i have a 2003 mitisubishi esclipse 4 cyclinder. serious answers only!!! please!!! you people that dont like the drifting its ok we drifters probley dont like some of the things you like.
2007-03-15 18:05:30 · 7 answers · asked by chevytrk1232000@yahoo.com 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
There is only one way to drift a front wheel drive vehicle and it can not be done for very long; it's a matter of physics.
1)Make sure your rear brakes are in good condition, and that your hand brake is nice and tight.
2)Drive in a straight line and catch some speed, about 25mph is sufficient.
3)Take your foot off the gas and yank the hand-brake so that the rear wheels lock as you turn the steering wheel to the right or left. (make sure you are keeping the button pushed in with your thumb the whole time so that you can let the handbrake down quickly)
4)drop the hand-brake down to stop your drift.
Note: the speed at which you are travelling, the length of time you keep the hand-brake pulled up, the amount of turn on your steering wheel, and the stiffness of your suspension will determine how your drift will perform. If your suspension is too soft and you are going too fast, you will roll. Practice in an empty parking lot when it's wet to get the feel for it. I can do quick U-Turns when I'm driving down the road. If you want to learn more, go to stunt driving school. Good luck, don't crash. :)
2007-03-15 18:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can, but not well. Power-sliding is not easy in a RWD car - it's too easy to overdo it and spin out. FWD is more predictable, but you can't keep the slide going for long. Basically, you have to pull the handbrake as you turn, so you can get the rear to step out of line. However, hitting the throttle will make the car straighten up, since the rear tyres will be sliding (thus losing speed) and the front will be pulling ahead (speeding up.) This means that the car will start to straighten up as soon as you hit the gas - but if you don't, the car will simply stop on the track. FWD actually works best on dirt and gravel, as you can hold the car sideways longer (although not at such high speeds.)
2007-03-15 18:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess the answer would be "sorta". The way drifting is scored you would be at a huge disadvantage using a FWD car, but against someone with zero skill in a RWD car, you could pull off a victory..Its very hard to do a power slide, bringing the rear end around and hold it around a corner when your front wheels are spinning because the FWD car will not steer when the wheels spin. Creative use of the handbrake could get you some kudos, but its a RWD sport in the end.
2007-03-15 18:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by hodgetts21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should be possible not as good as a RWD but you should be able to as long as you can sling the *** end around. Your car will wip back faster because the wheels will pull you in the direction of the angle of the tire RWD is the ideal car for drifting.
2007-03-15 18:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Josh G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, not that long, you lose power through long turns. Just pull the e-brake a lot, rainny day and bald rear tires help.
2007-03-15 18:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by u2thai562 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, yes you can... drive your back wheels on a plastic tray and e-brake it... then use your front wheels to power and steering, It is sooooo much fun!! But don't go fast, because it gets dangerous really quickly...
2007-03-15 18:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by andrew_r5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never have drifted on a FWD but it would be possible.
2007-03-15 18:14:38 · answer #7 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