Dont like the in-depth guide? Here's a brief, but informative beginners guide to drifting, in GT3. I cant guarantee it will still be used once you become better, but its a start for all you beginners!
Lets start by saying this, drifting takes time, so if you dont have it, i suggest clicking back right now.
Choose a car you are comfortable with, id start with a S14 silvia K's, or a Sprinter Trueno. Both are great cars, and ive owned the american version of them both. Assuming your starting with the Silvia K's, lets get into a beggining to having real fun in GT3.
Youll want to add just a little power to it, youll need also racing suspension, sports brake and controller, simulation tires, and if you want to, full custom transmission. Pick an easy course such as Midfeild or Apricot Raceway to start.
Adjust your suspension as follows. Your camber angle should be .5 to 1 apart, for example 2.0 front 2.5 rear. Toe in shouldnt matter enough, it doesnt for me and it might not for you. Stablizers are always set to 1 for me. Brake balance i liek to keep at 9/19 front/rear. Set your TCS and ASM controllers to 0, if you spin out too easily set the ASM to 1.
Now its time to get on the track. Start out and get used to this new style, figure out how much angle until you spin, how much throttle it takes to spin you, things like that. Learn the way the car handles. After you think you know your car well enough, take the track ready to drift.
As your coming into the first turn, brake hard, let off and turn. As the car sarts to slide, let off the steering, when the sliding is getting to where your car spins, start o countersteer. You can do it a little or alot, but be sure to balance it out to keep a steady angle. Make sure you also vary your throttle pressure according to how powerful and touchy the car is. Your coming up to the exit, what now?
Upshift and get the car in low RPM's then countersteer fully, and throttle full. See that wasnt too hard was it? Keep practicing and explore other techniques and cars.
New Addition:
Just cant get htis technique to work for you? Heres a little something different for you to try. This is a very effective technique, but could be a little more challenging. Youll ahve to figure out timing on this on your own, depending on the car you slide. This is what you do, and its very simple.
A little bit away from the turn, turn the opposite way, then turn hard in the direction of the turn throwing your rear end out and sliding you right through. Try that out if the other isnt working out for you.
Q&A:
Q: It just wont get sideways, what do i do?!
A: That is a common beginners question. Chances are your not putting enough throttle. Think your putting enough? Check your settings, and also check tires. Adjust your suspension settings until you get it just right. If all those fail, you ahve 2 more options. You can downshift sending your car into high RPM's right before the turn, or choose another car.
Q: My car just spins out during the turn, hwo do i stop this?
A: Once again, looka t the settings. Somethign may be set to high/low thats making that happen. Or your just not controlling your throttle enough. Decrease your throttle pressure when your angle is getting just too high. If that doesnt help, quickly up then downshift to balance your car out a little.
Q: My settings just arent working for me! What should i do?
A: Redo the whole thing, and even if needed use someone elses. It doesnt hurt to use someone elses for a little but until you become more experienced.
Q: I spinout on exit, how do i prevent this?
A: Upshift and countersteer full with a full throttle. If it still keeps happening, use little or no throttle upon exit. It'll take practice but it will be well worth it!
Q: Can i use different tires?
A: Of course! Most of the time im on normal tires.
Q: What if i just cant drift the Silvia/Trueno?
A: It might not be your drivetrain. Try an evo or wrx out. Even an NSX might be better for you.
Q: Who are you?
A: Most of you probably know me, well the older members. I was once known as Suprafly.
I hope this can help out our up-and-coming drifters out there.
Drift on.
And new Q&A's can be added upon asking.
Added Q&A:
Q:
A: This mostly applies to a rear wheel car, but i fing when having less camber int he front han in back, countersteering is eaiser. I have a trueno that roll salmost like 4wd because you have to use barely any countersteer, if any.
That is another reason.
Q:
A: Id say the swaying technique really, (added today). When i first started, i had the most problems getting the thing sideways. I think swaying the cars end and throwing it out can solve that problem.Although you have to more careful with your throttle, it might actually pay off as a better way to get started.
