Teaching Myself To Drift In A c4
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nhlighthouse (01-09-2019)
01-09-2019, 12:27 AM
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01-09-2019, 01:55 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks guys. I had an absolute blast that weekend. We had the entire race track to ourselves both days! How could you not try some crazy stuff? 
01-09-2019, 02:09 PM
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01-09-2019, 02:42 PM
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Yup, stay in it! Now you need to get some power or more speed behind it so you arent having to abuse your driveline like that.
Looks like fun..
Looks like fun..
01-09-2019, 02:46 PM
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When in doubt throttle out!
01-09-2019, 03:12 PM
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looks fun. where is this? montana?
01-09-2019, 07:25 PM
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Wow. That is some extremely poor driving.
At least you're out there.
At least you're out there.
01-09-2019, 09:56 PM
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Burning Brakes
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I thought you posted that before. That was "jimbo's" car.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-s-old-c4.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-s-old-c4.html
01-09-2019, 10:01 PM
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Burning Brakes
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That's cute. What tracks do you frequent? I would love to compare times. I am definately a grip guy. First time trying to do something like this with no instruction.
I definately need to stay in the throttle longer as people have mentioned. I had never even tried to drift on purpose before.
I definately need to stay in the throttle longer as people have mentioned. I had never even tried to drift on purpose before.
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01-09-2019, 10:07 PM
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Burning Brakes
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01-09-2019, 10:15 PM
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Anyway, trying a controlled drift is actually a lot harder than people would think, especially in something like a C4. Once they snap they tend to keep going until they come around. That one by the wall was absolutely terrifying though and I have no clue how you didn't put it into it. I've only had mine sideways once and it went the opposite way it even should have. My truck on the other hand is very fun in the rain.
01-09-2019, 10:30 PM
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Burning Brakes
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It happens all the time. Just never on purpose
It was super fun though. Will definitely do a drift school or two this year.
It was super fun though. Will definitely do a drift school or two this year.
01-09-2019, 10:31 PM
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Burning Brakes
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He is actually an autocross guy from my readings.
Anyway, trying a controlled drift is actually a lot harder than people would think, especially in something like a C4. Once they snap they tend to keep going until they come around. That one by the wall was absolutely terrifying though and I have no clue how you didn't put it into it. I've only had mine sideways once and it went the opposite way it even should have. My truck on the other hand is very fun in the rain.
Anyway, trying a controlled drift is actually a lot harder than people would think, especially in something like a C4. Once they snap they tend to keep going until they come around. That one by the wall was absolutely terrifying though and I have no clue how you didn't put it into it. I've only had mine sideways once and it went the opposite way it even should have. My truck on the other hand is very fun in the rain.
01-09-2019, 10:43 PM
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Miller...excuse me, Utah Motorsports Campus, primarily. What's your fast lap there?
Being more serious now, you should take that C4 to an Auto-x event. If you want to learn how to hang it out, that is a fantastic place/way to start. Yes, some will turn their noses up at you...but it is a blast, no consequences, good way to learn drift control.
Being more serious now, you should take that C4 to an Auto-x event. If you want to learn how to hang it out, that is a fantastic place/way to start. Yes, some will turn their noses up at you...but it is a blast, no consequences, good way to learn drift control.
01-09-2019, 11:03 PM
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Burning Brakes
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I found it to be way harder than I thought it was going to be. Maybe because in second third gear it was so easy to let it grip up.
wwaayyy easier in a parking lot =)
wwaayyy easier in a parking lot =)
01-09-2019, 11:17 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Miller...excuse me, Utah Motorsports Campus, primarily. What's your fast lap there?
Being more serious now, you should take that C4 to an Auto-x event. If you want to learn how to hang it out, that is a fantastic place/way to start. Yes, some will turn their noses up at you...but it is a blast, no consequences, good way to learn drift control.
Being more serious now, you should take that C4 to an Auto-x event. If you want to learn how to hang it out, that is a fantastic place/way to start. Yes, some will turn their noses up at you...but it is a blast, no consequences, good way to learn drift control.
That track looks sick, but I have never been.
