
Grip vs. Drift - The How and Why to Understanding Slip Angle Dynamics
Aug 29, 2004 · A drift is defined as the point at which the ENTIRE tire gains this slip effect and the car begins to rotate. The more you break traction at this point, the greater the slip angle.
feeling the "pressure"? - drifting.com
May 22, 2004 · you dont really need high rear tire pressures to drift. have you ever tried dropping the rears to under 30psi? it changes the sidewall characteristics so the contact patch is more on the …
AWD Drifting Technique - A Definitive Guide - DRIFTING.com
Jul 21, 2004 · AWD drift in this car was basically a battle against understeer - even pulling the E-brake caused understeer because it locked the center diff and acted like a weak form of the foot brake. I …
Choosing a Tire/Wheel Size For Drifting? - DRIFTING.com
Jan 7, 2011 · so when it comes to choosing rim and tire size for sideways party time, is it best to stay close to stock wheel and tire diameter? Will it make a difference at all?
Should i get sway bars? - DRIFTING.com
Nov 16, 2004 · Well, it depends, what is your S13 doing or not doing that you hope to cure by installing sway bars? Trust me when I say that big sway bars are not a replacement for stiffer springs or …
NEW to DRIFTING (BEGINNERS) Forum - DRIFTING.com
Jun 22, 2004 · Be PATIENT and HELPFUL. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to …
Suspension 101: Stiffer is Better? Text by TANABE U.S.A.
Jul 29, 2004 · Suspension 101: Stiffer is Better? Text by Michael McFall, Tanabe Racing Development, USA Photographs by DRIFTING.com Car club meetings and car shows are home to a strange, if not …
SXE-10 Drifting - DRIFTING.com
the car's underpowered for its size (17 inch rims are a little too big for a 210 hp drift car, especially a newbie) And their turning axis is a little too small.
Porsche 944 - DRIFTING.com
Dec 9, 2003 · Porsche cars are all good drift cars from the factory because they are all roadrace oriented (very neutral suspension, and good even weight distribution), and the stock turbo models …
drifting w/ abs or w/o abs??? - DRIFTING.com
Feb 29, 2004 · I don't really hit the brakes during a drift anyways so it doesn't matter at all to me. I could not have brakes and still drift, but starting and stopping the drift would be impossible. There are a ton …