Can you drift a automatic 370z?

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 03:03 PM

the question has been dwelling in my head for some time now and i would really like to learn how to do it, BUT reason for this thread is cuz 1. im too lazy to look around, and 2. i wanted to know from fellow Z drivers whom know what they are talking about... i caught this post on another board...

"drifting has nothing to do with the transmission, it is a matter of weight distribution & traction. when you drift the front (understeer) you're more likely to drift to the outside of the turn. when you drift the back (oversteer) you're more likely to cut to the inside (carefull with this!). when you get all tires slipping at the same rate you get neutral drift. if you pick your turn in correctly this is the fastest way through a corner, because the vehicle is already pointing straight at the corner exit. a good way to master this is to find a series of complex curves (cones in a parking lot is good), nothing high speed though. go no more than 15-20 mph and practice not changing the front-back & side-side balance. try using only the tips of your toes on the pedals, as it is more linear. if you can master this you will be able to push or kick either end of the vehicle any way you want. but remember this: if you can do it slow, you can do it fast, but if you can do it fast it doesn't mean you can do it slow."

my Z is (sigh) automatic with Paddle shifters and would love to learn to drift my Z ...any help would be greatly appreciated.... pics videos welcome.

Red__Zed · 10-19-2011, 03:05 PM

Sure. Why not?

somatic · 10-19-2011, 03:09 PM

yes, but it feels....different...if youre used to doing it on a stick.

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 03:14 PM

never drifted before and need to know or WANT to know how exactly from somone whom has experience with drifting automatics

corbin09 · 10-19-2011, 05:13 PM

Uhhh... Are you serious? No one is going to really be able to tell you how to drive over the internet.

Try this...Car going straight... Right hand turn coming up, Jerk wheel left, Then right and throttle while coming back right.. watch out for curb. adjust steering based on angle.

See, I told you it was hard to tell someone how to drive over the internet.
Youtube it. Watch some in car videos of what the driver was doing... No one on here can teach you to drive.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-19-2011, 05:26 PM

Oh you definitely can! Did it a few times when I went autocrossing recently. Didn't help my times, but it was fun and I saved myself from spinning out

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 06:59 PM

i would like to learn how, as i think it would better my driving and get to know the car better (just a personal thing) but noone around here has a Z my age, the only other i know of is a twin Turboed 370z... i want to get defensive with my driving, really learn what this car is all about, the feel, how it drives exc.... other than Excelerating, and braking.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-19-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

i would like to learn how, as i think it would better my driving and get to know the car better (just a personal thing) but noone around here has a Z my age, the only other i know of is a twin Turboed 370z... i want to get defensive with my driving, really learn what this car is all about, the feel, how it drives exc.... other than Excelerating, and braking.

How old are you? We have weekly meets alternating in Columbia, MD and Fairfax, VA with a bunch of Z owners of all ages. Autocrossing would be a great way for you do to what you want, you should look into it. I went for the first time like 2 weeks ago and loved it. You can have an experienced instructor sit in the car with you to help tell you what you're doing wrong and how to drive better.

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

How old are you? We have weekly meets alternating in Columbia, MD and Fairfax, VA with a bunch of Z owners of all ages. Autocrossing would be a great way for you do to what you want, you should look into it. I went for the first time like 2 weeks ago and loved it. You can have an experienced instructor sit in the car with you to help tell you what you're doing wrong and how to drive better.

im 22, live in Colora, MD.. i hear about these meets and all that but the distance for me is a lil much for someone who is limited on funds.

my Car is automatic with the paddle shifters, and i havent heard of anyone drifting an automatic/manuel Car before, which kinda is a bummer but i would like to see if it can be done.... IF someone would be willing to take that time

b1adesofcha0s · 10-19-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

im 22, live in Colora, MD.. i hear about these meets and all that but the distance for me is a lil much for someone who is limited on funds.

my Car is automatic with the paddle shifters, and i havent heard of anyone drifting an automatic/manuel Car before, which kinda is a bummer but i would like to see if it can be done.... IF someone would be willing to take that time

I'm 21 and have an automatic as well. Any specific reason you want to learn how to 'drift'? Do you want to actually improve your driving skills and your ability to handle the car or do you just want to slide around turns for fun?

