Drifting is becoming more and more popular by the minute. Everywhere we see, on the street and in the stores, drifting is on fire. Ever since drifting busted out onto the mainstream with help from Hollywood movies and with the increase in drifting fans, the surge for wanting to learn how to drift, like they see in the movies has grown rapidly.

Sure drifting looks easy, just drive really fast and get your car sideways and smoke the rear tires. But as you’d know if you’ve already tried drifting, it isn’t as easy as they make it look on the big screen.

Here’s a short drifting lesson for beginners. The very basics of drifting. First, here’s what you need:

1. You need a car – preferably rear wheel drive.

2. It should be a manual car preferably. Automatics are harder to drift but not impossible.

3. You need to go practice in a wide open area where its legal and safe. Drift days are the place to go.

4. You’ll need some spare tires. Obviously.

Now, here’s what to do:

1. You want to practice doing circles or donuts in one spot on the donut pad or wide open flat area around a pilon / cone. DON’T go straight to the circuit trying to drift around corners on your first time attempting drift.

Do donuts to the right, then change and do circles to the left. Start with small circles and then get bigger.

2. Once you have mastered the donuts, you can start to use the handbrake and try some 180 degree spins. Set up 2 pilons about 100 feet apart and go up and back doing 180 handbrake turns.

You shouldn’t try to drift out of the turns yet, just get used to your handbrake and feeling of the slide of your car. Once you can get it nice and smooth, you can try drifting out of the slide.

NOTE: Keep the handbrake on for longer than a split second. Slide it right around with the handbrake until you’re facing the way you want to go then you can power out.

3. Keeping the 2 pilons where they are, you can now try figure-8 drifting around the pilons. Just like you we’re doing in the 180 degree spins, use your handbrake to slide it right around and then power out straight, lining yourself up for the other side of the pilon at the other end. Repeat and try to get close to the pilons with your ront bumper as you can – touching the clipping point – just like the pro drift drivers!

Try these beginners drifting tips before you hit the track and total your car. Just like any sports, practice makes perfect and the right training when learning how to drift will keep you and your car safe so you can live to drift another day.

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In our last drifting article, we discussed the history of drifting. While to some this may be unimportant, history is a key aspect when we begin to study any subject. It is especially important when one is considering drifting as a sport to gain entrance to. This article will focus on different techniques that drifters utilize on the track.

There are roughly ten drifting techniques that are employed on the track:

Beginner
Pendulum
Powerslide
Dirt drop
Hand brake
Taking in
Compression slide
Inertia drift
Clutch kick
Braking drift
Weight transition

Different drifting techniques are utilized based on one’s experience level. For example, beginners are usually encouraged not to use techniques that do not involve some form of weight transition, due to the skill that is needed to correctly employ these methods. Therefore, first-timers will often use basic beginner techniques, compression slide, clutch kick or powerslide. Basic beginner techniques encourage the drifter to either stimulate a decline of traction by locking the wheel (also known as a e-brake drift), or exploit a sufficient amount of force from the motor to interrupt the grip force. The compression slide is a reverse of most techniques, in that it does not utilize braking. This particular method is done by down shifting very quickly, causing the wheels to hold fast for a small amount of time. However, the clutch kick technique utilizes the clutch, brake and gas. The drifter must successfully push the clutch in and out rapidly to traumatize the power train, which throws off the vehicle’s balance causing the rear wheels to dislocate. The powerslide technique is important for novices because it effectively teaches direction and accelerator dominance. Powersliding, also called power oversteer, is typically done while in a corner outlet by accelerating quickly in an effort to glide laterally out of the corner. While the powerslide and e-brake drift are considered to be beginner technique, professional drifters still employ them, and thus they are critical aspects of the overall sport of drifting.

