You may not be able to do this in your minivan when you pick up the kids today, but at least you can go get a new pair of shoes without risking life and limb. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Bio Latest Posts. Nicole Wakelin. Latest posts by Nicole Wakelin see all. That would be awesome A turbo isnt entirely out of the question either. Well, I'd appreciate any help you guys could offer on the subject. Last edited by djwhiplash ; , PM. Tags: None. My parents have a 98 windstar, there's way to much body roll so it will flip if u get it sideways. Comment Post Cancel. Aww, not even with the fat friend?
I was thinking more along the lines of feint drifting. I dunno. Something I can do to make my mommys minivan seem as cool as I know it can be :-P.
Oh dear, that's not gonna work! Winstar's center of gravity is quite too high for a drift car, plus it's such a fat thing to drift, and it's FF I wouldn't even try.
It might be dangerous even in snow. Yes yes, thats the reason for the fat friend in back :-P lower the center of gravity. Width I cannot solve. But height Anyone here ever seen a convertable minivan? If so, any clue how it was done? I'd simply be the king of all if I drifted in a convertable minivan. As far as it being too fat to drift I prefer to say it's too phat to drift.
On a side note, how hard would a turbo install be on it? That would make an interesting project. It's somewhat off-topic, but eh, if I can get power and resolve the center of mass issue maybe make the van look like an elongated Porche? How about body mods? A ground effects kit would help me out by giving me some downforce and letting me go faster by reducing air under the vehicle - it tops out at around downhill, uphill, for some reason.
I've been unable to find any pre-fab bodykits for a 99 Windstar, but I suppose it isn't a common thing. Anyone know of a place that can make them custom? The car will be almost facing the near side of the road until you do this.
You will probably feel tempted to ease off to avoid a crash, but remind yourself that you have more control over the car by maintaining its acceleration. Eurobeat is one of the best soundtracks to listen while drifting. Not Helpful 18 Helpful SUVs and other large vehicles are harder to drift due to their height. Sedans and hatchbacks are ideal for drifting.
Not Helpful 15 Helpful It depends on the car's drivetrain. You have to know your car's drivetrain well and how it will shift weight. Essentially, you want as much weight shifting forwards at the same time. Some AWD cars may not be able to drift due to the computer cutting rear power as soon as it feels they lose traction. Not Helpful 13 Helpful You're burning rubber as you're going around if done correctly.
Not Helpful 12 Helpful Not Helpful 4 Helpful It is a very thrilling experience -- both for the spectators and those inside the car -- due to the feeling of danger involved. It also allows drivers to enhance their driving skills and become more confident. The handbrake should be released as soon as you've made a 90 of the degrees in the turn. The rest of the turn uses the gas pedal and the wheel to straighten back out.
Not Helpful 9 Helpful Any vehicle can slide around turns to where the rear end kicks out and traction is lost. Just depends on speed, angle, suspension, tires, road conditions, temperature, etc. Power is what gets the vehicle to accelerate through the turn and keep the drift going. But, technically, yes, you can "drift" any car, motorcycle, or even a bicycle, if you're skilled enough.
Just not very far if you don't have the power to push through the turns. Try to lock it into a lower gear and floor the gas. Then feather the throttle once the drift has been initiated. Utilize the handbrake to get the car sideways. Not Helpful 8 Helpful It depends on your skill. A small, light, front-wheel-drive car with a good emergency brake works well.
Or a small rear-wheel-drive car with decent horse power, like a Mazda Miata. Not Helpful 22 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube.
Drifting wears out parts of your car, such as the clutch, brakes, and tires more quickly. It can also cause rear end suspension components in some cars to fail. Helpful 5 Not Helpful 0.
SUV and pickup trucks can drift, but they are more vulnerable to flipping. Practice with a regular rear-wheel drive car at first until you feel comfortable using another vehicle. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0. Foot brakes slow a car down more rapidly than handbrakes. You can use the foot pedal when you need that extra bit of control.
Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1. Recovering from a spin takes skill and experience, so reduce the danger by driving at a reasonable pace. Even a near-spin can be difficult to escape once the back end of your car starts turning back and forth.
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Forward-wheel and all-wheel drive cars are not capable of drifting the same way as rear or 4-wheel drive cars. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1. Drifting is very dangerous, so practice in a controlled environment with a car you are familiar with. Drive at a reasonable speed and stay away from people and rough terrain. It is illegal in many areas and comes with jail time, license revocation, or other punishments. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 2.
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