Drifting...how to???

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 07:40 PM

Headin to the track Saturday.(3 mile 13 turn road course) What is the proper techinique for drifting??...if one were so inclined to do so.

Speed?..e-brake?..best gear to be in?..

I have been driving in snow my entire adult (and I use that word loosely) life and understand the dynamics and throttle control on a slippery surface, but not so confident on dry pavement.

All the videos I have seen make it look so easy and fun...

Looking for real advice from "drivers" of M3's not posers....

thanks

bmstyle71 · 09-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Are you talking about taking a corner going sideways and lighting it up? OR just doing donuts and wildly spinning the wheels with no directional control?

Radiation Joe · 09-11-2008, 07:45 PM

You are kidding, right?

Are you going to take a $70 car and throw it into a high speed slide based on information gleaned from an internet forum?

PT Barnum said it best.

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 07:47 PM

taking a corner sideways to the next straight....(not like trying to exit the Mons Venus parking lot..haha, saw your sig.)

MachineDriver · 09-11-2008, 07:52 PM

The trick is not going sideways...

bmstyle71 · 09-11-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedomn

taking a corner sideways to the next straight....(not like trying to exit the Mons Venus parking lot..haha, saw your sig.)

While no expert at this (I'M NOT LIABLE FOR WHATEVER YOU DO TO YOURSELF OR YOUR CAR) the general idea is as soon as you get the wheels spinning, its all about rpm control + steering. Too high rpm's and you will spin out and embarrass yourself too little and your wheels will get traction and toss you in whatever direction your facing (much like a bike high siding except the car wont buck you off). Tons of practice on a beater maybe is a good idea. Don't go out and do something like that with your M if you are not 100% confident with the vehicle. I know I wouldn't in my M. Go to a school. I'm sure there are some schools that have these HUGE parking lots that teach you these sort of things.

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 08:01 PM

who paid 70k???....I got $10,000 off list..out the door 58k...

bmstyle71 · 09-11-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedomn

who paid 70k???....I got $10,000 off list..out the door 58k...

Because wrecking a 58K car is better than wrecking a 70k car? lol How much you paid isn't the point. The person that said that just doesn't want to see you destroy your car or hurt yourself.

808MGuy · 09-11-2008, 08:08 PM

You don't because only retards and ricers think that drifting through a corner is actually faster.

Radiation Joe · 09-11-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedomn

who paid 70k???....I got $10,000 off list..out the door 58k...

Sure you did.
Not at Sears or Motorwerks.

Dascamel · 09-11-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedomn

who paid 70k???....I got $10,000 off list..out the door 58k...

Wow, just don't even know how to begin on this one........

King Tut · 09-11-2008, 08:14 PM

Unless this is a drifting track day, they will probably not like you out there trying to drift every corner.

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

Sure you did.
Not at Sears or Motorwerks.

thansk for the help...

bmstyle71 · 09-11-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reedomn

thansk for the help...

You are always going to get negative comments man just ignore them and answer to the ones that help you out

stickypaws · 09-11-2008, 08:24 PM

Do you have a driver's license? Some the looks of your avatar, I think you're not old enough.

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickypaws

Do you have a driver's license? Some the looks of your avatar, I think you're not old enough.

thats Jr. ........who has a thing for corvettes.....

Radiation Joe · 09-11-2008, 10:01 PM

You know, if you want to learn about drifting, you should attend one of the winter driving schools held up in your parts. Various car clubs offer them every winter. They let you loose on a frozen lake and you learn car control under controlled circumstances. I used to have a blast in empty parking lots around Minneapolis after a good snow.

Hey, are you going to Brainerd with Northstar? If you can drift a car through turn 1 at 150 mph you got bigger cahones than I'll ever hope to have.

I wish I could be there. They are a really nice bunch of people. Tell Eric, Jorge and Tubby Butterman (very fast 330i ZHP) that I said hi.

Reedomn · 09-11-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radiation Joe

You know, if you want to learn about drifting, you should attend one of the winter driving schools held up in your parts. Various car clubs offer them every winter. They let you loose on a frozen lake and you learn car control under controlled circumstances. I used to have a blast in empty parking lots around Minneapolis after a good snow.

Hey, are you going to Brainerd with Northstar? If you can drift a car through turn 1 at 150 mph you got bigger cahones than I'll ever hope to have.

I wish I could be there. They are a really nice bunch of people. Tell Eric, Jorge and Tubby Butterman (very fast 330i ZHP) that I said hi.

a nice and civil response...I knew you had it in you.....

