Drift entrance techniques/form

[Flybert]

Originally Posted by jspec240

Ahhh ok.. who won any way?? kinda sucked cause the only real visible action was at the left loop.. pretty big for buttonwillow. Ill hit you up nextime theres an event there if you are there

We ended up winning the comp. Why don't you drive the track? The skid pad can only teach you so much.

[turns101]

All of these techniques are very simple in a Miata. You guys should try it out some time..

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by turns101

All of these techniques are very simple in a Miata. You guys should try it out some time..

I want to drive a little sparkly car! lol

[flipnoi]

Hey guys,

I'm actually new to drifting, but have always been a fan, WAAAAAY before tokyo drift and all that other nonsense coming from the new "scene". I'm not going to pose and act like I know anything about drifting or act like I actually do, because I dont.

But I've always wanted to hit up a track to LEARN. But I've always been scared because I dont want to get flamed or dissed for being a complete noob. Are people at the track nice/willing to give advice to someone wanting to learn? I'm pretty self conscious about what other people think, but at the same time I want to grow and learn more about what its like to drift. I love spectating, but I actually want to be the one behind the wheel. So I was just wondering what it's like to hit up the track, and the experience drivers have with fellow drivers on the same track. I guess the main point im trying to ask is:
What's the best way to learn this sport. I know you guys are giving advice and techniques, but is it best to just start out at a track and have other drivers help?

Sorry if you think i'm thread jacking, but I didnt want to strat a new thread. Im trying to keep it to the topic of techniques and learning, but everyone mentions the track and I was just interested what track experience is like.

thanks

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by flipnoi

Hey guys,

I'm actually new to drifting, but have always been a fan, WAAAAAY before tokyo drift and all that other nonsense coming from the new "scene". I'm not going to pose and act like I know anything about drifting or act like I actually do, because I dont.

But I've always wanted to hit up a track to LEARN. But I've always been scared because I dont want to get flamed or dissed for being a complete noob. Are people at the track nice/willing to give advice to someone wanting to learn? I'm pretty self conscious about what other people think, but at the same time I want to grow and learn more about what its like to drift. I love spectating, but I actually want to be the one behind the wheel. So I was just wondering what it's like to hit up the track, and the experience drivers have with fellow drivers on the same track. I guess the main point im trying to ask is:
What's the best way to learn this sport. I know you guys are giving advice and techniques, but is it best to just start out at a track and have other drivers help?

Sorry if you think i'm thread jacking, but I didnt want to strat a new thread. Im trying to keep it to the topic of techniques and learning, but everyone mentions the track and I was just interested what track experience is like.

thanks

you are a perfect candidate to come to a 626 drift event. We have plenty instructors on site, and eric castro and myself are one of the instructors there. We have a lot of seat time, and would love to get you behind a wheel.

Most people are shy, but we aren't, come out to a meet, meet some of the guys, we are all really friendly people.

http://626drift.com/

[ericcastro]

Originally Posted by flipnoi

Hey guys,

I'm actually new to drifting, but have always been a fan, WAAAAAY before tokyo drift and all that other nonsense coming from the new "scene". I'm not going to pose and act like I know anything about drifting or act like I actually do, because I dont.

But I've always wanted to hit up a track to LEARN. But I've always been scared because I dont want to get flamed or dissed for being a complete noob. Are people at the track nice/willing to give advice to someone wanting to learn? I'm pretty self conscious about what other people think, but at the same time I want to grow and learn more about what its like to drift. I love spectating, but I actually want to be the one behind the wheel. So I was just wondering what it's like to hit up the track, and the experience drivers have with fellow drivers on the same track. I guess the main point im trying to ask is:
What's the best way to learn this sport. I know you guys are giving advice and techniques, but is it best to just start out at a track and have other drivers help?

Sorry if you think i'm thread jacking, but I didnt want to strat a new thread. Im trying to keep it to the topic of techniques and learning, but everyone mentions the track and I was just interested what track experience is like.

thanks

yeah, come to the 626 event, or any other event that offers "instructors" and has a beginer group.

We have guys out there that cant even get a donut down.
and that can be you too, lol
it was all of us at one time.
It was me for a couple events

The thing with the track is,

ITS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THEN ANYWHERE!!
Everyone at the track is cool.
Everyone is stoked you are there.
Everyone has a smile on their face
Everyone helps out each other.

Its a completely different scene then this forum, or Adams track show, or "street drifters".

Most guys that track, dont post much as its a waste of time to argue with someone that doesnt even drive.
You get lucky and have guys like turns101 and flybert chime in once in awhile, like in this thread.
But the general attitute people have here is not that of people that participate in motorsports on the track.

Forum people are like football fans.
All talk, but dont play any organized division/actually track their cars.
They think cause they played in HS/drifted a couple events 4 years ago, they have room to talk.
They play a game of touch football with some friends/street drift a corner, once in awhile, they still know how to do it.

No one at the track talks ANY shit.
We are all just happy to be in like peoples company.
Come to the track and join the family of people that actually drive their cars and support and are involved in motorsports.

When your at the track, being part of something, and you look down and see cars running big willow or streets, you really feel part of something great with alot of history.
Everyone is there for motorsports, no matter what kind,or level, we all share a passion.
There are no tools or noobs at the track.
We are all enthusiest.


Wether it is drift day, just drift, 626, or anyone else that is established and willing to teach.
Just get out their and join the community.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

yeah, come to the 626 event, or any other event that offers "instructors" and has a beginer group.

We have guys out there that cant even get a donut down.
and that can be you too, lol
it was all of us at one time.
It was me for a couple events

The thing with the track is,

ITS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THEN ANYWHERE!!
Everyone at the track is cool.
Everyone is stoked you are there.
Everyone has a smile on their face
Everyone helps out each other.

