Drifters? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

koyv90 · 02-09-2012, 08:53 PM

I have seen a lot of people excited for this car. Was wondering if anyone was or is a person who likes to drift and what are their expectations and thoughts about the car so far?

Nafe · 02-09-2012, 09:03 PM

I used to drift. My favourite dirft car was my slowest... A JDM AE86. I am VERY excited about this car. Can't wait to get one. Won't be doing any hard drifting in it though. Not for a while at least :P
Expectations - quick, punchy performance, but not balls out fast. responsive, direct handling. Easy to slide and easy to grip..

FT86_Shark · 02-09-2012, 09:04 PM

I've been curious about drifting (I'm D-curious I guess?

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Would the FR-S be considered a good starter car for drifting?

vaporiz · 02-09-2012, 09:20 PM

What are the components required for a car to drift well?

GenkiElite · 02-09-2012, 10:27 PM

I've been drifting since 99 when I was stationed in japan and have had several drift cars since. My favorite bing my old 93 S13 coupe. That was my first purpose built drift car. I expect this handle similarly with the dimensions and weight being close to one another. Obiously the S13 had some work done to it and a little bump in hp but still streetable. With the FR-S I probably wont push as hard. Maby some track days but no tandem with it, not for a while anyway.

dabocx · 02-09-2012, 10:31 PM

Not that old but i got alot of practice in my friends MK3 supra. Now i use the miata. Hopefully this will be amazing. Just need to practice

GenkiElite · 02-09-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaporiz

What are the components required for a car to drift well?

To put it simply and to drift "well" I would say RWD "obviously) a good firm suspension setup with little body roll, a decent lsd, manual tranni and most importantly a good driver behind the wheel. Oh, and lots and lots and lots of tires

There is clearly a lot more to it but if you want to just want to Hoon a bit that would be a good start.

glorydays · 02-09-2012, 10:35 PM

search Chris Harris GT86.

AVOturboworld · 02-09-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT86_Shark

Would the FR-S be considered a good starter car for drifting?

Any RWD car that you are willing to crash is a good drift beginner car...

Yes, of course some cars are better than others, but if you haven't tried to drift before, and are planning to go all out D1 style, you better have something you are willing to replace body panels on. From my experiences in the mountains of Japan, that's a nightly occurance for the drivers up there.

Regards,

Paul Hansen
www.avoturboworld.com
www.facebook.com/BRZSportsCarClub

WingsofWar · 02-09-2012, 11:25 PM

Just be careful not to drift into the D dimension.

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Kuzuri · 02-09-2012, 11:34 PM

im looking to get into drifting with the fr-s. i dont really have any experience in drifting except for sliding around in my old z28 and my dads trans am....

but im confident i can learn how to do it

Nafe · 02-09-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaporiz

What are the components required for a car to drift well?

Good, firm suspension, a proper LSD are the main items. LSD most important.
I also think a good seat, oil cooler and radiator are very important.
Reliablitly is more fun than power

Kuzuri · 02-10-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nafe

Good, firm suspension, a proper LSD are the main items. LSD most important.
I also think a good seat, oil cooler and radiator are very important.
Reliablitly is more fun than power

true, i wouldnt say FUN though... but more important anyway.... reliability will make sure you can KEEP HAVING fun!

mike2100 · 02-10-2012, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaporiz

What are the components required for a car to drift well?

Good hand-foot-eye coordination

02-09-2012, 08:53 PM	#1
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Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to drift. My favourite dirft car was my slowest... A JDM AE86. I am VERY excited about this car. Can't wait to get one. Won't be doing any hard drifting in it though. Not for a while at least :P Expectations - quick, punchy performance, but not balls out fast. responsive, direct handling. Easy to slide and easy to grip..

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GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been drifting since 99 when I was stationed in japan and have had several drift cars since. My favorite bing my old 93 S13 coupe. That was my first purpose built drift car. I expect this handle similarly with the dimensions and weight being close to one another. Obiously the S13 had some work done to it and a little bump in hp but still streetable. With the FR-S I probably wont push as hard. Maby some track days but no tandem with it, not for a while anyway.

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dabocx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: United States Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 564 Thanked 261 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not that old but i got alot of practice in my friends MK3 supra. Now i use the miata. Hopefully this will be amazing. Just need to practice

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glorydays Remember me? Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Series.Blue Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 483 Thanks: 259 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	search Chris Harris GT86.

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Kuzuri __(X)__ Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '11 Legacy, '89 190E, '78 GS1000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 958 Thanks: 300 Thanked 697 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im looking to get into drifting with the fr-s. i dont really have any experience in drifting except for sliding around in my old z28 and my dads trans am.... but im confident i can learn how to do it

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