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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ Rotor' date='Jul 15 2003, 11:52 AM
Inherent instability is not at all what you want in a drift car, ask anyone who has tryed to drift an MR2. A bit more weight in front is a good thing as it helps you recover from the slide. Otherwise the car tends to just spin - something early 911s were famous for.



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Yeah, that's why tail happy cars like Camaros and Vipers aren't exactly good drifters.
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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so, is it better to have 50/50 weight, slightly more in the back, or slightly front-heavy? for drifting, that is
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Well actually a Camaro can do pretty well as shown by "CrazyHawaiian" on Club4AG - it isn't the tailhappiness that's the problem, it's the rear-biased weight distribution that can jump up and bite you.



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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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slightly front-heavy is best



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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Top drifters use cars with excellent suspension and good tires. They need to be able to have full control when exiting a high speed manuver.
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis' date='Jul 15 2003, 08:59 AM
Top drifters use cars with excellent suspension and good tires. They need to be able to have full control when exiting a high speed manuver.
its a porsche! its perfect!



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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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Drifters crash into stuff...Porsches are expensive.
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by UniqueTII' date='Jul 15 2003, 09:09 AM
Drifters crash into stuff...Porsches are expensive.
i am forced to conceed that point



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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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