General advice for a noob?

[Anathema]

Hey all. I've just really picked up in the game, and I'm looking for some general advice.

I'm stuck using the DS3 due to a malfunctioning G25 (overheating issues.)

Now... I don't mind if you tell me that 4WD drifting is for *********. I don't care, and will MR/FR/RR/4WD drift. Car doesn't matter, I'll drift anything.

Any suggestions for a level 13?

 

[Bluntified]

Drift corner to corner, don't worry about connecting drifts yet just do one at a time.

Get a lower powered (300hp or so) car and stick to it, don't switch it up too much or you'll take longer to learn. Same with the track, find something you like and stick with it.

Don't full throttle throughout the drift, feather it mid way through the drift. You basically use the throttle to keep the drift going so if you feel you're straightening out, hit the throttle a bit.

That's about all from the top of my head, also check the other threads, they have some good advice, pretty much where I learned from.

I'm pretty sure others will help out with tuning so I won't get into all that.

Edit, oh ya, take a run on a big open track like TGTT and just slide around with it. Once you get a hang of how it slides and how to countersteer, you'll pick it up in no time.

 

[DDAAVVIIDD82]

Throttle control, throttle control, throttle control. Lift the throttle to transition but don't get back on it so hard that you swing the back end all the way around. Don't worry about the walls or the grass just yet, get a feel for what the car wants to do.

 

[JR86]

Best to first learn with either a stock 370Z or tuned S13. Learn to control the throttle, get use to counter steering and such and just practice a lot.

 

[Stavingo]

 

[D1crazy]

I'd suggest a z33 or z34 fully tuned high turbo and fully lowered and ch tyres and practice

 

[djinline]

If you can find this car, it should be a good drift practice car for beginners even in stock condition. If you want more power, try this one.

 

[D1crazy]

If you can find this car, it should be a good drift practice car for beginners even in stock condition. If you want more power, try this one.

I wouldn't advise the s tune z33/z34 a lot Easier to drift stock

 

[HKSturbo]

I wouldn't advise the s tune z33/z34 a lot Easier to drift stock

... maybe for you. Your preferences don't apply to everybody else, but on topic,
just experiment a little, find a car that suits you and stick with it. That first car will be what teaches you the basics of drifting and linking corners etc.

Then when you're more experienced you can try out other cars, granted that you know how to tune your cars properly by that point. (Suspension/diff/trans/ballast etc.)

Good luck!

Just a tip: Mid-range turbo's are often better on most cars because it helps prevent unwanted turbo lag, by keeping you in the power band.

 

[DDAAVVIIDD82]

I most definitely would have given tips such as opening the diff before anything else, and possibly throwing on the fully customizable suspension to allow for spring rate (stiffer in the rear), camber (more in the front, less in the rear), and toe (start off with slight decreases if a quicker initiation is desired) adjustments. Upgrading the performance should only be done once a driver has gotten a feel for what [setting] gets the car to slide and how controlled it is once sideways. Power can be added judiciously to make up for broad gear splits instead of opting for the fully customizable 'box, but that's only after all other options have been exhausted.

👍

Note: Camber increases the level of control to a point. As with tuning for racing, too much camber results in negative driving characteristics.

 

[septummortis777]

It is easier to jump into a moded car and drift then a modifed and tuned car. My personal experience, when u can drift your untuned car well enough then make slight adjustments for handling,speed, or a better smoke screen. But always start small, the car is meant for you. Tune to your liking

 

[MetalJet]

I like cars that you can drift without using the e-brake, Toyota Supra for one. Just give the gas a little tap to get it started, then control the drift with the steering and gas. The right gears are a must. Do some experimenting with different gears and entry speeds. If you hit the rev limiter too fast and straighten out, you might be in too low of a gear. If you keep slowing down and spinning, you might be in too high of a gear.

 

[I Love GT6]

Nissan 350Z best for No0bs. Add me and I will send mine over tomorrow.