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Saving Weight

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:37:06 GMT

The most effective way to improve performance is saving weight! There are a lot of ways to reduce the weight of your car. This article describes the various ways of saving some pounds.

Drift Tuning 101

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:37:01 GMT

In this Drift Tuning 101 you can read how you should tune your car when you just started drifting.

Drift Parts

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:36:54 GMT

Wondering what drift parts you should get? See our complete guide covering drift tuning from A to Z. Easy to understand for everone!

D1GP S15 Video

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:43:49 GMT

Kazama's D1GP S15 drift car driven to the limit by Dori King Keiichi Tsuchiya. It really can't get any better than this!

D1GP USA

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:20:57 GMT

Coverage from D1GP USA, motorsports industry's premier drifting competition, on DriftingStreet. D1GP has become so popular in Japan that it decided to go overseas to the USA.

Drift Like Nomuken - Drifting DVD

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:31:39 GMT

JDM Option explains drifting in a DVD special, Drift Like Nomuken, showcasing a drift car build up and instructions how to drift!

Dirt Drop Drifting Technique

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:59 GMT

The name already says what it is, the dirt drop drifting technique is used to keep up speed and gain more angle.

Subaru Drifting Video

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:00:08 GMT

Subaru drifting from AWD Impreza specialist and X-Games stunt driver Ken Block. He definitely knows how to drift this finely tuned AWD gymkhana monster from Subaru!

Top 10 Drift Cars

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:21:29 GMT

Listing the top 10 drift cars ever! Find out which cars are the best to use for drifting. And don't forget to cast your own vote!

1990 Mazda 626 GD

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:00:52 GMT

DBA Slotted rotors Bendix brake pads M spec cold air induction alloy industrial springs green under body neons 15 GMC rims DRIFT performance

Nomuken Explains Drifting Video

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:27:20 GMT

Nomuken explains drifting and is showing you all the basic moves. If you want to learn how to drift this is exactly the procedure to learn.

BMW M335i

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:24:21 GMT

BMW 323i 1983 M3 EVO Bodykit M5 Engine 304HP 365NM Getrag Gearbox 25 Lock Diff 3.64 Bilstein Shocks H&R Springs H&R Stabilizer BMW 330 E46 Front

Osaka Drifting Video

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:34:22 GMT

Enjoy the docks' nightlife with this short Osaka drifting practice session from US Navy locals!

Cucumber Drifting Video

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:32:11 GMT

The Japanese show you how to cut vegetables with your car in this latest video titled cucumber drifting!

S15 Drifting Video

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:23:51 GMT

Youichi Imamura shows you once again how to enjoy the sideways view with his S15 drifting on Ebisu.

Kenneth Moen Video

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:51:42 GMT

Scandinavia's best drifter Kenneth Moen shows us his amazing drifting skills in this 5 minute highlights compilation!

Marko Martin Drift Video

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:50:49 GMT

WRC driver Marko Martin shows you how to do a long-slide drift on the dirt and miracelously makes it through the corner with a perfect line.

Taniguchi vs Orido Video

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:50:09 GMT

Witness some amazing drifting action from the D1 masters Taniguchi and Orido doing their thing in the D1 drift machines!

Sideways Ireland Video

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:12:13 GMT

Sideways Ireland with Darren McNamara talking about drifting, his own drifting career with the Corolla AE86 and his highlights. A nicely done mini-documentary about the art of driving sideways!

BMW Drifting Video

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:13:53 GMT

See this BMW drifting like a pro! Watch him tear up the tarmac in this local racing event!

Drifting Videos

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:55:30 GMT

More drifting videos showcasing the history of drifting in ireland, some great videos from Orido and more drift goodness from the Hills of France, the mountains of Scandinavia and the docks of Osaka.

Site Update!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:28:01 GMT

Hello and welcome back at DriftingStreet! We have been away for quite a while but we're happy to announce that we are back with the normal updating schedule. There have been some problems with the new layout so we have put it through a major overhaul. The new layout has been updated and is now loading faster and better than before.

Altezza Drifting Video

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:58:32 GMT

Orido takes the Toyota Altezza drifting and checks the drifting performance. A perfect example of tuning for function while keeping it all stylish!

Braking Technique - Locking Brakes

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:28:26 GMT

Locking your brakes can get cars into serious trouble. Only if you know how to work the brake pedal you will not be locking your brakes.