More complex methods of drifting utilize weight transfer. Weight transfer is defined as the redistribution of mass supported by each tire during acceleration, including braking or decline in speed. These procedures include weight transition, braking drift, inertia drift, taking in and the pendulum. Weight transition methods are essentially to used to initiate a drift. By transferring the weight of the vehicle to the front wheels, the back wheels lose their traction which causes an oversteer status. Similarly, the braking drift is done by braking into a corner, and immediately depressing the gas pedal. The great aspect of the braking method is that it can successfully be done in both front wheel and rear wheel drive vehicles. Conversely, the inertia drift shifts the mass of the car to the outside of a bend. The driver initiates the inertia method by turning in the opposite direction of the turn and then rapidly turning back, causing the car to swing into a drift line. The taking in technique is similar to the braking drift in that the driver insures there is a loss of speed in the corner of the track. When the car has relatively independent handling, this method is easily employed due to engine braking. The pendulum method may be the most complex, and is not often performed in a true competition. Many drivers will only employ this drifting method in a “show” atmosphere. The drift is actually performed by transferring the weight of the car from side to side on the straight areas of the track, and then using countersteering to achieve a large drift angle.

The dirt drop method of drifting is not typically employed at true drift competitions, some consider this method crude when compared with other techniques. A drop dirt is performed by dropping the rear tires of the car onto a low traction surface, in an effort to achieve or keep a drift angle. This technique is also known as a dirt turbo.

Drifting is becoming a huge motor sport, and it is imperative that those who want to gain entrance into the sport understand and master the techniques, in an effort to keep themselves and others safe. Modified 240 [http://www.modified240.com] recommends finding a instructor that is well versed in these techniques. Stay tuned for our next article in our drifting series.

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Drifting has become a phenomenon, not just for teenagers and young adult men, but women and older adults are participating in this most unusual sport. There is quite a large debate among drifters as to what cars can actually drift, what cars are best for drifting and what cars can absolutely not drift.

Our focus will be on whether or not the Nissan 300zx can drift, is it considered a good drifter and how does the weight of the 300zx affect its drifting capabilities. Nissan Sport Magazine is the expert Nissan magazine, and they love to see exactly what Nissan’s are capable of. In 2005, Nissan Sport Magazine decided to test the 300zx Twin Turbo and the 300zx 2 + 2, to see what they were capable of in the drifting arena.

Before we drift, what exactly do we know about the 300zx that makes it different than the “typical” drifting car?

o The 300zx is FAST! The ability to reach 60 mph in around 5 – 6 seconds makes it an incredibly quick sports car, and with engine modifications, turbo modifications, or boost kits…it is even faster.

o The 300zx is heavy. The 300zx weighs in at a little over 3,500 lbs! This was and still is unheard of in what is considered to be a fast, agile sports car.

Many so-called “experts” claim that the 300zx can’t drift because of its weight. Well, Nissan Sport Magazine wanted to find out if this was truth or myth. Let’s see what their road tests showed:

o You CAN drift the ZX! It has an amazing right turn drift, but it requires an experienced drifter. Where some cars can be drifted by first-timers, the 300zx is not one of those. A key factor to drifting this particular ZX is the E-Brake. The emergency brake requires a harder jerk than other cars, due to the type of brakes that are on this model.

o The four drifts that were conducted on this ZX model completely destroyed a set of high-end Bridgestone tires!

o Nissan Sport Magazine also noted that less wheel flicking and more throttle, creates a better drift in the ZX. What additional factors play into drifting the 300zx?

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A topic of much debate among racing fans, the origin of drifting continues to generate plenty of spirited debate in online drifting communities to this day. While the identity of the first driver in history who purposefully over-steered his car to create a sideways drift will forever be lost in the mists of time, the origin of the drifting in modern motor-sports is well documented. The honour lies with Japanese racer Kunimitsu Takahashi, who pioneered drifting techniques in races in the mid to late ’70s.

Originally a motorcycle racer, Takahashi found fame in 1961 as the first ever Japanese rider to win the Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix on a 250cc Honda. A serious injury in 1962 cut short his motorcycle racing career and made Takahashi switch to racing in cars. While racing the Japanese circuits Takahashi began using various drifting manoeuvres out of necessity to take on tight corners while maintaining speed. Not only did it help Takahashi win races, drifting on the speedway also won him many followers among the fans. Fans were excited by this brand new style of racing and Takahashi’s crowd-pleasing antics on the track filled the stands.

