drifting question involving steering

[drift240_2009]

Ok, im curious to know about drifting just as much as the next guy who doesnt have experience. Now im talking about real drifting being able to drift and S shaped track setup. Basically getting the car to drift both ways.

I want to know if you have to set up the steering in order to drift with ease or is it all how you kick the car out? Are you clutch kicking it in order to get it to drift both ways when you are wanted to drift the car 2 different directions?

Ive tried before in a friends car but i cant seem to figure out how to do it.

Yes i know theres different drift techniques but thats not what im asking. The steering is what i really want to know, going into a drift is the easy part but geting it to switch drift sides is what i want to know how to do without spinning out


I know this sounds dumb, probably is, but probably all drift newbies would probably want to know too.

[ryandriftingfat]

There's a few things that go into it - weight transfer, grip, throttle, steering.

Instead of trying it yourself in a friends car, go to an event and get an instructor in the car with you. It's a matter of touch and you'll get it much faster if you do it that way.

[herbieS13]

have you tried using search? that works reallllly good even if youre a beginner

[nathanong87]

Easy. Rip the brake then powa ova

[ZipTie Clothing]

Most peoples steering set-ups are relatively stock, save for upgraded tie rods or solid steering dampeners. I know a few guys who run modded knuckles, but none of that is necessary by any means, unless you are heavy into competition or looking for crazy steering angle.

As far as clutch kicking, it's used to initiate or to maintain a drift mid corner. I wouldn't recommend clutch kicking through a transition or a chicane, unless you are severely under powered. Normally its just weight transfer that will get you to change directions. Adjustments in steering and throttle will keep your trajectory true.

[OBEEWON]

Super hard to explain over the internet.

Best advice is to get into a car with someone who can drift and watch closely everything they do/ the car does.

But in a nut shell you can steer the car with the gas and foot brake/ extend with ebrake.

[drift240_2009]

nathan the car i got has megan tension and tie rods, thats its for suspension. Really, some run stock steering setup? I rode with my buddies ls6 s14 and i still didnt understand because he kept switching his technique. First off, yea internet does explain but doesnt explain it well enough for beginners.

I have actually wanted to try to e-brake it, but i dont want to fuck it up. Id rather go into the drift turning sharply or whatever. To tell the truth, i can actually hold a drift better in an automatic than a manual.

['97 S14 SE Turbo]

One of the techniques that's a classic is to use weight transfer, and snap it in another direction. You have be quick on the steering to catch it or end up spinning out. It's definitely something that needs to be learned firsthand, and not taught over the internet...

[!Zar!]

Bling blau burrrrrrrrrr

http://zilvia.net/f/motorsports-skilled-driving/313584-drift-entrance-techniques-form.html

[az_240]

Watch this

YouTube - How to drift a Car - Drift bible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2zGvNu-nw)

[camaro379ss]

Super hard to explain over the internet.

Best advice is to get into a car with someone who can drift and watch closely everything they do/ the car does.

But in a nut shell you can steer the car with the gas and foot brake/ extend with ebrake.

This pretty much sums it up. There's no way to get a fully complete explanation over the interent. You really do need someone to show you.
No one way is correct as there are multiple ways, but there are "better techniques" for different setups including power ranges and suspension.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Weight transfer

Head into the first drift, maintain it till you see the line to transfer to the opposing side. Easy your throttle and steer into the 2nd turn (you dont really even need to steer if you got the throttle down). There should be a good feel of weight transfer at the wheel (If you have enough speed).. there you should start counter steering and put some speed down on the throttle.

Hard to explain by writing, but practice and time will pay off.

[drift240_2009]

yea ive seen that vid and tried it and failed miserably. Alright im gunna go practice in a parking lot after my diff is welded.

[Rally240sx.com]

yeah thats like giving gymnastics lessons over the internet, just get a car and try it out in a safe legal venue.

[drift240_2009]

i got 2 i dont need a third and yea thats what im planning to do. I just need a venue. Theres not many around me thats large enough for me to spinout without hitting anything. Cheers guys for the help.

[conrad_s13.5]

shit can be explained all day,.. but seat time is just about the only way to figure it out.

watching 'in-car' footage helps too,...if ur lacking the being-able-to-ride-with-someone part

[drift240_2009]

i have seen those in-car vids.They help but I am not use to a manual just yet/

[sr20sean]

i have seen those in-car vids.They help but I am not use to a manual just yet/

thats probably your problem...

[drift240_2009]

i mean i can drive a manual just fine, just not for drifting.

[conrad_s13.5]

if you wanna learn bad enough,....u'll get it

[drift240_2009]

Ok well im gunna be selling one of my dailies, but since i cant take pictures of it because of my cast, you all have to wait until i can walk next week to take them.