Someone teach me, I don't want to be a poser!!
10-20-09, 11:58 AM
#27
i dont think you can learn **** from watching anything. all **** like DB does is make people think they know. you can watch it 1000 times and you still wont be able to jump in to a car and do a donut, never mind drift.
seat time on track = you getting better. added bonus if you got someone as a passenger who already can drift and can point out what you are doing wrong.
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seat time on track = you getting better. added bonus if you got someone as a passenger who already can drift and can point out what you are doing wrong.
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10-30-09, 04:14 PM
#29
The streets is practice for the track. The track is practice for the streets. Just be careful. Learn takeing corners fast with traction and start hitting it faster til you hear your tires sqeuling . Then hit it faster til you have to conter steer. Then hit it faster till you have to full blown take the car side ways.
This kinda my rule of thumb for all the gears. Each one is a lil more chalenging than the next.
1st is for like low speed peelouts and like real tight "U" turns
2nd is for like 20 to 50 mph 90 degree turns and things of that nature
3rd is like long swooping turns at hi speeds or an ebrake pull in 3rd for like 50 to 80 mph entrances..
Like 3rd in a NA you deff need speed to break loose on 3rd I'm no professional tho. I've just fooled around on the streets..lol.. Trying not to get popped for it.
This kinda my rule of thumb for all the gears. Each one is a lil more chalenging than the next.
1st is for like low speed peelouts and like real tight "U" turns
2nd is for like 20 to 50 mph 90 degree turns and things of that nature
3rd is like long swooping turns at hi speeds or an ebrake pull in 3rd for like 50 to 80 mph entrances..
Like 3rd in a NA you deff need speed to break loose on 3rd I'm no professional tho. I've just fooled around on the streets..lol.. Trying not to get popped for it.
10-30-09, 05:22 PM
#30
The streets is practice for the track. The track is practice for the streets. Just be careful. Learn takeing corners fast with traction and start hitting it faster til you hear your tires sqeuling . Then hit it faster til you have to conter steer. Then hit it faster till you have to full blown take the car side ways.
This kinda my rule of thumb for all the gears. Each one is a lil more chalenging than the next.
1st is for like low speed peelouts and like real tight "U" turns
2nd is for like 20 to 50 mph 90 degree turns and things of that nature
3rd is like long swooping turns at hi speeds or an ebrake pull in 3rd for like 50 to 80 mph entrances..
Like 3rd in a NA you deff need speed to break loose on 3rd I'm no professional tho. I've just fooled around on the streets..lol.. Trying not to get popped for it.
This kinda my rule of thumb for all the gears. Each one is a lil more chalenging than the next.
1st is for like low speed peelouts and like real tight "U" turns
2nd is for like 20 to 50 mph 90 degree turns and things of that nature
3rd is like long swooping turns at hi speeds or an ebrake pull in 3rd for like 50 to 80 mph entrances..
Like 3rd in a NA you deff need speed to break loose on 3rd I'm no professional tho. I've just fooled around on the streets..lol.. Trying not to get popped for it.
10-30-09, 10:40 PM
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lo thanks for the help guys... I just wish I know where it would be safe for me to practice... anyone know anything local to the bay area region in california?
There's lots of canyons and mountain passes... but I can't seem to find a decent non-occupied parking lot, or just flat ground without too many tees nearby.
There's lots of canyons and mountain passes... but I can't seem to find a decent non-occupied parking lot, or just flat ground without too many tees nearby.
02-25-10, 11:59 PM
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I honestly learned it from the streets...but as a real and honest advice, take it to the tracks. It's safer and you will learn so much. I lost a friend due to stupidity (I was involved...and yes I regret it) and I hate to hear someone pass away from something as stupid as "illegal" racing. So please if you want to learn take it to the tracks.
~Shar
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02-26-10, 12:54 AM
#35
i'd love to teach you..if you were closer to me that is...there is a perfect spot for beginner's across the street from where i live...i learned from dkwasherexed as well..and with just two event's he said i was getting it down. so if i can do it you can too..
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I need to learn how to properly drift!!
I've been looking through the forum and seeing all the "in action" photos and vids of FC drifting, which (in my opinion) is what they were meant for xD!
I get so anxiously watching the videos that I feel my heart pounding, and that I want nothing more to do than drive my car and push her to the limit - without killing myself, bystanders, or demolishing my car.
Out of fear of crashing I don't... (track record not awesome with my previous cars).
Anyone in my area willing to take the time to teach me?! I'll pay for your gas!!
I've been looking through the forum and seeing all the "in action" photos and vids of FC drifting, which (in my opinion) is what they were meant for xD!
I get so anxiously watching the videos that I feel my heart pounding, and that I want nothing more to do than drive my car and push her to the limit - without killing myself, bystanders, or demolishing my car.
Out of fear of crashing I don't... (track record not awesome with my previous cars).
Anyone in my area willing to take the time to teach me?! I'll pay for your gas!!
02-26-10, 10:40 AM
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Thanks AA, man this thing is old I can't believe you brought it back to life!
I never intend to illegally race. However I recently drifted off a cliff and now I'm in the process of getting a DD put together and a separate track car. So I'm in the works and I have an awesome teacher too! Thanks fro showing the love guys!
I never intend to illegally race. However I recently drifted off a cliff and now I'm in the process of getting a DD put together and a separate track car. So I'm in the works and I have an awesome teacher too! Thanks fro showing the love guys!
02-28-10, 11:58 PM
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What are some good spots for drifting in socal? Anyone? I also want to start practicing, once i find a good, affordable, running rx7, and i need a spot to practice where the cops wont bug me. Anyone know of any?
03-02-10, 09:07 PM
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I started swinging u-turns in my old mustang when it would rain... then started taking that same mustang up on the hills and used the mass amounts of body roll to get sideways.
Street, track, canyons, it don't matter where you drift just as long as you do it safely. Hell, today I drifted into the drive-thru at Carls Jr. and ordered a teriyaki burger. Those things are delicious btw.
Street, track, canyons, it don't matter where you drift just as long as you do it safely. Hell, today I drifted into the drive-thru at Carls Jr. and ordered a teriyaki burger. Those things are delicious btw.
