Has anyone tried drifting!? HOW

SailFree · 07-29-2012, 10:27 PM

The language is being debased. What is today called "drifting," after the Fast-and-Furious series corruption of the language, is really a power slide. It's inefficient and slow and hard on rear tires.

ScGRaceR · 07-29-2012, 10:28 PM

i just turn in brappppp stand on it. dont hit anything. slam gear and keep driving

Alstann · 07-29-2012, 10:52 PM

I've been getting into drifting. Definitely way more cost effective to have a second set of cheapo wheels and tires.

EazyD · 07-30-2012, 03:03 PM

^ got any video ?

B&W_Evader · 07-30-2012, 03:15 PM

I'd recommend getting some stiff swaybars to make it easyier. I personally didn't feel confortable when the rear end came out on my 370Z till I got my Eibach sways. Now I can pitch out the rear end without worrying too much.

Also, if you can afford it, get a better rear end that locks quicker. My posi-traction vette was just awesome to pitch sideways and just hold the RPMs at 5500-6000 until you're speed caught up to the tire spin. Needed a little finness since there was no rev limiter on that one.

kenchan · 07-30-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

I'd recommend getting some stiff swaybars to make it easyier. I personally didn't feel confortable when the rear end came out on my 370Z till I got my Eibach sways. Now I can pitch out the rear end without worrying too much.

Also, if you can afford it, get a better rear end that locks quicker. My posi-traction vette was just awesome to pitch sideways and just hold the RPMs at 5500-6000 until you're speed caught up to the tire spin. Needed a little finness since there was no rev limiter on that one.

you mean like a LSD? that would definitely make drifting more consistent, i think.

DarkJak · 07-30-2012, 05:40 PM

Would stiffer springs help in the same way that a stiffer swaybar would?

NitrousZ34 · 07-30-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alstann

I've been getting into drifting. Definitely way more cost effective to have a second set of cheapo wheels and tires.

Very good idea. Just buy some cheap wheels and tires so that you dont burn up money on your dd set

DjSquall · 07-31-2012, 05:30 AM

The Z is very unforgiving with drifting... I started out with some lighter power slides into corners, and after a couple years in it I finally feel comfortable putting her sideways. It's fun but the tires don't last so long lol.

Alstann · 07-31-2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD

^ got any video ?

I've only gone out twice so far, but I'm not half bad. I can hold the drift having stsrted before the turns and hold it all the way to the next transition point, and from there, it's hit or miss if i can weight transfer to the other side. Full loops in one direction are pretty doable, though.

I had a friend in the car with my cellphone recording, but as this was at midnight, it's really hard to see. I could try uploading the outside view, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

Would stiffer springs help in the same way that a stiffer swaybar would?

Definitely stiffer springs or swaybars would help, imo. Through drifts, the wheels would hop since the suspension was soft enough to allow that, and it made controlling precisely more difficult. But still, with the VLSD and stock suspension, it's more than enough to have a little fun. Keep in mind my drift spares are Infiniti M35 wheels, 18x8.

datz34 · 09-20-2017, 09:35 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig

B&W_Evader · 09-21-2017, 08:58 AM

LOL "it feels like VLSD is not doing what it should..." duh.

Don't forget to install the Yaw Sensor Power Switch to completely disable the traction control. Your car will still be tapping the brakes on one side or the other if you don't.

Rusty · 09-21-2017, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datz34

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig

I have a job offer for you.

Felix 808 · 09-22-2017, 10:46 AM

Outside of the starting video in this post, I personally find that after about 5 minutes of watching drifting I'm ready to check out. I find it rather boring if it's just non stop sliding.

Drifting= The fastest way thru a set of tires & the slowest way around a track.

$.02

ZeroZeta · 09-22-2017, 04:30 PM

Thank you for resurrecting a Minsu thread. It brings back fond memories.

Minsu - wherever you are I hope that you figured out what the dragging noise was under your car, didn't run into anything else, got a fair deal on insurance, are not running 50 psi in your tires, and not getting speeding tickets from drifting after you got used to driving stick and figured out the clutch in the Z.

Happy drifting.

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EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	^ got any video ? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

07-30-2012, 03:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	I'd recommend getting some stiff swaybars to make it easyier. I personally didn't feel confortable when the rear end came out on my 370Z till I got my Eibach sways. Now I can pitch out the rear end without worrying too much. Also, if you can afford it, get a better rear end that locks quicker. My posi-traction vette was just awesome to pitch sideways and just hold the RPMs at 5500-6000 until you're speed caught up to the tire spin. Needed a little finness since there was no rev limiter on that one. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

09-21-2017, 08:58 AM	#42 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	LOL "it feels like VLSD is not doing what it should..." duh. Don't forget to install the Yaw Sensor Power Switch to completely disable the traction control. Your car will still be tapping the brakes on one side or the other if you don't. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\| Last edited by B&W_Evader; 09-21-2017 at 09:03 AM.

07-29-2012, 10:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 13	The language is being debased. What is today called "drifting," after the Fast-and-Furious series corruption of the language, is really a power slide. It's inefficient and slow and hard on rear tires.

07-30-2012, 05:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,390 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	Would stiffer springs help in the same way that a stiffer swaybar would?

07-31-2012, 05:30 AM	#39 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	The Z is very unforgiving with drifting... I started out with some lighter power slides into corners, and after a couple years in it I finally feel comfortable putting her sideways. It's fun but the tires don't last so long lol.

09-20-2017, 09:35 PM	#41 (permalink)
datz34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: orlando Posts: 7 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 9	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTkRewDQ8ig

09-22-2017, 10:46 AM	#44 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2806	Outside of the starting video in this post, I personally find that after about 5 minutes of watching drifting I'm ready to check out. I find it rather boring if it's just non stop sliding. Drifting= The fastest way thru a set of tires & the slowest way around a track. $.02 Rusty likes this. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

09-22-2017, 04:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 12	Thank you for resurrecting a Minsu thread. It brings back fond memories. Minsu - wherever you are I hope that you figured out what the dragging noise was under your car, didn't run into anything else, got a fair deal on insurance, are not running 50 psi in your tires, and not getting speeding tickets from drifting after you got used to driving stick and figured out the clutch in the Z. Happy drifting. Rusty likes this.

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