Everyone loves Drifting!!!!

[Corolla85GTS]

ok so i know i dont know what im doing when it comes to drifting on tar.

How should i learn?

What are some easy ways?

and lastly

How do you guys drift?

Some basics on how to learn, and ways to make my car easier to drift on tar would be great replys. My engine mods so far are only cold air intake, new spark plugs and wires, and a racing fuel pump (dont think a stage 4 clutch matters??).

[Corolla85GTS]

come on, i know some one here knows how to drift and does it for fun. all i want is to know how and how long it takes to get used to it, thats basically it.
And just what are some good, not so expensive parts (ex. headers, intake, exhaust) type of parts to make it drift capable?

[4agetercel]

well for starters a stock 4AGE is best to get a LSD, and why are you coming to us for pointers, if you want to learn so bad heres some pointers from me,

1. find an open parking lot

2. Start your car and drive there

3. Learn

Youre not going to learn how to drift from reading here what to do, you have to get in your car and do it!

Theres my advice to you

[REN69]

OR

Find an open parking lot

drift into a pole

end of car.

[4agetercel]

find one that doesnt have poles in it, like an above ground parking lot, our mall parkinlot here in london has hardly any poles it would be perfect

[89yotarollagts]

Best advise anyone is ever going to give you... is Seat time Seat time & more seat time... Like said above, your not going to learn much by reading what to do, yes this will help teqnique & what you need to do to attempt a drift.. but until u actually get into a car an throw it around & learn what kinda feedback your getting, your not gunna get very far... Ive never gone to any drift events but i will tell you a few things from an autoX perspective & what carries over to "other" forms of well lets just call it "play time" for now..

First thing you want to do is go over your car very well..

Make sure your tires are inflated... you dont want to run the same pressure you would on the street, id go with around 40 in the front an rear just to be safe & just to start off with to see how your car reacts...

~ makie dam sure your lug nuts are tight !!
~make sure your wheel bearings are tight as well !
~makwe sure your battery is Secured to your car you dont want this or anything inside your car flying around & get into a position where you yourself can get hurt or have anything interfeer with your driving or Cause an electrical fire & burn your car up... lol but i dont like to talk about that lol Moving on...

Once you got your car in check.. Like said above the safest place to go is an abandoned parking lot, where you have alot of area to PLay in !

Make sure there is nobody around that could be in danger
Be aware of any obsticles in the parking lot (light poles,cars,people, Racoons, & pot holes)

If all is good, throw that shit around like nobodies bizzness & have fun learning your car ! once you feel comfortable move onto a drift event !

as for upgrades, you really dont need them yet... I cant tell you how many times ive read & heard of people saying not to go crazzy & to start with a "stock" car first.... once you learn the car the way it sits you will better understand & know how much improvment each mod is doing to your car as you make them

final advise Please dont hurt anybody ! yes most of us probly do this at a local wallmart but please Stay safe & if at all costs please take it to a track !

Woo sorry if im coming across in a odd way but this is a very dangerous type of competition That needs to be taken serious ! I mean think about it, most types of racing you remain in control & when you get outta control you get your ass back in controle before anything bad happens & most of the time it scrares the shit outta yea & your reactions take over lol Now at a drifting ppoint of view your focus is to How do i say this... Take away that control & still maintain part of it...


EDIT: i just noticed your from MN where abouts are you ? i just bought an eight six myself that im going to be entering a few drift events with next summer..

~Dan

[Corolla85GTS]

Thief River Falls, its in the northwestern region, um, the event, do you have to be a certain age? i wouldnt mind (if i got to where i want [if things go as planned]) i would like to enter one.

Where at in MN are there drift events?

[89yotarollagts]

to be honest i dunno i was told somewhere in the cities area.. like i said iver never gone to any of them nor heard of them so i know just as much as you do... but im looking into it..

[Corolla85GTS]

oh ok, where are you from in MN? (off topic but its ok :] ) and as for the drift event, i might look into it, no matter what *shruggs shoulders*

[89yotarollagts]

Sweet deal ! Hope to see you at one next summer !

[JamesC123]

Also, trying to drift with a RWD vehicle is very dificult and should not be attempted until you're beginning to master FWD drifting. I've seen a lot of guys topple, spin out, loss control, or have other unfavorable things happen. And a good number of them were decently experienced.

[89yotarollagts]

now thats just silly

[4agetercel]

Originally Posted by 89yotarollagts

now thats just silly

+1

[ariel_86]

if you want to learn stuff, seat time is the only answer. if you want to know some of the lingo and what the techniques are called, and sort of what they look like, then yeah, internet research is good. i think watching the drift bible is useful because you get to see some of the techniques and how they are applied in different cars.

but please, keep it safe and off the streets. parking lots are better then the streets, but cops and people still get in the way of most good parking lots. the track is always a better option. even if it isn't a drift event, just a track day or autoX, you will learn a lot about car control just by having seat time in a safe environment. And instructors are on hand at track events to help you learn about control and technique.

I'd expect 89yotarollagts to have some good car control b/c he's done autoX in is FWD GTS. That goes to show that you don't need to "learn how to drive" in a RWD car. just know that RWD handles differently than FWD and adjust as necessary.

As for age-limits for participation, if you are under 18, it's up to the organization, but most will let you compete/participate with a parent/legal guardian's sig. If you don't have a valid driver's license, you shouldn't be on the street at all. Some events won't let you drive unless you have a valid license, but that is up to the event organizers or venue.

as for upgrades, the only thing you need when you start drifting is a RWD in good mechanical shape and tires. Lots of tires. After that, look into a LSD or the budget option (opinions vary) of welding your rear diff. Once you have a good feel for the car and confidence in controlling it, then step up to BETTER tires and maybe the suspension as well. If you slide into a curb and break something on AE86, chances are you'll be able to find aftermarket parts a little easier than OEM/stock replacement parts (sometimes).

Don't worry about power until you have amazing control. The 86 is a lightweight car and underpowered, but if you learn how to drive it, you'll gain a few more skills that can be transferred to other, more powerful cars.

[ariel_86]

Originally Posted by JamesC123

Also, trying to drift with a RWD vehicle is very dificult and should not be attempted until you're beginning to master FWD drifting. I've seen a lot of guys topple, spin out, loss control, or have other unfavorable things happen. And a good number of them were decently experienced.

gtfo! fwd don't drift!