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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 Drifting. How did that crap ever get so damn popular?

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Old 04-10-2011, 01:40 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Drifting. How did that crap ever get so damn popular?
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I never liked drifting until I went to a Formula D event and saw it in person!
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Drifting. How did that crap ever get so damn popular?
It's huge in Japan...where our cars are from.
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Old 04-10-2011, 06:47 PM   #19 (permalink)
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can you...buy that engine?
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Turning left for 500 laps.. how did that ever become popular?
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Old 04-10-2011, 10:31 PM   #21 (permalink)
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I think the 370Z's should have the Titan V8 in it anyways. I miss 385lbft of torque
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Old 04-11-2011, 02:36 AM   #22 (permalink)
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That thing sounds ridiculous.

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It's huge in Japan...where our cars are from.
Oh, well in THAT case....

....the point still remains the same.
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Drifting. How did that crap ever get so damn popular?
Have you ever tried it?

It's pretty damn fun. I had an S14 back in the days, coilovers + LSD + used tires = a couple hours of fun.
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people who say its stupid cant drift.

simple as that.
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many people who say its stupid have absolutely no urge to learn how to drift. Its not that they hate the skills required, but the fact its considered a "sport" at all.

simple as that.
Fixed.

Simple as that.

Its as much of a sport as a monster truck rally.
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Turning left for 500 laps.. how did that ever become popular?
good point. To each his own. I think drifting is pretty entertaining and even more fun doing
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Drifting became popular in Japan because with so little space for driving, some guy started this stuff in a small lot. It caught on.
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