Being in the drift

[Levi]

Why does a car automatically counter when you let go of the steering wheel? No smart ass comments plz

[mr_dsgb15]

mine always seems to... but then again it cud jus be me doin it w/o thinkin about it

[hellfire]

It doesn't unless you let off the gas for a second.

Tyler

[JJ Alfano]

jesus magic

[FlatWoodsMonster]

It doesn't unless you let off the gas for a second.

TylerI dont think he means switch backs.

I will give it a shot.

Its called caster steer. the front wheels on a car are naturally going to point striate when you let go of the wheel in the middle of a turn so if your car is sideways the wheels will point in the direction that has the lest amount of resistance.

[Timmy22]

^ the truth

[hellfire]

I dont think he means switch backs.

I will give it a shot.

Its called caster steer. the front wheels on a car are naturally going to point striate when you let go of the wheel in the middle of a turn so if your car is sideways the wheels will point in the direction that has the lest amount of resistance.


Ah, that probably is what he is talking about. I tried, lol..

Tyler

[Levi]

Caster steer? So it will always turn (by itself) in the direction of the slide? Is this action the car trying to straighten itself out? thanks guys

[Photonic]

yes indeed. s13's have a fair amount of caster dialup stock, hence why they tend to make better entry level drift cars ^_^

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caster_angle

Adjustable T/C rods allow you to adjust caster By pushing the wheel forward or back relative to the steering axis.

[Levi]

thanks guys. I usually catch the wheel when i'm in the line that i want and i adjust from there. is that what you guys do?

[Nick Jeezy]

come to a event and you will learn.

[is300t]

^^^ spazy magee had a point

[puddin44]

Ha ha the first time I did it I was amazed lol.....nice to learn something new

[Infinite]

^^^ spazy magee had a point
lulz @ brandon
nice over rotation btw ;)

[J. Sharer]

i really couldnt tell u what i do.. but it works.. i dont remember what i didnt by the end of the run. i think the only thing i remember trying to change was letting off the gas a little more during transitions to slow them down and make them more predictable.. but other then that i just do it..

[Levi]

When is the next Turner Drift?

[Keith]

power steering ;)

[FlatWoodsMonster]

power steering ;)

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