Is there any specific technique to drifting, or do you just go for it? Sometimes I run with the local import clan, (Turbo eclipses, talons, DSMs, subaru's) and they like to do it(drifting) afterhours in parking garages. Any tips?
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if you dont know how to drift..i would stay away from enclosed places like parking garages....does your car have an LSD? If so you can get away with more on-power oversteer, if not you can always rely on weight transfer to sling out the rear, but that usually requires a little more speed..from what i've tried.
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i dont think i have LSD, unless it came on an 86eta. generally, i dont do it in enclosed areas, parking lots are fun. i usually pick my point, and get up to speed, let off a little bit before the turn, and turn the wheel. usually the speed im carrying will break the tires loose, both front and back.Comment
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driftin is all about a controlled oversteer
the E30, like most all BMW's, is balanced nicely. This helps the handling in a slide.
A LSD is crucial for drifting.
Anyway, what it seems you are doing is driving fast and going in a skid. I could go fast and make my tires screech and car slide in my old Integra.....that's not drifting!
Drifting is when the rear end slides out and the car stays balanced in a controlled slide. It's hard to really put into words. If you see a car going around a turn, and the rear end pops out, and the nose faces the apex inward.....but the car DOESN'T spin out.....that's a drift. A driftin car looks like it's almost floatin sideways.
I have an LSD so it's easy to get a drift (aka powerslide) in order. I ran snow tires in stock size before my M20 broke. I'd go around a nice turn and hear the tires quietly whine at the limit......then i slightly pressed down a lil more on the pedal....and the rear end would kick out. That kicking out is a power slide. I'd then let off and steer my car back.
If you don't know how to recover your car from a skid or oversteer, don't fuck around with driftin. I might not be the best driver. But a long ordeal with snow-covered roads last year taught me how to steer and countersteer to save my ass.
A BMW in the rain is the best place to practice countersteering. It's second nature now. Because it had to be......stock sized snow tires in the rain, with a chipped M20....... oh yeah....... i had to know how to countersteer!
To learn how to drift, want some driftin videos and see what is really going on. Have a friend who can drift take you out. A 240SX, BMW w/ LSD, etc. etc. would be good cars for this.
Drifting is not turning while going really fast! That's called a skid!
Drifting is a controlled slide.Comment
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Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
'89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.FYYFFComment
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Re: E30 drifting
Originally posted by bmwannabe
Dont go with them if you dont know what you're doing.
What Kind of car? I may need parts at some point....BEERTECH
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Big parking lot throw your car around till you figure it out. Don't hit something.
I have done one decent drift in my life. The rest I just spin around. O well.
Sold it.Comment
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the 1986 325e's did have LSD or some
if it does have an LS then its most likly a 2.93Comment
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Charlie you are the biggest jack ass slash poon when it comes to agressive driving man. You need to go hang out in the sr citizen's home and shoot the shit with the old people who have your viewpoints on driving. Although 1/2 of them are prob ballsier than you behind the wheel.Comment
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Yea, I'm mature enough to know when and where to push the limits of my car, at the track, where I know everyone else is paying attention to driving, where I don't have to worry about cops hiding behind trees, and where I know there's runoff room if I screw up.Originally posted by SickE30
I suppose I could be "cool" and "drift" my car on the street into oncoming traffic like some of you children. :roll:
-CharlieSwing wild, brake later, don't apologize.'89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.FYYFFComment
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Bro, get it over it. "Drifting" should not be done on the street, or a parking lot or even a fucking parking garage!Originally posted by SickE30
Some of us do safe things like goto the track!Comment
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Yeah, I know those places aren't proper. I drift on public roads but whatever, that's me. All I'm saying is that Charlie you dont need to be such a dick about that stuff man. The guy wanted some advice on drifting you gave him a link. So why the hell make that statement? That was uncalled for. You need to keep those stupid as comments to yourself. Just say them when you're driving your ti.Comment
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what was the comment about his Ti for then? Hipocracy is super gay.
Charlie is justified in his approach and response, and hopefully his comments will make someone think before they hurt themselves, or worse, someone else, because they're trying to be cool on the internet.BEERTECH
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All I know is that everyone who thinks it is a good idea better shut the hell up when theres another parts car floating around due to snap oversteer from overcorrection.
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Charlie, I completely agree, I go drifting. In a controlled place, with NO other people.
This is NOT something I would recommend to ANYONE since it can be VERY dangerous.
And I would love to see someones BMW end up as parts for ME when they
don't follow advice that others (Evidently a lot more experienced than you 16yr
old highschool rice queens) who know more about driving and how to control
a car.
I had a friend I went to college with, who thought it would be cool to go drifting
at Mt. Rainier, well he thought he was a good driver, and matter of fact, he WAS
a good driver, and he killed everyone in the car....
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