Things To Take With You When Drifting And Precautionary Meausures

FC3SGTU · 08-29-2004, 06:16 PM

Just felt like making a thread for the newbie drifters (Me) and people who will soon take the step into drifting. A few things you should take when going out practicing or going to the track to do your thang:

1. Bottle Of Coolant
2. Distilled Water
3. Small ToolKit
4. Drinking Water
5. Motor Oil
6. Extra Set Of Tires
7. Cell Phone
8. Jack, Jackstands & Creeper
9. Cash, Liscense, Etc
10. Helmet

Feel Free To Add.

Also when your going out there be sure to watch your temp guages, When I first went out I didn't care or know much about my motor, all I did was wanted to have fun, then I blew some hoses and messed it up some, its fixed now and I carefully watch it.

Remember your normal cooling temperature spot (i.e. halfway or 1/4) and watch it, if it goes up like 15 % stop and let it cool. Remember heaters will cool your car down faster. Everytime after I do my runs I blast my heater and It fully cools my car down. Also when your cycling through runs check your coolant level and top it off with distilled water, also do a quick check on your other fluid levels.

Watch your gas level and oil pressure as well. You don't want to mess up your motor or run out of gas when your at the track, I usually bring a 5 gallon tank of gas, but remember to go off to an area where no cars are at, usually alot of people smoke, haha.

Also remember to ask for tips from the instructors, they are there for a reason, don't go out there and think you can tear it up when your just making a fool of yourself, you get better by learning from people that are more experienced not by just throwing your car around like a madman!

Well I just felt I had to say this because I've had my experiences before and I don't want people to F up there cars like I did!

Peace out and happy drifting

-Andrew

scirocco · 08-29-2004, 06:22 PM

extra lugnuts, jumper cables

tonesdef · 08-29-2004, 06:44 PM

yes while at a track. I don't want ot be dragging all that *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* with me if i'm drifting on the street

PhoPower · 08-29-2004, 07:03 PM

chains or a rope to tow your car if you dont have AAA or dont wanna spend big money on paying for a tow that wont really get you anywhere.

Velvet · 08-29-2004, 07:17 PM

Duck tape!

jaydm180sx · 08-29-2004, 07:19 PM

zip ties

FC3SGTU · 08-29-2004, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhoPower
chains or a rope to tow your car if you dont have AAA or dont wanna spend big money on paying for a tow that wont really get you anywhere.

Yeah, If someone breaks down at a track even while i'm there i'll let them use my AAA towing probably

-Andrew

sil180sx · 08-30-2004, 03:18 AM

well for us 180/silvia owners:

19mm socket
17mm socket
14mm socket
19mm box end wrench
17mm box end wrench
14mm box end wrench
spare tension rod
spare lower control arms

flashlight
cargo strap

the riot hero · 09-01-2004, 02:07 AM

also for you guys with SRs in 240s, dont trust the damn stock gauge, the gauge will let you know the cars overheating AFTER the damn thing already blew up. this from experience, use KA temp sensor!

zerodrifter · 09-01-2004, 04:12 AM

i used bailing wire, duck tape, and wire ties to hold my front end up after i crashed. Now i don't go anywhere without it. oh and a Super Gulp from 7-eleven helps.

Craftsman · 09-01-2004, 09:53 AM

CB Radios are a big thing in Japan for drifters... CB Radios cut down on cost of Cell phones to call people with...

Matt.

LOVMUFN · 09-01-2004, 12:12 PM

How about bring a car that MEETS OR EXCEEDS tech reqirements of venue holders and the track (if aplicable)!!!!!

It allways amazes me how many people fail tech each event I tech at and are told to fix it and come back.

malcolm · 09-01-2004, 01:12 PM

LovMufn, would you suggest tightening the battery and taping the positive/red terminal?

05m0515 · 09-01-2004, 04:51 PM

Bike pump and tire pressure gauge

89rsdrifter · 09-01-2004, 05:13 PM

what exactly does it take to pass tech...at the us drift nationals in charlotte they didnt really inspect i dont think...i think they checked for the battery thing but that is about it....i owuld like to know if anyone knows or how i can find out cause i dont want to get to one and not passb

twcfc3s · 09-01-2004, 05:44 PM

DUCK TAPE, ZIP TIES,2 extra tires a jack and some cigarretes if your 18......

Ripper · 09-01-2004, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twcfc3s
some cigarretes if your 18......

lol

don't forget about snacks

FC3SGTU · 09-01-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 89rsdrifter
what exactly does it take to pass tech...at the us drift nationals in charlotte they didnt really inspect i dont think...i think they checked for the battery thing but that is about it....i owuld like to know if anyone knows or how i can find out cause i dont want to get to one and not passb

I replied in your thread..

