OZFM
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

New to drifting. Any tips?

2 posters

Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Guest Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:00 pm

Hey guys I've only really started drifting in FM4 now and noticed that it's quite different to what it was on fm3 (at least for me). At the moment I'm using a Mazda RX 8 and RX 7 Spirit R. Was never really a Mazda fan but have found these cars are quite good. So for tuning... I put the tyre psi up to 2.8 on both cars, and the diff around 70-75% acc and 60-65% decel. Is this correct? I am honestly quite clueless on how to tune a car for drift so yeah please share what you know. So far I tried Fujimi Kaido and well I did okay but span a few times. After that was just trying to drift through the little warehouse sort of things on benchmark A in a loop. Quite fun and good practice. So, any tips?

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Waffelz Wed Nov 23, 2011 7:00 am

Drop your diff decel down to 45-50% if you find you're always spinning getting off the gas, other than that just keep practicing and sign up for the drift comp Razz
Waffelz
Waffelz
World Champion

Posts : 893
Points : 956
Age : 35
Join date : 2011-02-15
Location : SALZBRY, SA

Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by CDS MINI SPOOL Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:00 pm

If you drift like me, a locked diff and your limiter are your best friends xD
CDS MINI SPOOL
CDS MINI SPOOL
Serious Racer

Posts : 343
Points : 360
Join date : 2011-05-22
Location : Central Coast, NSW

Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Guest Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:05 am

with the psi in the tyres, my fronts i put at 1.9 and the rear's i put over 3 and try find the highest gear to drift in that the car can handle because you find you get more speed, so it's easier to drift on those really long corners, plus i'm pretty sure it gives you more points Very Happy

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by CDS MINI SPOOL Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:52 pm

Speed doesn't give you any more points. It just gives you the opportunity to run the best line around the corner, whilst holding maximum angle.. Therefore giving you more points.
CDS MINI SPOOL
CDS MINI SPOOL
Serious Racer

Posts : 343
Points : 360
Join date : 2011-05-22
Location : Central Coast, NSW

Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Waffelz Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:21 pm

^ rear wheel speed*
Waffelz
Waffelz
World Champion

Posts : 893
Points : 956
Age : 35
Join date : 2011-02-15
Location : SALZBRY, SA

Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by CDS MINI SPOOL Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:51 pm

You know what I mean Waffelz Wink
CDS MINI SPOOL
CDS MINI SPOOL
Serious Racer

Posts : 343
Points : 360
Join date : 2011-05-22
Location : Central Coast, NSW

Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Guest Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:21 pm

Okay thanks a lot guys. I find I spin a lot easier in higher gears but I have practiced my throttle control well enough. I'll take your advice on the tires and well I'll just play around with the diff to see what suits me best. I have a trueno sprinter and a 240sx to get ready for drift but so far loving the RX7 and 8.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Guest Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:32 pm

if i get on tonight datsun, i'll share my rx7 spirit R if you want. i also have a trueno and a s15 drifter aswell, got a few others, but the rx7, ae86 and s15 are my main ones i like to drift Very Happy

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Guest Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:20 am

So busy with work at the moment and mowing my damn lawn but I will try make time for some practice.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

New to drifting. Any tips? Empty Re: New to drifting. Any tips?

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum