drifting issss faster

[consept]

AAAAAAHHHHHH yes you read the subject right


i noticed that ther was a thread on this subject earlier but i was afraid that no one would check back with it sence it was gettin off subject


i noticed that you guys like to use intail d as a reference but have you forgotin that Takumi is drifting D-O-W-N-H-I-L-L that is when drifting is faster than grip because downhill would cause thoughs simple gripers to brake more

[consept]

ooppps

[akum6n]

sort of

Takumi's drifting isn't faster only because he's traveling downhill-- he's simply a better driver. The downhill direction supposedly compensated for the big difference in horsepower between the 86 and other cars (i.e., Kyouichi's 300+ hp LanEvo III)

[markeese180sx]

takumi isnt a better driver...hes a cartoon...i get what your trying to say but just stating the obvious

[markeese180sx]

whoops i posted it twice

[CrazyHawaiian]

Who cares already. Do you drift to beat grip drivers? I dont. I drift because its fun. If you really must know the answer, then sign up for some local open wheel roadracing events and see if you can pass the grip drivers while drifting ...

[Dilandu]

Honestly most people are so stuck in there different ideas that they will argue them to the grave, if you feel different prove them wrong...there is no point in just throwing theory back and forth

[bobinito]

Originally posted by CrazyHawaiian
Who cares already. Do you drift to beat grip drivers? I dont. I drift because its fun. If you really must know the answer, then sign up for some local open wheel roadracing events and see if you can pass the grip drivers while drifting ...

sorry but i might be wrong but in that one best motoring vid with the skyline, s15, rx-7, and supra. i think the s15 pass the dude in the rx7 going sideways. but i donno please dont get mad.

[pcbootleger]

Originally posted by bobinito
sorry but i might be wrong but in that one best motoring vid with the skyline, s15, rx-7, and supra. i think the s15 pass the dude in the rx7 going sideways. but i donno please dont get mad.

I dont htink you are right on that one. I dont remember full details of the vid but I think what you saw was smoke coming from his front tires because of lack of ABS.

[markeese180sx]

did tsuchiya say something about understeer?

[180sx2nr8u]

I've reached a conclusion. The conclusion that drifting can be faster than grip, or vice-versa. It all depends on the track and the technique used. If a drifter and a grip driver were to battle on a course that had more wide turns than hairpins, the grip driver will most likely win (dont quote me on that one, because im disregarding the technique used). But, on a track with frequent hairpin turns, the grip driver will have to slow down alot more and optimal lines dont play as big a part. The drifter will most likely win. so you cant simply say that grip is faster or drifting is faster.

[Drift101]

Originally posted by 180sx2nr8u
I've reached a conclusion. The conclusion that drifting can be faster than grip, or vice-versa. It all depends on the track and the technique used. If a drifter and a grip driver were to battle on a course that had more wide turns than hairpins, the grip driver will most likely win (dont quote me on that one, because im disregarding the technique used). But, on a track with frequent hairpin turns, the grip driver will have to slow down alot more and optimal lines dont play as big a part. The drifter will most likely win. so you cant simply say that grip is faster or drifting is faster.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!

[Nightwalker]

people who are good at arguing can argue any point, and use hypothesises to back up their argument and win (lawyers). Go out and prove it (testing the hypothesis) and see what happens. A good place to start would be your local SCCA event.

[panda_3ight_6]

Good idea, nightwalker

Ok, You all made good points...

Heres some questions to awnser yourself...

What style driving does EVERY cup racing use?
What style is easier to master?
Umm... anyone wanna add more... pro or con... its up to you..

[jaxhounds]

i dont think you can master either its a skill and noones perfect but more than that driving is reactionary to a situation.