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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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First Drift.....Finally!!!

It rained over here in San Jose finally, and it being a friday night me and my friend with his 86 corolla decided to go over to the high school parking lot at practice driving/drifting.

I have gone and tried drifting a few times in parking lots when it was wet but to no avail. (all atempted drifts turned into power slides or 180's)

But this night after trying and practicing for about 1 to 1.5 hours I finally completed one. By the end of the night I did it a total of three *real* drifts, and about 75+ power slides. Not to good i guess but i am getting the hang of it.

Tim
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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what defines what?
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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Just dont get stupid and start doing that on busy streets and ****...
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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a lot easier to do that here cuz we have lots of dirt roads
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by dr0x
Just dont get stupid and start doing that on busy streets and ****...
Don't worry. I don't.

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whats a real drift?
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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a real drift is being sideways before or inside the corner. Not after the corner is gone and you've nailed the gas with bald undersized tires on.
Old Mar 16, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Exactly, but congrats to your first drift man my first one was done in my moms passat as soon as i turned 16 before i had my car and from that day takes lots of practice thought, keep up the good work
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Exactly, but congrats to your first drift man my first one was done in my moms passat as soon as i turned 16 before i had my car and from that day takes lots of practice thought, keep up the good work
Thanks

Tim
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good job! yes im suprised to hear someone who actually knows what a REAL drift is... but being sideways before the corner is not the only thing you must conceive of when practicing. if you have spare rims around try taking the optimal line (outside to inside to outside) its very difficult but dont be afraid and just get as close to the corner as possible w/o touching it and you will get the koolest feeling after completeing your first really real drift!
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Where you at in SJ? what HS were you guys at? surprised. no cops came.. i might join you guys next time =)
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Get yourself some DTSS eliminators. You'll have better control at the limit. More linear.
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yeah, which HS? I'll come watch
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Congrats man, it's a good feeling


Just keep it off the streets, stay safe, and don't a 7.
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yeah... Now, time to enter various drift competitions and SCCA events! Get into the big-boys' ring!
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Drifting in the rain is easy...
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Originally Posted by NA_VersionFC3S
It rained over here in San Jose finally, and it being a friday night me and my friend with his 86 corolla decided to go over to the high school parking lot at practice driving/drifting.

I have gone and tried drifting a few times in parking lots when it was wet but to no avail. (all atempted drifts turned into power slides or 180's)

But this night after trying and practicing for about 1 to 1.5 hours I finally completed one. By the end of the night I did it a total of three *real* drifts, and about 75+ power slides. Not to good i guess but i am getting the hang of it.

Tim
LOL

Where???

SANTA TERESA, OAK GROVE, PIONEER ????

I'm BETTING on STHS, that school's parking lot is a blast
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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its kinda sad, ive been to all those schools. the best one i have ever found, was liberty out in brentwood. HUGE *** parking lot, till they built the new building. and i dont even go out there unless i have to for a wrestling tourney or something.............
but that was all a long time ago................

peace
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why was this thread from 2003 replied to?
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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I feel retarded now
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This thread is 4 years old, and talks about behaviour that is irresponsible and stupid on public roads. Closing thread.




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