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dinfern22 06-26-2017 08:12 PM

Can't stop powersliding! Doing any harm?
 
Hey, whats up guys!

After owning my fr-s for almost an year, I recently discovered powerslides! Now when there is a turn going into the road I drive out and flick the steering wheel and let the tail out a bit, just a bit though, not drifting type slides. The car only gets sideways to a small degree.

I wanted to know if i'm doing any damage to my car?? In terms of hurting the cars alignment, suspension or other components of the cars? If so please tell me!
Now I know the tires will wear out, but I also wanted to know how fast will they wear out? I powerslide almost daily, but only doing it once a day.

I always tell myself to resist doing it, but whenever a turn comes up I just cant resist the urge, it's so damn fun and the thrill is awesome!:happyanim:

....Oh and I only powerslide if there are no upcoming cars or any behind me, always check my surroundings beforehand!

-Thanks, help appreciated!

VoltsFRS2013 06-26-2017 08:25 PM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixSea3P338k"]Drifting With Parents In The Car - Too Funny - YouTube[/ame]

THIS IS YOU.

SAY NO! :party0030:

Wise 06-26-2017 08:31 PM

♪♫ DEJA VU!!! I've just been in this place before! Higher on the street! ♪♫

Tcoat 06-26-2017 08:32 PM

As long as the slide does not end abruptly against a curb, tree/pole, wall or another car you are fine.

dinfern22 06-26-2017 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013 (Post 2935784)


Hahah nice! Did powerslides with my mom in the car and all I heard was screaming and cuss words, now shes terrified of me driving...Thinks the car will flip over :lol:

dinfern22 06-26-2017 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2935791)
As long as the slide does not end abruptly against a curb, tree/pole, wall or another car you are fine.

How do people manage to crash into things while powersliding??Do they go really fast into a turn, or does the car just keep turning and crash? I feel like with this car its super easy to control and the likelihood of it happening is very little.

Even being a beginner at powersliding I always manage to get control of the car with a quick simple counter steer.

Spuds 06-26-2017 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2935791)
As long as the slide does not end abruptly against a curb, tree/pole, wall or another car you are fine.

... Or a person, or a dog, or a deer, or moose. God help you if you hit a moose.

Also, Google Toyota 86 drift record. I don't think you will go sideways that much in your life. (Yes it was on a wet skidpad and other than a big fuel tank the car was stock). Point is the car will handle some sideways action just fine.

Edit: I recommend not doing it when it's wet out...

Wise 06-26-2017 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spuds (Post 2935802)
... Or a person, or a dog, or a deer, or moose. God help you if you hit a moose.

Also, Google Toyota 86 drift record. I don't think you will go sideways that much in your life. (Yes it was on a wet skidpad and other than a big fuel tank the car was stock). Point is the car will handle some sideways action just fine.

Edit: I recommend not doing it when it's wet out...

:D:D:D

https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-22-2015/zjbojI.gif

guybo 06-26-2017 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinfern22 (Post 2935779)
Hey, whats up guys!

After owning my fr-s for almost an year, I recently discovered powerslides! Now when there is a turn going into the road I drive out and flick the steering wheel and let the tail out a bit, just a bit though, not drifting type slides. The car only gets sideways to a small degree.

I wanted to know if i'm doing any damage to my car?? In terms of hurting the cars alignment, suspension or other components of the cars? If so please tell me!
Now I know the tires will wear out, but I also wanted to know how fast will they wear out? I powerslide almost daily, but only doing it once a day.

I always tell myself to resist doing it, but whenever a turn comes up I just cant resist the urge, it's so damn fun and the thrill is awesome!:happyanim:

....Oh and I only powerslide if there are no upcoming cars or any behind me, always check my surroundings beforehand!

-Thanks, help appreciated!

LOL, I have the same addiction. Maybe we should start a 12 step program? It's bad for the tires but that's about it. Once I got rid of the cats and OFT tuned my car, it's just so easy

mrg666 06-26-2017 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2935791)
As long as the slide does not end abruptly against a curb, tree/pole, wall or another car you are fine.

Other than just looking like a hooligan on the roads. Now I know why the cops are so hostile.

Tcoat 06-26-2017 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinfern22 (Post 2935799)
How do people manage to crash into things while powersliding??Do they go really fast into a turn, or does the car just keep turning and crash? I feel like with this car its super easy to control and the likelihood of it happening is very little.

Even being a beginner at powersliding I always manage to get control of the car with a quick simple counter steer.

They get over confident, hit gravel or water, don't have the space to start with, there are many reasons.

stevesnj 06-26-2017 09:35 PM

ahhh Powersliding..

https://media.giphy.com/media/Zk9mW5OmXTz9e/giphy.gif

Tcoat 06-26-2017 09:41 PM

The gif that just keeps giving!

http://i.imgur.com/cbsdnLE.gif

stevesnj 06-26-2017 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinfern22 (Post 2935779)
I wanted to know if i'm doing any damage to my car?? In terms of hurting the cars alignment, suspension or other components of the cars? If so please tell me!
Now I know the tires will wear out, but I also wanted to know how fast will they wear out? I powerslide almost daily, but only doing it once a day.

You're having fun, you're good, hit something even a pothole and you could mess up your alignment. Get one of these 86Nanny and go to someplace secluded to test out real powersliding with no nanny's holding back this car's fun potential. They are updating their site so keep trying it.


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