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drift cars, Drifting is a driving technique and to a motorsport where the driver intentionally over steers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns, while maintaining vehicle control and a high exit speed.
A car is drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle prior to the corner apex, and the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn and the driver is controlling these factors.

When learning to drift, our advice is to approach a tight 30mph turn in second gear at about 3000rpm - this will give you a decent amount of torque to keep the rear wheels spinning once you've induced oversteer. Remember drifting is not the fastest way round a corner so you're not trying to set speed records here. Turn in and aim to apex about half way round at the geometric apex (the green line in Diagram 1 above). If apex too soon you can find that the car will run wide and you'll have to compensate by ending the drift early, too late and you'll be on the straight early and won't have any time to sustain the drift. With practice you'll be able to drift round the corner in a smooth arc which follows the racing line.

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Suggested methods of inducing oversteer

Most of the above methods can be used in combination (for example a 'Scandinavian flick' combined with 'lift off'), but you'll need to experiment with your own car to see which work best.

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Preparing a drift car

Suspension
It's a good idea to try and reduce body roll and thus increase control due to a more consistent tyre contact patch by fitting stiffer springs and dampers. Adjustable ride height and damping will allow you to tune the suspension to your personal tastes. Fit stiffer anti-roll (sway) bars particularly at the back, which should be stiffer than the front to provide a good turn-in and reduce understeer. And if you're feeling really keen, a few degrees of negative camber on the front wheels will further reduce understeer and give you a nice sharp steering response.

Engine, drivetrain and electronic aids

As drift cars tend to put the engine under high load and the angles they are driven at prevent an efficient flow of air through the radiators it's sensible to fit cooling upgrades for radiator and oil. A limited slip differential with a decent amount of lock up torque is preferred, but budget racers may opt for a welded diff, which shouldn't be used on the road. Clutch upgrades are also a good idea, especially if you're using the 'clutch kick' approach to inducing oversteer. Electronic traction aids should be completely disabled, which may involve the removal of a fuse in cars with over protective systems.

Tyres

Slick rear tyres or tyres with low tread are ideal for drifting. Rear pressures can be increased if you're finding it difficult to get the back out. The best drift tyres have a stiff sidewall which reduces deformation under heavy load and gives a more predictable drift.

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A diagram showing the use of opposite lock steering. Note the angle of the front wheels. This car is traveling up and to the right. Blue indicates an amount of right steer, red indicates an amount of left steer.

Ken Block Gymkhana Practice

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ChrisHib Oct 31, 2011 @ 7:10 am | delete

Im likeing the vids and diagrams! especially the fuji speedway one

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duaraman Oct 11, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete

i love cars

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JohnnySchultz Aug 25, 2011 @ 2:21 am | delete

I never thought that drifting can be fun and addictive. What a game and now I am searching more tips and videos about drifting until i found your lens. :) Also learned that i need to choose a correct tire for drifting. So this coming weekend it will be more exciting!