drifting march 24 reno fernley raceway - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

rubberbiscuitt · 2007-02-15, 10:36 PM

i know, i know it's not usually subaru territory, but hey, you probably know someone who wants to go to our drift event march 24. and i already browse this forum regularly. it's only $75 to drive, sideways, mind you. check out www.tahoemotorsports.com for more details.

Bob Danger · 2007-02-15, 10:52 PM

I was unaware that Reno had a large drifting community.

zpeed · 2007-02-16, 06:55 AM

Last time when IVM? had a drag racing at the RFR they try to have a drift show too. Many interesting but they said only 5 people sign up and many no show so they cancel it. I don't think it gonna be big. I love to watch it just watch.

tysonK · 2007-02-16, 07:12 AM

Maybe advertise in the BayArea forums?

Dean · 2007-02-16, 08:22 AM

I am actually very tempted to go. While learning to initiate a drift isn't high on my list of things to do, learning to better handle a car in a tail out situation may have significant value.

Stiffen the rear bar, and switch the DCCD to full rear, and I assume it would be somewhat doable in the STI? I have a mixed set of 215/615s I'd like to kill anyway.

cody · 2007-02-16, 08:27 AM

With the DCCD fully open, isn't the torque split still like 30/70? Sounds like all kinds of bad for the center dif if I'm not mistaken.

sperry · 2007-02-16, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

With the DCCD fully open, isn't the torque split still like 30/70? Sounds like all kinds of bad for the center dif if I'm not mistaken.

Torque split on the STi is not variable, it's *always* 35/65. The DCCD controls the amount of slip required before the center diff locks and forces power to the non-slipping wheels. So in 50/50 mode you get no leeway, front and rear wheels must spin the same speed; in 10/90 mode you get tons of leeway, the rear tires can be smoking away spinning 9 times faster than the fronts.

The problem with drifting a Subaru is that in order to use the throttle to maintain the drift, you are also accelerating the car. No such thing as hanging the back out and letting it sit there... the front tires will pull you forward. So you can drift an STi, you just have to be willing to enter the corner at 30 mph, throw the ass out, and exit the corner at 120 mph. Remember, these things were designed for loose surface acceleration! For all intents and purposes, drifting on tarmac is exactly opposite of what a Subaru is for!

cody · 2007-02-16, 10:09 AM

Interesting. So it shouldn't be all that bad for the dif, relatively speaking?

sperry · 2007-02-16, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Interesting. So it shouldn't be all that bad for the dif, relatively speaking?

Relative to what? Autocross? Hot lapping at the track? Parking at SafeWay?

I'd say it's probably not the best thing to do to the car. But it's not like towing it with two wheels in the air. Setting the DCCD to 10/90 is the "nicest" thing you can do because it's not locking up all that much, but then your going out and romping the shit out of the car...

cody · 2007-02-16, 10:20 AM

Well, I mean it's fairly obvious that getting sideways in any car is hard on the drivetrain. That's what I meant by relatively speaking.

Bob Danger · 2007-02-16, 11:04 AM

It might be a good place to break in the 86. Who are the instructers?

tysonK · 2007-02-16, 11:36 AM

Maybe they will have loaner drift built fd RX7s?

meh.

Libila · 2007-02-16, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

It might be a good place to break in the 86. Who are the instructers?

If you don't go to this I get to kick you in the nuts when I come back.

MPREZIV · 2007-02-16, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

If you don't go to this I get to kick you in the nuts when I come back.

He'll be going if we can get the car ready in time!

Libila · 2007-02-16, 12:02 PM

Make it happen Cory, for the sake of Bobby's balls and the endless ridicule he'll receive since he's been complaining about the lack of drift events in the area for years

MPREZIV · 2007-02-16, 12:15 PM

Still waiting for HIM to get some $$$... I'm ready to rock and roll on that thing!

Bob Danger · 2007-02-16, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libila

Make it happen Cory, for the sake of Bobby's balls and the endless ridicule he'll receive since he's been complaining about the lack of drift events in the area for years

I don't recall ever saying that.

Libila · 2007-02-16, 01:25 PM

Oh, but I do. And we both know who has a better memory of the two.

Just go hold up a couple convenient stores and get the car ready for the event!

ShawnS · 2007-02-16, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Danger

I was unaware that Reno had a large drifting community.

I was unaware as well.

rubberbiscuitt · 2007-02-16, 06:59 PM

reno is a convenient location for me and the rest of our crew that lives in tahoe. also reno is a good location because pro control drive school(locals to reno fernley raceway) like the drift idea.

i posted on this forum because i'm frequently logged on already.

we'll have a few guys up from LA's "drift buffet" crew to help out and give driving advise. similar to an an autocross school.

tysonK · 2007-02-16, 09:00 PM

Hey man we are not mad or anything that you posted this here.

