I think I drifted today with my 328i O_O

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-31-2009, 04:56 PM

So here in NYC, it's raining. I was waiting on the left lane, waiting for the green arrow. Then it came.

I held down on the gas, sharply turning the steering wheel to the left as I held the gas. Then I abruptly pushed down on the brakes, not too rough, but enough to add a spin. And then I felt my car go some what sides. The power coming from the rear was amazing; the noise it made was power hungry. The splash of water washed away the sidewalks. I think it was one of the greatest things I've ever done...

Ok Ok, I know it's a 328i, and no, it wasn't as spectacular as I described (but it sure felt like it). EIther way, it was really amazing. I've never felt anything like it before. I probably shouldn't do this ever again since the 328i isn't meant to drift (especially with stock everything -_-). I just wanted to share my first experience

iheartsole · 07-31-2009, 05:05 PM

congrats! lol

G328i · 07-31-2009, 05:40 PM

Its only a matter of time before you feel the need to do it again.......then again

BKV122 · 07-31-2009, 06:10 PM

lol..congrats! I sometimes go into parkin lots when raining/wet with traction off and try to have a lil fun with my xi

david @ eas · 07-31-2009, 06:11 PM

Just be safe if you do that on public streets. Safety First! In fact I would probably suggest not doing that on public streets actually, stay clear! I've seen too many bad things happen from guys trying to show off on the streets.

AKA this:

But you can do it in empty parking lots when it rains

enigmaticdream · 07-31-2009, 10:59 PM

you can "drift" real easy by taking off dtc and accelerating in first gear on a turn...Also that video...hilarious haha!

GregL · 07-31-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

Just be safe if you do that on public streets. Safety First! In fact I would probably suggest not doing that on public streets actually, stay clear! I've seen too many bad things happen from guys trying to show off on the streets.

AKA this:

Nice! Now I feel compelled to look up more of these vids on YouTube

az335d · 07-31-2009, 11:18 PM

i cant wait till my break in period is over

UnknownSpiritX5 · 07-31-2009, 11:30 PM

Man, sucks for that car. Why was he even "drifting" in the straight road. Strange...

Anyways, parking lots, here I come! So, no DTC while I attempt to drift?

az335d · 08-01-2009, 12:01 AM

^ is that a serious question?! lol of course turn off DTC and DSC

UnknownSpiritX5 · 08-01-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by az335d

^ is that a serious question?! lol of course turn off DTC and DSC

Wait, so drifting isnt possible with those own? So I didn't drift today? =(

This is upsetting...I could have sworn my car was moving like it does in gran turismo !

sokdo · 08-01-2009, 12:28 AM

maybe you weren't so much as drifting as hydroplaning? From your description it seems unlikely you would be able to drift while braking through a turn and I'm guessing you weren't hitting speeds higher than 20-30.

VTECaddict · 08-01-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by UnknownSpiritX5

Wait, so drifting isnt possible with those own? So I didn't drift today? =(

This is upsetting...I could have sworn my car was moving like it does in gran turismo !

Wait, did you do that by accident or on purpose?

It's possible that your rear end stepped out a little with DSC (it helps, but it can't defy physics). Without DSC it might have been worse.

az335d · 08-01-2009, 01:11 AM

next time it rains go to a 90º turn and turn off DSC/DTC and floor it going right. and when you want to correct just turn the steering wheel where you want the car to go and it will straighten it self. lol

Iniquity · 08-01-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UnknownSpiritX5

Wait, so drifting isnt possible with those own? So I didn't drift today? =(

This is upsetting...I could have sworn my car was moving like it does in gran turismo !

It probably was... you were probably going sideways and your wheels probably were spinning... the DTC is probably what kept you sideways and in control as opposed to spinning out and in a ditch.

DrunkOnJ20 · 08-01-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

But you can do it in empty parking lots when it rains

haha

Congrats!

ENINTY · 08-01-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DrunkOnJ20

haha

Congrats!

We used to call that "fishtailing" AKA oversteer. Drifting is a 4-wheel slide under power at speed (usually on a driy track) - ed.

az335d · 08-01-2009, 09:33 AM

powerslide probably eh?

ak335 · 08-01-2009, 09:47 AM

lolll

DrunkOnJ20 · 08-01-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ENINTY

We used to call that "fishtailing" AKA oversteer. Drifting is a 4-wheel slide under power at speed (usually on a driy track) - ed.

yes

BMWjames · 08-01-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BKV122

lol..congrats! I sometimes go into parkin lots when raining/wet with traction off and try to have a lil fun with my xi

love doing that, do it all the time.

UnknownSpiritX5 · 08-01-2009, 09:36 PM

Lol, i think im better off not trying anything crazy like that unless im on a track.

It seemed pretty cool, but after seeing too many videos, now I'm a little scared (mainly because I don't wanna hurt another person in case my car does start spinning)

Ok, I dont know how drifting works in real life, but in the video games (yes, im using this as a reference), while going really fast on a turn, you slightly tap the brake and turn, causing that drift.

Is it somewhat similar in real lift? I tried it going at a not so fast speed, and when i tap the brakes, the car just...well, brakes lol. I guess I need much more speed!

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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 33 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I think I drifted today with my 328i O_O So here in NYC, it's raining. I was waiting on the left lane, waiting for the green arrow. Then it came. I held down on the gas, sharply turning the steering wheel to the left as I held the gas. Then I abruptly pushed down on the brakes, not too rough, but enough to add a spin. And then I felt my car go some what sides. The power coming from the rear was amazing; the noise it made was power hungry. The splash of water washed away the sidewalks. I think it was one of the greatest things I've ever done... Ok Ok, I know it's a 328i, and no, it wasn't as spectacular as I described (but it sure felt like it). EIther way, it was really amazing. I've never felt anything like it before. I probably shouldn't do this ever again since the 328i isn't meant to drift (especially with stock everything -_-). I just wanted to share my first experience __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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sokdo Lieutenant 50 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	maybe you weren't so much as drifting as hydroplaning? From your description it seems unlikely you would be able to drift while braking through a turn and I'm guessing you weren't hitting speeds higher than 20-30.
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az335d Banned 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paradise Valley, AZ iTrader: (0)	next time it rains go to a 90º turn and turn off DSC/DTC and floor it going right. and when you want to correct just turn the steering wheel where you want the car to go and it will straighten it self. lol
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UnknownSpiritX5 Drive till Infinity 33 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 07 328i (E90), 2020 X5 40i (G0 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Lol, i think im better off not trying anything crazy like that unless im on a track. It seemed pretty cool, but after seeing too many videos, now I'm a little scared (mainly because I don't wanna hurt another person in case my car does start spinning) Ok, I dont know how drifting works in real life, but in the video games (yes, im using this as a reference), while going really fast on a turn, you slightly tap the brake and turn, causing that drift. Is it somewhat similar in real lift? I tried it going at a not so fast speed, and when i tap the brakes, the car just...well, brakes lol. I guess I need much more speed! __________________ Drive till Infinity \| '07 Jet Back 328i \| Sport-LESS ._. \|
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