"Spin" the wheel or "turn" the wheel?

Buddyworm · 01-07-2005, 10:54 PM

I'm just curious as to what kind of steering techniques you guys use when drifting. Do you give the wheel a push in the direction you want it to go and let the caster do the rest, or do you like to turn the wheel entirely with your hands?

Personally, I find it depends on the steepness of my drift. If I feel the tail start to come out quick I just toss the wheel and let the caster take it. But if my angle's not too wild I'll use my hands the whole way.

B-Wurm

frictionfighter · 01-07-2005, 11:00 PM

i keep my hands on the wheel and just help it or stop it according to the angle

Hyde · 01-08-2005, 12:30 AM

i let it go and use my hands to turn it in the direction.

240LoVeR · 01-08-2005, 12:06 PM

generaly i let my hand to the work but if its wipping really fast then i let it fly

O5m0515 · 01-08-2005, 04:11 PM

I barely touch the wheel.

drftrconspracy · 01-08-2005, 04:14 PM

i generally let it go in small incriments, to make sure i dont over correct. i try to "guide" the wheel as far as i think it should go

Tak's AE86 · 01-08-2005, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drftrconspracy
i generally let it go in small incriments, to make sure i dont over correct. i try to "guide" the wheel as far as i think it should go

I aggree with him.

ma71supraturbo · 01-08-2005, 08:05 PM

I let the steering wheel "autocorrect" in a drift, but I've started to grab the wheel just before it's all the way corrected to extend/smoothen my drifts

Ris4drift · 01-08-2005, 11:17 PM

depends if both hands are in the car or not....

wow, i cant beleive i just made a post that
H0M0 -erotic

Parry · 01-09-2005, 12:46 PM

I more let it spin, but it does depend a bit on the corner and whatnot.

Whisky · 01-09-2005, 02:50 PM

I let it spin, especially for linking turns, but I'll give it a toss one way and let it spin until its just short of where I want it to be, and then turn it the rest of the way myself. Gives more control and helps to combat the pendulum-spin effect. I also tend to cup my hands ont he wheel to slow the spin for turns where the tail comes out gradually. Kinda depends on the technique used to initiate the drift.

LexmarkX73 · 01-09-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 240LoVeR
generaly i let my hand to the work but if its wipping really fast then i let it fly

im sorry that just made me laugh.

frictionfighter · 01-09-2005, 04:44 PM

hahah that is pretty funny

Wayne · 01-09-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally posted by Parry
I more let it spin, but it does depend a bit on the corner and whatnot.

ahah parry your avatars gonna give himself a freakin hernia if he doesnt settle down.

but ya i agree it depends on the corner, the steering characteristics are very different between a gentle curved sweeper compared to a tight *Censored**Censored**Censored* U

240LoVeR · 01-09-2005, 07:29 PM

HAAHAHAHA sry bout that now that i re-read that i really shoulda put it a diff. way haha wow i cant believe i put that on here

grift · 01-15-2005, 09:45 PM

i have a method to mine. i turn in to it and in mid drift I basically let go of the wheel let the car do it thing and then when I want to go to the other direction I let off the gas , yank the wheel in that direction and then mash the gas down again. works like a charm everytime

ECMotorsports · 01-17-2005, 07:37 PM

I just use my knee's.

Be creative, use your own technique.

Coiloverkid · 01-27-2005, 02:15 PM

I barely hold the wheel, as well.

clutchkick, let go, catch, adjust. accel off, let go, catch, mash gas. repeat as necessary.

Crabapple · 01-28-2005, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexmarkX73

im sorry that just made me laugh.

almost as funny as having a name named after a printer

marshun · 02-03-2005, 01:46 AM

it depends on the situation, is this from a quick feint? then i spin it, if its a long turn with changing radius's, then im adjust n turn it.

SilverGhost · 02-06-2005, 08:49 AM

i use a combo as well, but i just kinda do what feels right...like if it feels as though its coming around too quick, i will let go, but usually i dont like to let it go unless its on the exit of a long drift or the such. i have found that in my car, if on the exit i let go, it comes out smoother, without and wierd tire catch or anything like that. but when it comes to like manji, or choku dori, there is never a time that i let the steering wheel slip. so i guess it really depends on what type of drifting im doing, and what the car feels like its doing

mechaniac · 02-07-2005, 11:26 PM

there's a proper technique for steering. The Japanese know it, and the WRC drivers use it. But I forget.

SilverGhost · 02-09-2005, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechaniac

there's a proper technique for steering. The Japanese know it, and the WRC drivers use it. But I forget.

its called they are god, and they know it. lol

Craftsman · 02-09-2005, 11:44 PM

I think this one also depends on your car...

Some cars naturally tend to understeer. On cars that naturally understeer, you'd definitely control your drift with your pedal.

On Neutral balanced cars, you'd use both depending on how fast you're going.

With oversteering cars, you'd focus primarily on your steering... You'd also be very careful with throttle...

brainfood · 02-15-2005, 05:10 PM

unless I keep a really loose hand on the wheel I spin on my transfers since I cant turn it quick enough I have to let it correct itself and then grab it and turn it that little bit more to catch it. I cant possibly turn it fast enough to correct and if I find myself doing it I usually end up spinning.

