I'm not sure if its possible

[Relevation]

Well, I'll start out by saying I'm close to 100% "n00b" at cars.

I know some stuff, but nothing too mechanical. I know the basic function of the major parts of a car, but when you start saying things like "apex fluxurator" (I just made that up for the sake of the argument); I won't have a clue what you're talking about

So heres the deal, I drive a manual transmission 99 Ford Escort, front wheel drive and brakes. And I would really like to get into drifting, but without a job, and being only 16 it's a bit hard to get a nicer car.

I don't even know where to start, pretty much everything I've read on here talks about using your emergency brake, or assumes that you have rear wheel drive. But my emergency brake doesn't work - and I have front wheel drive

**EDIT**
I should clarify, I don't mean like, drifting like most of you guys probably do :P I just mean casual, or as casual as you can get with drifting :P

[soultron]

I'm pretty casual, but I will say you will want a rwd drive car, even if it's just for fun. There's not alot of info on here, but if you search you'll get plenty of pros and cons on the subject.

[gigglesnirt]

Its basically get a rwd or don't do it at all. Most everyone here is a casual driver, they just have a normal day job and during the weekends go out to events to go have fun sliding.

[cfrost]

use your car to learn about racing / car control--those are more valuable than most people assume

[gigglesnirt]

Originally Posted by cfrost

use your car to learn about racing / car control--those are more valuable than most people assume

True, go find some rallycross events near you or autocross events.

Yah, sorry to burst your bubble but you can't really drift in a FF. Just doesn't work...

This is a little off topic but what is the difference between a User and a Registered User? I had to register to get this account, so what's the difference?

[Steve's Soarer]

It is technically possible to drift an FF. The first stateside major drift competition was won by a FF Honda CRX. However, 99.9% of sanctioned meets no longer allow FF, AWD, or MR layouts.

Note: Some AWD cars (e.g. the Evo or WRX) are permitted if the front diff is disconnected. Skylines, for those fortunate enough to have access to them, act as a FR and only add a bit of traction to the fronts; therefore they are permissible.