ONIJDM.com presents: DRIFT1 Drift School
May 25th 2008 Shannonville MotorSport Park
Have you ever wanted to try drifting? Do you want to gain valuable skills to improve your drift technique?
Here's your opportunity to learn how to drift in a safe open environment from drift instructors.
DRIFT1's drift school is open to new and intermediate drifters. Our group of seasoned instructors will guide you through the basic fundamentals of drifting. The techniques are then combined to show you how to drift on the track.
The day will be comprised of mainly in car instruction using your personal vehicle on a closed course track. You will be in communication of the instructor at all times to give you tips and instruction during the event.
Schedule:
May 25th Shannonville Motorsport park http://www.shannonville.com/
8-9 am - Tech-In (Please make sure your vehicle is in good working order; extra tires and rims would be advised)
9:30 - 10 am - Drift 101 - Introduction & Orientation
10-12 am - In car drift basic drift techniques
12-1 pm - LUNCH
1-2 pm - In car advanced techniques
2-4 - Open Practice
4-5 - Gymkhana Student Competition - Put your skills gained from the day to the test (Optional)
Price: $95 per person. Spaces are limited, dont' wait to sign-up...
Online Registration & Signup:
http://cscs.ca/content/view/87/121/
Got a question? Email DRIFT1@onijdm.com
Here's the facebook link to the event with pics and vids....
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8744479742
DRIFT TIPS
Suspension:
Stiffer springs or shocks will help decrease body roll as you are swinging from side to side while drifting. Your vehicle will become more responsive and predictable allowing you to focus more time on improving your drift skill.
For the purpose of a beginner’s setup, stock suspension (no blown shocks) will be more than enough to learn from. If you already have aftermarket lowering springs and shocks or adjustable coilovers, it will only be a benefit. With any adjustments, keep it as close to stock as possible.
Adjustable Coilovers for the advanced drifters: It offers height adjustment, damping adjustment , as well as camber adjustment and many more depending on model.
Aftermarket stiffer Shock/Spring combo: Usually comes with lowered springs to help lower center of gravity and give the car an aggressive look.
Tires:
Tires are the most important factor in aiding vehicle control while drifting. What is recommended is a good pair of street/track tires for the front, with lots of tread. For the rears, any all-season tire will work. If possible, try to find a tire with less sidewall. Even a slightly wider tire will be a benefit. Stock sizing will be fine.
ie: Stock- 205/55/16
Aftermarket- 215/45/16
The front tires will more than likely last the whole season at track, so buy some good gripy ones.
As skill/speed/power increases, the rear tires should be upgraded to performance tires as well.
It is not recommended to use scrap or almost bald tires. They will have less usable tread/traction, and there won’t be a need to change tires as often, or even need to carry an extra set of almost bald tires.
Just don’t use snow tires. The tread has too much flex in it to be useful.
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