Can you drift a automatic 370z?

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...

SeattleLion · 10-28-2011, 03:05 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

Consider looking around for a HPDE (High Performance Driver Education) course at a local track. You will learn about your car and how to drive it at speed. Graduating HPDE is the first step around here to get a "sport driver license" issued by our local racing school. You need one of them to go solo on track days on school-sponsored track days.

Regardless of any solo requirements (a lot of groups only require an informal check out drive), HPDE training is a great way to learn your car and learn how to drive at speed.

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