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cfrost · 05-02-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

So basically, we're trying to figure out what constitutes "looses (or loses?) drift".

straightening out

SoSideways · 05-02-2008, 09:45 AM

Thank you for clarifying.

That's what I was under the assumption of, but like everything else assumed, it was probably wrong, thus we wanted to clarify.

All this stemmed from when my wife asked me which series was better, cause I have a feeling she was trying to figure out if there were any events in November (close to our 1 yr wedding anniversary) to go see, and thus the debate of which series will be more exciting, fun to watch, etc. came up.

cfrost · 05-02-2008, 11:15 AM

fd, hands down!

(for me, anyway)

Flybert · 05-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

It already is drift racing, old Corollas are forced to keep up with new Vipers haha how ridiculous.

That's why you put a real motor in it. Disadvantage gone.

Dousan_PG · 05-02-2008, 01:05 PM

corollas have no disadvantage
drive like a man

ie: TOSHIKI YOSHIOKA

and nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwz

that guy drives like a lunatic. he's radical.

mugendork · 05-02-2008, 01:22 PM

its all about the "NOPI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DRIFTING!!!"

in the word's of Dan Willie...

cfrost · 05-02-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

corollas have no disadvantage
drive like a man

ie: TOSHIKI YOSHIOKA

and nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwz

that guy drives like a lunatic. he's radical.

damn right! and STILL 4ag powered!

a man's man!!

SusanR34 · 05-02-2008, 05:04 PM

I think US drivers are capable of passing, it’s more of a safety and insurance issue. I just held a Nopi qualifier and had to pay additional coverage for "dropping tire" and passing.

Also a lot of tracks here in the US are really narrow or "short tracks". Some of the Pro Events in Japan are filmed on extremely wide tracks, makes driving and passing look easy.

Prok0 · 05-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Yea.. I think a prime example is dan at nopi...The entire day he was being a complete vag, taking the inside line and all he tried to do was pass people. It displays no talent, honestly isnt that exciting, and is lame.

Drifting isnt racing, so passing is kind of pointless when its all about style, car control, and line.

When you are following ride the guys fender/door, and then when you are in front pull away from him, bury him in smoke and take a baller line and you will win.

Matej · 05-02-2008, 05:41 PM

Someone winning just because they pass all the time is dumb, but that sounds more like it was the judges' fault.
If they didn't let him win he'd stop, or he'd make sure to try and excel in other aspects, a pass shouldn't equal an instant win, maybe it shouldn't equal any points, who cares, but at the same time it looks cool, and in the end isn't that what drifting is supposed to be all about, looking cool and having fun?

05-02-2008, 11:15 AM	#33
cfrost Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orange, CA Age: 39 Posts: 924 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	fd, hands down! (for me, anyway) __________________ Last edited by cfrost; 05-02-2008 at 11:48 AM..

05-02-2008, 01:05 PM	#35
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	corollas have no disadvantage drive like a man ie: TOSHIKI YOSHIOKA and nawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwz that guy drives like a lunatic. he's radical. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

05-02-2008, 05:04 PM	#38
SusanR34 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Peters Missouri Posts: 257 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Passing I think US drivers are capable of passing, it’s more of a safety and insurance issue. I just held a Nopi qualifier and had to pay additional coverage for "dropping tire" and passing. Also a lot of tracks here in the US are really narrow or "short tracks". Some of the Pro Events in Japan are filmed on extremely wide tracks, makes driving and passing look easy. __________________ -Susan Adrenaline Motorsports Inc. 636-477-9363 www.adrenalinexxx.com [email protected]

05-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#39
Prok0 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Age: 38 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea.. I think a prime example is dan at nopi...The entire day he was being a complete vag, taking the inside line and all he tried to do was pass people. It displays no talent, honestly isnt that exciting, and is lame. Drifting isnt racing, so passing is kind of pointless when its all about style, car control, and line. When you are following ride the guys fender/door, and then when you are in front pull away from him, bury him in smoke and take a baller line and you will win. __________________ Sales @ Enjuku email:[email protected] phone:352-241-8399

05-02-2008, 09:45 AM	#32
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Thank you for clarifying. That's what I was under the assumption of, but like everything else assumed, it was probably wrong, thus we wanted to clarify. All this stemmed from when my wife asked me which series was better, cause I have a feeling she was trying to figure out if there were any events in November (close to our 1 yr wedding anniversary) to go see, and thus the debate of which series will be more exciting, fun to watch, etc. came up.

05-02-2008, 01:22 PM	#36
mugendork Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vista CA Age: 39 Posts: 339 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	its all about the "NOPI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DRIFTING!!!" in the word's of Dan Willie...

05-02-2008, 05:41 PM	#40
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Someone winning just because they pass all the time is dumb, but that sounds more like it was the judges' fault. If they didn't let him win he'd stop, or he'd make sure to try and excel in other aspects, a pass shouldn't equal an instant win, maybe it shouldn't equal any points, who cares, but at the same time it looks cool, and in the end isn't that what drifting is supposed to be all about, looking cool and having fun?