Drifting a C5...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
You guys need to look up drifting and get an idea what its about 
. Its not my autosport of choice, but there is very much skill required and a clear points system.
The Corvette is an excellent car for drifting with its weight ratio, rear wheel drive, and power output. Drifting takes special tires, the GY run-flats are not going to get you very far.
Yes any circle track car is trying to keep all 4 wheels on the ground, but drifting is a completely different ball game. The car must handle extremely well to be a good drift car.
This is not intended to make anyone butt-hurt. I just saw allot of senseless comments on drifting. People downing it who don't even know what it is.
. Its not my autosport of choice, but there is very much skill required and a clear points system. The Corvette is an excellent car for drifting with its weight ratio, rear wheel drive, and power output. Drifting takes special tires, the GY run-flats are not going to get you very far.
Yes any circle track car is trying to keep all 4 wheels on the ground, but drifting is a completely different ball game. The car must handle extremely well to be a good drift car.
This is not intended to make anyone butt-hurt. I just saw allot of senseless comments on drifting. People downing it who don't even know what it is.
Melting Slicks
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No one is downing it and most have admitted that it does take alot of skill. But, people know what they like and what they don't.
I don't like it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
Two drivers go at once racing the best two out of three. The follow tries to stay as close to the lead as possible while maintaining the best possible drift, the lead tries to pull away from the follow while maintaining the best possible drift. They are judged on how well they drift, and how well they lead/follow. There is much more to it. Like entry and exit speed, transition to the next corner, etc.
Also the "lose the wing" statement above shows no knowledge on this racing either. Is it hard to believe a car may need the down force when hitting a corner sideways at 90+ mph?
There clearly was allot of downing and lack of knowledge on the subject. Sorry to offend you.
Also the "lose the wing" statement above shows no knowledge on this racing either. Is it hard to believe a car may need the down force when hitting a corner sideways at 90+ mph?
There clearly was allot of downing and lack of knowledge on the subject. Sorry to offend you.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
If you like this crap, more power to you. All I said was it's not my thing and I could care less if some "american" is doing this in a rustang......
Instructor
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From: Milton Florida
i used to watch formula d on saturday morning.... the crazy swede in a viper was an awesome thing to watch. sure there are alot of ricers running in the drifts, but when you get to the top levels of the sport... i cant consider you a ricer when your pro
plus the best guys always seem to be in American muscle
anyway check this guy out
http://www.hubinetteracing.com/shr/
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plus the best guys always seem to be in American muscle
anyway check this guy out
http://www.hubinetteracing.com/shr/
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10, '15-'16
I thought a "ricer" car was a fwd POS Civic or similar.
Some of the responses here are hilarious. I should probably tell the people at Skip Barber that they are ricers when they teach you how to powerslide/drift around a figure 8 in a Dodge Dakota pickup as one of their core elements in vehicle control competency.
Pro
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From: Boulder City NV
My 21 year old son goes to local Formula D drift competitions often and drifts his E30 BMW when there is open drift days...he has asked if I'd like to go in my 2002 Z06. I did find this video fun to watch. Has anyone here on the forum gone to an open drift and done it? I am considering trying at Evergreen raceway here in Monre, Wa. on a wet day.
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Drifting
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From: Everett WA
St. Jude Donor '14
WOW...look what I started...ha ha
Uh...
I thought a "ricer" car was a fwd POS Civic or similar.
Some of the responses here are hilarious. I should probably tell the people at Skip Barber that they are ricers when they teach you how to powerslide/drift around a figure 8 in a Dodge Dakota pickup as one of their core elements in vehicle control competency.
I thought a "ricer" car was a fwd POS Civic or similar.
Some of the responses here are hilarious. I should probably tell the people at Skip Barber that they are ricers when they teach you how to powerslide/drift around a figure 8 in a Dodge Dakota pickup as one of their core elements in vehicle control competency.
"ricer" is the car not a person (ricers drive Mustangs and Corvettes??) I would also Agree Drifting started with "ricers" (Cars from Japan) To each his own of course. When I go with my son I will get some video to post
Intermediate
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From: Nashville
Drifting
Drifting was originally used as a way to keep the car at high RPMs in turns as well as a way to keep the car behind you from getting an opportunity to pass. The higher RPMs are supposed to allow you to launch out of a turn faster.
I used to have an RX-8 and played in the sandbox with the other kids...
Then I grew up and bought a real car
I used to have an RX-8 and played in the sandbox with the other kids...
Then I grew up and bought a real car
Le Mans Master
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From: ALL governments are legalized mobsters, so doesn't matter where I live :(
This forum has very traditation values when it comes to topic of Drifting. All the infor you need can be found with any web search engine.
I agree that drifting is not racing but it does require dedication and very good auto control. As stated before, it's like figure skating for cars. Living in SoCal, it’s very popular. The wings, wheels, body kits and livery are all about style and additude. On the pro level it makes a difference but for more small shows it gives the car character (if you like it or not). I enjoy going to Formula D events and its good practice for anyone wanting to learn the limitation of the car on a safe track. Beside who does love twisting a car up in a ball of smoke?
Just like any auto trend, it will come and go but personally I find it entertaining.
Vids of the best drifters = Ken Block, Tanner Foust, Team Orange, Icon.
Ken Block
Tanner drift Mulholland drive
Icon Bike vs Car dirft
I agree that drifting is not racing but it does require dedication and very good auto control. As stated before, it's like figure skating for cars. Living in SoCal, it’s very popular. The wings, wheels, body kits and livery are all about style and additude. On the pro level it makes a difference but for more small shows it gives the car character (if you like it or not). I enjoy going to Formula D events and its good practice for anyone wanting to learn the limitation of the car on a safe track. Beside who does love twisting a car up in a ball of smoke?
Just like any auto trend, it will come and go but personally I find it entertaining.
Vids of the best drifters = Ken Block, Tanner Foust, Team Orange, Icon.
Ken Block
Tanner drift Mulholland drive
Icon Bike vs Car dirft
BTW, I could be mistaken, but drifting started in Europe for several years before getting noticed and coming to North America. It was just for fun using old crappy cars.
Last edited by STALION; Nov 16, 2012 at 10:58 AM.
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From: Anaheim CA
European racing have been drifting for years in regarding the WRC and other autocrosses but it was the Japanese that coined the phrase. Mountain racer used "drifting" (Tōge or Touge ) as a more stylish form of overtaking and blocking. Sort of bragging rights like "My skill is so high that I could do this sideway." The challenge lead to who could use the most angle and speed while still control.
Kawabata Masato was noted having a Perfect Drift during D1 championship in 2007, later he earned 100 point score in 2009 with his famous backwards entry drift at 109 mph.
From a retail point of view, they it does help the sport. Companies like Kumho, Yokohama and Toyo have been producing better tires at cheaper costs as a result. There a plently of Corvettes that have taken advantage of that.
All in all, it's just another other way to to have fun with a car.
Last edited by WCC JOE; Nov 16, 2012 at 03:11 PM.
Drifting
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