Chris Wilson Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You'll get plenty of opportunity to swear long and hard when you get the bill for an auto box replacement Putting an auto box into *ANY* gear above engine idling speed in a stationary car is about the worst thing you can possibly do to one. It usually results in instant and catastrophic failure. It's very easy to make a car "drift", any idiot can make a car have lousy traction. Making a car grip well in all weather conditions, and on a variety of road surfaces whilst maintining a decent ride quality and good tyre wear is somewhat cerebrally more challenging, in my humble opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You'll get plenty of opportunity to swear long and hard when you get the bill for an auto box replacement Putting an auto box into *ANY* gear above engine idling speed in a stationary car is about the worst thing you can possibly do to one. It usually results in instant and catastrophic failure. It's very easy to make a car "drift", any idiot can make a car have lousy traction. Making a car grip well in all weather conditions, and on a variety of road surfaces whilst maintining a decent ride quality and good tyre wear is somewhat cerebrally more challenging, in my humble opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 This is diffing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u6nyhgU5Ak&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ok so after two and a half minutes I got bored. Question, bar the fact that drifting is more exciting, the only difference I can see is that its in a confined area and not as fast paced. If there is more difference, please enlighten me as I am genuinely interested as I never heard of "diffing" before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's just what you said, only they try to diff tight to the cones as possible and show that they are in complete control and do as many different things as possible (figure 8s ect) to please the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ah ok. I think I prefer drifting then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 So, "diffing" = "driving around an old drum and tyres, in the pouring rain"? Hmmm, each to their own. Can't see a big heavy auto like a MKIV being at all ideal. Caterham maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 synchronised diffing is pritty cool check it out on you tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I admit there is a certain skill involved, but it does nothing at all for me, like drag racing. Judging drifting / diffing , in a competitive environment is too subjective, plus I can't see the point in burning the tyres off and torturing the engine and drivetrain with high load, very slow speed running, that must send temps sky high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You can drift a na auto. As said, Manu mode and L gear. There s a video on YouTube somewhere like someone mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Love the responses some of you post sometimes I found this video of someone drifting although like some of you I enjoy the odd twitch coming off a roundabout but don't really see the appeal of ruining tyres I cannot afford to replace..... The other reason I don't bother drifting is that I am most likely rubbish at it and don't want to risk my car/mine/passengers/others health or lives for a pointless manoeuvre, like said before find a airstrip or somewhere safe to practice before being "one of them" that causes a massive accident for being a berk in public. Here is the video anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) this mite be a stupid question but what difference does the manu button make when the car is in L, i thought once in L the car can not come out of that gear, my thought on manu mode was that it keeps the car in one gear when in D unless it feels the need to change up or down if revs get to high or low that it has to Edited August 6, 2012 by cooke (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks for the video but it does not really help, i can hold a drift like that but its going from one corner and drifting into another that i could not do, once i get it out i can hold it that one way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Man, change your gearbox, you need a manual! Exactly what i will do to my single turbo supra auto !!! good luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just to clear a few things up about diffing, it's a mad craze that has been happening in Ireland for a long time with alot of corrolla twin cams sierras and bmws, it all started out at the rally's years ago when boy racers would basically mess about in the towns and villages that were hosting the rally's , it all came very illegal as they were wrecking the towns and police came down hard promting it to go to car parks and special shows ,now the corrolla twin cam is known as "twin cam brigade" as they all drive around these diffing events in massive convoys and all wait there turn to throw a few hoops, I don't mind a wee bit off diffing around but it gets so boring You can drift an auto supra but having big turbos and big balls is 100% needed as you don't have the same control, at the end of are local drag strip after I'm finished a run I go for a big drift by turning in fast, kicking down and letting the weight of the car take over , once it's out I tap the accelerator gently to try and keep the momentum going, it really isn't easy and I've ended up in a 180 degree spin or drifting towards the grass but everytime I do it I find myself smileing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambisdad Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Even if I could drift. i'm too tight to pay for the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooke Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Get the rubber for free, my local tyer place has to pay to get rid of tyers, so they are more than happy to fit some done ones on to a old set of alloys i have for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So. Diffing is just pissing arround like a chav doing donuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So. Diffing is just pissing arround like a chav doing donuts? That's what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So. Diffing is just pissing arround like a chav doing donuts? Basically, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Learn to drive. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This thread lowered my expectations for the human race by several points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This thread lowered my expectations for the human race by several points. So where in the minus section are we now??? Someone needs to start a thread about inbreeding to add to quality threads like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 yes you can drift a auto,but your problem could be the concrete as i cant do burn outs on it it just pushes the car forward but i can on tarmac so, get on some tarmac and give it another go, add tyre preasure to the rears will always help with loss of grip dont be a tool do it in a safe place not on public roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardod Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Wouldnt bother drifting an auto supe as its propably going to ruin the autobox real quick. Besides that drifting an automatic instead of a manual is like comming to a time attack with a dragrace car, it does not make anny sence and will never work as u want it too. Dont try to ruin a supe for someone elses pleasure, its never ever going to be worth it so try using your brain next time. If you want a cheap drift car id suggest buying a miata 1.8 with LSD, they slide really well and are a great car to learn drifting in. I have ony myself and only do drifting on closed roads or very late at night when no ones on the roads, never put someone elses life or wealth at risk for your own pleasure, you propably know why yourself. I hope you learned something from us altough were a bit harsh at times when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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