Rain on Sunday

[paulsmith]

Just had a quick look at the BBC Website, and it looks as though Sunday could be the first wet UKD1 event this year.

I haven't drifted in the wet at all in my Skyline, and am just thinking how different I am going to need to drive?

Could some of the Old Skool Pro's (Phil, James, Paz, New Clear, etc) give us an idea of how to change the drifting style for dry conditions to wet.

 

[Pulsatingstar]

Same here. I havnt even driven in the wet for months at all down here.

I suspect if it rains ill just be able to power the whole way round though, taking a slow entry so I dont run a mile off track.

 

[Carl]

Its kind of unusual for me too(not that im drifting this sunday). Ive been going to regular drift events since last october and its been dry all the time. I bet drifting in the wet will seem really easy after doing it in the dry for 10 months.

 

[PhilMorrison]

Meh... I suppose it had to happen at some point I don't mind drifting when it's raining, but it's shit at events for both competitors and spectators..

 

[Barky]

mmm wet drifting... its scary doing the first corner in the dry never mind the wet, I guess its all about being less agressive with the right foot as the car could too easily spin out????? Just hope the fronts grip and don't understeer into the gravel traps.

 

[Rob-S13]

correct me if i'm wrong (more than likely)

but wouldn't running a lower tyre pressure at the front help a bit coz combat under steer in the wet

 

[SteveDunn]

mm, added trepidation

 

[Scott]

Silverstone in the wet is a tricky fecker
I find you still need to be faily aggressive with the steering but be very smooth with the gas and brakes.
Its also very easy to spin out at a wet Silverstone, with its ever changing grip level.
One good thing about rain is even a very low power motor with softish(by Drift standards )suspenshion will have a much better chance of doing well, If its wet all day I'll be trying some softer settings

Scott.

 

[Mitch]

Guess the recovery wagon will be busy

 

[Spannermonkey]

Maybe I'll leave the GTR 4WD for the day.......

 

[SteveC200]

Oh shit.

 

[Rob-S13]

Oh shit.

lol

 

[20vWill]

Let it piss down in a monsoon-like manner, all over the big boys' fireworks, and admire the drift barges on their quest to the forefront of the UK pikey-drift scene...

 

[Rob-S13]

Let it piss down in a monsoon-like manner, all over the big boys' fireworks, and admire the drift barges on their quest to the forefront of the UK pikey-drift scene...

no more will the 4x4 stylee 200sx be mocked

 

[astraboy]

I've drifted silverstone in the wet.
Its not to be underestimated.
Suprisingly little grip for a racetrack and the exit of brooklands is particularly hazardous with frequent spinners throughout the day when I was there.
However, it wil better for beginners as the bonkers entry speed and the commitment required for dry drifting the circuit is not required. The AE86 crew are at a distinct advantage IMO.
If it is wet on sunday, the playing field could be levelled for ALL competitors regardless of skill and BHP output.
Should be interesting if nothing else.
astraboy.