Takahashi’s drifting style caught the eye of Keiichi Tsuchiya, a brash young street racer and rising star of Japan’s Formula 3 scene. Not content to merely copy Takahashi’s techniques on the race track, Tsuchiya wanted to take drifting to the next level by making it a motor-sport in its own right. Tsuchiya began to hone his craft on the windy roads of Japanese mountain passes. The constant barrage of twists, turns and bends on such roads provided the perfect opportunity for continuous drifting. Tsuchiya attempts to take an obscure racing technique and change it into an art-form on those winding Japanese mountain roads have become the stuff of legends. The Japanese word for mountain pass, Touge, has become part of the vocabulary of the drift racing scene around the world.

Tsuchiya soon found backing from Japan’s leading car tuning and racing magazines to produce a short video highlighting his drifting skills. This video, called Pluspy, became an instant hit among racing fans and muscle car aficionados, inspiring many amateurs to become drifters later on in their careers. A year after releasing Pluspy, Tsuchiya and his backers went on to organise the world’s first drifting tournament called the D1 Grand Prix. Held for the first time at the Ebisu Circuit in Fukushima, Japan, the D1 Grand Prix was a massive success and has grown into the leading drifting tournament in the world.

Since debuting in the late ’80s, competitive drifting has left an indelible mark in the racing world. Drifting is now a part of the modern motor-sports culture, with races taking place in speedways and highways all over the planet. The ease and relative low cost of modifying one’s car for drifting has unfortunately lead to a vibrant, yet illegal, underground drifting scene in many countries. Unlike other forms of competitive motor-sports, it is fairly easy for the average muscle car owner to add a few mods to his vehicle to transform it into a drift racer. While great for attracting new fans, this also leads to the surge in illegal underground races held in public roads.

Today D1 tournaments take place all over the world in countries where drifting has the biggest amount of fans. To date there have been D1 championship events in Japan, the United States, the UK, Malaysia and New Zealand. Apart from the global reach of the D1 Grand Prix there also exists thriving local drifting clubs in many of these countries. These organisations normally cater to the regional drifting scene, and hold events and tournaments throughout the year. A few examples are the D1NZ and NZ Drift Series in New Zealand, Pro-Drift Mania in Canada, Formula-D in the US, Superdrift in Italy, and the British Drift Championship.

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So you’re interested in drifting and want to start competing. Well before you can begin to compete you need to have a car that can compete.

This can be a problem. If you where anything like me when I started out, you don’t have the cash to build a Formula D level slide machine. So what do you do? Well, do what I did; build a drift car on a budget!

The first step is finding a good platform to start with. This can be a challenge with all the different cars that are used in the drifting world. But I have a few solid rules that you can follow that will help make your decision a lot easier.

First, you will want something driftable. By saying driftable, I’m talking about how it needs to have the essential characteristics of a drift car. You will NEED to find a car that has rear wheel drive (RWD), and a manual transmission. Don’t go out and find something with a automatic transmission or for some reason front wheel drive (FWD) and say “I can just do a tranny swap” or “I can do a RWD conversion”. DON’T! This is NOT WORTH THE EFFORT, PERIOD! The purpose is to build a drift car for as cheap as possible and as quick as possible so that you can be on the track drifting as soon as possible.

Second, you want it to be cheap. I set a budget of $1000. I know plenty of people that found a car for less but they got lucky. I set my budget of $1000 for a running driving car that I could build into something that would be competitive. Along with the price of the car being cheap, you want parts to be cheap. You want a vehicle that has a strong aftermarket following and an abundance of spare parts that are easy to find and cheap.

And third, you will want a vehicle you aren’t in love with. In the world of drifting, you will make mistakes, you will have accidents, and you will crash. Therefore you want something that you will be willing to take to the edge and past in order to improve your skills. Too many times I’ve seen people that are afraid to push themselves and there car because they’re afraid of crashing. To be able to learn and improve you can’t be thinking about crashing, you need to be thinking about how you can better your technique. You can’t be afraid of crashing, it’s inevitable so deal with it.

I chose a 1992 Nissan 240sx for several reasons. They’re cheap, they have a huge aftermarket following, parts from other Nissans are bolt-on upgrades, and the 2.4L DOHC (KA24DE) engine is tough and loaded with torque.