Braking Technique - Threshold Braking

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:27:11 GMT

Once familiar with locking your brakes you will have to find the perfect moment to hit the brakes with an exact amount of pressure. Enter the treshold braking technique where you brake right on the limit!

Braking Technique - Trail Braking

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:26:06 GMT

The next stage in racing to slow down is the trail braking technique. Braking late combined with threshold braking will get you killer lap times, but quite dangerous to practice.

Braking Technique - Left Foot Braking

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:24:31 GMT

You always see rally drivers use their left foot for braking. Why is that? The left foot braking technique explained right here.

Braking Technique - Heat & Fading Brakes

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:22:58 GMT

When you are racing things are getting hotter. Some important notes about heat and brakes. Brake too much and you face fading brakes.

How To Double Clutch

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:21:36 GMT

A step by step explanation of how to double clutch. Double clutch for dummies!

Double Clutch

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:21:18 GMT

The double clutch technique is an advanced follow-up on the heel toe technique. Double clutching asks for precision shifting to synchronize your gearbox.

Double Clutch - Video Demonstration

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:20:50 GMT

If the explanation of the double clutch technique is unclear, watch the video demonstration to see it in action!

Double Clutch - The Synchromesh

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:17:45 GMT

The reason why you do not have to double clutch, the synchromesh! A brief explanation on what this is...

Learn How To Heel Toe - Training & Tips

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:15:54 GMT

The final notes to learning the heel toe downshift techniques offering some valuable tips.

Learn How To Heel Toe - Video

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:15:18 GMT

Learn the heel toe racing technique with this video demonstration. Downshifting with heel toe will make your driving smoother and you will become a much better shifter!

Learn How To Heel Toe - Learning The Technique

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:14:35 GMT

A step-by-step explanation of the steps involved in the heel toe downshift technique. Learn blipping the throttle here!

Racing Line - Corner Layout

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:12:48 GMT

The racing line is basically the fastest way through a corner. A corner can be divided into 3 parts, the turn-in point, the clipping point or apex, and the track-out point. Each part explained right here.

Racing Line - Apex Info

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:12:03 GMT

The apex, or clipping point should be taken with a little later braking than normal. This way you can get on the fastest line possible.

Racing Line - Overtaking

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:11:05 GMT

Overtaking is not as easy as it looks. You will still want to remain on the racing line while at the same time you need to pass your opponent who is also on this line. How do you do this?

Racing Line - Different Lines

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:10:25 GMT

What racing line do you take when you do not have a perfect corner as illustrated in our example? Simple...Change it!

Racing Line - Weight Management

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:09:44 GMT

A little reminder that can make or break a racing driver: Be careful with the weight distribution across your car!

Oversteer Understeer - The Law Of Physics: Forces

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:08:18 GMT

Oversteer Understeer: Something that everyone deals with, the law of physics and understand the forces.

Oversteer Understeer - Slip Angle

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:07:49 GMT

In order to understand how understeer and oversteer works you first have to understand the slip angle. It Is actually not that hard...

Oversteer Understeer - What Is It

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:07:15 GMT

Read all about oversteer and understeer explained in regards to slip angle.

Oversteer Understeer - Downforce

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:06:24 GMT

Oversteer and understeer can be influenced with aerodynamics. With the right downforce settings you completely change the car's character.

Oversteer Understeer - Find The Limits

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:05:41 GMT

After having learned all about understeer and oversteer it is time to practice. Learn to find the limits and you will definitely see improvement in your laptimes!

Basics Of Racing - Seat Position

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:01:30 GMT

The basics of racing starts with your seat position. Without this you will not be able to race properly

Basics Of Racing - Know The Track

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:00:31 GMT

More essentials from the basics of racing. Knowing the track is as important as knowing how to drive it.

Basics Of Racing - Look Ahead

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:59:25 GMT

Looking ahead seems obvious, but most people will not look far enough. Here is how you should look through a corner...

Basics Of Racing - Be Smooth

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:58:44 GMT

Be smooth with all of the controls. Steering, shifting and operating the pedals are another important point in the basics of racing.

Basics Of Racing - Good Health

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:58:05 GMT

Focus on a good health. Your condition is important if you are planning on taking racing seriously. Do not expect to perform well if you are in bad shape.