Anyone drift their Evo?
Dec 27, 2005, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Evolved Monkey
you know what would be even more amazing than ur magic switch? A magic button that allows you choose from tarmac, gravel, and snow conditions...now tat would be amazing
Originally Posted by Jeff_Jeske
I dont specifically go to drift events......but almost any high speed event can include a four wheel power slide. Also on lapping days that get rain.....I slide the car every chance I get.
I really dont think AWD is capable of competing in a true dift event because you would need much more than 400HP and suspension/alignment specifically for drifting. I dont think I would want to ruin my EVO by making it a drift car. If drifting is your thing there are much better platforms that can be had for a few grand.
Sideways isn't the fastest way around the track.
I really dont think AWD is capable of competing in a true dift event because you would need much more than 400HP and suspension/alignment specifically for drifting. I dont think I would want to ruin my EVO by making it a drift car. If drifting is your thing there are much better platforms that can be had for a few grand.
Sideways isn't the fastest way around the track.
"Also on lapping days that get rain.....I slide the car every chance I get."
See, you understand what I mean.
Dec 27, 2005, 03:41 PM
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theres nothing wrong or stupid about drifting the evo. Some people think the evo is a mercedes or something and u cant have fun with it unless ur going WOT on a fwy. Like u mentioned, it IS a car that basically was raised in the WRC. Besides if you watch TopGear and fifth gear vidz they'll constantly say "the evo looovess going sideways" of course they have AYC, but drfting the evo is fun as hell esp in snow. I just wouldnt drift on the advans
Dec 27, 2005, 04:08 PM
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I dunno about drifting in an Evo unless you have some major drivetrain work. Drifting is havoc on drivetrains. I know the ae86 drift machines usually upgrade the tranny and rear end to the celica-supra trans/rear-end.
Not saying that you couldn't. AWD drifts are very pretty and unique to watch in comparison to RWD drifts. I believe AWD cars are not allowed in the japanese drift series because they offer such an advantage in control over the RWD cars.
Not saying that you couldn't. AWD drifts are very pretty and unique to watch in comparison to RWD drifts. I believe AWD cars are not allowed in the japanese drift series because they offer such an advantage in control over the RWD cars.
Dec 27, 2005, 04:15 PM
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Yall talk the talk but can you walk the walk?
Drifting the evo hmmm I feel its impossible the actually drift the car from 3rd gear and up because to make the car drift you have to be spinning the back tires. And IMO getting sideways in your car in 1st and 2nd gear isn't really considered "drifting".
Here are some videos of some slides and donuts and my car is still A OK!
http://www.akaphilly.com/up/evolmatt.wmv
http://media.putfile.com/owning-advans
Drifting the evo hmmm I feel its impossible the actually drift the car from 3rd gear and up because to make the car drift you have to be spinning the back tires. And IMO getting sideways in your car in 1st and 2nd gear isn't really considered "drifting".
Here are some videos of some slides and donuts and my car is still A OK!
http://www.akaphilly.com/up/evolmatt.wmv
http://media.putfile.com/owning-advans
Dec 27, 2005, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RalliArtEvoVIII
the above comment was pretty stupid...walk the walk? People are posting about doing drifts in their evo, not GOING to do drifts in their evo
Dec 27, 2005, 05:42 PM
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If its wet or snowy then its not that hard on the drivetrain......
This kinda **** isn't hard on it at all: http://media.putfile.com/Jeff-Jeske-...liding-his-EVO
This kinda **** isn't hard on it at all: http://media.putfile.com/Jeff-Jeske-...liding-his-EVO
Dec 27, 2005, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by el producto
Yall talk the talk but can you walk the walk?
Drifting the evo hmmm I feel its impossible the actually drift the car from 3rd gear and up because to make the car drift you have to be spinning the back tires. And IMO getting sideways in your car in 1st and 2nd gear isn't really considered "drifting".
Here are some videos of some slides and donuts and my car is still A OK!
http://www.akaphilly.com/up/evolmatt.wmv
http://media.putfile.com/owning-advans
Drifting the evo hmmm I feel its impossible the actually drift the car from 3rd gear and up because to make the car drift you have to be spinning the back tires. And IMO getting sideways in your car in 1st and 2nd gear isn't really considered "drifting".
Here are some videos of some slides and donuts and my car is still A OK!
http://www.akaphilly.com/up/evolmatt.wmv
http://media.putfile.com/owning-advans
"Drifting the evo hmmm I feel its impossible the actually drift the car from 3rd gear and up because to make the car drift you have to be spinning the back tires."
No you don't, you can easily initiate the drift with ebrake, scandi flick, or simple weight transfer at high speeds.
Yes, I am using my Advans, lol. It's because my TE37s are 18x9 and I can't reuse them.
Dec 27, 2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff_Jeske
If its wet or snowy then its not that hard on the drivetrain......
This kinda **** isn't hard on it at all: http://media.putfile.com/Jeff-Jeske-...liding-his-EVO
This kinda **** isn't hard on it at all: http://media.putfile.com/Jeff-Jeske-...liding-his-EVO
Dec 27, 2005, 10:17 PM
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Me in my Evo
Heres a pic of me at Buttonwillow...the damage is from my friend who was drifting in front of me that day..he lost control an stoped in the middle of the track...I was already drifting and t-boned into him.