Cars I would recommend are the Nissan 240sx S13 and S14, Mazda Miata MX-5 (any year), Toyota Supra (I recommend the older body style of the early 90s), Mazda Rx7, and the Toyota Cressida. Or if your into domestics you can go with the Ford Mustang, or any other cheap abundant RWD car.

Up next “Drift Car On A Budget: Part 2, The Essential Mods”.

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Hi My name is Chip, or Speed as a lot of people know me and I am a soon to be professional drifter, interested in helping you learn to drift and build your skills.

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Before getting on to rc cars drifting techniques let me first set the ground rules. I believe you are more or less aware of rc drifting. If you say no and have been for some time into rc cars then am pretty sure you have bumped onto a drifting rc car without realizing what that move or manoeuvre is called.

In order to ensure that every body reading this article is on the same page as far as drifting is concerned I will briefly touch upon rc cars drifting before going full steam into various techniques to achieve the same.

In curved tracks (U-shaped or S-shaped) rc cars need to corner appropriately in order to stay in the race. Cornering involves different methods or techniques which are trickier than driving on a straight road. RC cars drifting is one method of cornering. Here the rear tires slip on the track rather than rolling.

RC cars drifting has a special craze among rc enthusiasts because it is a spectacular site for the audience to see the cars sway on the track generating unbelievable loops. From a functionality point of view drifting at times saves cornering time thus giving the driver an edge over others.

Drifting involves maintaining consistent speed through the arc and coming out of the corner at a faster speed.

Various techniques are used by individuals for rc cars drifting. Some of the more popular ones are mentioned below. Please be warned that these are certain basic techniques which are capable of getting you the drifting results you desire. But I cannot guarantee success as so much will depend on your ability to grasp the subject and the amount of time you spend mastering the techniques.

Basic Drifting Techniques

Here is a list of basic car drifting techniques widely used by drivers world wide.

Power Over

In this type of rc cars drifting full throttle is used to produce over steering of significant magnitude through the turn.

Faint Drift

In this type first you need to steer the car outwards of the track. Then suddenly turn the head of the car in inward direction by using steering traction.

Swaying Drift

In this style you replicate faint drift in short slow bursts where in the back or rear of the car keeps oscillating about the longitudinal direction giving a swaying view of the car rear.

Kansei Drift

This happens at high racing speeds. When you are approaching corners at high speed for a moment reduce supply of gas. This will cause a little over steering in the car. Balance this by adjusting the steering and gas.

Jump Drift

This is caused by allowing one of the tires to loose contact with the track. Here the inside tire at the rear end bounces to loose contact with the track and in the process generates over steer.

Long Side Drift

In this kind of drifting reverse and steering is used to put the car side ways. The car enters into the turn in this position.

Hope you enjoyed this article on rc cars drifting. Now get out of your chair and start practising these techniques.

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Drifting is well known for drift racing, which is the way a car operates by sliding on the streets from corner to corner while hitting the brakes or pulling the hand brakes. In drifting games cars race against each other on streets filled with obstacles like poles, boxes, other cars and many other things. One of the greatest objective while drift racing is making perfect well curves while just steering on the wheels been moved only by the power of the speed and not by hitting the accelerator.

Today drifting games have gone from the streets to online as well, you are able to play drifting games by just using your computer, there is no need to risk getting inside a car and trying to learn about drift racing. You are able to score points by showing your ability while handling the cars and performing drifting moves.

Drifting was invented by a Japanese professional, but before it was made or considered a real sport, there were already many unknown groups of people practicing this sport in neighborhoods, people would just gather around for some fun in the streets and allow the drifting games begin. The act of making a car drift in a perfect way can only be achieved by a professional with lots of experience in this practice. The drift work has most of its work done in the front wheels, so good handling is a must, this happens because the weight that is distributed and the torque are totally separate, comparing to the read part of a car.

The biggest and most used techniques in drifting racing are the use of the clutch and the way the driver uses the breaks, combining all this together, we have a driver running at a fair speed, and while getting ready to perform the turn, the driver pulls the side emergency brake allowing the car to lose the traction from the rear end and slide, performing the drift; a very experienced driver would be able to use the steering wheel and perform the drift exactly as he wants to.

