Six Ways To Initiate A Drift.
1. E-brake. It's the easiest way to get the tail out predictably. You just have to yank hard and fast enough. And do it after turn-in, it's no good in a straight line.
2. Clutch kick. Popping the clutch mid-corner is a good way for gutless wonders, like AE86 Corollas and Miatas, that have a hard time maintaining the necessary momentum and wheel speed to break mechanical grip without scrubbing speed.
3. Sheer power. If you have torque and lag isn't an issue, stomping on the gas right after turn-in is a good way to get the rear out smoothly while still allowing plenty of time to modulate the amount of weight transfer and wheel spin. Transferring the weight to the front tires right before turn-in also helps avoid understeer as you initiate.
4. The Flick. Transferring weight from side to side is also a good way to get the back out, as numerous rally drivers have shown. It starts with a quick steering input to point the car away from the turn, which slows the car as well as placing more weight on the inside front tire. Follow immediately with the actual turn-in, while the front tires are still biting and the rear comes out. Braking and throttle control all help to control the amount of weight transfer and how far the rear ends up coming out.
5. Brakes. Trail braking into a turn does the same in terms of transferring weight to the front tires to initiate a turn, and as the car starts turning while still on the brakes, the rear will come out naturally. If timing is an issue, left foot braking into the turn while modulating the gas with the right will help start the slide faster.
6. Mix and match. Most drifters use a whole spectrum of tricks to control a car's movements. Each technique just becomes a different tool that is used and combined simultaneously without thought. The bottom line is controlling grip and momentum through weight transfer and power.
Hiro's E-Brake Technique For Beginners
1. Approach the corner and always keep your eyes fixed on where you want to go.
2. Steer into the corner at the appropriate speed. Brake first (in a straight line) and downshift, if necessary.
3. Clutch in.
4. Pull the e-brake handle strongly and quickly. You should feel the rear brakes lock up and the rear end begin to slide.
5. Release the e-brake and begin to counter-steer.
6. Counter-steer into the turn to hold the slide.
7. Ease the clutch back out.
8. Steer the car out of corner exit using the throttle. Modulation is key here.
9. You're drifting. Although you won't look quite like this.
2006 Lexus IS350 SPECS
Engine
Engine Code: 2JZ-GTE
Type: 2997cc in-line six, iron block, aluminum head, DOHC, turbocharged and intercooled
Internal Modifications: BC 264-degree camshafts, GReddy cam sprockets
External Modifications: GReddy TD07 turbocharger kit, tubular exhaust manifold, external wastegate, blow-off valve, front-mount intercooler, intercooler piping, downpipe, external oil cooler kit, oil catch can, custom SPD Metal Works 90mm exhaust system w/Spintech mufflers, Optima RedTop battery, HoseTechniques silicone hoses, custom power steering fluid cooler, aluminum radiator
Engine Management Modifications: Aeromotive fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, RC Engineering fuel injectors, Fuel Safe fuel cell, GReddy spark plugs, Haltech E11v2 standalone ECU, GReddy PRofec B-spec2 electronic boost controller
Drivetrain
Layout: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications: G-Force four-speed dogbox transmission, Exedy triple-disc carbon clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, OS Giken limited-slip differential, The Driveshaft Shop rear axles
Suspension
Front: TEIN coilovers, 24kg/mm springs, EDFC, custom SPD Metal Works camber adjusters, tie-rod ends, stock anti-roll bar
Rear: TEIN coilovers, 9kg/mm springs, EDFC, Battle Version suspension links, stock anti-rollbar
Brakes
Front: 14-in. two-piece rotors, Project Mu four-piston calipers, pads, Teflon brake lines, CNC master cylinder
Rear: 12.5-in. two-piece rotors, Project Mu two-piston calipers, pads, Teflon brake lines
External
Wheels: 18x8.5 (F), 18x9.5 (R), Enkei GTC01
Tires: 235/40/18 (F), 265/35/18 (R), Falken Azenis RT-615
Body: INGS+1 body kit, Seibon carbon fiber hood, trunk, Pearl White paint by DTM Autobody, custom Lexan windows
Interior: Fully gutted, SPD Metal Works roll cage, floor plate, Sparco Evo racing seats (driver: Corsa, passenger: Evo 2), six-point racing harnesses, steering wheel w/quick release, AiM Sports MXL Pista digital display