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All these drifting videos really making me want to drift now lol... Is there a tutorial on how to drift with a semi automatic or is it even possible? Seems

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Old 03-12-2015, 12:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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All these drifting videos really making me want to drift now lol... Is there a tutorial on how to drift with a semi automatic or is it even possible? Seems way too fun and I wanna put my z into some work. Couldn't find any threads that had an answer that I could understand, so hoping for better results
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If your car is a 7AT you are not going to drift it.
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If your car is a 7AT you are not going to drift it.
I disagree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XQgKq0H55Q
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Of course you can drift an AT. Turn off VDC, pull the brake light fuse, and manhandle the e-brake a bit to get you started. Practice makes perfect. But don't go driving on the street with the brake light fuse pulled.

Also, drifting puts a lot of wear on the car. Don't be surprised when stuff starts breaking. Not to mention the cost of new tires all the time.
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Of course you can drift an AT. Turn off VDC, pull the brake light fuse, and manhandle the e-brake a bit to get you started. Practice makes perfect. But don't go driving on the street with the brake light fuse pulled.

Also, drifting puts a lot of wear on the car. Don't be surprised when stuff starts breaking. Not to mention the cost of new tires all the time.
in the vid I posted seems like he just gets it in 2nd and starts sliding with the VDC off. not sure if they pulled the fuse but I don't see (it's out of frame) him ripping on the e brake too much though.

my tires have life but not much. once it gets closer to mya (zdayz) and I add my new rubber I may trash the old ones for a test lol
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in the vid I posted seems like he just gets it in 2nd and starts sliding with the VDC off. not sure if they pulled the fuse but I don't see (it's out of frame) him ripping on the e brake too much though.

my tires have life but not much. once it gets closer to mya (zdayz) and I add my new rubber I may trash the old ones for a test lol
lol well he knows what he's doing... I've never used the e-brake or even clutch kicked to initiate a drift.

I was just assuming the OP wasn't experienced enough to be comfortable using just momentum and throttle to step out the rear end. With enough speed, there's no need for e-brake or even disconnecting the brake light fuse

I expect pulling the fuse and adding hydraulic e-brake become more useful when you're looking for sustained drifting on a road course. Donuts are easy.
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All these drifting videos really making me want to drift now lol... Is there a tutorial on how to drift with a semi automatic or is it even possible?
What on earth is a semi automatic transmission?

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my tires have life but not much. once it gets closer to mya (zdayz) and I add my new rubber I may trash the old ones for a test lol
I'm only 530 miles from you, I'm sure I'll hear your car when you do this
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What on earth is a semi automatic transmission?
I was wondering the same thing

Perhaps the OP is just referring to the fact that you can put the AT in manual mode.
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First thing I want you to do is rip that e-brake... then I want you to powa ova


Guys, there is a big difference between power sliding and drifting.
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lol well he knows what he's doing... I've never used the e-brake or even clutch kicked to initiate a drift.

I was just assuming the OP wasn't experienced enough to be comfortable using just momentum and throttle to step out the rear end. With enough speed, there's no need for e-brake or even disconnecting the brake light fuse

I expect pulling the fuse and adding hydraulic e-brake become more useful when you're looking for sustained drifting on a road course. Donuts are easy.
without a doubt. trying direction changes without the aid of a clutch or good e-brake would be tricky lol

but you can still get one hell of a on/off ramp slide going lol

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I'm only 530 miles from you, I'm sure I'll hear your car when you do this
I believe he meant 7AT.

and yea keep your ears open i'm sure you will hear it from there
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First thing I want you to do is rip that e-brake... then I want you to powa ova


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stop being such a twinkie
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without a doubt. trying direction changes without the aid of a clutch or good e-brake would be tricky lol

but you can still get one hell of a on/off ramp slide going lol
I can do it in an open parking lot without removing the fuse or using brake or clutch. I just require a lot more room for the transition - not really possible on a road course.

And yeah... cloverleaf for the win with a full tank of gas
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I can do it in an open parking lot without removing the fuse or using brake or clutch. I just require a lot more room for the transition - not really possible on a road course.

And yeah... cloverleaf for the win with a full tank of gas
full tank obviously. no one got time for fuel starvation
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With a little practice, it's very possible. VDC off, in manual mode. All you need is a pair of balls.
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I don't drift with my semi-automatic unless it is in the glove box. Don't want to shoot myself in the foot......
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