Lets start by saying this, drifting takes time, so if you dont have it, i suggest clicking back right now.
Choose a car you are comfortable with, id start with a S14 silvia K's, or a Sprinter Trueno. Both are great cars, and ive owned the american version of them both. Assuming your starting with the Silvia K's, lets get into a beggining to having real fun in GT3.
Youll want to add just a little power to it, youll need also racing suspension, sports brake and controller, simulation tires, and if you want to, full custom transmission. Pick an easy course such as Midfeild or Apricot Raceway to start.
Adjust your suspension as follows. Your camber angle should be .5 to 1 apart, for example 2.0 front 2.5 rear. Toe in shouldnt matter enough, it doesnt for me and it might not for you. Stablizers are always set to 1 for me. Brake balance i liek to keep at 9/19 front/rear. Set your TCS and ASM controllers to 0, if you spin out too easily set the ASM to 1.
Now its time to get on the track. Start out and get used to this new style, figure out how much angle until you spin, how much throttle it takes to spin you, things like that. Learn the way the car handles. After you think you know your car well enough, take the track ready to drift.
As your coming into the first turn, brake hard, let off and turn. As the car sarts to slide, let off the steering, when the sliding is getting to where your car spins, start o countersteer. You can do it a little or alot, but be sure to balance it out to keep a steady angle. Make sure you also vary your throttle pressure according to how powerful and touchy the car is. Your coming up to the exit, what now?
Upshift and get the car in low RPM's then countersteer fully, and throttle full. See that wasnt too hard was it? Keep practicing and explore other techniques and cars.
New Addition:
Just cant get htis technique to work for you? Heres a little something different for you to try. This is a very effective technique, but could be a little more challenging. Youll ahve to figure out timing on this on your own, depending on the car you slide. This is what you do, and its very simple.
A little bit away from the turn, turn the opposite way, then turn hard in the direction of the turn throwing your rear end out and sliding you right through. Try that out if the other isnt working out for you.
Q&A:
Q: It just wont get sideways, what do i do?!
A: That is a common beginners question. Chances are your not putting enough throttle. Think your putting enough? Check your settings, and also check tires. Adjust your suspension settings until you get it just right. If all those fail, you ahve 2 more options. You can downshift sending your car into high RPM's right before the turn, or choose another car.
Q: My car just spins out during the turn, hwo do i stop this?
A: Once again, looka t the settings. Somethign may be set to high/low thats making that happen. Or your just not controlling your throttle enough. Decrease your throttle pressure when your angle is getting just too high. If that doesnt help, quickly up then downshift to balance your car out a little.
Q: My settings just arent working for me! What should i do?
A: Redo the whole thing, and even if needed use someone elses. It doesnt hurt to use someone elses for a little but until you become more experienced.
Q: I spinout on exit, how do i prevent this?
A: Upshift and countersteer full with a full throttle. If it still keeps happening, use little or no throttle upon exit. It'll take practice but it will be well worth it!
Q: Can i use different tires?
A: Of course! Most of the time im on normal tires.
Q: What if i just cant drift the Silvia/Trueno?
A: It might not be your drivetrain. Try an evo or wrx out. Even an NSX might be better for you.
Q: Who are you?
A: Most of you probably know me, well the older members. I was once known as Suprafly.
I hope this can help out our up-and-coming drifters out there.
Drift on.
And new Q&A's can be added upon asking.
Added Q&A:
Q:
Suzuki
A: This mostly applies to a rear wheel car, but i fing when having less camber int he front han in back, countersteering is eaiser. I have a trueno that roll salmost like 4wd because you have to use barely any countersteer, if any.
eddieturner2002
That is another reason.
Q:
Suzuki
A: Id say the swaying technique really, (added today). When i first started, i had the most problems getting the thing sideways. I think swaying the cars end and throwing it out can solve that problem.Although you have to more careful with your throttle, it might actually pay off as a better way to get started.
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