 5th exist. i'll see if i can get my friend in japan to pick up a copy of each. of course they won't be subtitled in english though. good thing i speak japanese!

[S13 Power]

hey thanx for all the info...cant wait till i take my moms accord and drift down my block.Jus playin. Ok but if a drift goes wrong, is it possible for the car to roll over?

[Exar-Kun]

I like drifting and all, and have a boatload of respect for the guys that can drift, and do it well....

but, comming from road racing school, I can tell ya its not a very efficient way to race, and doest improve your lap times at all. but, if you know howto drift it can save your *** if you F-up driving.

K's right, but drifting can be fun...I do it for ****s and giggles sometimes.

-chet