Bristol drift spots? - Page 2 - Drifting forum

cr33ch · 02-05-2008, 15:37

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Originally Posted by royal

Excuse my condescending tone, but there's not a single item there that is of any use to a skint person who would like to learn to drift?! You could get many practice days for the money you'd waste on that stuff. Why not just cut your springs, weld your diff and go skidding??

Well my apex springs arrived today, i dont rly wanna weld my diff as this is my only car though depending on how much i get paid this month i could get a few things off my shopping list plus an s14 diff if someones offering a cheap one and i ment; do castle combe do "drift days" i know they do loads of track days for specical cars just as im learning id rather feel better about not pulling off the perfect drift and facing someone thats just trying to get round as quick as possible

royal · 02-05-2008, 15:50

No mate, Castle Combe don't do drift days mainly down to noise I believe. Its also not a track for learners, as are any other tracks. You should check out the DWYB days at Santa Pod or the TDSW events which look very good value for money. You wont be able to learn on a track as you need to learn throttle control first using cones, fig 8s,etc. You can skid at some of the Castle Combe / Silverstone show track days but again its not something a beginner would manage to do safetly apart from a bit of oversteer or whatever.

cr33ch · 04-05-2008, 10:19

well i guess im just gonna have to get myself down to santapod sometime, whens their next event? but then i think i will need some alloys to drive home on and drift on my pre-facelifts.

Joshy · 04-05-2008, 11:36

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Originally Posted by cr33ch

Well my apex springs arrived today, i dont rly wanna weld my diff as this is my only car though depending on how much i get paid this month i could get a few things off my shopping list plus an s14 diff if someones offering a cheap one and i ment; do castle combe do "drift days" i know they do loads of track days for specical cars just as im learning id rather feel better about not pulling off the perfect drift and facing someone thats just trying to get round as quick as possible

I'm sorry, but your "shopping list" is stupid. They're not going to help your car go sideways any better, hell, I'd be seriously impressed if you managed to any performance increases at all.

From your want of a 4" exhaust, induction kit and a dump valve complete with that oh-so cool compression surge, I can only assume you want to learn how to drift so that you can impress your Corsa owning mates in a McDonald's car park, which is the very worst reason to get into this sport

If you're serious about learning, I'd suggest you Weld your diff, stop spending your money on Barry tat and get any thoughts of going sideways on public streets out of your head. By doing so you're going to save yourself Time, money and probably your license.

howler · 04-05-2008, 13:31

I have to say that TDSW is the badger nadgers

Pod is also good although I have only been once

I would say that TDSW would be cheaper for you, closer and less entry fee

PS I have a bucket load of spare S13 wheels I need to get shot of if you need any

MJG · 04-05-2008, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Joshy

I'm sorry, but your "shopping list" is stupid. They're not going to help your car go sideways any better, hell, I'd be seriously impressed if you managed to any performance increases at all.

From your want of a 4" exhaust, induction kit and a dump value complete with that oh-so cool compression surge, I can only assume you want to learn how to drift so that you can impress your Corsa owning mates in a McDonald's car park, which is the very worst reason to get into this sport

If you're serious about learning, I'd suggest you Weld your diff, stop spending your money on Barry tat and get any thoughts of going sideways on public streets out of your head. By doing so you're going to save yourself Time, money and probably your license.

x2

Chris · 04-05-2008, 17:01

cr33ch actually live right by you, think i actually saw ur car today lol.

my advise like everyone elses is to get out of bristol if you want to practise.
castle combe is a 15-20min drive just go through pucklechurch and the countryside and it takes no time at all. I advise you go to japfest and talk to some of the guys there.

but as said above trampdrift would be great and santa pod would be even better. it really doesnt take that long to get there either, and you will meet some awsome people.

police here have been been on form recently, and i swear there are alot more about... especially in those bimmer estates.

if you want to toss about go down the road to longwell green. but you wont last long there. and ull look at twat with all the chavs.

drifting isnt mainly down the to driver. save some money on parts and spend it on practising. if you get good you wont have to spend so much on parts because u will be able to get sponsors and help contribute towards your interest.

im sure you know how much street racing goes on on the ring road by you, and im sure youve seen the amount of crashes that happen there.

if you are doing this as a bit of fun to piss about in a look cool, you are in wrong place. take the advise of people here... coz majority of them know what they are talking about!

cr33ch · 13-05-2008, 23:17

Though some of the people on the forum are quite plesent to neebies i have already found a large few arent. Ive never driven a car to impress people i drive to make myself happy and by adding my own modifications to make the experience more pleasurable i will do so!

