Hey Guys! I just wanted to know your BEST drifting techniques!

[iStanley]

I want to know what works best for you and also what does the least amount of wear on the car (not the tires). Does clutch-kick wear it down a lot? Thanks guys!

[Rice Plz]

Everything with drifting wears down the car. Clutch-Kicking works but isn't the best for the car. E-Brake, "Power Sliding", disrupt balance by changing direction of steering.

[iStanley]

Originally Posted by Rice Plz

Everything with drifting wears down the car. Clutch-Kicking works but isn't the best for the car. E-Brake, "Power Sliding", disrupt balance by changing direction of steering.

You're completely right, but what do you think is the least expensive technique in case something does happen to break?

[Dipstik-sportech]

If you're worried about the cost of breaking things maybe drifting isn't for you. Clutch kicking is hard on the clutch, trans, axles, diff, etc. Handbrake it hard on the brakes, diff, axles. Flick is hard on the diff, axles and suspension. Take your pick they're all expensive

[Tcoat]

I use the steering "flick" method almost exclusively. It works very well with the FRS due to the slight over steer. Just before you go into the turn give an abrupt flick in the opposite direction then quickly back (Like iStanley's last reference above). I use this method mostly because I first learned to do it many, MANY years ago with late sixties early seventies muscle cars that had floor mounted parking brakes. To hit that pedal at any high speed meant throwing your driveshaft or ripping the differential/axle clean out ( I know this for a fact and still have the scars to prove it)! Of course we did not call it "drifting" back then and with the big heavy cars it was very hazardous as whole suspensions could just collapse and send you rolling through a field (again ask me how I know). Oh and never, NEVER try it with a 1965 VW bug as I am pretty sure that this is still rolling to this day.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dipstik-sportech

If you're worried about the cost of breaking things maybe drifting isn't for you. Clutch kicking is hard on the clutch, trans, axles, diff, etc. Handbrake it hard on the brakes, diff, axles. Flick is hard on the diff, axles and suspension. Take your pick they're all expensive

100% agree! It does more damage then you would think so if you wantta play be prepared to pay.

[iStanley]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

100% agree! It does more damage then you would think so if you wantta play be prepared to pay.

I know warranty will not cover a clutch or flywheel, and I am at 20,000 miles and half a year on it, what items should I worry that warranty will not cover?

[civdaddy]

Originally Posted by iStanley

I know warranty will not cover a clutch or flywheel, and I am at 20,000 miles and half a year on it, what items should I worry that warranty will not cover?

If youre really worried about breaking stuff you have a few options.

1. Drift and break stuff
2. Drift and not break stuff
3. Don't drift

I find that option 3 sucks.

Just go drifting when it's wet. A lot less wear and tear on the car.

[iStanley]

Originally Posted by civdaddy

If youre really worried about breaking stuff you have a few options.

1. Drift and break stuff
2. Drift and not break stuff
3. Don't drift

I find that option 3 sucks.

Just go drifting when it's wet. A lot less wear and tear on the car.

Option 3 does suck, mostly because that is the main fun of this car, other than looking cool of course.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by iStanley

I know warranty will not cover a clutch or flywheel, and I am at 20,000 miles and half a year on it, what items should I worry that warranty will not cover?

Any and all wear items. If using ebrake method both the pads and rotors. Tires no matter what, but you knew that already. They may or may not cover bearings or even axles or steering components if they can find enough evidence to prove you used them "outside the design limits".

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by civdaddy

If youre really worried about breaking stuff you have a few options.

1. Drift and break stuff
2. Drift and not break stuff
3. Don't drift

I find that option 3 sucks.

Just go drifting when it's wet. A lot less wear and tear on the car.

And a lot more chance of losing it if not proficient!

[MrAmalto]

It seems like you guys are only looking at one style of drifting. There is always just entering a corner at a more extreme angle than the car can turn and then correcting, don't remember what this method is called. Anyways I'm pretty sure this isn't that hard on the car (excluding the tires).

[iStanley]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Any and all wear items. If using ebrake method both the pads and rotors. Tires no matter what, but you knew that already. They may or may not cover bearings or even axles or steering components if they can find enough evidence to prove you used them "outside the design limits".

Haha "outside the design limits" Ill tell the dealership "THIS SHIT WAS DESIGNED TO GO SIDEWAYS BITCH." and never get my warranty

[sofargone561]

Originally Posted by iStanley

Haha "outside the design limits" Ill tell the dealership "THIS SHIT WAS DESIGNED TO GO SIDEWAYS BITCH." and never get my warranty

It goes sideways in commercials and through explosions and shit why cant we do the same?