Drifting?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Maryland
You start by steering to the opposite direction (i.e. Scandinavian Flick), of the turn, then steer into the turn, lifting off the throttle and/or applying the brakes lightly. This will cause you to slide sideways facing slightly away from the turn. Then you need to steer into the turn and release the brakes and while still holding down the throttle, you should be drifting around the turn.
Sounds more complicated than what it really is.
Oh, BTW, if you have kids and they watched the movie "Cars," they may be able to tell you about the Scandinavian Flick. There was a good description about it in the movie....
Sounds more complicated than what it really is.
Oh, BTW, if you have kids and they watched the movie "Cars," they may be able to tell you about the Scandinavian Flick. There was a good description about it in the movie....
(and BTW i am way to young for Kids
)
Safety Car
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or your looking to drift a manual you can slip the crap out of is a better choice. the auto's you see drifting usually have a buttload of power. that said it sure can be done its just a short lived deal unless you really crank the tires but i think what your after is like you see on tv. A burnout starting in second and thru at least 3rd is pretty easy. take off the AH and let her rip. I am no spring chicken but will never get old
doing stupid stuff and enjoying life is what its all about. paul
doing stupid stuff and enjoying life is what its all about. paul
Le Mans Master
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Instructor
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From: SOCAL CA
or your looking to drift a manual you can slip the crap out of is a better choice. the auto's you see drifting usually have a buttload of power. that said it sure can be done its just a short lived deal unless you really crank the tires but i think what your after is like you see on tv. A burnout starting in second and thru at least 3rd is pretty easy. take off the AH and let her rip. I am no spring chicken but will never get old doing stupid stuff and enjoying life is what its all about. paul
doing stupid stuff and enjoying life is what its all about. paultechnically i can make my auto jetta drift, its just a transfer of power, lose of grip and momentum.
i went to a lot the other day and tried 2 experiments, i tried with tractions control on and off with the jetta.
with it on i leave it in first and gun it until about 35, rip ebrake all the way up and let of gas until it turns, midway into the rotation i give it gas and i do a perfect 180-220* =)
although a rwd high HP car is much easier
im glad to see so many others enjoy playing with their cars also
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '08 thru '13
For anyone who's never turned all the nannies off, and done a donut in a safe area, it really is fun.
Even if you only do it once.
I'd love to drift my car, but tires are the main thing, along with a lack of a safe and controlled environment in which to do it. I just won't do it on the street, or in any public place.
Even if you only do it once.
I'd love to drift my car, but tires are the main thing, along with a lack of a safe and controlled environment in which to do it. I just won't do it on the street, or in any public place.
Safety Car
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From: Pleasanton California
The C6 has been around long enough now for many different brands to offer OEM size replacement tires. The cheapest I have seen for a full set is less than $900.
Race Director
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From: Somers NY
As soon as I get my car back with the new cam, headers etc.. I'll be running 11 sec. in the 1/4 yup .. at my age.... PS I've been collecting SS for 4 yrs
.. I love O'Bama he is paying for my RACING I think the Govt. should give "Active Senior Citizens" MORE $$ I need either "depends"
or a ZR1....I live in NY but maybe Nancy Pelosi from Ca. will help me afford my ZR1 !!
Last edited by jpee; May 11, 2009 at 12:53 PM.
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