how do you drift a fwd car... in reverse? LOL Aside from the Ebrake I dont know that its possible.

 

you can use the E-brake, i was just wondering if anyone had tried it

 

it slightly possible even with a stock focus, my wife and I have both done it :lol: of course we are talking about just a momentary loss of traction on all 4 tires with an oversteer/throttle mash and maybe less than ideal track conditions. nothing that impressive

falken had a civic that would slide around a course but with a lot of ebrake

 

i say a thread like this should bring an instant ban...

 

It can be done, but since my instance of this happened ni less than [FJ] friendly circumstances, I will not discuss it here.

 

No matter how it is done, the results will not be in any way impressive.

The only type of worthwhile e-brake turns involve gravel roads or WRC cars.

 

:lol: Sure you can, I do every winter:lol: :lol:

 

Theres a Difference between "Drifting" And a Powerslide....
Your powersliding, Foci will not drift without Rear Wheel Drive, PERIOD.

 

the civic forum is 2 forums over...

 

^^ :lol:

 

oh and don't forget the famous "dinner tray mod"...bout the ONLY way to drift a focus or any FWD without heavy ebrake use (which is uber dangerous)..

just shove some food trays underneath the rear tires...check youtube.

 

No matter how it is done, the results will not be in any way impressive.

bull ****!

http://rabidz.vidiac.com/category/DRIFT/0/76be4fda-25c4-4086-a48d-9855009c85eb.htm

that is ONE way to do it

 

oh just giving a heads up...dont search youtube for "focus drifting"...

makes my head hurt how many morons own a focus

 

bull ****!

http://rabidz.vidiac.com/category/DRIFT/0/76be4fda-25c4-4086-a48d-9855009c85eb.htm

that is ONE way to do it

:lol:

...and what exactly does that have to do with FWD "drifing"?

 

:lol:

...and what exactly does that have to do with FWD "drifing"?

you said:

No matter how it is done, the results will not be in any way impressive.

you didn't say anything about keeping it fwd

 

you can use the E-brake, i was just wondering if anyone had tried it

......................:screwy::screwy:No.........no one has ever pulled their ebrake on their focus.....:screwy::screwy:

i say a thread like this should bring an instant ban...

I second that....

dave.

 

you didn't say anything about keeping it fwd

Good point, why would I actually want to follow the thread topic?

 

Yes you can do it in a foiocus without using the hand brake. I did it Friday in the Focus right after I got the new RT615 mounted and I have no hand brake in the car. It was not on purpose either and can be done with a little practice.

 

actually it can be done in a focus, no problem...just do a RWD conversion (which has been done plenty)

 

Yes you can do it in a foiocus without using the hand brake. I did it Friday in the Focus right after I got the new RT615 mounted and I have no hand brake in the car. It was not on purpose either and can be done with a little practice.

NO IT CANT...

Just because you got the back end out doesn't mean you drifted. I can get the rear end of a FWD car to kick out by braking and just turning in abruptly, doesn't mean I've drifted. If you go to fast through a corner, you could "slide sideways" still doesn't mean you are drifting. What CWCZX3 did is about all you can do, since once you lose the backend enough to be considered drifting, it will snap back to the other side, but try and carry that drift through a 180 degree corner.. it can't be done.

Here is wikopedia's "beginner techniques" on how to drift. Go try this in your focus and see how you fair. And please take video :lol:

Beginner techniques
These techniques don't use weight transition, so are typically the first thing the novice drifter learns.[7] However they are still used by the most experienced drifters, and require skill to execute properly. These techniques aim to induce a loss of traction on the rear wheels, either by locking the wheel (e-brake drift), or using enough power from the engine to break the traction force (power-oversteer and clutch kick).

Hand-brake or Emergency brake drift - While the clutch is depressed, the hand-brake is pulled to induce rear traction loss. As soon as traction is lost, the driver releases the clutch, depresses the accelerator, and countersteers. This technique is used heavily in drift competitions to drift large corners, or to trim the car's line mid-drift.[8]
Power oversteer or Powerslide - Often referred to by enthusiasts as "Drifting - Lite".[citation needed] It is usually done at the corner exit by stepping on the gas hard, to slide side ways out of the corner. It is most commonly employed by beginners because it teaches steering and throttle control without the danger of an actual entry oriented drift.

Nissan 240SX Shift Lock DriftingShift lock (compression slide) - Initiated by downshifting (usually from third to second or fourth to third, and using a very fast shift) instead of braking, without rev-matching, causing the drive wheels to lock momentarily. Helpful for very tight corners, allowing the driver to approach the corner at a slower speed and lower revs, while allowing quick acceleration when exiting the corner. This technique can be very damaging to the engine if mis-used as the ECU is unable to rev limit when the engine is oversped by the rear wheels. Premature downshifters are called "Rod Stretchers".[9]
Clutch kick - This is done by "kicking" the clutch (pushing in, then out, usually more than one time in a drift for adjustment in a very fast manner) to send a shock through the powertrain, upsetting the car's balance. This causes the rear wheels to slip. The foot should be at an angle so the brake and gas may be pressed as well, this being needed to control speed and stop from spinning out in the drift.

 

wow, i cannot believe this is still going...GAWD:lol:

so JDM

 

Hotrodkris and I could drift a covered wagon. Ask Mrs Spinwax about the the Kris and John team drifting her old Jetta:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

R Compounds on the front.

Street tires on the rear.




















Done.

 

real drifters can do it w/ R compounds on the front and rear

 

it is possible but its just alot harder and you cant take consecutive turns in a FF but it doesnt look as good as a FR drift