Drifting is the newest, most exciting motorsport we have seen in the United States since the invention of the limited slip differential - it may even be the most exhilarating contest man and machine ever devised!
From the winding mountain passes and desolate industrial roads of Japan, this unique sport of sliding a car sideways through a series of corners has become a huge hit in America. Drift, or dorifto as they call it Japan, extracts the most exciting portion from various forms of auto racing - the four-wheel drift - and makes it the focus of an extremely intense and visually intoxicating new motor sport.
How to Drift: The Art of Oversteer is a comprehensive guide to both driving technique and car setup. The author explains various styles and methods of drifting, and provides technical physical descriptions and detailed line art and photos. He goes on to explain how you need to modify your car's suspension, chassis, engine, and driveline to enhance its ability to drift.
This book contains more than 350 photos and detailed line drawings.
Drifting is the newest, most exciting motorsport we have seen in the United States since the invention of the limited slip differential - it may even be the most exhilarating contest man and machine ever devised!
From the winding mountain passes and desolate industrial roads of Japan, this unique sport of sliding a car sideways through a series of corners has become a huge hit in America. Drift, or dorifto as they call it Japan, extracts the most exciting portion from various forms of auto racing - the four-wheel drift - and makes it the focus of an extremely intense and visually intoxicating new motor sport.
How to Drift: The Art of Oversteer is a comprehensive guide to both driving technique and car setup. The author explains various styles and methods of drifting, and provides technical physical descriptions and detailed line art and photos. He goes on to explain how you need to modify your car's suspension, chassis, engine, and driveline to enhance its ability to drift.
This book contains more than 350 photos and detailed line drawings.
Dedication
About the Author
Preface
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Drifting
What Exactly is Drifting?
Japanese Origins
Drifting Goes Legit
Drifting in the U.S.
Formula D
Drift Day
Drifting Competition Format
Drifting Into America’s Future
Chapter 2: High-Performance Driving Technique
Grip 101
Knowing the Track
Knowing the Car
Control Your Car’s Controls
Steering Input
Throttle Input
Brake Input
Left-Foot Braking
E-Brake
Shifting
Balance
Understeer
Oversteer
Chapter 3: Drifting Control
Initiating a Drift
Entry-Level Drift Initiation Techniques
Intermediate Drift Initiation Techniques
Pro-Level Drift Initiation Techniques
Other Techniques
Maintaining a Drift
Directing Your Drift Car
How and Where to Start Drifting
Beyond the Basics
Chapter 4: Choosing a Drift Car
FF Drifting
AWD Drifting
Popular Drift Cars
Nissan 240SX
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 300ZX
Toyota Corolla GTS
Mazda RX-8
Mazda RX-7
Mazda Miata
Ford Mustang
So Which Car is Best for You?
Elements of a Drift Car
What to Avoid
Chapter 5: Building a Drift Car
Tune-Up and Maintenance
$10,000 Drift Car Build-Up
Suspension and Brake Upgrades
Drivetrain Upgrades
Engine Upgrades
Interior Upgrades
Exterior Upgrades
240SX Drift Car Budget
Chapter 6: SR20DET Engine Swap
Source Guide