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Old 01-06-2004, 01:16 PM   #4
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Re: My first event maybe

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Originally posted by DRFT
I might enter the thunderhill event in January. but i got a few questions. I have a auto and no lsd.

How much gas will i use?
how many tires will i burn?
What should i look out for, in other words how should i prepare?
and how do i keep my self relaxed?
1- a tank, maybe
2- none..you have auto and no lsd...you'll be lucky to get sideways at all..
3- prepare to be dissapointed if you set your expectations too high..i don't know what else you have done to your car but if it's pretty stock i would run more for grip and just get a feel for the car...
4- staying relaxed will come with time..just focus on driving..you'll forget the nervousness..

honestly, open diff and auto are going to make it VERY difficult for a beginner to drift with any sort of consistency..learn e-brake immediately and use it alllll day mixed in with some feint...lift off and braking drifts will take too much skill...without the ability to clutch kick, shift lock, clutch dump, or anything associated with a manual all i can say is "good luck"..
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