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Step 1.
Car- 03 Mazda RX-8 Type S (J)

Step 2.
Settings-

03 Mazda RX-8 Type S (J)

Parts
Anything or everything
R3 Tires

Suspension

* Spring Rate: 18/5
* Ride Height: 89/89
* Bound: 10/1
* Rebound: 10/1
* Camber: 2.0/1.0
* Toe: 0/-3
* Stabilizers: 1/7


Driving Aids

* ASM (Over): 0
* ASM (Under): 0
* TCS: 1


LSD (Rear)

* Initial Torque: 10
* LSA: 40
* LSD: 20


Brakes Balance

* Front: 20
* Rear: 12


Transmission
Auto 12

In my personal opinion, I think the brakes might be backwards...if it does not work, maybe you can switch it to make drifting easier/more effective.

Step 3.
Find a track that you like
Memorize it. Now it very well

Step 4.
Practice A LOT

When I practice I am usually thinking of something other than the game or I am talking on the phone.
When I think about the game I do much worse than when I am doing something else
Try it
when you get bored of playing
Grab the phone
Or start listening to music
It will be practice without really being practice

Step 5.
Move on to new cars after a long time
almost 5 months

This is how I got really good
I don't like to brag but I can run Trial mountain in 1'10.31 in an 86 with 150 hp with R3's
Without hitting walls or skipping corners
a corners drifted

Step 6.
Post vids
 
xMIKEx
Step 5.
Move on to new cars after a long time
almost 5 months
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I don't think so. Drifting different cars makes you think. You can't get used to drift only one car, if so you can't drift other cars properly. You must think about the way to drift certain car before going to the track.
 
I totally disagree
because
Once you get used to a car
you learn the basics
It moves from one car to another
and
think about the drift king he went years with the same car
Look how he turned out
 
please edit instead of double posting....

I believe variety is the way to go....you can learn the differences between models and drivetrain configurations....

The reason why keiichi stayed in one car was because he couldn't go out and afford numerous cars...BUT with GT4 we have the luxury of trying different cars...why stick with one when there are 719 others to try....

Being stuck in one car in my opinion is not the way to go....being able to drift them all is way more impressive. Keep practicing.

btw....take tcs off...
 
I also like varying which car I use.
At the moment I'm very fond of the Mx-5's and RX-7's although I also like the american muscle cars.
After a while, sideways is easy :)
 
i think when you Drift with the same car for so long and not trying something new,when you eventually decide to Drift with a new car your gonna freak out,just practice with everycar you can posibly think of,practice practice practice.
Its sorta like real Drifting you want the most seat time posible,in G.T 4 its practice.
 
I have to agree with both of you.(mike and Sheron)

Drifting a car is like shooting a gun. Doing it over and over with the same gun will certainly make you a better shot. However, shooting only one type of gun limits your skill range and can also give you a large ego.

So you need a balance(I'm going to add this to the drift reference). Drifting one car for a while until you "get it" is very wise. But don't wait to become an expert before you try another car as well.

Now...changing drivetrains is a TOTALLY different story. :sly:

Also, Mike, upload some videos and we'll let you know if you're "really good". ;)
 
Swift
I have to agree with both of you.(mike and Sheron)

Drifting a car is like shooting a gun. Doing it over and over with the same gun will certainly make you a better shot. However, shooting only one type of gun limits your skill range and can also give you a large ego.

So you need a balance(I'm going to add this to the drift reference). Drifting one car for a while until you "get it" is very wise. But don't wait to become an expert before you try another car as well.

Now...changing drivetrains is a TOTALLY different story. :sly:

Also, Mike, upload some videos and we'll let you know if you're "really good". ;)
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Not only that going with different types of weight in that drive train class prepare you, but it also gives you a bit of an advantage if you think about your opponent's style on what they have to do in order to do a proper drift. For example( might needed):
you trained with a Toyota Sprinter Trueno and you have decided to move on to something heavier but around the same Hp,like Honda S2000, even though both are in the same area of HP and both FR. but there is different techniques that a person has to go through to maintain that drift. or in other words, it can pull out weaknesses and strengths.
 
I am saying this for people that can't afford new cars though
for people that are just starting
You guys have a good point and I really actually do agree after I looked back and I found I did what you guys said but for people that can only afford to drift one car should make money with that car

And I would like to correct something

Not five months I meant to say about 2
 
Getting money in GT4 isn't really hard so pretty much everybody can afford more than one car to drift.
 
xMIKEx
I am saying this for people that can't afford new cars though
for people that are just starting
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Uh...

It's GT4 my friend. Money is easy to be had. Well, once you get past the beginner's races it is. So that really shouldn't even be a factor.

I'm glad you agree on the other parts though. But given that you're able to practice say, 3-4 times a week. You should try a different car every few weeks, just to keep things fresh. :)
 
I can only afford one drift car but I usually keep all my drift cars though.
 
What made me a better drifter was the fact of drift different cars with different drivetrains, wheelbases, power, tyres.....and so on.

Drifting the same car over and over again get's you to nowhere. A good driver should be capable to drift any car at the first try.
 
I've got to agree with you there, Sheron. Being able to drift multiple cars is a great thing, it really symbolizes who has better control over cars; however, once you're past the point where you've learned how to drift in almost any car, then what? I recently got to the point that drifting is a science, I can do it in nearly any car I'm presented with. I started to realize though, even though I can preform a drift in any one car, isn't it about time I find one car to master? So that's what I'm attempting now, I'm working on perfecting my drifting in just one car. It isn't having much effect on my other cars drifting performance, but there is most definitely starting to be a serious difference between the drifts executed on my GTR than, say, my bathurst Rx7. Being able to drift any car is limited only in that you will eventually hit a wall, but it is where skills are compared, is it not?

Meh, my two cents have been seperated on the table, hopefully you can find them.
 
Sheron
Drifting the same car over and over again get's you to nowhere. A good driver should be capable to drift any car at the first try.
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Then you're much better then me bud. I can drift pretty much and FR/MR car. It may take a lap to get used to it. But I get it done later or sooner. :sly:
 

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