Need some Constructive criticism

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hey guys here's a few small clips of some of my drifts

I'm a NEWB... so i'm lookin for some critiques of my techniques.. things i can improve on etc...

the clips are all small.. (10 mb total) it's not a Music video or anything.. in fact i usually turn off game music when i play...

all drifting is done with DS2 no wheel or pedals here..

thanx for your input

Trueno
RX7
MR2 GTS
Altezza
 
Not bad, not bad at all....

Study some real life drift techniques... I think that will give you a better idea of how to initiate/exit a drift in the most efficient manner....

It seems like you are having trouble knowing where to keep your revs (your shifting at odd times).... Try to keep the accelerator smooth, and blip the throttle if you begin to regain traction.... You don't want to shift to a lower gear if it is going to just bounce off the rev limiter (cutting off power, and thus control)....

Trace the turn with the front wheels. Meaning, hold the countersteer where you need it, and make small smooth adjustments with the analog stick to keep the wheels pointed in the direction of the turn, while you control the speed and angle with the throttle.....

Keep it up, you've got the right basic idea... Keep us informed on your progress....


;)
 
thanx man

the shifting problem stems from the use of the DS2 i think... i'm afraid of "loosing the backend" if i shift down and the sudden jolt puts it out... cuz it's much harder to use partial throttle with a button that has like 3-4mm of travel... :(

if only my S-13 was this easy to drift in real life! :P

also i wanted to ask... are my drift speeds too high? cuz i'm usually 60-70mph+ into the drifts... i guess i'm kinda aiming for a hybrid between racing and exhibition drifting.. the extreme angles of Exhib look nice but the fact that everything is moving too slow bothers me... and vice versa...


thanx for the input Silviadrifter.. btw i posted on your radiator problem ;)
 
Ottoman
thanx man

the shifting problem stems from the use of the DS2 i think... i'm afraid of "loosing the backend" if i shift down and the sudden jolt puts it out... cuz it's much harder to use partial throttle with a button that has like 3-4mm of travel... :(

if only my S-13 was this easy to drift in real life! :P

also i wanted to ask... are my drift speeds too high? cuz i'm usually 60-70mph+ into the drifts... i guess i'm kinda aiming for a hybrid between racing and exhibition drifting.. the extreme angles of Exhib look nice but the fact that everything is moving too slow bothers me... and vice versa...


thanx for the input Silviadrifter.. btw i posted on your radiator problem ;)
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Pretty decent stuff bud. Better then my first vid anyway! LOL

Uh, as far as speed goes. I've noticed that on most of the long sweepers you want to keep it in the 50-60's. and the hairpins even down to 20-30's.

Also, about the DS2, I guess you have two options. 1. Use the right analog stick as your throttle/brake(best option) 2. Get more precise with the buttons. Remember, all the buttons on the DS2 are analog and with practice will respond very well. Once you learn how to correctly enter a drift(took me forever!!! :dopey: ) you will find that you can pretty much floor it through the majority of the corner.

It also looks like you've got the bumper cam syndrome. IE-The angle looks so much greater in the car then it really is. That's just something you'll have to get used to by pushing the limits of your cars.

Work on Feinting It does a lot for your drifint but the two things that you'll see immediatley(after you figure out how to stop spinning all the time) are increased angle and increased length of the drift.

As SD said, very good first vid. You even got the double left on aproicot hill. That's a tough one for almost everyone. Nicely done. And The FD was suprising smooth.
 
Ottoman
thanx man

the shifting problem stems from the use of the DS2 i think... i'm afraid of "loosing the backend" if i shift down and the sudden jolt puts it out... cuz it's much harder to use partial throttle with a button that has like 3-4mm of travel... :(

if only my S-13 was this easy to drift in real life! :P

also i wanted to ask... are my drift speeds too high? cuz i'm usually 60-70mph+ into the drifts... i guess i'm kinda aiming for a hybrid between racing and exhibition drifting.. the extreme angles of Exhib look nice but the fact that everything is moving too slow bothers me... and vice versa...


thanx for the input Silviadrifter.. btw i posted on your radiator problem ;)
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It has nothing to do with the Dual Shock... I have always used the DS (both analog sticks)... It takes some getting used to but you have quite a lot of control over the smoothness, and shifting with the DS..... You just have to keep the revs where you need them, which just comes from practice (trial and error).....

I hope to see some more from you soon..... If you need any help with anything (technique/tuning/etc...) drop me a PM and I will be happy to help.....


;)
 
Cool man. The two sticks is tough, bu tonce you get it, you got it. Not tio mention it almost "forces' you to learn good technique!
 
nice drift! short clips tho. oh well, that doesn't matter
i'm going to make my vid soon! i'm a newb also. i only pracitced drifting for almost 3 months!
maybe i'll PM dovesniper to host it :P
 
Bahbo
Constructivly, you lack even the dim flicker of sentience needed to qualify as a imbecile.


:p
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What are you talking about?
 
Ottoman
also i wanted to ask... are my drift speeds too high? cuz i'm usually 60-70mph+ into the drifts... i guess i'm kinda aiming for a hybrid between racing and exhibition drifting.. the extreme angles of Exhib look nice but the fact that everything is moving too slow bothers me... and vice versa..
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I completely agree with you, my RX-7 RZ and ZZII perform drifts well near 70 mph on rather small turns compared to my FC taking them at about 30-40, your style suggests to me that it's more of a problem with fearing the wall... don't be ashamed ever to mess up... you have to let go of your fear and be more aggressive with the turns if your going with that hybrid style you're talking about. I STILL smash into walls on my first lap of practice and I'll still spin out sometimes... but that's the price I pay drifting like I do. You're getting there, so keep it up!
 
vinkento
don't be ashamed ever to mess up... you have to let go of your fear and be more aggressive with the turns if your going with that hybrid style you're talking about. I STILL smash into walls on my first lap of practice and I'll still spin out sometimes... but that's the price I pay drifting like I do. You're getting there, so keep it up!
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Yeah, what is it with the first lap. Especially the first corner. I can't ever get the first one right. Doh! :ouch:
 
Swift
Cool man. The two sticks is tough, bu tonce you get it, you got it. Not tio mention it almost "forces' you to learn good technique!
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Its only when I started to use the analogue stick that I started to make some serious improvements
 
i tried the 2 sticks? the right stick doesn't respond... do i have to enable it or change my controller config to get it to work?

i was playin with it in my hands.. it feels like that Rub your tummy and pat your head test.. u gotta work both hands independantly...
 
Ottoman
i tried the 2 sticks? the right stick doesn't respond... do i have to enable it or change my controller config to get it to work?

i was playin with it in my hands.. it feels like that Rub your tummy and pat your head test.. u gotta work both hands independantly...
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Yep! You've got to change it in the options for you controller.
 
What is the codec for the video clips? I cannot seem to view the video correctly.

Ah, downloaded the newest DivX. It's all good now :D

I will be downloading the other videos and then I will give a critique later :)

Edit:

Those were pretty good clips. It seems like you have the basic idea of how to initiate and maintain a drift, which is good. All you have to do now is refine it and make sure that your drift lines and drift are smooth. Also, try to shift the weight of the car around so you can get more angle in your drift. The more angle, the better ;) Other things have been said by silviadrifter already 👍

Just practice, practice and practice until drifting is a second nature to you.

Good luck!
 

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