-Andrew

08-29-2004, 06:16 PM	#1
FC3SGTU FC Drifter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 52	Things To Take With You When Drifting And Precautionary Meausures Just felt like making a thread for the newbie drifters (Me) and people who will soon take the step into drifting. A few things you should take when going out practicing or going to the track to do your thang: 1. Bottle Of Coolant 2. Distilled Water 3. Small ToolKit 4. Drinking Water 5. Motor Oil 6. Extra Set Of Tires 7. Cell Phone 8. Jack, Jackstands & Creeper 9. Cash, Liscense, Etc 10. Helmet Feel Free To Add. Also when your going out there be sure to watch your temp guages, When I first went out I didn't care or know much about my motor, all I did was wanted to have fun, then I blew some hoses and messed it up some, its fixed now and I carefully watch it. Remember your normal cooling temperature spot (i.e. halfway or 1/4) and watch it, if it goes up like 15 % stop and let it cool. Remember heaters will cool your car down faster. Everytime after I do my runs I blast my heater and It fully cools my car down. Also when your cycling through runs check your coolant level and top it off with distilled water, also do a quick check on your other fluid levels. Watch your gas level and oil pressure as well. You don't want to mess up your motor or run out of gas when your at the track, I usually bring a 5 gallon tank of gas, but remember to go off to an area where no cars are at, usually alot of people smoke, haha. Also remember to ask for tips from the instructors, they are there for a reason, don't go out there and think you can tear it up when your just making a fool of yourself, you get better by learning from people that are more experienced not by just throwing your car around like a madman! Well I just felt I had to say this because I've had my experiences before and I don't want people to F up there cars like I did! Peace out and happy drifting -Andrew

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08-29-2004, 06:22 PM	#2
scirocco Large Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Moon Posts: 354	extra lugnuts, jumper cables

08-29-2004, 06:44 PM	#3
tonesdef Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239	yes while at a track. I don't want ot be dragging all that CensoredCensoredCensoredCensored with me if i'm drifting on the street

08-29-2004, 07:03 PM	#4
PhoPower Miata Touge Special! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 721	chains or a rope to tow your car if you dont have AAA or dont wanna spend big money on paying for a tow that wont really get you anywhere.

08-29-2004, 07:17 PM	#5
Velvet I <3 Aiko Tanaka Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 163	Duck tape!

08-29-2004, 07:19 PM	#6
jaydm180sx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 350	zip ties

08-30-2004, 03:18 AM	#8
sil180sx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: okinawa,japan Posts: 152	well for us 180/silvia owners: 19mm socket 17mm socket 14mm socket 19mm box end wrench 17mm box end wrench 14mm box end wrench spare tension rod spare lower control arms flashlight cargo strap

09-01-2004, 02:07 AM	#9
the riot hero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MI Posts: 47	also for you guys with SRs in 240s, dont trust the damn stock gauge, the gauge will let you know the cars overheating AFTER the damn thing already blew up. this from experience, use KA temp sensor!

09-01-2004, 04:12 AM	#10
zerodrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 373	i used bailing wire, duck tape, and wire ties to hold my front end up after i crashed. Now i don't go anywhere without it. oh and a Super Gulp from 7-eleven helps.

09-01-2004, 09:53 AM	#11
Craftsman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 737	CB Radios are a big thing in Japan for drifters... CB Radios cut down on cost of Cell phones to call people with... Matt.

09-01-2004, 12:12 PM	#12
LOVMUFN Drift Assoc. - Lead Tech Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 257	How about bring a car that MEETS OR EXCEEDS tech reqirements of venue holders and the track (if aplicable)!!!!! It allways amazes me how many people fail tech each event I tech at and are told to fix it and come back.

09-01-2004, 01:12 PM	#13
malcolm Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: ontario canada Posts: 471	LovMufn, would you suggest tightening the battery and taping the positive/red terminal?

09-01-2004, 04:51 PM	#14
05m0515 Guest Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 171	Bike pump and tire pressure gauge

09-01-2004, 05:13 PM	#15
89rsdrifter Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: gaffney, south carolina Posts: 27	what exactly does it take to pass tech...at the us drift nationals in charlotte they didnt really inspect i dont think...i think they checked for the battery thing but that is about it....i owuld like to know if anyone knows or how i can find out cause i dont want to get to one and not passb

09-01-2004, 05:44 PM	#16
twcfc3s Horny mofo's coast2coast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: mexicali, baja california. mexico Posts: 915	DUCK TAPE, ZIP TIES,2 extra tires a jack and some cigarretes if your 18......