01-07-2005, 10:54 PM	#1
Buddyworm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 299	"Spin" the wheel or "turn" the wheel? I'm just curious as to what kind of steering techniques you guys use when drifting. Do you give the wheel a push in the direction you want it to go and let the caster do the rest, or do you like to turn the wheel entirely with your hands? Personally, I find it depends on the steepness of my drift. If I feel the tail start to come out quick I just toss the wheel and let the caster take it. But if my angle's not too wild I'll use my hands the whole way. B-Wurm

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01-07-2005, 11:00 PM	#2
frictionfighter urban ninja sliding crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: la puente, cali Posts: 293	i keep my hands on the wheel and just help it or stop it according to the angle

01-08-2005, 12:30 AM	#3
Hyde Oh Baby! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: navarre,fort walton beach, florida Posts: 222	i let it go and use my hands to turn it in the direction.

01-08-2005, 12:06 PM	#4
240LoVeR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 130	generaly i let my hand to the work but if its wipping really fast then i let it fly

01-08-2005, 04:11 PM	#5
O5m0515 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 91	I barely touch the wheel.

01-08-2005, 04:14 PM	#6
drftrconspracy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: derry NH Posts: 55	i generally let it go in small incriments, to make sure i dont over correct. i try to "guide" the wheel as far as i think it should go

01-08-2005, 08:05 PM	#8
ma71supraturbo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 162	I let the steering wheel "autocorrect" in a drift, but I've started to grab the wheel just before it's all the way corrected to extend/smoothen my drifts

01-08-2005, 11:17 PM	#9
Ris4drift Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: houston texas Posts: 357	depends if both hands are in the car or not.... wow, i cant beleive i just made a post that H0M0 -erotic

01-09-2005, 12:46 PM	#10
Parry Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 894	I more let it spin, but it does depend a bit on the corner and whatnot.

01-09-2005, 02:50 PM	#11
Whisky Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 82	I let it spin, especially for linking turns, but I'll give it a toss one way and let it spin until its just short of where I want it to be, and then turn it the rest of the way myself. Gives more control and helps to combat the pendulum-spin effect. I also tend to cup my hands ont he wheel to slow the spin for turns where the tail comes out gradually. Kinda depends on the technique used to initiate the drift.

01-09-2005, 04:44 PM	#13
frictionfighter urban ninja sliding crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: la puente, cali Posts: 293	hahah that is pretty funny

01-09-2005, 07:29 PM	#15
240LoVeR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 130	HAAHAHAHA sry bout that now that i re-read that i really shoulda put it a diff. way haha wow i cant believe i put that on here

01-15-2005, 09:45 PM	#16
grift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 84	i have a method to mine. i turn in to it and in mid drift I basically let go of the wheel let the car do it thing and then when I want to go to the other direction I let off the gas , yank the wheel in that direction and then mash the gas down again. works like a charm everytime

01-17-2005, 07:37 PM	#17
ECMotorsports New wood floors w/ socks Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 47	I just use my knee's. Be creative, use your own technique.

01-27-2005, 02:15 PM	#18
Coiloverkid Omawarisan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: cardboard box in Ueno central park Posts: 680	I barely hold the wheel, as well. clutchkick, let go, catch, adjust. accel off, let go, catch, mash gas. repeat as necessary.

02-03-2005, 01:46 AM	#20
marshun stop spreading disinfo Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 554	it depends on the situation, is this from a quick feint? then i spin it, if its a long turn with changing radius's, then im adjust n turn it.

02-06-2005, 08:49 AM	#21
SilverGhost touge sleepy-eye 180sx Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CO Posts: 964	i use a combo as well, but i just kinda do what feels right...like if it feels as though its coming around too quick, i will let go, but usually i dont like to let it go unless its on the exit of a long drift or the such. i have found that in my car, if on the exit i let go, it comes out smoother, without and wierd tire catch or anything like that. but when it comes to like manji, or choku dori, there is never a time that i let the steering wheel slip. so i guess it really depends on what type of drifting im doing, and what the car feels like its doing

02-07-2005, 11:26 PM	#22
mechaniac nuckin futs! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 61	there's a proper technique for steering. The Japanese know it, and the WRC drivers use it. But I forget.

02-09-2005, 11:44 PM	#24
Craftsman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 737	I think this one also depends on your car... Some cars naturally tend to understeer. On cars that naturally understeer, you'd definitely control your drift with your pedal. On Neutral balanced cars, you'd use both depending on how fast you're going. With oversteering cars, you'd focus primarily on your steering... You'd also be very careful with throttle...

02-15-2005, 05:10 PM	#25
brainfood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 667	unless I keep a really loose hand on the wheel I spin on my transfers since I cant turn it quick enough I have to let it correct itself and then grab it and turn it that little bit more to catch it. I cant possibly turn it fast enough to correct and if I find myself doing it I usually end up spinning.