Today these techniques have been applied to games allowing you to make use of this while playing car games online or car drifting games. Many gamers online compete in games where they are allowed to record their scores as to how they overcome certain obstacles. In the end it’s a lot of fun to learn about drifting games and how they started to become really popular, we can all give many thanks to our friends over in Japan for turning it into a very risky and at the same time safe game.

There are many websites that share these drifting games with users online, and many even allow you to enjoy some of the best car games, car parking games and even racing games on the internet. Just always remember to enjoy and have fun while doing it so. I started writing when I was about 12 years old, on my little journals, after so many years I still enjoy writing about all sorts of topics, related to computers, games, internet, IT, animals and many others. Writing is something I have great passion on doing it. The era of technology came by to make it more simple and more easy to get my writings done faster and looking way better as well. I hope you have enjoyed the above article as much as I did writing it.

Did you ever wonder how to catch a trout, or how to catch trout in general? In this article I will outline two effective trout fishing techniques that will help you catch more trout on your next fishing excursion. Both of these tips are most effective when used while river fishing. Why is this the case? First of all because river fishing and trout fishing fit together like a hand and a glove and secondly because attempting to catch trout has been my favorite form of fishing for more than two decades and in that time I have learned some great trout tips and techniques. One of the keys to techniques of any kind is that they should be born from “real world” experience and not just ideas that someone had.

Both of the trout fishing tips in this article are born from this “real world” experience and have caught literally thousands of trout. Adding one or both of these trout fishing tips/techniques to your arsenal is a great idea for anyone that is serious about catching more trout. The bottom line is that if you want to know how to catch trout, especially when river fishing, these tips will help in accomplishing that task.

Wade In The River That You Are Fishing – When the term “river fishing” is mentioned in terms of fishing for trout the term “wade fishing” should also be mentioned. Wade fishing for trout is an excellent fishing technique and one of the best trout fishing tips that you will ever receive. If you want to catch more trout wade in the river that you are fishing. This means buying a pair of waders (or getting your legs wet) and getting off of the bank or boat and into the water that you are fishing. When you are in the water river fishing you can fish individual stretches and holes much more thoroughly than you can form the bank or from in a boat. If you want to know how to catch trout the first tip is to get into the water with the trout you are attempting to catch.
River Fishing Means Drift Fishing – When you talk about river fishing for trout you have to also talk about drift fishing, and to me drift fishing has always involved the use of live bait (such as live worms). Drift fishing (which means allowing your bait to drift naturally with the current of the river that you are fishing) in the river that you’re wading in is an excellent trout fishing technique and definitely an effective way to catch trout. Rig a live worm on a set of gang hooks and allow it to flow naturally with the current of the water that you are river fishing. When it comes to trout fishing tips, this one will help you to know how to catch trout because it is so effective. As I said earlier, add one or both of these simple tips to your trout fishing arsenal sooner, rather than later. And remember, the most important tip when it comes to any form or style of fishing is to spend as much time on the water as you can. There is simply no substitute for practice when it comes to fishing.

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While RC drift and touring cars are not known for getting covered in mud and filth it is undoubtedly worth cleaning them on a regular basis to ensure they remain in tip-top condition. Fortunately, drifters are on-road cars and don’t get plastered in mud. However, over time, the build up of dirt and grime can affect your cars performance.

We recommend that you clean your vehicle after every time you take it out. Mostly because we just like tinkering with cars! You can get away with cleaning your drift car after every other run. It all depends on the weather and how dusty the track is you have been racing on. Just remember, if you are a professional RC drifter, make sure you car has been cleaned well BEFORE a race event.

Useful tools for top maintenance:

A pack of hand wipes – If you’re messing with you car then you’re going to get your hands dirty.

A Brush – Either a standard paint brush or specialist RC brush is great for removing dust.

A Towel – Emergency towel for soaking up spillages.

Pit Mat – Rubber or plastic pit mats can help prevent lost parts or ruining the kitchen table.

Tooth Picks – Great for scraping dirt out of those hard to reach places.