I think it's cool, I just wasn't sure you would get much of a response.

rubberbiscuitt · 2007-02-16, 09:43 PM

oops, i hope i didn't seem defensive. i was shooting for infomative. i'm anxious to see how it turns out too. drifting isn't exactly my "thing", but i thought it would be fun to be a part of hosting an event. and give back to the community. and for the record i do think getting sideway is way cool. i really wanted to get involved so that by the time i get a chance to host a rally for me, i'll know how to do it. oh yeah and i'll have a car that can handle the abuse.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-02-16, 10:38 PM

Thats awesome, I know of a bunch of people who would be down to go check that out.

wrxkidid · 2007-02-17, 12:13 AM

my neighbors friend is a huge drifter. dont remember what ind of car it is but hes really into it i might go out and just check it out.

ShawnS · 2007-02-17, 12:17 AM

Do you mind if I post this info on a couple of other forums?

2007-02-15, 10:36 PM	#1
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	drifting march 24 reno fernley raceway i know, i know it's not usually subaru territory, but hey, you probably know someone who wants to go to our drift event march 24. and i already browse this forum regularly. it's only $75 to drive, sideways, mind you. check out www.tahoemotorsports.com for more details.

2007-02-15, 10:52 PM	#2
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	I was unaware that Reno had a large drifting community. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2007-02-16, 07:12 AM	#4
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Maybe advertise in the BayArea forums? __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-16, 08:22 AM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I am actually very tempted to go. While learning to initiate a drift isn't high on my list of things to do, learning to better handle a car in a tail out situation may have significant value. Stiffen the rear bar, and switch the DCCD to full rear, and I assume it would be somewhat doable in the STI? I have a mixed set of 215/615s I'd like to kill anyway. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-02-16, 11:04 AM	#11
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	It might be a good place to break in the 86. Who are the instructers? __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2007-02-16, 06:55 AM	#3
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Last time when IVM? had a drag racing at the RFR they try to have a drift show too. Many interesting but they said only 5 people sign up and many no show so they cancel it. I don't think it gonna be big. I love to watch it just watch.

2007-02-16, 08:27 AM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	With the DCCD fully open, isn't the torque split still like 30/70? Sounds like all kinds of bad for the center dif if I'm not mistaken.

2007-02-16, 10:09 AM	#8
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Interesting. So it shouldn't be all that bad for the dif, relatively speaking?

2007-02-16, 10:20 AM	#10
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Well, I mean it's fairly obvious that getting sideways in any car is hard on the drivetrain. That's what I meant by relatively speaking.

2007-02-16, 11:36 AM	#12
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Maybe they will have loaner drift built fd RX7s? meh. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-16, 12:02 PM	#15
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Make it happen Cory, for the sake of Bobby's balls and the endless ridicule he'll receive since he's been complaining about the lack of drift events in the area for years

2007-02-16, 12:15 PM	#16
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Still waiting for HIM to get some $$$... I'm ready to rock and roll on that thing! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-02-16, 01:25 PM	#18
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Oh, but I do. And we both know who has a better memory of the two. Just go hold up a couple convenient stores and get the car ready for the event!

2007-02-16, 06:59 PM	#20
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	reno is a convenient location for me and the rest of our crew that lives in tahoe. also reno is a good location because pro control drive school(locals to reno fernley raceway) like the drift idea. i posted on this forum because i'm frequently logged on already. we'll have a few guys up from LA's "drift buffet" crew to help out and give driving advise. similar to an an autocross school.

2007-02-16, 09:00 PM	#21
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Hey man we are not mad or anything that you posted this here. I think it's cool, I just wasn't sure you would get much of a response. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-16, 09:43 PM	#22
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	oops, i hope i didn't seem defensive. i was shooting for infomative. i'm anxious to see how it turns out too. drifting isn't exactly my "thing", but i thought it would be fun to be a part of hosting an event. and give back to the community. and for the record i do think getting sideway is way cool. i really wanted to get involved so that by the time i get a chance to host a rally for me, i'll know how to do it. oh yeah and i'll have a car that can handle the abuse.

2007-02-16, 10:38 PM	#23
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Thats awesome, I know of a bunch of people who would be down to go check that out. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-02-17, 12:13 AM	#24
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	my neighbors friend is a huge drifter. dont remember what ind of car it is but hes really into it i might go out and just check it out. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-02-17, 12:17 AM	#25
ShawnS EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 540 Car: 1995 S14 Zenki	Do you mind if I post this info on a couple of other forums? __________________ Either this boy has a light bulb up his ass, or his colon has a bright idea.

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