Anyone here drifting their subie? I know it's difficult because of our amazing AWD, but I was curious to see if anyone has and what modifications you have?

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It can be done. It has been done.


My question is this...if you're so into drifting why use a subaru? There are TONS of other options out there that require very few modifications.

 

It's very difficult to get an AWD car to drift to the level of RWD drift cars. By nature, they do not slide as progressively since AWD is designed for maximum *traction,* not slip angle!

That said, I can get mine to oversteer by driving to the limit of adhesion, lifting off the throttle, applying the brakes mid corner to transfer weight forward and reduce traction at the rear, and throttling out, but I highly recommend learning handling dynamics in a safe environment before trying it on the street. This is a very good recipe to spin your car if you do not know what you are doing.

 

Not exactly drifting but this suby slides a lot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoPDWBvRWwY

 

Subies don't drift they are for rally type racing
people can have fun doing donuts.
Does anyone know how to, that could explain step by step how?

 

Not all Subies stay AWD






My toy: 92 Legacy Turbo, 2.5RS trans converted to RWD, 3.9 rearend with LSD.
It's easier than you think, and it works better than you think, too

 

This is just something I was curious about. I know subies aren't for drifting, but you never know. So why not ask...

That's all...

 

Resident, what are your mods and what are you driving?

 

This was a small video of the 10 minutes I was playing around on a skid pad. It helps to have some water, so you break less drivetrain parts drifting around, especially as I was on slicks. STi's can drift much easier due to the 35/65 front to rear torque distribution of power. Scandanavian flick and application of power does wonders. Upgraded differentials doesn't hurt either.

Honestly, its expensive to drift a awd subaru on Tarmac. Ask my axles.
-Kevin

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LTN6l7FmSjY

 

That's some good stuff, Kev, what mods are you sitting on?

 

A LOT. his list requires it's own chapter.

 

in the dirt. in the rain. in the snow

 

i was a reading an import mag (Zoom: issue 101) and the main article was about a 1st gen wrx modded to 8.59secs, with a top speed of 155mph. its a stroked 2.6L with a freakish 437kw at the wheels!! apparently its australia's quickest wrx, but i was impressed with its ability to change from AWD for dragging, to RWD for drifting and burnouts at the flick of a switch. that'd come in very handy anyone heard of anything similar, or how to do it?

 

I can drift my wife's Legacy GT wagon. Drift is not just about power, it is about angle of force and adhesion. The wagon is tail-heavy and underpowered, so I head into a corner, aim directly at the apex and lift throttle. Just after lifting throttle I snap the wheel towards the inside (Scandinavian Flick cheater style). When the rear begins to go out, don't correct the wheel, correct with the throttle. Stock 97 Legacy, 4AT, no e-brake use, Conti tires. More of a power slide than a true drift, but my wheels are not pointed the direction I am going, so that qualifies as a drift in my book.

I can't do the same thing with my 02 WRX; my tires/wheels/suspension mods make it stick too well.

 

Plus one for learning in a safe environment.

But PLEASE do NOT be an idiot and do this S*** on the street.