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mixxamike · 09-27-2002, 05:25 PM

is drifting in a car very difficult??

the only experience I have drifting (if you could even call it that) is sliding my 4x4 F-150 around parking lots at night.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

oh yeah, and my friends cavilier...but of course it's a fwd and the handbrake is the only means of making the rear wheels loose traction. damn I want an s13 coupe!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

*ca18guy* · 09-27-2002, 05:29 PM

Am I the only one that cringes at the thought of drifting?  Drifting seems to be really really hard on a cars suspension, i like my car to much  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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As for if drifting is hard, i dunno <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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SR20Fastback · 09-27-2002, 05:31 PM

If I could get into my weather forcasting voice for a moment

eh hum.. Expects major flames on the home front, sooo... look out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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kextyn · 09-27-2002, 05:34 PM

you're not the only one ca18guy.  I don't reall ylike the idea of drifintg...its very impractical and I would only do it often if I had a spare car that I didn't care about.  I'm a fan of 'grip driving' or whatever you want to call it...its the fastest way around a race track and MUCH more predictable.  But drifting is fun.

particleeffect · 09-27-2002, 06:17 PM

i wouldn't say that grip driving is the fastest way around the track.  in most racing the car's are already past the g load the tires can handle and they normally slightly drift.  the big show drifts are slower, and just for show though so they can't really be compared.  there are competitions with things like drifting with 1 hand out the window or whatever, show drifting isn't practical but it takes skill.

learning to properly drift does take a fair amount of skill, and is hard on the car when you mess up.  and most people like atleast a real firm rear setup (afaik) to help the back come around.  i don't think it should be too much harder on you'r suspension than any other limit driving, unless of course you screw up.

mixxamike · 09-27-2002, 07:35 PM

I am aware that drifting isn't the best thing for your car's drivetrain or tires, but it looks soooo friggin fun!

and yeah, getting a huge drift going won't get you first place in a race, but drifting is more of a freestyle event anyway. Also, I'm kinda supprised at the general negative attitude towards drifting.  I mean, 240sx's are supposed to be one of top drift-capable cars out there. but grip is cool too, whatever floats your boat I guess.

chickenmanq · 09-27-2002, 09:10 PM

Drifting isn't the quickest way around the race track, however, it does offer much fun.

As far as it being hard on tires and drivetrain, yes it is.  However, I consider it my personal duty to find every flaw in every car I drive by driving it to the limits every single day.  If something breaks, it needed replacing anyway.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Usually I do drifting on the dirt because it's much easier on the vehicle since dirt doesn't offer much grip factor.  And around a dirt track, it's the ONLY way to get around quick.  Or forest road or whatever you happen to have.  Hehehehe.  Vroom vroooom!

Sniper-X · 09-27-2002, 09:10 PM

To be able to drift well, yes, it is difficult. To be able to gain control of a car which lost traction in a manner that is both showy and displays a fair amount of speed isn't an easy thing to do.

Yes - I like to drift...it's fun. (when it's on the track).

-E- · 09-27-2002, 09:24 PM

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eh hum.. Expects major flames on the home front, sooo... look out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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KAMRAN · 09-28-2002, 09:27 PM

what about in rally.. when they do those tight 180 degree turn in mud or swow.... they drift there.. and i think its faster than keeping 100% traction and doing it

gabossie · 09-28-2002, 11:09 PM

Dirt driving and pavement driving are very different. Yes, grip is slower on a dirt track, but most people don't really use their 240's as rally cars.

Drifting is a lot of fun and takes a lot of skill, just keep in on the track. Curb humping isn't fun.

09-27-2002, 05:29 PM	#2
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 41 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Am I the only one that cringes at the thought of drifting?  Drifting seems to be really really hard on a cars suspension, i like my car to much  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> As for if drifting is hard, i dunno <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

09-27-2002, 05:31 PM	#3
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 39 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I could get into my weather forcasting voice for a moment eh hum.. Expects major flames on the home front, sooo... look out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

09-27-2002, 06:17 PM	#5
particleeffect Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i wouldn't say that grip driving is the fastest way around the track.  in most racing the car's are already past the g load the tires can handle and they normally slightly drift.  the big show drifts are slower, and just for show though so they can't really be compared.  there are competitions with things like drifting with 1 hand out the window or whatever, show drifting isn't practical but it takes skill. learning to properly drift does take a fair amount of skill, and is hard on the car when you mess up.  and most people like atleast a real firm rear setup (afaik) to help the back come around.  i don't think it should be too much harder on you'r suspension than any other limit driving, unless of course you screw up. __________________ it doesn't need to work tomorrow, it just needs to win today.

09-27-2002, 09:10 PM	#7
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drifting isn't the quickest way around the race track, however, it does offer much fun. As far as it being hard on tires and drivetrain, yes it is.  However, I consider it my personal duty to find every flaw in every car I drive by driving it to the limits every single day.  If something breaks, it needed replacing anyway.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Usually I do drifting on the dirt because it's much easier on the vehicle since dirt doesn't offer much grip factor.  And around a dirt track, it's the ONLY way to get around quick.  Or forest road or whatever you happen to have.  Hehehehe.  Vroom vroooom! __________________ <img src=http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka/av620b.jpg> -"Yeah? Well Your Mom Drives A Civic Type R!" 81 Honda Accord Hatchback. EK1 engine. 78 Datsun 620. L20B engine. I'll try to have pics soon. Check the website for more. http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka

09-27-2002, 09:10 PM	#8
Sniper-X Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Honolulu Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To be able to drift well, yes, it is difficult. To be able to gain control of a car which lost traction in a manner that is both showy and displays a fair amount of speed isn't an easy thing to do. Yes - I like to drift...it's fun. (when it's on the track). __________________ Image Exceeds Maximum Limits set by User Agrrement. Deleted by Moderator.

09-27-2002, 05:25 PM	#1
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is drifting in a car very difficult?? the only experience I have drifting (if you could even call it that) is sliding my 4x4 F-150 around parking lots at night.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> oh yeah, and my friends cavilier...but of course it's a fwd and the handbrake is the only means of making the rear wheels loose traction. damn I want an s13 coupe!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

09-27-2002, 05:34 PM	#4
kextyn Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you're not the only one ca18guy.  I don't reall ylike the idea of drifintg...its very impractical and I would only do it often if I had a spare car that I didn't care about.  I'm a fan of 'grip driving' or whatever you want to call it...its the fastest way around a race track and MUCH more predictable.  But drifting is fun.

09-27-2002, 07:35 PM	#6
mixxamike Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Litchfield, IL Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am aware that drifting isn't the best thing for your car's drivetrain or tires, but it looks soooo friggin fun! and yeah, getting a huge drift going won't get you first place in a race, but drifting is more of a freestyle event anyway. Also, I'm kinda supprised at the general negative attitude towards drifting.  I mean, 240sx's are supposed to be one of top drift-capable cars out there. but grip is cool too, whatever floats your boat I guess.

09-27-2002, 09:24 PM	#9
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 42 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SR20Fastback @ Sep. 26 2002,7:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If I could get into my weather forcasting voice for a moment eh hum.. Expects major flames on the home front, sooo... look out. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

09-28-2002, 09:27 PM	#10
KAMRAN Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about in rally.. when they do those tight 180 degree turn in mud or swow.... they drift there.. and i think its faster than keeping 100% traction and doing it