All im asking is for some sugestions on how i can learn as i dont feel quite experienced enough to be on a track with other cars that i could hit into, perhaps if you werent so quick to make assumptions and criticise people and instead were more willing to help and make sugestions we could all get along that much better. This has made me feel quite low of some of the driftworks team an i shalt be asking for more advice if this is the way ill be treated.

thanks for the time u took replying but i'd rather you didnt in the future as if i wanted to hear critisism i'd go hang around at a mc donalds car park instead.

semtex360 · 15-05-2008, 20:38

Cr33ch, chill dude. Everyone gets a beasting to start with, especially if they mention streeto or become involved in discussing it.

Everyone I drift with hates dump valves, they think the money is better spent on welded diffs. I love em, take no notice. as with the other mods, do it if it makes you feel better. personally I'd get some seat time with what you have, when it breaks, replace it.
But that's my opinion, and I know bugger all about cars or drifting.

I do run tdsw with Mike though, (Steer from the rear) And I expect to see you at the next one, dump valve included.

When you've been sideways all day, and you come home to see vids and pics online of you and your fancy exhaust, you'll be hooked, and you'll be on here laughing at all this. Taking the piss out of the noobs, sitting back planning your next event.

And rebuilding your bottom end, if you have as much luck as me.

Welcome aboard noob.

13-05-2008, 23:17	#28 (permalink)
cr33ch doughnutter Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 58	Though some of the people on the forum are quite plesent to neebies i have already found a large few arent. Ive never driven a car to impress people i drive to make myself happy and by adding my own modifications to make the experience more pleasurable i will do so! All im asking is for some sugestions on how i can learn as i dont feel quite experienced enough to be on a track with other cars that i could hit into, perhaps if you werent so quick to make assumptions and criticise people and instead were more willing to help and make sugestions we could all get along that much better. This has made me feel quite low of some of the driftworks team an i shalt be asking for more advice if this is the way ill be treated. thanks for the time u took replying but i'd rather you didnt in the future as if i wanted to hear critisism i'd go hang around at a mc donalds car park instead. Last edited by cr33ch : 13-05-2008 at 23:27.

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02-05-2008, 15:50	#22 (permalink)
royal S1- F.T break! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,474	No mate, Castle Combe don't do drift days mainly down to noise I believe. Its also not a track for learners, as are any other tracks. You should check out the DWYB days at Santa Pod or the TDSW events which look very good value for money. You wont be able to learn on a track as you need to learn throttle control first using cones, fig 8s,etc. You can skid at some of the Castle Combe / Silverstone show track days but again its not something a beginner would manage to do safetly apart from a bit of oversteer or whatever.

04-05-2008, 10:19	#23 (permalink)
cr33ch doughnutter Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 58	well i guess im just gonna have to get myself down to santapod sometime, whens their next event? but then i think i will need some alloys to drive home on and drift on my pre-facelifts.

04-05-2008, 13:31	#25 (permalink)
howler dorifto kingu! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 804	I have to say that TDSW is the badger nadgers Pod is also good although I have only been once I would say that TDSW would be cheaper for you, closer and less entry fee PS I have a bucket load of spare S13 wheels I need to get shot of if you need any

04-05-2008, 17:01	#27 (permalink)
Chris You poo face Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,348	cr33ch actually live right by you, think i actually saw ur car today lol. my advise like everyone elses is to get out of bristol if you want to practise. castle combe is a 15-20min drive just go through pucklechurch and the countryside and it takes no time at all. I advise you go to japfest and talk to some of the guys there. but as said above trampdrift would be great and santa pod would be even better. it really doesnt take that long to get there either, and you will meet some awsome people. police here have been been on form recently, and i swear there are alot more about... especially in those bimmer estates. if you want to toss about go down the road to longwell green. but you wont last long there. and ull look at twat with all the chavs. drifting isnt mainly down the to driver. save some money on parts and spend it on practising. if you get good you wont have to spend so much on parts because u will be able to get sponsors and help contribute towards your interest. im sure you know how much street racing goes on on the ring road by you, and im sure youve seen the amount of crashes that happen there. if you are doing this as a bit of fun to piss about in a look cool, you are in wrong place. take the advise of people here... coz majority of them know what they are talking about!

15-05-2008, 20:38	#29 (permalink)
semtex360 tail slider Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 82	Cr33ch, chill dude. Everyone gets a beasting to start with, especially if they mention streeto or become involved in discussing it. Everyone I drift with hates dump valves, they think the money is better spent on welded diffs. I love em, take no notice. as with the other mods, do it if it makes you feel better. personally I'd get some seat time with what you have, when it breaks, replace it. But that's my opinion, and I know bugger all about cars or drifting. I do run tdsw with Mike though, (Steer from the rear) And I expect to see you at the next one, dump valve included. When you've been sideways all day, and you come home to see vids and pics online of you and your fancy exhaust, you'll be hooked, and you'll be on here laughing at all this. Taking the piss out of the noobs, sitting back planning your next event. And rebuilding your bottom end, if you have as much luck as me. Welcome aboard noob.