Has anyone tried drifting!? HOW

blackcherry20 · 07-29-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

I've tried getting the back end out before on my car, but it snaps out fast for me and I always panic too much and let off instinctively.

Most important though is to find a large open lot that's empty so no one gets pissed.

i do the same thing-gut reaction is to immediately let off-havent had the guts to really get into it yet. Chirping the tires in 2nd is fun though!

(getting more intimate w Z daily-will post up as soon as i actually get confidence and circumstances aligned!)

Jsolo · 07-29-2012, 12:25 PM

It's one of those things like going hot into corner on a bike. Survival reaction is to chop the throttle which upsets the suspension, makes the bike want to stand up, resulting in an even wider corner. Right thing to do is to remain calm and relaxed (esp upper body), when in doubt, give it more throttle.

I'm sure similar concept applies here. Find yourself a big open parking lot with no light poles or other fixtures and have at it.

DarkJak · 07-29-2012, 01:33 PM

For people who have practiced in open lots: Has anyone ever given you trouble over it? Store owners or even police?

370ZNISMO#704 · 07-29-2012, 01:34 PM

So this was me on a wet day but it dont
After if it's wet or dry its gonna be harder in a 370 to drift then a nismo because of your open diff. You need a 1.5 LSD at least to be able switch back drift. You can always faint drift going into a corner hot and throwing the car off balance and coming out of the corner in a drift. Or e-brake into it which locks the rear with the clutch in and then turn and pop the clutch to get the wheels to spin with no traction. Also turn of ur rev match.

Drifting in the parking lot - YouTube

nmjaxx9 · 07-29-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

For people who have practiced in open lots: Has anyone ever given you trouble over it? Store owners or even police?

the one time dirfted was in a parking lot, but it was at night so no cops or store owners were present....however I wouldn't recommend doing it.

Z_ealot · 07-29-2012, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

It's one of those things like going hot into corner on a bike. Survival reaction is to chop the throttle which upsets the suspension, makes the bike want to stand up, resulting in an even wider corner. Right thing to do is to remain calm and relaxed (esp upper body), when in doubt, give it more throttle.

I'm sure similar concept applies here. Find yourself a big open parking lot with no light poles or other fixtures and have at it.

was able to do this myself with very little effort required...had it in 1st with vdc off and gunned it through a right hander, drifted perfectly and once i was through the turn slapped it down into second and took off like normal. my 370 gave me a sense of confidence while doing this as it just was so balanced i could not believe it, love this car even more the more i drive it and get used to it.

houkouonchi · 07-29-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

I remember seeing that video for the first time. It was really impressive, both the drifting and the location.
I've tried getting the back end out before on my car, but it snaps out fast for me and I always panic too much and let off instinctively. Short wheelbase+wide sticky tires make it so you have to be more familiar with the car, although I'm sure the basics would be the same as most other cars.

Most important though is to find a large open lot that's empty so no one gets pissed.

I had that problem with the stock tires on the sports package (back goes out really quick). That is what I liked about the hankooks even though they have less grip (are much cheaper and last longer and quieter) is that they seem much more predictable when you are loosing traction.

jae35 · 07-29-2012, 04:58 PM

sick vid, hadn't seen it

MJB · 07-29-2012, 05:46 PM

This is how you drift....

mhcoss · 07-29-2012, 05:49 PM

Yea I wouldn't recommend practicing it often unless you enjoy buying 1500 dollar sets of tires every three months

Bucketlist2012 · 07-29-2012, 06:20 PM

Remember parking Lots can be very slick..They seem to be slicker than the public roads.

So be careful. I have been known to do a side show or two..Not in the 370Z....Yet.

Also select on ramps are a good spot for a drift..Provided it is early morning and no one is around...

My Drift Mobile....

cossie1600 · 07-29-2012, 07:26 PM

This is how you need to drift

cossie1600 · 07-29-2012, 07:27 PM

This is how you need to drift

sonic370 · 07-29-2012, 09:51 PM

i like watching it but no way would i try it....
with my budget couldn't afford the tires or transmissions

kenchan · 07-29-2012, 10:01 PM

yah, slight kick-out here and there on faster turns is fine for me.

07-29-2012, 01:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
370ZNISMO#704 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 466 Drives: Nismo10,EgH22,TSX04 Rep Power: 14	So this was me on a wet day but it dont After if it's wet or dry its gonna be harder in a 370 to drift then a nismo because of your open diff. You need a 1.5 LSD at least to be able switch back drift. You can always faint drift going into a corner hot and throwing the car off balance and coming out of the corner in a drift. Or e-brake into it which locks the rear with the clutch in and then turn and pop the clutch to get the wheels to spin with no traction. Also turn of ur rev match. Drifting in the parking lot - YouTube __________________ 2010NISMO•305.9whp 250tq Osirus•STANCE GR+•and Camber & Toe bars•KICS R 20mm•VOSSEN CV3 20"-10.5x4•Stillen GENIII•AAM S-Line Nimso mid-pipe•CarbonSignal Sponsored car•EVOR F1mirrors•NST short shifter•Zspeed Nismo under tray.

07-29-2012, 05:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	This is how you drift.... __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

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07-29-2012, 12:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	It's one of those things like going hot into corner on a bike. Survival reaction is to chop the throttle which upsets the suspension, makes the bike want to stand up, resulting in an even wider corner. Right thing to do is to remain calm and relaxed (esp upper body), when in doubt, give it more throttle. I'm sure similar concept applies here. Find yourself a big open parking lot with no light poles or other fixtures and have at it.

07-29-2012, 01:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	For people who have practiced in open lots: Has anyone ever given you trouble over it? Store owners or even police?

07-29-2012, 04:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
jae35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: 370GT Rep Power: 14	sick vid, hadn't seen it

07-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	Yea I wouldn't recommend practicing it often unless you enjoy buying 1500 dollar sets of tires every three months

07-29-2012, 07:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	This is how you need to drift

07-29-2012, 07:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	This is how you need to drift

07-29-2012, 09:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i like watching it but no way would i try it.... with my budget couldn't afford the tires or transmissions

07-29-2012, 10:01 PM	#30 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, slight kick-out here and there on faster turns is fine for me.