Its a completely different scene then this forum, or Adams track show, or "street drifters".

Most guys that track, dont post much as its a waste of time to argue with someone that doesnt even drive.
You get lucky and have guys like turns101 and flybert chime in once in awhile, like in this thread.
But the general attitute people have here is not that of people that participate in motorsports on the track.

Forum people are like football fans.
All talk, but dont play any organized division/actually track their cars.
They think cause they played in HS/drifted a couple events 4 years ago, they have room to talk.
They play a game of touch football with some friends/street drift a corner, once in awhile, they still know how to do it.

No one at the track talks ANY shit.
We are all just happy to be in like peoples company.
Come to the track and join the family of people that actually drive their cars and support and are involved in motorsports.

When your at the track, being part of something, and you look down and see cars running big willow or streets, you really feel part of something great with alot of history.
Everyone is there for motorsports, no matter what kind,or level, we all share a passion.
There are no tools or noobs at the track.
We are all enthusiest.


Wether it is drift day, just drift, 626, or anyone else that is established and willing to teach.
Just get out their and join the community.

devin is excluded from this bold text. after last event...he is official all time noob.

[jspec240]

Well i will be out there for sure... the no talkin shit thing and cool people is true.. and its another reason I love the sport. Ive met so many cool people in this sport I cant count. Get out there and do your best with what you got then start working on what you need to practice on to enhance your technique.

[DALAZ_68]

Originally Posted by flipnoi

Hey guys,

I'm actually new to drifting, but have always been a fan, WAAAAAY before tokyo drift and all that other nonsense coming from the new "scene". I'm not going to pose and act like I know anything about drifting or act like I actually do, because I dont.

But I've always wanted to hit up a track to LEARN. But I've always been scared because I dont want to get flamed or dissed for being a complete noob. Are people at the track nice/willing to give advice to someone wanting to learn? I'm pretty self conscious about what other people think, but at the same time I want to grow and learn more about what its like to drift. I love spectating, but I actually want to be the one behind the wheel. So I was just wondering what it's like to hit up the track, and the experience drivers have with fellow drivers on the same track. I guess the main point im trying to ask is:
What's the best way to learn this sport. I know you guys are giving advice and techniques, but is it best to just start out at a track and have other drivers help?

Sorry if you think i'm thread jacking, but I didnt want to strat a new thread. Im trying to keep it to the topic of techniques and learning, but everyone mentions the track and I was just interested what track experience is like.

thanks

the whole point of going to the track is to learn...dont be skerd...
hell im only 2 events in...and im still a noob, cant even initiate consistantly or donut (yeah im the noob castro was pointing out, thanks babe) and know jack shit...

my first event was horrid...second event not as bad...next couple of events i should be ok...it fucking takes time...

im just limited...my tree trunk of my leg covers my ebrake, so i cant use it...might just invest in a hydro...lol, but like Castro would say, dont be a tard, practice the basics (I.E. donuts figure 8's) and then worry about fine tuning little shit after...

[turns101]

Originally Posted by fckillerbee

I want to drive a little sparkly car! lol

Not sparkly anymore


Eric C always rocks out the info..

[ericcastro]

Originally Posted by turns101

Not sparkly anymore


Eric C always rocks out the info..

saw that earlier.
I like the new color.
your car will get noticed alot more and look great in pics i think.

diggin the rest of the work on it too.

thanks,
i try to make up for my entertaining post, rants and "scene" cleansing by putting in some effort on a few threads a month, lol.
figure its my premie duty.
And i got plenty to share in the non turbo, low HP area.

You got a turbo, i cant help to much.
I got bad form with high HP, on and off the gas like a bass drum peddle, lol.

[jspec240]

Sick miata^^ I had a miata fly by me in Osaka. I saw him pulled over and he had 13btt putting out 450ps, I love rotarys and the way they sound but they dont last too long unless you pay mucho doe.


Ive really been lookin at miatas latley and am in the process of gettin one for my wife..



Im goin for a look similar to this and installing an sr20de.



they have awesome handling to begin with and dont need much HP :_)

[turns101]

Hey man, I didnt forget where I came from.. I remember low HP. Trust me. I had to change my pedal modulation and timing alot..

You keep it real bro, and I like it..

I am glad you like the car. You going to long beach??

[turns101]

Jspec
The Miata is great. I wouldnt say great for drift, but great beside that.
The one in the pic will be a nightmare on the street and ride like shit. The bumpsteer will chip your teeth. It will look dope though.. You will need to do a shit ton of work under those fenders to fit the bad ass wheels.

I will always have a miata in my life..

[Drift N Dragg]

Originally Posted by ericcastro

You got a turbo, i cant help to much.
I got bad form with high HP, on and off the gas like a bass drum peddle, lol.

Yeah, no kidding on the Turbo Non-Loveness.. Start calling you Clutch Eater .. or Clutch , Master Turbo Exploder ... Haha even though it 'technically wasn't your fault, i still found it Hilarious!!

On that, I hope you make it out to the May events, would like to have you and fckillerbee in my corner for instruction to get me caught up to date, since its been like 5 years since i actually hit a track ..

[jspec240]

another technique is having your right foot on the brake and gas at the same time... I know they use it during the turn but isnt throttle control enough. Im guessing that its used for correcting a mistake...

any info would be useful.

[jspec240]

Originally Posted by Flybert

We ended up winning the comp. Why don't you drive the track? The skid pad can only teach you so much.

I know. its not the only spot.... lol but its a place to do it legal. Main track is like 2g's to rent and need insurance. Ive only had 5 events.

Im workin up my way up I hung out with the best...




my pad after Etown formula D in 06 when I lived in jersey/// Damn I miss those days but keeps me motivated.