Just curious, has anyone tried drifting in their G35? If so, how successful was it? What speed were u going into the turns?

 

Why don't you try first and then come back n tell us..

LOL

 

Turn off VDC, punch it in a turn and tell us what happens!

 

Asking if you can drift is like asking if you can do burnouts. Just turn off the VDC and let the good times roll. After wearing in the tires a little, burn outs are fun as hell and you don't get the wheel hop.

 

The handling limit on the G is understeer, so yes, drifting is very possible.


03.5 Coupe - Black/Willow, 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, Sat

 

Someone's been watching too much "Intial D" or playing the video game. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]


It's still a G thang!!

 

Hey! the arcade game is fun. Although...those dollar bills are going away quite fast. Wish they had the G in the game...oh well. I use the S2000 for my "Initial D" car. hahah

'03 G35c DG/G 6mt, full options

 

just a warning. Keep the VDC on in the rain. Do not pass cars on the freeway onramp in the rain with your VDC off. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img] just a warning.

And yes you can easilly drift on dry roads as well. You just gotta know the car.

BS G35C 6spd navi/aero/prem

 

Another thing, as far as steering corrections while drifting: DO NOT TURN THE WHEEL TOO FAR. I have scared myself a couple times by over correcting while drifting at 40 or 50 mph around turns.

This car has precise steering and rewards those who deftly use the steering wheel. Backing off the gas slightly as you finish your drift will help bring the back in quickly.

I am still learning the car's behaviors when the wheels are sliding so I don't know much more than what I said above.

As far as VDC in the rain goes: tires make all the difference. Go fork over the cash for some 235/50/17 Michelin All Seasons and you will have much better dry and wet handling and will not be near as scary during the rain. Plus they work in a a couple of inches of snow as well

Better Life thru Chemistry
Black on Black 03.5 Sedan 6MT - Custom Catback

 

i agree with the steering part
but the way i learned was not to let off the gas at all.

-moooooo

 

Drift is PERFECT !! I been drift for short while after "Initial D", me and my workers we drift alot on the curve and turn, and he crashed last week !! lol he got Z24

 

You don't need to understeer to drift. You want to have the bkac swing out in a turn, than turn the front weels in the direction you want to go. The back will skid and the front wheels will just roll, with enough force, it will turn into a nice long drift. I've done it before.

Thanks - Joey Avino

 

drifting is not simply making your tires screech around a corner. It is an art form. it is knowing your car so well to know when to step gas, when to correct, etc. it is coming inches from the inside curb. it is hard. and i cant do it. =(

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

malx,

Do you understand what drifting is?

From your response, I don't think so...

Drifting is HUGE in Japan. Do a web search on drifting. There are videos that show 10 or 15 cars drifting all over the road, one after another.