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Aug 8, 2002 | 09:44 AM

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redrotorR1

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Originally posted by skunks

I saw this technique in a autocross book I have but I think that this technique is a bit too slow, also I think F1 racers use it because they hardly ever have to turn more then 180 degrees hence they don't need to take there hands off the wheel. The shifty hands/shuffle technique is what I use also but its still a bit slow I think for drifting. Anyways, I learned the let go (throw)/catch technique from a friend of mines that drifts a camaro (one of the best in Hawaii, he was featured in a recent car and driver infact). Also, I have seen this done on lots of Option vids and it does seem to work, at least for me.

F1 racers also have a lot of toe out and negative camber on their alignments; so any steering input give almost instantaneous response. You're probably more comfortable with the throw-and-catch method, but if you find yourself in an empty parking lot, try the crossover out. It's a lot faster than you think. Add in some heavy toe out on the fronts and the rears and see how fast that rear end whips around.