How to Drift a Car Like a Pro: Basics of Drifting: Drifting is an action sport involving one’s car to be moving sideways while making a turn. Although it may sound easy to accomplish, it takes months of practice and a lot of tires to drift similar to how the pros do it. The practice of Drifting originated in Japan and is found in many modern car related movies, including Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, and many other titles across the world. Drifting is also very popular on Youtube Channels which helped further spread its popularity across the world. Cars Used in the Sport: Before you show up to the race in your Nissan Rogue you need to understand the most common cars you will see at the track: Nissan 240sx - These cars are so common …show more content…
MX5 Miata - These cars are very lightweight making them very easy to drift and control. The only drawback of this car is that it is lacking the power needed to get up on those speeds needed to drift, although a few engine upgrades and the Miata is a drifting machine. Ford Mustang GT (Third Generation) - Primarily used in the US, the mustang is a strong choice for drifting. It provides plenty of power with its 5.0 liter V8 engine. Several upgrades to the chassis, suspension, and brakes would aid the Mustang in its drift friendliness. 180sx - These cars, similar to the 240sx are very common as well due to their drift-capability without upgrades. Many of the cars shown are fairly cheap making them good choices for modding and customization. Many drifters often do serious mods to their vehicle, changing how it feels, rides, and its appearance. Another reason drifters have cheaper cars is because their cars are more susceptible to spinning out, losing control and possibly crashing. The type of car, tunes, and mods used on a vehicle can make the job of the driver easier to accomplish or more rewarding. Some of the most common upgrades are changing the suspension, engine, and tires. Tires are some of the most important parts of drifting. After all they are the only things on a car that actually touch the ground. Most often you are going to want slicker tires with less tread. The best drift tires often have thicker sidewalls to increase stability and predictableness of the