Can your Mustang GT do that?
01-05-2007, 06:02 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
ORIGINAL: moosestang
I did consider it, that's why a low powered ranger can do it. I was an expert drifter in my ranger. It was also slammed to the ground.
You'd want special tires just for doing that. I can't see anyone with a mustang running some 285's doing that. I wonder what the widest tire is on the cars in that video?
I also live on a dirt road and the mustang is great in the dirt, just don't punch it going straight.
I did consider it, that's why a low powered ranger can do it. I was an expert drifter in my ranger. It was also slammed to the ground.
You'd want special tires just for doing that. I can't see anyone with a mustang running some 285's doing that. I wonder what the widest tire is on the cars in that video?
I also live on a dirt road and the mustang is great in the dirt, just don't punch it going straight.
ORIGINAL: mattblasi
Moosetange consider also that the Ranger has less weight over the rear tires so it is easier for them to break loose. Not that you are not correct but just tires may not do it.
Moosetange consider also that the Ranger has less weight over the rear tires so it is easier for them to break loose. Not that you are not correct but just tires may not do it.
01-05-2007, 06:21 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
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I am trying to determine how it is rice? If you think what was being done in the video is easy, then I want to see a video of you doing better. It seems any time someone mentions drifting it is imediatly called rice, and it seems to generally come (but not allways and not from everyone) from younger guys who know only how to drag race. BTW domestic cars are very popular in US Drift there are a few Mustangs, a Dodge Charger, a Viper, and a few Corvettes.
I am really tired of all the Rice this and Rice that because you do not like it, damit if its rice back it up with an explanation and FACTS not your usless, unsupported thoughts.
BTW What do you do on dirt? YOU DRIFT A TURN, I have raced a few dirt tracks and a friend of mine is big into US Rally X drifting on the street uses some of the same principles of drifting on dirt. So I guess all those old shine runners and bootleggers were all drivin riced out mustangs, chevelles, camaros, firebirds, chargers, daytonas and dusters huh.
Moosetange consider also that the Ranger has less weight over the rear tires so it is easier for them to break loose. Not that you are not correct but just tires may not do it.
Those who call rice need to grow the hell up....
I am trying to determine how it is rice? If you think what was being done in the video is easy, then I want to see a video of you doing better. It seems any time someone mentions drifting it is imediatly called rice, and it seems to generally come (but not allways and not from everyone) from younger guys who know only how to drag race. BTW domestic cars are very popular in US Drift there are a few Mustangs, a Dodge Charger, a Viper, and a few Corvettes.
I am really tired of all the Rice this and Rice that because you do not like it, damit if its rice back it up with an explanation and FACTS not your usless, unsupported thoughts.
BTW What do you do on dirt? YOU DRIFT A TURN, I have raced a few dirt tracks and a friend of mine is big into US Rally X drifting on the street uses some of the same principles of drifting on dirt. So I guess all those old shine runners and bootleggers were all drivin riced out mustangs, chevelles, camaros, firebirds, chargers, daytonas and dusters huh.
Moosetange consider also that the Ranger has less weight over the rear tires so it is easier for them to break loose. Not that you are not correct but just tires may not do it.
Those who call rice need to grow the hell up....
01-05-2007, 08:16 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
Sorry, never been a fan of drifting myself. So some idiot started getting his fishtailing under control and they decided to make a "sport" out of it? I've watched it live and on TV, and it just doesn't excite me...kinda like NASCAR. It's the same thing over and over again. I think maybe if they threw some obstacles out on the course, or just randomly reversed it, or threw in some different turns, then it might be more interesting. But when they run the same course over and over again...I tend to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
01-05-2007, 08:26 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
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Sorry, never been a fan of drifting myself. So some idiot started getting his fishtailing under control and they decided to make a "sport" out of it? I've watched it live and on TV, and it just doesn't excite me...kinda like NASCAR. It's the same thing over and over again. I think maybe if they threw some obstacles out on the course, or just randomly reversed it, or threw in some different turns, then it might be more interesting. But when they run the same course over and over again...I tend to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
Sorry, never been a fan of drifting myself. So some idiot started getting his fishtailing under control and they decided to make a "sport" out of it? I've watched it live and on TV, and it just doesn't excite me...kinda like NASCAR. It's the same thing over and over again. I think maybe if they threw some obstacles out on the course, or just randomly reversed it, or threw in some different turns, then it might be more interesting. But when they run the same course over and over again...I tend to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
01-05-2007, 08:37 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
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Sorry, never been a fan of drifting myself. So some idiot started getting his fishtailing under control and they decided to make a "sport" out of it? I've watched it live and on TV, and it just doesn't excite me...kinda like NASCAR. It's the same thing over and over again. I think maybe if they threw some obstacles out on the course, or just randomly reversed it, or threw in some different turns, then it might be more interesting. But when they run the same course over and over again...I tend to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
Sorry, never been a fan of drifting myself. So some idiot started getting his fishtailing under control and they decided to make a "sport" out of it? I've watched it live and on TV, and it just doesn't excite me...kinda like NASCAR. It's the same thing over and over again. I think maybe if they threw some obstacles out on the course, or just randomly reversed it, or threw in some different turns, then it might be more interesting. But when they run the same course over and over again...I tend to Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
rofl
the cars in that video are very light and well balanced, (s13, s14, hachiroku, FC) they dont make much power (dont need to, as its all in suspension and driver skill).
most of those guys will still use 235-255s, having tires that suck is a big nono in drifting, you need tires that are predictable and actually have grip as weird as it may sound lol
01-05-2007, 08:46 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
I like Rally Racing. And I definitely prefer F1 and KART series racing over NASCAR and the like.
Being a former Nissan owner, I'm well aware of what kind of cars they use for drifting. I tried to get into the whole thing, I just couldn't. I don't really know why, I just found it incredibly boring. I know it takes skill, and I respect the guys (and girls) for going out there and doing it. It's just not my thing.
And believe me, I've tried to control slides. I put a lifted 84 Ranger on 2 wheels once, and it's not something I intend to do again. And I'm not a big fan of drag racing either. But at least it's fast... Like I said, I prefer the kind of racing with left AND right turns, where the cars remain under "control".
Being a former Nissan owner, I'm well aware of what kind of cars they use for drifting. I tried to get into the whole thing, I just couldn't. I don't really know why, I just found it incredibly boring. I know it takes skill, and I respect the guys (and girls) for going out there and doing it. It's just not my thing.
And believe me, I've tried to control slides. I put a lifted 84 Ranger on 2 wheels once, and it's not something I intend to do again. And I'm not a big fan of drag racing either. But at least it's fast... Like I said, I prefer the kind of racing with left AND right turns, where the cars remain under "control".
01-05-2007, 09:37 PM
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RE: Can your Mustang GT do that?
I just seen a TV show not long ago on just this topic.. driffting...
guess what car they used..??? yes a new Mustang GT.. so it can be done as I seen it with my own two eyes....
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guess what car they used..??? yes a new Mustang GT.. so it can be done as I seen it with my own two eyes....
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