Drifting a 370z semi automatic?

louiey370z · 03-12-2015, 12:17 AM

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

JWillis72 · 03-12-2015, 06:33 AM

If your car is a 7AT you are not going to drift it.

FPenvy · 03-12-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

If your car is a 7AT you are not going to drift it.

I disagree.

JARblue · 03-12-2015, 07:45 AM

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.

FPenvy · 03-12-2015, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

JARblue · 03-12-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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.

brancky3 · 03-12-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Most Savage

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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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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

JARblue · 03-12-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

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.

FPenvy · 03-12-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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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Originally Posted by brancky3

What on earth is a semi automatic transmission?

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

JARblue · 03-12-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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

Felix 808 · 03-13-2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

What on earth is a semi automatic transmission?
:

Actually, VW use to make a Semi-Automatic Beetle. It's a stick shift with an automatic clutch.

MR.nismo · 03-14-2015, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

Actually, VW use to make a Semi-Automatic Beetle. It's a stick shift with an automatic clutch.

Yes I remember those old VW's. I never driven one of them but a far relative from my family had one of those and I remember him driving it but I never paid much attention since I was just a youngster. I knew it was semi-almost-automatic-whatyamacallit.

TerribleONE · 03-12-2015, 09:12 AM

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.

FPenvy · 03-12-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

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.

stop being such a twinkie

DjSquall · 03-13-2015, 08:59 AM

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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