Introduction to Drifting at olten park anyone done it??
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has anyone taken part on one of these days either olten or another venue??
what are they like? how much run off etc whats saftey like?
is a event like this ok for a auto? as on any drifting i have ever seen (not much) they use there handbreak?
seams like a good day out to me what does everyone think??
what are they like? how much run off etc whats saftey like?
is a event like this ok for a auto? as on any drifting i have ever seen (not much) they use there handbreak?
seams like a good day out to me what does everyone think??
wallsjay said:
has anyone taken part on one of these days either olten or another venue??
what are they like? how much run off etc whats saftey like?
is a event like this ok for a auto? as on any drifting i have ever seen (not much) they use there handbreak?
seams like a good day out to me what does everyone think??
I haven't done it, but I might...what are they like? how much run off etc whats saftey like?
is a event like this ok for a auto? as on any drifting i have ever seen (not much) they use there handbreak?
seams like a good day out to me what does everyone think??
I've done days with drift uk (monaro day last year) and driftacademy. Got the bug I can tell you!!!.
Use there cars so yours doesnt get a bashing!!!.
I want to do more drifting and may try to get a car for it. Pretty cheap to buy an old nissan 200sx, do a few bits then away you go....
who is this drift day with?
Use there cars so yours doesnt get a bashing!!!.
I want to do more drifting and may try to get a car for it. Pretty cheap to buy an old nissan 200sx, do a few bits then away you go....
who is this drift day with?
baz7175 said:
Is this in your own car or in one of their track prepped cars?
If it's in your ro/vxr8 then be prepared to shell out for tyres soon afterwards, as the big v8's can shred a set of rears in no time at all due to the power and weight involved in making it go sideways...
If it's in your ro/vxr8 then be prepared to shell out for tyres soon afterwards, as the big v8's can shred a set of rears in no time at all due to the power and weight involved in making it go sideways...
not true, oulton park soak the track to prevent tyre noise disturbing the locals i never lost a mm of tread all day and plenty of run off where it counts was a scream lol DO IT
www.motorsportvision.co.uk are the guys i was looking at you do it in your own car i was not really looking to become a drifting expert more to be able to handle the ute when it decides it wants to go sideways just worried about the auto box and run off really
The places that have the skid control cars fitted with the hydraulic system are very very good for learning drifting. As the speed is low you don't get overwhelmed by stuff happening. They also can break down the different stages using the skid controls which allows for thing to be repeated over and over whilst slowing building it up so that you're effectively in control.
Agree a 200sx is ideal for learning to drift. An old MX-5 is also pretty good and doubles as a great track learning car.
Agree a 200sx is ideal for learning to drift. An old MX-5 is also pretty good and doubles as a great track learning car.
When I set on up on here some time ago, a lot of people used the school cars to get the basics and then swapped to their own for the later stages to get a feel of what their car will do.
That way, you don't wreck your car whilst learning but you then find out the dynamics of your own car so you know what to do when things start going sideways
That way, you don't wreck your car whilst learning but you then find out the dynamics of your own car so you know what to do when things start going sideways
PH member CptSideways set up the previous one for the HSV boys and he said he will look into another session at Silverstone.
Last time out we had 15 people with 2 school cars and 3 trainers...
So, just to get an idea, please add your name to the list... Dates, prices etc will be posted later - Please also indicate if you want to use school car and finally if you prefer a week day (cheaper) or weekend
Last time out we had 15 people with 2 school cars and 3 trainers...
So, just to get an idea, please add your name to the list... Dates, prices etc will be posted later - Please also indicate if you want to use school car and finally if you prefer a week day (cheaper) or weekend
I am doing this day on 2 February at oulton park.
Cannot take the ro at present, cos its 105 db. In any event I think I am going to take my vx220 instead. the guy on the phone at motorsport vision agreed that the monaro would need a full new set of tyres where the vx220 tyes would fare better.
there are a few videos on you tube if you search google so that should give you an idea.
Cannot take the ro at present, cos its 105 db. In any event I think I am going to take my vx220 instead. the guy on the phone at motorsport vision agreed that the monaro would need a full new set of tyres where the vx220 tyes would fare better.
there are a few videos on you tube if you search google so that should give you an idea.
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