I am going to Brainerd, but it is for their 40th anniversary celebration...$20 a day to get on the track!!

thanks for the help...(now I mean it)...

reinaldo335 · 09-11-2008, 10:17 PM

the best gear to drift is in second, if your car is 6MT

rzm3 · 09-11-2008, 10:56 PM

1. get car and life insurance
2. turn off DSC
3. turn hard into corner in low gear
4. step on the gas
5. counter steer to correct direction
6. repeat 3-5 as needed

Hoothout · 09-11-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIS4

You don't because only retards and ricers think that drifting through a corner is actually faster.

ya dude if your trying to get the best time, dont drift just take the turn

sayemthree · 09-11-2008, 11:16 PM

attend a drifting school - and save lots of money for tires.

09-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
Reedomn Captain Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edina Posts: 641 iTrader: (12)	Drifting...how to??? Headin to the track Saturday.(3 mile 13 turn road course) What is the proper techinique for drifting??...if one were so inclined to do so. Speed?..e-brake?..best gear to be in?.. I have been driving in snow my entire adult (and I use that word loosely) life and understand the dynamics and throttle control on a slippery surface, but not so confident on dry pavement. All the videos I have seen make it look so easy and fun... Looking for real advice from "drivers" of M3's not posers.... thanks __________________ VO 1M Sold- 2008 JZB/Fox E90 M3 6MT Launch car
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09-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,676 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	You are kidding, right? Are you going to take a $70 car and throw it into a high speed slide based on information gleaned from an internet forum? PT Barnum said it best. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

09-11-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Reedomn Captain Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edina Posts: 641 iTrader: (12)	taking a corner sideways to the next straight....(not like trying to exit the Mons Venus parking lot..haha, saw your sig.) __________________ VO 1M Sold- 2008 JZB/Fox E90 M3 6MT Launch car

09-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
Reedomn Captain Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edina Posts: 641 iTrader: (12)	who paid 70k???....I got $10,000 off list..out the door 58k... __________________ VO 1M Sold- 2008 JZB/Fox E90 M3 6MT Launch car

09-11-2008, 08:14 PM	#12
King Tut Former M3 Owner Drives: Porsche Cayman R Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (1)	Unless this is a drifting track day, they will probably not like you out there trying to drift every corner. __________________ King Tut 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2012 Porsche Cayman R: cayman.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com

09-11-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
bmstyle71 Captain Drives: jet black e92 m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: tampa florida Posts: 637 iTrader: (0)	Are you talking about taking a corner going sideways and lighting it up? OR just doing donuts and wildly spinning the wheels with no directional control?

09-11-2008, 07:52 PM	#5
MachineDriver Family Man Drives: '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 156 iTrader: (0)	The trick is not going sideways...

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808MGuy Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 2,119 iTrader: (3)	You don't because only retards and ricers think that drifting through a corner is actually faster.

09-11-2008, 08:24 PM	#15
stickypaws Dictator Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be Posts: 1,817 iTrader: (0)	Do you have a driver's license? Some the looks of your avatar, I think you're not old enough.

09-11-2008, 10:01 PM	#17
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,676 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	You know, if you want to learn about drifting, you should attend one of the winter driving schools held up in your parts. Various car clubs offer them every winter. They let you loose on a frozen lake and you learn car control under controlled circumstances. I used to have a blast in empty parking lots around Minneapolis after a good snow. Hey, are you going to Brainerd with Northstar? If you can drift a car through turn 1 at 150 mph you got bigger cahones than I'll ever hope to have. I wish I could be there. They are a really nice bunch of people. Tell Eric, Jorge and Tubby Butterman (very fast 330i ZHP) that I said hi. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

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reinaldo335 First Lieutenant Drives: m3 ZCP 6MT, on order 09 m3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: puerto rico Posts: 351 iTrader: (0)	the best gear to drift is in second, if your car is 6MT

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rzm3 Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL/TX Posts: 4,569 iTrader: (13)	1. get car and life insurance 2. turn off DSC 3. turn hard into corner in low gear 4. step on the gas 5. counter steer to correct direction 6. repeat 3-5 as needed __________________ Powered by M-World / AiM Evo4 Data Logger / KW Competition 2-Way / Brembo GT 365 / Pagid Yellow RS-29 / Rear Seats Delete Previous Mods: RBM3 / StopTech 380/355 / Moton Clubsport & Street Sport / Dinan Stage 1 / H&R Sport / M-World GT4 Aero / Eisenmann Sport & Race / Akrapovic Slip-On

09-11-2008, 11:16 PM	#22
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	attend a drifting school - and save lots of money for tires.

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