I think it would be worth it to come out to a meet at least once, just to see how it is. We have a couple people that drive from MD to VA and VA to MD every week for them. You might get addicted too

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I'm 21 and have an automatic as well. Any specific reason you want to learn how to 'drift'? Do you want to actually improve your driving skills and your ability to handle the car or do you just want to slide around turns for fun?

I think it would be worth it to come out to a meet at least once, just to see how it is. We have a couple people that drive from MD to VA and VA to MD every week for them. You might get addicted too

both reasons, i definately want to improve my driving skills with this car, know it inside and out on a more in depth level, understand the car, while having some fun as well

b1adesofcha0s · 10-19-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

both reasons, i definately want to improve my driving skills with this car, know it inside and out on a more in depth level, understand the car, while having some fun as well

Then you definitely want to try autocrossing. Don't know which ones would be closer to you though.

XwChriswX · 10-19-2011, 07:42 PM

I just remember seeing pics of a Z drifting in the mud and I'm fixated on the thought of rallying my Z.

Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Then you definitely want to try autocrossing. Don't know which ones would be closer to you though.

looking it up now,...the one at Ripken Stadium .. might work, if i can drift my Automatic Z, and learn how the car responds...dang...

Trips · 10-19-2011, 07:56 PM

You Can Drift an 7AT

10-19-2011, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	Can you drift a automatic 370z? the question has been dwelling in my head for some time now and i would really like to learn how to do it, BUT reason for this thread is cuz 1. im too lazy to look around, and 2. i wanted to know from fellow Z drivers whom know what they are talking about... i caught this post on another board... "drifting has nothing to do with the transmission, it is a matter of weight distribution & traction. when you drift the front (understeer) you're more likely to drift to the outside of the turn. when you drift the back (oversteer) you're more likely to cut to the inside (carefull with this!). when you get all tires slipping at the same rate you get neutral drift. if you pick your turn in correctly this is the fastest way through a corner, because the vehicle is already pointing straight at the corner exit. a good way to master this is to find a series of complex curves (cones in a parking lot is good), nothing high speed though. go no more than 15-20 mph and practice not changing the front-back & side-side balance. try using only the tips of your toes on the pedals, as it is more linear. if you can master this you will be able to push or kick either end of the vehicle any way you want. but remember this: if you can do it slow, you can do it fast, but if you can do it fast it doesn't mean you can do it slow." my Z is (sigh) automatic with Paddle shifters and would love to learn to drift my Z ...any help would be greatly appreciated.... pics videos welcome. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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10-19-2011, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	never drifted before and need to know or WANT to know how exactly from somone whom has experience with drifting automatics __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Oh you definitely can! Did it a few times when I went autocrossing recently. Didn't help my times, but it was fun and I saved myself from spinning out __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

10-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	i would like to learn how, as i think it would better my driving and get to know the car better (just a personal thing) but noone around here has a Z my age, the only other i know of is a twin Turboed 370z... i want to get defensive with my driving, really learn what this car is all about, the feel, how it drives exc.... other than Excelerating, and braking. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!

10-19-2011, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Sure. Why not?

10-19-2011, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	Uhhh... Are you serious? No one is going to really be able to tell you how to drive over the internet. Try this...Car going straight... Right hand turn coming up, Jerk wheel left, Then right and throttle while coming back right.. watch out for curb. adjust steering based on angle. See, I told you it was hard to tell someone how to drive over the internet. Youtube it. Watch some in car videos of what the driver was doing... No one on here can teach you to drive.

10-19-2011, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I just remember seeing pics of a Z drifting in the mud and I'm fixated on the thought of rallying my Z. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

10-19-2011, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
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