Drift Video Thread
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You were like, fingering the world at the end of the video there . . .gooood stuff though man, very good stuff!
You know I gotta say something though, LMAO! I can't say anything, you were doing awesome, just dial out your transitions before you make them. When you were spinning, it seemed like you put in a bit more steering input that the conditions permitted (a number of factors). Example, you're in a left handed drift (wheel turned to the right) as you're coming up towards the transition, start turning back into the turn (to the left) before the transition happens. This will not only make your transitions smoother, but will also help carry through a LOT more speed into the next (and subsequent) turn.
That's my only critique, other than that, I love it!
You know I gotta say something though, LMAO! I can't say anything, you were doing awesome, just dial out your transitions before you make them. When you were spinning, it seemed like you put in a bit more steering input that the conditions permitted (a number of factors). Example, you're in a left handed drift (wheel turned to the right) as you're coming up towards the transition, start turning back into the turn (to the left) before the transition happens. This will not only make your transitions smoother, but will also help carry through a LOT more speed into the next (and subsequent) turn.
That's my only critique, other than that, I love it!
no doubt brother thanks for the input!.. video is so awesome you can look at your faults.. if you notice in all my vids that transition gets me lol....
Man it feels awesome to grow with each session. to mself i look smoother as a result of the 2way. I no longer have to fight the drift. All i need is a seat and i could really do some high high speed stuff.
Man it feels awesome to grow with each session. to mself i look smoother as a result of the 2way. I no longer have to fight the drift. All i need is a seat and i could really do some high high speed stuff.
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The last drift event, sorry I took so long guys, just been stupid busy with work and stuff! I hope you enjoy, it was a CRAZY event, my first event where it rained all day! Had a blast, can't wait for 2009 to show its purty face!
This event was VERY difficult, especially with that freakin Mustang, but I pulled it together. I wish I had more video but the rain prevented me from bringing the camera out on like 80 percent of the runs
-Dave
Last edited by USMCDrifter; Dec 14, 2008 at 11:15 PM.
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What I've learned . . .
Honestly? Throttle Control . . . it's so difficult controlling 300hp when drifting, it's even more challenging in the rain, with the torque of that V8, 300 feels like 1200! Every input on the throttle spins the tires, some of the failed runs involved 3rd and 4th gear tire spins. Incredible amount of precise application needed in throttle, steering and braking, but that throttle is most important.
After the sweeper, when I went into the transition, I could literally push the clutch in, and let the car COAST sideways all the way down around the cone, into the 180, at that point I'd either tweak the E-Brake or turn in strongly, slide up, and not until I'm facing the pole am I back on the throttle.
I'll upload some individual videos later on to show what I'm talking about. But yeah, that's it mostly.
Thanks brosif, thanks a lot! I love knowing that I've entertained at least one person! I'm very glad you enjoyed it!
The song is "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park, it's off their Minutes To Midnight CD. If you want, I can upload the song when I get home and post a link if you really want it.
-Dave
good **** bro.
one thing i found in the rain with the skyline was.. more throttle made the car smoother hahahah... Im like.. OOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo k if you want me to do it i will HAHAH
one thing i found in the rain with the skyline was.. more throttle made the car smoother hahahah... Im like.. OOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo k if you want me to do it i will HAHAH
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HAHAHA, something fun!
Start the first one, then when it reaches 6 seconds, start the next, continue to do that until you start all of them! HAHAHAHA! Sounds like they're fighting! Effing 10 car Mustang tandem!
-Dave
Start the first one, then when it reaches 6 seconds, start the next, continue to do that until you start all of them! HAHAHAHA! Sounds like they're fighting! Effing 10 car Mustang tandem!
-Dave