This might be a stupid question, but the reason I want to convert my C4S to RWD is for drifting. It will be a whole lot easier to drift it in RWD form right?

Thanks,
Richard

 

I would like to think you are joking but if not, best of luck drifting in a rear engine car. You will be OWNED!!!!

 

Drifting in RWD is easier/better than drifting in AWD. CGMeredith (I think) went to a drift event in his GT2 recently, there's a thread about it. Rear engine cars can get away from you a lot easier than front engine cars. I still think the best way to learn to drift is to pick up an AE86 corolla (RWD) or other cheap, rwd car.

 

Have you ever driven a 911?

 

Oversteer in not drifting my friend.

 

Drifting is drifting my friend.

 

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I second the AE86 comment and the difficulty even trying to drift a rear engined car. While we're at it, turbos do not offer the best option due to the throttle/torque lag introduced by the turbos unless you are a pro.

BTW you can drift an AWD Porsche due to the heavy rear wheel torque bias. You may burn out the center diff doing it.

I agree, drifting implies more than just oversteer. You have to change direction while in oversteer mode and control the snap...

 

That would be the special olymipcs of automobile driving. I thought you were going to show me a picture of you doing that in your new GT3. I think not.

 

Exactly! The car has a alot of grip so more throttle is needed to break it loose, that's when if your not familiar with the car or rready it can bite you real hard. Ive been playing around with my car and got the hang of it, BUT of your going 40-50mph and have all of that momentum its a different ballgame, havent experienced it on a track or course for drifting though!

 

I could do that in my GT3 if I wanted to. I am not a "drifter" and would rather spend my time doing an actual track event. My point is that it could be done and if you know what you are doing.

 

I know how to drift a RWD car without using the hand brake, but I haven't done it on a 911. I did try to drive my C4S using just the brakes, gas, and steering, but to no avail (I didn't want to use the hand brake). So I thought I would love to be able to master drifting a 911.

 

It sure requires skill but is it is not impossible. You can drift anything with RWD and enough power...