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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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Anybody know of the best techniques to use when drifting these since they're front wheel drive? '10 MCS
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Ditto!!!
Drift a front wheel drive car.....i want to see this!!!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:38 AM
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Use the e-brake
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:54 AM
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Trail braking or letting off the throttle mid turn with a thick RSB. Not saying I can do it well but I can make a few 90 degree turns with the back end stepping out a little bit when I want to scare the wife
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:20 AM
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Anybody know of the best techniques to use when drifting these since they're front wheel drive? '10 MCS
Depending on where you live if it snows wait til then, then you can use the ebrake around corners.
If you wanted to drift you should of bought a RWD car.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:21 AM
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I didnt really buy it to drift it, just thought it might be fun thanks guys!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by big.mini.sam
Anybody know of the best techniques to use when drifting these since they're front wheel drive? '10 MCS
It's easy...just drive in reverse.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Letting the rearend slide out and drifing is different....drifting can be done continuously....letting the rear slide is just a temporary thing....
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Letting the rearend slide out and drifing is different....drifting can be done continuously....letting the rear slide is just a temporary thing....
I guess you missed me laughing
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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I guess you missed me laughing
Naww.....just laughing at how an e-brake turns gets called drifting....amazing how utube videos are as trustworthy a source of knowlege as ebay is a good scource of genuine parts/designer items!! Lol.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:30 AM
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[QUOTE]Naww.....just laughing at how an e-brake turns gets called drifting....amazing how utube videos are as trustworthy a source of knowlege as ebay is a good scource of genuine parts/designer items!! Lol. [

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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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i know a guy with a super stiff RSB, he can get the back end to kick out in a turn. not really drifting, but as close as youll get in a mini.

otherwise, go buy an FRS
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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the closest you can get to drifting is tray sliding... go to a fast food spot get two plastic trays put them under the back wheels lock e-brake and have fun haha
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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the closest you can get to drifting is tray sliding... go to a fast food spot get two plastic trays put them under the back wheels lock e-brake and have fun haha
Lol, that's a great idea!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by big.mini.sam
Anybody know of the best techniques to use when drifting these since they're front wheel drive? '10 MCS
I can guess your next thread title:

My car won't start, makes weird grinding noises, and my radio doesn't work.....anyone else have these issues?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal MCS

I can guess your next thread title:

My car won't start, makes weird grinding noises, and my radio doesn't work.....anyone else have these issues?
Are you implying something?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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I can guess your next thread title:

My car won't start, makes weird grinding noises, and my radio doesn't work.....anyone else have these issues?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Drift like a superstar
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Are you implying something?
Just saying....

If you ask a question on if it can be done....you're thinking of doing it.

Do you think it's gonna do the MINI any good doing this?

I pity the person who gets any abused car unknowingly off the used car lot.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Well i wasnt plannin on wreckin the thing. And i thought it would be kinda fun. Plus im 17. What do you expect.
 
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