ONIJDM.com in association with CSCS Racing presents DRIFT1 Drift School
May 25th 2008 Shannonville MotorSport Park

Have you ever wanted to try drifting? Do you want to gain valuable skills to improve your drift technique?
Here's your opportunity to learn how to drift in a safe open environment from drift instructors.


DRIFT1's drift school is open to new and intermediate drifters. Our group of seasoned instructors will guide you

through the basic fundamentals of drifting. The techniques are then combined to show you how to drift on the track.

The day will be comprised of mainly in car instruction using your personal vehicle on a closed course track. You will

be in communication of the instructor at all times to give you tips and instruction during the event.

Schedule:

May 25th Shannonville Motorsport park http://www.shannonville.com/

8-9 am - Tech-In (Please make sure your vehicle is in good working order; extra tires and rims would be advised)
9:30 - 10 am - Drift 101 - Introduction & Orientation
10-12 am - In car drift basic drift techniques
12-1 pm - LUNCH
1-2 pm - In car advanced techniques
2-4 - Open Practice
4-5 - Gymkhana Student Competition - Put your skills gained from the day to the test (Optional)


Price: $95 per person. Spaces are limited, dont' wait to sign-up...

Registration:
http://cscs.ca/content/view/87/121

More Info:
www.onijdm.com/events/drift1.html

 

$95 is for the day; there will also be an opportunity for students to qualify for the next CSCS event that day.

If you want to drift at the next CSCS event in Cayuga; you must attend and qualify on this day.

See http://cscs.ca/content/view/87/121

 

Thanks, i'll be spreading this around.

 

Appreciated... this will be a fun event!

 

I'm going to be attending for sure... even if i still have stock suspension! lol

 

I wonder if this will help me with my phobia of loosing control in corners

 

It's an open area; so there's no risk to damaging your vehicle; you can safely discover the limits of your car...

 

This will be a great opportunity to understand the dynamics of your vehicle in a safe environment. Please note this will be in the open skidpad area; not the track. The Nelson & Fabi tracks will be a separate event on the same day.

 

I am in.... I jsut need to wait for my pay check to sign up lol

 

What type of tires would we need o.O? I'm interested but don't think my setup can do this.

thewird

 

I was wondering the same thing. I have my nornal street tires and two sets of race tires. Not going to do me any good trying to drift.

I figured it would be fun to try once and learn alittle bit of the car. Never tried to drive like that before.

 

Hmm, I just realized I'm going to have 3 sets of rims with tires this year . My nice Mazdaspeeds ms-01's for daily driving, Enkei rims for track grip, and the stockers which have performance tires on em. I could use the stockers I guess but do I need to worry about suspension or would it be fine. The car was a little tail happy when I first got the car with the stockers due to lack of knowledge of the car but the tires would gain grip really quickly as soon as I would counter-steer and ease off the gas slightly. I'd probably be fine but I really have no real experience in this except for my 3 years experience in Initial D which I haven't touched in at least 2 years (ever since I got the FD) .

I still have my Initial D cards
http://thewirdsdomain.com/idcards/trueno.jpg
http://thewirdsdomain.com/idcards/jap.jpg
http://thewirdsdomain.com/idcards/dc2.jpg
http://thewirdsdomain.com/idcards/current.jpg
http://thewirdsdomain.com/idcards/random.jpg

Now I feel like going to the arcade...

thewird

 

If it's your first time out, the main thing you need is a good set of front tires. A good pair of front tires w/ lots of tread will last the whole season. Rear tires is pretty much anything, as long as they are not belted. Preferably not snow tires, or something with a big sidewall (ie higher than stock sidewall). Anything extra you have on the car will be a benefit.

I'll post up more info later...

 

For rear tires go to a used tire place, and ask them for tires they don't want to sell and their cheapest tires. If they ask if you are going to use them ont eh road, or don't want to give you tires to used to sell explain to them what you are doing. They will usualy give you something, or at least hook you up with a deal. Hell they might ask to put a sticker on your car for free used tires.

 

I wouldn't mind Trying this,But What happens if you Can't Make it due to The car being NON-mobile?..(I've got too much Stuff to put on the car,this season!).if you register,and Pay,then have to Back out later on(because the car isn't Ready..or Whatever.),would you get a refund or another Date when this happens Again?...thanks,STYX.

 

Sounds interestign and at a good price .. I might be interested depending how my dyno and tuning goes

 

Out of Curiousity, how much power do you think I'll be needing to maintain a good drift with a lightweight 1st gen body? I should be around 165-170 at the wheels if all goes good. The only time that I've fully maintained a "drift" was on a very slippery highway off ramp.

 

Im sure you have seen the stockish hachis ( toyota ae86 and similar ) drifiting with stock motors etc.

so around 20 hp,
















okey kidding, but around 120 hp to 160 hp is what those things have on a good day with light mods.

so you should be more than fine !




And to all rotaries, make sure your oil cooler is nice and clean before the event !

 

I have to be there! Legal drifting, this should be fun. lol Anyone else bringing fb's.

 

Hmm i could bring a Pontiac Transport hahaha lol

 

For this drift event; you won't need too much power because you're not doing big drifts; this event is about understanding what your car will do and its' limits; as you add mods you will appreciate the gains they introduce.

There is no cancellation policy; but you can sell your spot. We've had 4 people sign-up & paid so far in a span of 3 days...

In addition there will be a grip and drift track day available for those not interested in learning to drift.

Sunday May 25 2008 @ Shannonville Motorsport Park - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$95.00 Pre-Registered Before May 18 (Includes a spectator pass for CSCS Season Opener)
$125.00 After May 18 or at the track (Limited spots available, pre-register to confirm your spot)

 

I will be riding in an FB stock motor with pos tires on the rear. I figure that will do the trick. If not I will just use a set os spares on the rears and then I can drift like a pro lol.

 

nice count me in, maybe ill bring the scooby... hehe

 

Here's the facebook link to the event with pics and vids....

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8744479742

Suspension: Stiffer springs or shocks will help decrease body roll as you are swinging from side to side while drifting. Your vehicle will become more responsive and predictable allowing you to focus more time on improving your drift skill.

For the purpose of a beginner’s setup, stock suspension (no blown shocks) will be more than enough to learn from. If you already have aftermarket lowering springs and shocks or adjustable coilovers, it will only be a benefit. With any adjustments, keep it as close to stock as possible.

Adjustable Coilovers for the advanced drifters: It offers height adjustment, damping adjustment , as well as camber adjustment and many more depending on model.

Aftermarket stiffer Shock/Spring combo: Usually comes with lowered springs to help lower center of gravity and give the car an aggressive look.

Tires: Tires are the most important factor in aiding vehicle control while drifting. What is recommended is a good pair of street/track tires for the front, with lots of tread. For the rears, any all-season tire will work. If possible, try to find a tire with less sidewall. Even a slightly wider tire will be a benefit. Stock sizing will be fine.

ie: Stock- 205/55/16
Aftermarket- 215/45/16

The front tires will more than likely last the whole season at track, so buy some good gripy ones.

As skill/speed/power increases, the rear tires should be upgraded to performance tires as well.

It is not recommended to use scrap or almost bald tires. They will have less usable tread/traction, and there won’t be a need to change tires as often, or even need to carry an extra set of almost bald tires.

Just don’t use snow tires. The tread has too much flex in it to be useful.

 

Seriously considering this. I need an excuse to buy wider tires for the rear anyway. If there are any open spots when I get back from DGRR I'm in.