Drift is a motor sport characterized by high-speed cornering with a stall on the rear axle. In this case, it is necessary to keep the car on the track in a controlled drift at the highest possible speed. Thus, the basis of drifting is controlled skidding and sliding, for which the car must have the appropriate technical characteristics: light weight, rear-wheel drive and locking of the rear wheels, as well as power.
Instructions
Step 1
You can try turning your car into a drift car yourself. To do this, it is enough to have the appropriate technical mindset and skill. Start "reincarnation" with the fight against the extra weight of the car, because the lighter it is, the easier it is to keep it under control in a controlled drift. This can be achieved if you save your "iron horse" from unnecessary items during arrival, up to the air conditioner and rear seats, replace (if possible) all metal components of the body with plastic or carbon fiber and, in addition, change the components and assemblies to their lightweight analogs. At the same time, do not forget that the safety cage has now become a vital item for you.
Step 2
Next, install seat belts, as well as a light and low seat that "hugs" your body as tightly as possible. This is for stability, safety and a shift in the center of gravity in the right direction.
Step 3
Pay no less attention to the selection of wheels and tires. For example, if you take discs with a too large diameter and weight, the machine will waste extra "forces" to turn them. Remember that your car needs good grip and, in addition, experts advise to pump the wheels a little before drifting to better break the car into a skid.
Step 4
The next step is to increase body rigidity to improve drivability. To achieve the desired result, put on a stiffer, lower suspension and do not forget about the body braces. As for the springs, experienced drivers recommend replacing the rear ones with stiffer ones, and they also advise installing a hydraulic "handbrake", while getting rid of the "stupor" button. It will be useful, in their opinion, to put a steering rack with a large angle of rotation of the front wheels and, in addition, to provide your future drift car with additional cooling of the engine and gearbox.
Step 5
Now - about the limited slip differential (LSD). Its task is to transfer the available engine power to the wheels and make it easier to control the car in the moment of oversteer. Therefore, your drift car should only be equipped with a 2-way differential. She also needs a 300-500 horsepower engine and a ceramic or carbon twin-plate clutch. Made? Now you can try yourself and your car in drifting. Good luck!
