Gt4 Drift newbie, help needed

put n2 tires and make oyur spring rate rear a little harder than the front(might not go well for you thats my drifting style)but you can get a rx 7 fd and drift stock but make sure driving aids are off
 
It may sound weird but try a 600 hp viper around grand valley speedway for 45+ minutes (buy lsds, flywheels , clutches) get comfortable (with manual) drift every thing. Then get a Rx-7 FD use [SEARCH]fr drift guide [/SEARCH](boundary layers)to tune.
 
First of all, you should try a car that has extremely good handling properties, like Mazda MX-5/Miata NR-A'04, preferably the 1.6l model wich allows you to learn the basics with low power ( weight shift, scandinavian flick, how much countersteer should be applied ) and it's easy to control at low speeds, even with stock S2 tyres.
Then, move up one step and try the 1800 model, stock as the previous one, and use it to practice high speed manouvering.
BMW 120i is good for starters as well, since it's way more calm to drive than MX-5/Miata, that can get bit frisky under enthusiastic cornering.
 
Leonidae
First of all, you should try a car that has extremely good handling properties, like Mazda MX-5/Miata NR-A'04, preferably the 1.6l model wich allows you to learn the basics with low power ( weight shift, scandinavian flick, how much countersteer should be applied ) and it's easy to control at low speeds, even with stock S2 tyres.
Then, move up one step and try the 1800 model, stock as the previous one, and use it to practice high speed manouvering.
BMW 120i is good for starters as well, since it's way more calm to drive than MX-5/Miata, that can get bit frisky under enthusiastic cornering.
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Most sensible post for getting things started on this page. Well said.
 
Thank you, I just want to help. I've noticed how some ID fans pick up cars from the series and then complain how they can't drift them. First they should learn the basics, then how to make setups and finally try something bit different, like drifting Range RoveR Stormer Concept. ( I got pics of that in my gallery :sly: )
 
i find drifting with a semi-modded sil80 did the trick for me, i bought a full lsd, suspension upgrades, and a few power adders and i was ok, i still suck but I am still getting used to gt4 drifting tho.
 
I suggest manual, it makes it alot more fun and involving in my opinion. You pay closer attention to your tachometer, well I know I do now. I used to always use auto until I started drifting.

Just go with what ever feels right and have fun. 👍
 
karate_crimson
hah true. i want to race you. you seem very educated about this. too bad theres no online.
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i'm new so you might possibly know this already but aren't some of the members using Xlink for competition purposes.

theres a tuturial on how to set it up under "Everything Drift FAQ"
 
TRi
nos2
I don't think drifting a stock car is for new drifters, it's a lot harder trying to drift a stock car imo than a car with settings that suits your drifting style./QUOTE]

i learned on a stock m5 and would recommend learning on stock cars for all beginners for the following reasons:

*its "harder"- drifting stock requires use to use more technique than modded. once the basics have been learned the transition from stock to modified will be a pleasant one. learning on a modified car and then trying to drift a stock car may end up be like pulling teeth trying without the advantages of a tuned car.

*newbs dont have a drifting style- as with any sport, nobody starting out has a particular style. the goal of a newb is to just complete the task whichever way possible. trying to learn using someone else's settings based on their style very well may throw off one's learning experience. for instance, my cars are generally high power and set up with strong oversteer that would most likely put beginners off course or spinning out. the steering, gearing, and braking is set up for my way of driving and is probably not suitable for many.

*newbs may not understand tuning- with all the variables of tuning, a newb will most likely not have a comfortable feel of what effects what. jumping right into that would be like me jumping into spacecraft and trying to fly the thing with its 800 buttons. i wouldn't know what does what and i'd be pushing buttons having no idea what each one does.



my advice to you and anyone starting out would be to go to arcade mode, get a suzuki cappacino, turn the power all the way up, turn off aids, and put n1s or n2s on it. that way you can practically floor it through most turns without worry about throttle control. this lets you focus solely on steering technique(it also spins out less.) once you feel comfortable with this, you can move on to higher power cars, and ultimately move onto tuned cars.
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man, i read that and thanks, now i actually have a smal chance when i drift, and i still use a modded cappachino! :dopey:
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And if you ever get bored to FR drifting, try MR or AWD cars. I've done few setups for AWD cars. For example Stagea 260 RS Autech Version, which basically is a Skyline in a drag.. check my gallery for pics. :mischievous: And no, MR's don't need setup IMO, they drift just well without any help. Good example? First gen MR2.
 
Leonidae
First of all, you should try a car that has extremely good handling properties, like Mazda MX-5/Miata NR-A'04, preferably the 1.6l model wich allows you to learn the basics with low power ( weight shift, scandinavian flick, how much countersteer should be applied ) and it's easy to control at low speeds, even with stock S2 tyres.
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really having trouble getting the stock 1.6 miata sideways on the S2's. I chucked a 2 way LSD in, hoping for it to be easier, but its not. i can do a bit of feint comign into a corner @ hgih speed from a straight. but yeah...

any advice?
 
Beno
really having trouble getting the stock 1.6 miata sideways on the S2's. I chucked a 2 way LSD in, hoping for it to be easier, but its not. i can do a bit of feint comign into a corner @ hgih speed from a straight. but yeah...

any advice?
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Well, use Grand Valley Speedway as test track. It has nice set of different corners. Are you really having trouble? Stock '04 Miata, no matter what engine capacity, is able to drift. The 1.6l model just needs more speed and quite energetic efforts, like steering towards outside just before corner, then back in corner while releasing the throttle and tapping brakes lightly ( aka scandinavian flick). And try to avoid handbrake, that's for frontwheeldrives.. :sly:
 
it's an old model mx5 i bought from the used car dealer :)
I'll try on Grand Valley Speedway as I was using Apricot Hill

thanks !
 
ah, the older model. if it's the oldest one, it doesn't have rear differential as stock, and it lacks the grunt of the newer designs. Still, a fun ride that can be drifted with some determined handling.
 
Leonidae
ah, the older model. if it's the oldest one, it doesn't have rear differential as stock, and it lacks the grunt of the newer designs. Still, a fun ride that can be drifted with some determined handling.
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oh ok, thank you once again. I'll buy the new model and see how i go.
 

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