Cotton Buds – When soaked in white spirit these are perfect for cleaning specific areas of you car.

An Air Compressor – Blast away the dust and dirt with this amazing tool. Also available in a can!

If you’re like us, your drift car body shell is of extreme importance, as we all know looking the part is key to drifting. During your drift career you are likely to scuff your car on many occasions and maybe even crash and roll your car during a race! Your shell will show the marks of these accidents so it’s vital you keep it clean. Most marks will come off with white spirit and a bit of elbow grease. Most dust and dirt can be washed off with a wet towel or a dry brush.

Occasionally you may hit a large puddle when you are driving in the rain. It’s important to remember that your car’s electronics will cease to work when exposed to too much water. Your motor, receiver, speed controller and servos can be costly so avoid placing these parts in contact with water. Should you get any of your electronics wet remove them immediately from the car, use a towel to wipe off any excess water, and place them in a warm, dry environment such as your airing cupboard. Leave the parts there for 24 hours and they should be safe to use again.

TOP TIP: If you will be racing on a wet surface spray the chassis and other parts of the car with WD-40. This will waterproof your car and prevent mud from sticking. Don’t do this on a dry dirt track though, as the dust will simply stick to the WD-40!

If you are fortunate enough to own an air compressor then cleaning your car can be extremely fun. Remove the body shell and all major components and set to work with the compressor. Just be careful not to blow excess dirt and dust in to parts of the car that can be damaged such as the motor or servo joints.

These simple tips can help you to maintain the performance of your RC drift car. By cleaning regularly you will be able to prolong the life of your parts and prevent any unnecessary accidents caused damaged components

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Drifting is becoming more and more popular by the minute. Everywhere we see, on the street and in the stores, drifting is on fire. Ever since drifting busted out onto the mainstream with help from Hollywood movies and with the increase in drifting fans, the surge for wanting to learn how to drift, like they see in the movies has grown rapidly.

Sure drifting looks easy, just drive really fast and get your car sideways and smoke the rear tires. But as you’d know if you’ve already tried drifting, it isn’t as easy as they make it look on the big screen.

Here’s a short drifting lesson for beginners. The very basics of drifting. First, here’s what you need:

1. You need a car – preferably rear wheel drive.

2. It should be a manual car preferably. Automatics are harder to drift but not impossible.

3. You need to go practice in a wide open area where its legal and safe. Drift days are the place to go.

4. You’ll need some spare tires. Obviously.

Now, here’s what to do:

1. You want to practice doing circles or donuts in one spot on the donut pad or wide open flat area around a pilon / cone. DON’T go straight to the circuit trying to drift around corners on your first time attempting drift.

Do donuts to the right, then change and do circles to the left. Start with small circles and then get bigger.

2. Once you have mastered the donuts, you can start to use the handbrake and try some 180 degree spins. Set up 2 pilons about 100 feet apart and go up and back doing 180 handbrake turns.

You shouldn’t try to drift out of the turns yet, just get used to your handbrake and feeling of the slide of your car. Once you can get it nice and smooth, you can try drifting out of the slide.

NOTE: Keep the handbrake on for longer than a split second. Slide it right around with the handbrake until you’re facing the way you want to go then you can power out.

3. Keeping the 2 pilons where they are, you can now try figure-8 drifting around the pilons. Just like you we’re doing in the 180 degree spins, use your handbrake to slide it right around and then power out straight, lining yourself up for the other side of the pilon at the other end. Repeat and try to get close to the pilons with your ront bumper as you can – touching the clipping point – just like the pro drift drivers!

Try these beginners drifting tips before you hit the track and total your car. Just like any sports, practice makes perfect and the right training when learning how to drift will keep you and your car safe so you can live to drift another day.

- James is a drifting fan of the highest rank. He loves drifting in Japan and watching drifting dvds [http://DriftDVDs.com] all day everyday. He knows what he’s talking about when it comes to drifting. For more drifting info and latest drifting news and goodies, you can check out a couple of places James loves to hang out and drift fans are talking non-stop about http://DriftInJapan.com and [http://DriftDVDs.com] – Have fun, Drift safe.