Why do drifters talk about things like "the line"?
02-12-2019, 02:36 PM
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Dunno. They do "racing" things to set up their cars that wouldn't seem necessary given how they drive them. Maybe it's just cool (to some).
02-12-2019, 02:45 PM
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It reminds me of speedwalking races. Instead of spinning your tires why don't you just drive the line but I assume there are rules to it.
Unless I am in a rental car I am not interested in drifting.
02-12-2019, 02:53 PM
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Top level drifters have superb car control
02-12-2019, 04:00 PM
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02-12-2019, 05:27 PM
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Oh hell to the yes! But it doesn't compare to MotoGP and FIA World Superbike
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02-12-2019, 06:16 PM
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02-12-2019, 07:04 PM
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What would you expect them to talk about? There's still a 'line', turn-in points etc. In order to do it well, you have to hit the marks.
02-12-2019, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sugarwood
Drifting is not about going fast.
They seems to be going slow.
They seems to be going slow.
If you ever get a chance to drive a skid pad you will appreciate how difficult drifting is.
02-12-2019, 08:03 PM
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Admittedly I would like to be able to drift in a circle around a guy moving on a Segway a la Ken Block.
02-12-2019, 08:15 PM
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Some competitions give or take points for hitting certain marks. It also probably helps the second guy to know exactly where you are thru all the smoke.
They come to Summit once is a while. I won't lie, it's quite the spectacle. They put on a good show. Way more people in the stands than a club race
02-12-2019, 08:34 PM
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Drifting surely requires excellent car control - better than I have. Ken Block is the master, and does some really impressive and cool stuff.
The point I was making in my earlier post was that it seems like the drifter cars are dressed up to look like racecars with features that may not be functional. One example - I've noticed many drift cars have wings. Are they helpful at typical drifting speeds?
The point I was making in my earlier post was that it seems like the drifter cars are dressed up to look like racecars with features that may not be functional. One example - I've noticed many drift cars have wings. Are they helpful at typical drifting speeds?
02-13-2019, 09:49 AM
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There's a difference between professional drifting and throwing a beat up Nissan around a few corners sideways.
There's also a difference between full lap drifting, drift racing, and drifting through sections for show points.
As with any form of driving, there is always a line. As you start to learn how to drift, it is easiest to approach it by attempting to corner as fast as possible and steering with your right foot. There are many times when oversteering through a corner will result in a faster time than braking and gripping, which follows a slightly different line on the trac. Once you have mastered drifting for speed, then you can start to play with breaking the back end loose just for show.
Wings are in fact a necessity since some of these guys are approaching corners at well over 100mph before putting it sideways. When you're driving a stripped out car with a heavy V10 at the front, you need all the help you can get at the rear. Admittedly, once you're sideways through a corner, the wing doesn't do much. But it's still needed for the sections between the corners.
As for why drift cars look like racecars... What are you referencing?
Numbers, names, and sponsors are on the cars because it's a huge spectator event, just like any other series of motor sports.
Safety equipment is needed because it's still pushing a car to its limits.
Aero parts are needed because the cars still need to be balanced. While this balance might not be seeking 50/50 weight distribution, there is still a balance that is crucial to obtain and will need to be tweaked depending on the track.
There's also a difference between full lap drifting, drift racing, and drifting through sections for show points.
As with any form of driving, there is always a line. As you start to learn how to drift, it is easiest to approach it by attempting to corner as fast as possible and steering with your right foot. There are many times when oversteering through a corner will result in a faster time than braking and gripping, which follows a slightly different line on the trac. Once you have mastered drifting for speed, then you can start to play with breaking the back end loose just for show.
Wings are in fact a necessity since some of these guys are approaching corners at well over 100mph before putting it sideways. When you're driving a stripped out car with a heavy V10 at the front, you need all the help you can get at the rear. Admittedly, once you're sideways through a corner, the wing doesn't do much. But it's still needed for the sections between the corners.
As for why drift cars look like racecars... What are you referencing?
Numbers, names, and sponsors are on the cars because it's a huge spectator event, just like any other series of motor sports.
Safety equipment is needed because it's still pushing a car to its limits.
Aero parts are needed because the cars still need to be balanced. While this balance might not be seeking 50/50 weight distribution, there is still a balance that is crucial to obtain and will need to be tweaked depending on the track.