The dynamics of a Drift Car, explained in a nutshell.
Drifting is perhaps one of the most hip and cool forms of motorsport, being both a display of art and skill intertwined with engineering, a mechanical symbiosis that results is the ultimate slide through a corner.
The engineering principles behind drifting are as intricate as they are interesting. and while we could delve into the detail behind each and every suspension setting and adjustment, the video below does a splendid job of summing up all that goes into a drift suspension setup.
Featuring Jason Fenske and Chris Forsberg, it goes over the modifications for a drift oriented Nissan 280 Z, so grab the popcorn and watch below.
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