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Nismo89 · 10-19-2011, 04:03 PM

the question has been dwelling in my head for some time now and i would really like to learn how to do it, BUT reason for this thread is cuz 1. im too lazy to look around, and 2. i wanted to know from fellow Z drivers whom know what they are talking about... i caught this post on another board...

"drifting has nothing to do with the transmission, it is a matter of weight distribution & traction. when you drift the front (understeer) you're more likely to drift to the outside of the turn. when you drift the back (oversteer) you're more likely to cut to the inside (carefull with this!). when you get all tires slipping at the same rate you get neutral drift. if you pick your turn in correctly this is the fastest way through a corner, because the vehicle is already pointing straight at the corner exit. a good way to master this is to find a series of complex curves (cones in a parking lot is good), nothing high speed though. go no more than 15-20 mph and practice not changing the front-back & side-side balance. try using only the tips of your toes on the pedals, as it is more linear. if you can master this you will be able to push or kick either end of the vehicle any way you want. but remember this: if you can do it slow, you can do it fast, but if you can do it fast it doesn't mean you can do it slow."

my Z is (sigh) automatic with Paddle shifters and would love to learn to drift my Z ...any help would be greatly appreciated.... pics videos welcome.

10-19-2011, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colora, MD Age: 35 Posts: 15,831 Drives: daily Zen and woosah Rep Power: 37386	Can you drift a automatic 370z? the question has been dwelling in my head for some time now and i would really like to learn how to do it, BUT reason for this thread is cuz 1. im too lazy to look around, and 2. i wanted to know from fellow Z drivers whom know what they are talking about... i caught this post on another board... "drifting has nothing to do with the transmission, it is a matter of weight distribution & traction. when you drift the front (understeer) you're more likely to drift to the outside of the turn. when you drift the back (oversteer) you're more likely to cut to the inside (carefull with this!). when you get all tires slipping at the same rate you get neutral drift. if you pick your turn in correctly this is the fastest way through a corner, because the vehicle is already pointing straight at the corner exit. a good way to master this is to find a series of complex curves (cones in a parking lot is good), nothing high speed though. go no more than 15-20 mph and practice not changing the front-back & side-side balance. try using only the tips of your toes on the pedals, as it is more linear. if you can master this you will be able to push or kick either end of the vehicle any way you want. but remember this: if you can do it slow, you can do it fast, but if you can do it fast it doesn't mean you can do it slow." my Z is (sigh) automatic with Paddle shifters and would love to learn to drift my Z ...any help would be greatly appreciated.... pics videos welcome. __________________ Why yes.. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs, The Ford Commericals,Deadliest Catch.. is my cousin. Facebook i outta back hand you with my right hand! and call you b*tch!..... and im Left handed!