Starting to drift away...

[Almost]

Well, i've always loved watching drifting, and I have always wanted to try it. I was wondering what is the best way to get into it, like where is a place to try it out or practice. I heard about some tracks having drift days or something, but would a newbie to drifting have any room to learn out there?

Well, thanks in advance for any advice yall could give me.

[I RON DON KEY]

Well, i've always loved watching drifting, and I have always wanted to try it. I was wondering what is the best way to get into it, like where is a place to try it out or practice. I heard about some tracks having drift days or something, but would a newbie to drifting have any room to learn out there?

Well, thanks in advance for any advice yall could give me.

have lots and lots of money to dump into a car. and more money to pay to get into drift events.

[flip]

Why don't you join us out at Turner field this month and/or next? These events are a great place to start since we have wide open spaces with cones as barriers so you don't really have to worry about hurting your car... Theres tons of people that will help you get started and give you tips too.

http://240atlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13650

[v-empire]

no its fairly cheap.

get a rwd car, get an extra set of tires. register for southeastdrift.com competition at turner field coming up in two weeks. cheap only 89.99

go out there and drift. ask some help and you go from there. you will have fun, i promise you that.

good luck.

any questions ask.

[KRINEDOG]

two best peeps have already spoken to you about driftng Dave and Flip, both are people who can help you out by getting you parts and help you get into Drifting. I have had first hand experience with both guys and they are grrat peeps to get you started as well as loads of other guys on herre that can get you pointed in the right direction.

Josh

[JJ Alfano]

the best way is to take your stock 240, find a populated walmart parking lot and go at it, most people know what it is, so if you have trouble, most helpful citizens would be glad to tell you what you are doing wrong. Good luck man.

[KRINEDOG]

JJ nice advice....LOL:wavey:

Josh

[Almost]

Ok, thank you. That event looks like it would be fun, I might go check it out.

Is having an automatic, or manual transmission recommended for starting out with?
Oh, and on the event page, it said you have to have your car inspected, what exactly are they inspecting for?


Oh, and i'll have to try that sometime JJ :screwy:

[KRINEDOG]

I would suggest a 5 speed but you wont die if you dont have one, but tech is for safety and making sure you are gonna be safe and not hurt yourself or others on the track etc.

Josh

[shawn shawn]

You want a manual...


we inspect...

-seats bolted down and has all 4 bolts
-no crazy leaks
-battery tie down
-wheel bearings are good
-all lug nuts are there
-have right amount of clutch and brake fluid and caps on reservoirs
-no crazy cracks in your windshield where it looks like its gonna fall in
-Seat belts are there and bolted in proper manner.
-Gas cap is in place
-cover positive battery terminal



there should be a list on the event thread. Its all pretty common sense things you would want anyway and nothing too expensive to fix if you don't have it.

[KRINEDOG]

You Sir I knew the answer would soon follow....LOL

Josh

[Subu]

If you want to save money on tires just get spares. Wont last long but it's good for beginners and you don't need a lot of speed.

[Almost]

If you want to save money on tires just get spares. Wont last long but it's good for beginners and you don't need a lot of speed.

Where can you get those?

[Subu]

Just go to Big10Tires or something...I see them all over the place when I go in there. Ask for bad used tires if you don't want to get spares. Then just buy some rims and ask them to put them on. It cost me $5 for each tire.

[KRINEDOG]

can also get used tires from places as well... Discount Tire etc...:wavey:

Josh

[shawn shawn]

Used tires at any dealership, tire store, buford hwy....

GTE is the best!

[KRINEDOG]

GTE FTW..LOL

Josh

[CodyW]

GTE indeed.

and like everyone said, go to as many practice days as you can. ride along with some of the more experienced drivers and ask them to ride along with you for pointers, and just stick with it and you'll eventually start getting it together.

[Almost]

Ok, thanks again for all of the advice guys. Oh yea, and for the events is it required to wear a helment, and what kind is required if it is needed?


And what is GTE exactly?

[CodyW]

www.granturismoeast.com

Gran Turismo East, THE best place around for new or used tires/alignments/suspension setup/etc. Ask for Kieran, he'll take care of you.

[omgwtfbbq]

GTE FTW..LOL

Josh

do you do this?

[haynbtu]

sounds fun