New to drifting.

[DromeGT]

Hi guys,

I'm new to drifting so any tips?

I use a DS3.

Cheers,

Drome.

 

[davelis]

dont hold the analog stick,just tap it the direction you want
and dont overpress the gas trigger

 

[SPANK]

dont hold the analog stick,just tap it the direction you want
and dont overpress the gas trigger

Please explain?

 

[zedfonsie]

Please explain?

When you countersteer you don't hold it in the spot you tap on it in bursts it gives more control.

 

[SPANK]

never tried it.

 

[nk4e]

When you countersteer you don't hold it in the spot you tap on it in bursts it gives more control.

So in a way that you keep your RPMs controllable? There are stickied threads that should help you on top.Also, there is our Private Message system incase you need to ask a question.

 

[Megamarcx84]

dont hold the analog stick,just tap it the direction you want
and dont overpress the gas trigger

Sounds like floppy wheel flapping to me...wasting the potential of the analog sticks by using them in a digital fashion...

My tips as a former controller drifter...master subtle movements w/ your left thumb for steering...learn to emulate the range of control offered by a steering wheel into the space allotted by the stick. as far as the rest of the controller set right analog up for gas, r1 shift up, l1 shift down, r2 brake, and l2 e-brake...you now have a setup that allows full access to the controls necessary w/out having to shift your fingers...

And watch your replays, if it doesn't look like someone is capable of steering that fast, and w/ that range, you're not doing it right...

 

[SFX_Adavicro]

Sounds like floppy wheel flapping to me...wasting the potential of the analog sticks by using them in a digital fashion...

My tips as a former controller drifter...master subtle movements w/ your left thumb for steering...learn to emulate the range of control offered by a steering wheel into the space allotted by the stick. as far as the rest of the controller set right analog up for gas, r1 shift up, l1 shift down, r2 brake, and l2 e-brake...you now have a setup that allows full access to the controls necessary w/out having to shift your fingers...

And watch your replays, if it doesn't look like someone is capable of steering that fast, and w/ that range, you're not doing it right...

I somewhat agree with this one besides the controller layout which I find to not use the DS3 to its full potential.

On the topic of smoothness on controller though, it is best in my opinion to use the left stick in a "semi-circular" motion, where you constantly press forward on the stick while gently feeding out countersteer. Continuously pushing up is key to being smooth, I found it easier than traditional "left-right." Imagine the analog stick is like a 180 degree wheel, calmly and controllably apply steering inputs while always pushing forward, you would be surprised how smooth you can be.

Its a bit hard to explain but I hope you get the gist, I may make a tutorial some day if I really start getting back into GT5 drifting.

Good luck, if you need any more help, just ask. Search first, but don't be afraid to ask. 👍

 

[saleenf5]

I somewhat agree with this one besides the controller layout which I find to not use the DS3 to its full potential.

On the topic of smoothness on controller though, it is best in my opinion to use the left stick in a "semi-circular" motion, where you constantly press forward on the stick while gently feeding out countersteer. Continuously pushing up is key to being smooth, I found it easier than traditional "left-right." Imagine the analog stick is like a 180 degree wheel, calmly and controllably apply steering inputs while always pushing forward, you would be surprised how smooth you can be.

Its a bit hard to explain but I hope you get the gist, I may make a tutorial some day if I really start getting back into GT5 drifting.

Good luck, if you need any more help, just ask. Search first, but don't be afraid to ask. 👍

must try this, seems ingenuous!

 

[SFX_Adavicro]

must try this, seems ingenuous!

Glad to share some enlightenment, I'll get around to making a tutorial one of these days.

 

[DromeGT]

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll try them out when I log onto GT5 tonight.

 

[hyC]

@ SFX_Adavicro i never tried that.. and never thought of that.. but i will sure try it tonight.. when you do that you have more control of how much you turn than using the basic left-right where you cant be so accurate

 

[DromeGT]

I had a blast drifting round Tsubuka last night. I've got some pictures here: https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5481610#post5481610

So what do you think

 

[Jesus]

I somewhat agree with this one besides the controller layout which I find to not use the DS3 to its full potential.

On the topic of smoothness on controller though, it is best in my opinion to use the left stick in a "semi-circular" motion, where you constantly press forward on the stick while gently feeding out countersteer. Continuously pushing up is key to being smooth, I found it easier than traditional "left-right." Imagine the analog stick is like a 180 degree wheel, calmly and controllably apply steering inputs while always pushing forward, you would be surprised how smooth you can be.

Its a bit hard to explain but I hope you get the gist, I may make a tutorial some day if I really start getting back into GT5 drifting.

Good luck, if you need any more help, just ask. Search first, but don't be afraid to ask. 👍

Do you mean 180degrees as in each way or 90 degrees each way because if its the first one then you would get to 90 degrees then start turning the wheels back again past that point. I tried it once and it was quite hard, but now I can hold a few drifts keeping the analogue at a steady countersteer position and balance it on the throttle but only on a few well practiced corners.