The Drift Bible

[robedwards99]

Not really rotory oriented but some of you may find it interesting.

Full video 1:10 (119mb)

http://ducow.com/video/DriftBible.wmv

Not sure how long it will last so you might wanna right click and save as..... quickly!

[antnicuk]

superb,  its 1hour 8 minutes long though,  with B/band you can watch it like a movie without waiting for it to download.  Must be coming from a good site.

[robedwards99]

Yeah, I thought it was pretty good too.

I am not looking at drifting my 7 when it arrives for 2 reasons, firstly... I\'ve waited a long time for it and I would hate to kill it! Secondly... tyres ain\'t cheap!!!

I was initially looking for a website or something with advice on controlling skids and such as I\'ve never owned a powerful rear wheel drive car.

I know 7\'s can get out of shape when pushed and I wanted some advice on keeping hold of the car should the back end decide to step out.

[Brett]

Sorry to hijack, but if your worried or want to improve your skills etc it may be worth booking some time with an instructor.  I did a few years back and its well worth the money.

This is not the one I attended, but its a taster of whats out there:-

Ultimate car control

Hijack over

:wave

[shaunwil]

Blimey talk about about alot to think about ! Anybody know anywhere that sells really cheap tyres for practice ??

Shaun

[robedwards99]

Originally posted by Brett
Sorry to hijack, but if your worried or want to improve your skills etc it may be worth booking some time with an instructor.  I did a few years back and its well worth the money.

This is not the one I attended, but its a taster of whats out there:-

Ultimate car control

Hijack over

:wave

Thanks for that link... I am gonna look around  for a cheaper one though... £1250 is a bit steep!!

[B9 KLF]

Regarding Ultimate Car Control

http://www.ultimatecarcontrol.com/ultimate-vehicle-dynamics/the-course/

I have negotiated £600 each for the one day intensive training session on the Friday 17 June 2005. Any other takers or any other past participants who might like to comment?

I can\'t vouch for the course as I have not been on it yet, but thats the deal I got and I said I would post it on the site.

Keith

[robedwards99]

After your post B9 KLF I did a little research myself too.

Thruxton circuit do skidpan training in a Sierra for £75 for 3 hours and £125 for 6 hours.

After the training you can take your car on for a go according to the woman I spoke to on the phone

more info... http://www.skidpan.org.uk

Once I have my rex I shall be taking this course as it\'s a bargain!

[turbomaz]

Now the skidpan is a good idea and a fantastic price IMHO


Sim..

[shaunwil]

Where is that based Maybe a group day !

Shaun

[robedwards99]

Originally posted by shaunwil
Where is that based Maybe a group day !

Shaun

Its near Salisbury in Wiltshire. http://www.barc.net/thruxton.htm

[zevans]

Originally posted by robedwards99

I am not looking at drifting my 7 when it arrives for 2 reasons, firstly... I\'ve waited a long time for it and I would hate to kill it! Secondly... tyres ain\'t cheap!!!

Ah, but a set of kerbed alloys off of eBay with part-worns on them -are- cheap

Got my copy of Drift Bible back but I\'ve lost me other DVD about driving on snow and left-foot braking... didn\'t lend it to anyone at Mascrat did I?

[zevans]

Wow, the afternoon sounds bob on - skid pan pursuit :o

Can\'t believe it\'s so cheap - same price as a track day with no tuition, ruining your own car - this is a serious bargain!

Let\'s get a thread going in events - some time in the autumn maybe, since rain is probably a bonus rather than a hindrance, and I know my car diary is quite full until September anyway what with it being show season...

By the way - ProDrive Live do something similar to the RX8 half-day, for around 200 quid.

This includes instruction on the high-speed circuit, the adverse handling circuit, an advanced session on the roads around Warwick, and brake and avoid stuff.