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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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ive had a bunch or 240SXs and a 350Z i drifted.
i now have a C5 and will be drifting it too.
i didnt see a section for it on the forum, but figured some people might do it.
i know that corvette people tend to be more into meets and classic car shows, but was hoping to maybe get some people into it.
engishtown holds monthly events in a big open parking lot with cones. i figured more corvette people would give it a shot if there was no risk of walling ur pride and joy. just cones

also, anyone know if someone makes a more agressive shoe for the ebrake???
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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dude you certainly don't need an ebrake to drift these cars... how do i know? I have no idea
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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it's a C6 (and prolly a chop) but u get the idea.

anyone???

if u live in the northeast, pm me. you're coming to a drift event.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sickz51vette
dude you certainly don't need an ebrake to drift these cars... how do i know? I have no idea
have you ever actually drifted?
unless youre good and enter early with a clutch kick u'll need the ebrake. u aklso need it to correct.
one big sloppy power slide is not drifting.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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yup i drift quite often and never needed the ebrake or clutch kick... I'm on 285/30/20's and i have no problem, then again I'm young and not many older folks are into this stuff.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by New Jersey


it's a C6 (and prolly a chop) but u get the idea.

anyone???

if u live in the northeast, pm me. you're coming to a drift event.
Could be a chop. I'm sure there are right hand drive C6s 'Down Under'.

But it looks cool.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sickz51vette
yup i drift quite often and never needed the ebrake or clutch kick... I'm on 285/30/20's and i have no problem, then again I'm young and not many older folks are into this stuff.
if just slam the gas to enter then u might call it drifting, but it's weak drifting at best. as long as youre having fun out there.
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say im about to drift a right hand corner... I turn left before i get into the corner, then quickly right and give some throttle to kick the *** end out and hold it.
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I drift all the time in my C5 going a little to fast on curvy roads and drift across the yellow line. If you mean power sliding around corners chewing up tires you need no special skill or equipment in a Vette – just hold on tight.
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oh guys.....

if anyone wants to come to a drift event, check out clubloose.com

theyve been having tons fo events for 7 years now.

if you wanna pretend u drift then that's cool too.
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my mind drifts
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Yep but with the wife's car.

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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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there is a factory backed solstice that is actually competitively drifted in the national formula drift series!
driven by ryan tuerk of drift alliance!
he's a nice guy and deserved his win at the first event of the season!
i would like to see some corvettes out there too!
there was one in a lower series owned and built by a japanese team! haha
they made it kind of ugly, but im sure they could tell me what shoes to get for the ebrake....

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I've been known to drift. Off to sleep that is!

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The torqu makes these good drifting cars

You'll want to button down the rear with a trans brace
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Some sways and poly bushings.

Most likely some stiffer shocks too

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why is the driver in the pic sitting on the right side of the car?
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Originally Posted by dobewillie
my mind drifts
We get snow drifts here...
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Wouldn't you rather drift with a car that's lighter and has cheaper tires? Just doesn't seem like the Vette is designed for this sort of thing.
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I prefer drafts
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