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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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I understand Its bad to drift on an automatic tranny but If I practice everynow and then how bad will it mess my car up?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Good question, it never even crossed my mind. I'm interested in reading the answers..
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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i personally wouldn't recommend it, after drifting for 6 yrs now, i have not seen any good out come from drifting on an auto..
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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oo I just want to somehow start practicing. I dont have the money right now to buy a manual car.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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get lsd and coilovers first
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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wait why is it bad to drift in a auto? and just keep it in 2nd, and , lol. also...anyone know if a drift button would fit? my fren had one off his old 240 and just gave it to me, lol.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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there's nothing good about drifting or racing...you're basically pushing your car components to its limits needlessly
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I honestly have never experienced anything too bad drifint in an auto, as long as you got the pwr to lay it down, it will get sideways. BUt for the long run, i'd most definately chose a 5spd, you can only go soo far in an auto until the when you really need a 5spd to do all the tricks etc...

But if you would really like to start practicing, get LSD. Its the best way to go.The Coilovers to set ride height at appropriate tracks. Practice in small lots .

Here's a vid of me screwing around waiting for my supra to get out of the shop: Stock auto, open diff.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lq6a4jxaKsk *yes there are cars in the lot, sorry*

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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How does a limited slip diff help?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Yea seriously i thought people who wanna drift weld their diffs. :/ ??
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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you'll need a hydro ebrake set-up
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by woozzle
there's nothing good about drifting or racing...you're basically pushing your car components to its limits needlessly
its all in the enjoyment of driving auto or manual...besides thats why we upgrade and mod
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by woozzle
there's nothing good about drifting or racing...you're basically pushing your car components to its limits needlessly
I beg to differ, racing and drifting on a sc thats automatic is fun and is a sport in my opinion. Sure one is pushing the limits and ****ing up his car, i race and drift with my SC, my auto transmission is on its final days, i wont stop, i think so long as we are responsible we could do as we please, some people **** up their cars and get another to **** up, i in the other hand **** up a tranny and will get a new one, i always have my sc well maintained and wash it every week to assure it doesnt get alot of wear and tear. Having a car and investing money is pointless if your not gonna have fun and use those expensive *** coilovers or intake or new exhaust. etc.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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so...would a drift button work? lol. should right? the one where it keeps the e-brake button down.

Peace out
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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just don't forget about your tires
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