Drifting a C5...
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Drifting a C5...
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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I'm sure there is a lot of skill involved in getting the car to drift like that and it may be a lot of fun out on the track, but I've just never had an interest in a drifting competition. I would much rather just do either an autocross or a 1/4 mile drag race. If you do drift your car, hopefully you can get a video of the action and post it up.
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Are they racing/competing? I don't get it.
I'm only interested in acquiring enough skills to know what to do when I'm driving around in public and the back of my Vette slides out. I currently freak out and probably look like a jackass. I'd like to avoid that and make it appear as though I have drifting skills.
I'm only interested in acquiring enough skills to know what to do when I'm driving around in public and the back of my Vette slides out. I currently freak out and probably look like a jackass. I'd like to avoid that and make it appear as though I have drifting skills.
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Maybe not my particular choice but it does look like it requires skills and it is on a track where competition and fun can be had. So if you want to then go for it. It seems every type of competition will somehow improve aftermarket parts that can be utilized in other events, so no demeaning shots from me. Though I do have a question as to the need for the rear wing on a car set up for drifting. 
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Looks like a ton of fun but at the same time, looks like it cost a ton of $
Yeah, the wing has gotta go 
Though I do have a question as to the need for the rear wing on a car set up for drifting.
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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.
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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
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That's exactly what I was about to post. If you don't mind the cost of some tires the bonding experience between father and son is immeasurable and it would be ALOT of fun.
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What gets me is how all the car shows now feel that they need to drift through racetrack bends and hairpins when testing sportscars. Top Gear is notorious for this. Jeremy Clarkson drifts every performance car he tests. Any car that he can't drift and/or get the rear wheels to break traction, he hates and declares that the handling is horrible. This is very strange to me since a properly designed and set up sports car should be able to keep all four tires planted and tracking at all times.
This whole drifting thing is strange to me. Oh well, whatever floats your boat.
This whole drifting thing is strange to me. Oh well, whatever floats your boat.
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Funny thing is that drifting is everything I try NOT to do on a road course. 
To each his own though and it's good to see people enjoying their cars.
To each his own though and it's good to see people enjoying their cars.