james to do a drift technique thread?

jungle-jim · Post by **jungle-jim** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:03 pm

after last night's fun and speaking to james about various theories on his ability etc.

any chance we could persuade him to do a write up?

both RWD and 4WD perspectives?

luv ya big boy!!

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Thu May 10, 2007 6:00 pm

Sounds a really good idea Jamie,

C'mon Bladey you know you want to........

Bladerider · Post by **Bladerider** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:06 pm

Theres nothing I could tell on the internet that isnt covered in Drift Bible to be honest.

I dont mind giving the odd pointer to help someone who is enthusiastic and I have seen what they are doing wrong, but Im certainly no Maxx like super instructor !! :oops: :oops:

Nice thought though guys !!

J.

Post by **Stuart** » Fri May 11, 2007 7:25 pm

I have the Drift Bible DVD if anyone would like to borrow it. I should have watched it more intently as it may have helped.

I for one would love to see some input in written form from the man himself.

Post by **Ben** » Fri May 11, 2007 9:29 pm

Or have got a car with suspension that wasn't held together by elastic bands maybe

Bladerider · Post by **Bladerider** » Sun May 13, 2007 12:56 am

Thats harsh Ben,

I distinctly felt there was a pack of Jello and at least half a bag of molten marshmallows in the drivetrain too !!!

I really dont think I would be comfortable with the idea people were trying to learn potentially dangerous driving techniques from me. I just about know what Im doing myself, and Im certainly not at the kind of level Mulvey, Phil or Brett are and just dont think I am the best person to be giving advice. Im not playing for sympathy, I know I can sling a car about a bit but that doesnt mean I can tell people the BEST way to do similar. And I couldnt hold a candle to what someone like Maxx could teach.

Sorry,

J.

Matt_S · Post by **Matt_S** » Sun May 13, 2007 3:07 am

In fairness to james, once you get to grips with it, you learn your own style.

For example, I like Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig handbrake entries and james frowns on them

You can learn a LOT by watching. Wether it be in the car sat as a passenger, video, at an event etc.

But seat time is where its at. If youre serious, get a decent seat and harness, some suspension and go from there.

The hardest bit initially is learning to let go of the wheel and power on, when your brain (for those of you that still have one

) tells you to lift and counter steer...

Well, at least they were for me anyway!

:D:D