little m3 drifting instructional video

[Savij]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler

Originally posted by: DanFungus

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
through last thursday's snow storm, i drove sideways for 21 miles on my way home. i even passed a sideways Z4 (he was driving 3 mph, i was 4). this was entirely with the traction control off, as TC on prevents the car from moving in snow all together. at least 80% of the time, the rear will pull to the right. my question is: why predominantly to the right? is this a function of the LSD, the drivetrain torque, the rear suspension, or something else?

What kind of car? Could be a transversely mounted engine with unequal length axles.

it's a G35 Coupe 6 speed. the engine and tranny are longitudinal, the axles seem to be equal length, and the diff is the garden-variety LSD. all tires are uni-directional, and mounted properly.

Because the road camber is usually to the right.

 

[GoatMonkey]

What's the fascination with drifting? Is it actually faster to go around a corner sideways? You don't normally see race car drivers doing that except on dirt tracks or drifting competitions. Is it faster but too hard on the tires? I had always heard that it just slows you down when you drive like that and wastes tires for nothing more than a good show.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: GoatMonkey
What's the fascination with drifting? Is it actually faster to go around a corner sideways? You don't normally see race car drivers doing that except on dirt tracks or drifting competitions. Is it faster but too hard on the tires? I had always heard that it just slows you down when you drive like that and wastes tires for nothing more than a good show.

it demonstrates your ability to hold a car at its grip limits and it looks hella fun to boot.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: GoatMonkey
What's the fascination with drifting? Is it actually faster to go around a corner sideways? You don't normally see race car drivers doing that except on dirt tracks or drifting competitions. Is it faster but too hard on the tires? I had always heard that it just slows you down when you drive like that and wastes tires for nothing more than a good show.

minor to moderate oversteer, at the right times, certainly helps a car lap at a quicker pace. dukes of hazzard style powerslides fancied by parking lot heroes are slow as hell.

the one and only time you'll see huge oversteer, in what i would call a real race, is in rally racing. the the wild oversteer is used to rotate the car around tight corners more quickly than just conventional steering, and keep a tighter line (shorter distance). when the wheels regain traction the car is already pointed in the right direction, and not having to turn the car means the tires can use all available traction the propel the car forward.

RIP Colin McRae

i cannot do this.