the S does not have an ideal powerband for MY style of drifting which is on roadways (ie i dont go 100%) - those guys with S13's have a better torque to weight ratio than the S because S13's are light and the KA makes the same amount of torque that an F20 makes, with a better powerband (for drifting). in addition, they drift on tracks (all-out) where as i do it on the street (not all-out because thats not safe on the street). so a high-torque/low-rpm car (such as a supra) would be my choice since everyone does 240s
-Chris

 

however those "twitchy 00-01 rearends" might help
-Chris

 

LoOlL no my S is black......i really like drifting but like i said, the S is not the best car for it...my planes for the S are not drifting more like ( DRIFT GRIP ) LoOlL did you get that.... i am the biggest Initial D fan for sure...iVe always liked anime anyways.......i would like to get another car for drifting and set my S up for track....but the way i figure it practicing drifting with the S will help me know the limits of the car...i know when the cars gonna break out on a corner befor it happens.... i can power slide with no counter steer.....will i ever know the limits of the car!?! i hope so...... people flame and say whatever but how do you think all those pros got started? and im not just talking about pro drifters...these people practice and set goals for them self...but hey, i understand many people cant set goals and always come up with excuses for them selfs....but thats not me

 

i think most of you will like this enjoy

Episode 1 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_1.wmv - 27.5MB
The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift
As Tak Fujiwara helps deliver tofu for his dad over the years, he unconsciously acquires racing skills. At the same time, the #2 driver of the Red Suns racing team, K.T. Takahashi, accidentally meets Tak and challenges him to a racing battle.

Episode 2 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_2.wmv - 23.1MB
Revenge! The Rumbling Turbo
Team Speed Stars accepts the Red Suns' challenge and the ace of the Speed Stars, Cole, struggles to find the Eight Six that defeated K.T. Takahashi to become a legend of Akina.


Episode 3 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_3.wmv - 23.6MB
The Downhill Specialist Appears
Cole learns about Tak's father, Bunta, and how he's the fastest driver on Mount Akina. Cole injures himself in a car accident, so he asks Bunta to drive for his team against the Red Suns but ...


Episode 4 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_4.wmv - 23.2MB
Into the Battle!
On the day of Akina Speed Stars' battle with the Akagi Red Suns, Cole waits for Bunta to appear to drive for his team against the Red Suns, but Tak shows up, reluctantly, in his place. Everybody is in a state of shock, but Tak shows his super technique that blows everyone away.


Episode 5 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_5.wmv - 23.10MB
Dogfight!
Because Tak is so well-trained on Mt. Akina, he keeps the pressure on K.T. and ultimately defeats him with a racing technique that only a driver who has truly mastered the tricks of the mountain would know. Tak experiences the true joy of racing for the first time, and even enjoys a leisurely drive with Natalie afterwards, as well.


Episode 6 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_6.wmv - 23.10MB
A New Challenger
From out of nowhere comes a menacing GT-R, driven by the Night Kids leader, Zach. Meanwhile, Tak takes Cole for a 'simple drive,' but Cole passes out in awe of Tak's incredible technique.


Episode 7 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_7.wmv - 23.10MB
Pride of a Racer
A new foe appears: Zach from the Night Kids challenges Tak to a battle, but Tak still really isn't into competition. Tak gets some encouragement from his boss and then finally decides to meet Zach's challenge on the road.

Episode 8 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_8.wmv - 23.10MB
Time's Almost Up!
Iggy frets when Tak doesn't show up for the showdown with Zach - since Iggy basically committed Tak to the race on his own. Finally, Bunta finally gets back home with the Eight Six and Tak barely makes it to the race on time.

Episode 9 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_9.wmv - 23.10MB
Eight Six vs. GT-R
At the outset of the big race, the GT-R takes the lead due to its technical superiority ... but the Eight Six that Bunta tuned somehow manages to stay in the race. And, as the GT-R loses front tire grip, the Eight Six begins to catch up to the GT-R ...

Episode 10 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_10.wmv - 23.10MB
5-Point Hairpin
On the 5-Point hairpin turns where Tak previously beat K.T., Tak and his Eight-Six manage to take the lead and Zach spins out of control. A few days later, Iggy mistakenly buys an Eight-Five thinking it's an Eight-Six, but after some chiding from his friends, Iggy decides to stick with it and make it the best race car he can.

Episode 11 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_11.wmv - 23.10MB
Shingo Arrives!
To prove the Eight-Five's potential, Iggy and Tak defeat the S13 and 180SX. Then another rival appears: the Night Kids' Shingo. Not only is Shingo a good driver, but he also turns out to be an extremely dangerous man.


Episode 12 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_12.wmv - 23.10MB
The FR Killer
Cole tells the rest of the Speed Stars about the race with Shingo and his EG6. Shingo shows up and challenges the Eight-Six to a 'Duct Tape Death Match' (using duct tape to tie one hand to the steering wheel).


Episode 13 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_13.wmv - 23.10MB
Iggy's First Date
Iggy goes on a date with Natalie's friend Saori, but while on his date he spins out because of Shingo's dangerous maneuvers around him with his EG6. Upon hearing what happened, Tak accepts the Duct Tape Death Match against the EG6.


Episode 14 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_14.wmv - 23.10MB
Evolving Drift
The Duct Tape Death Match begins! The right hands of both drivers are duct-taped to their steering wheels. At first Tak finds this quite the challenge; evenutually, though, his incredible ability begins to shine through.


Episode 15 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_15.wmv - 23.10MB
Takumi's Fury
As Tak passes by Shingo with his 'inner drop move,' Shingo tries to ram his car into the Eight-Six to knock it off balance in order to win.


Episode 16 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_16.wmv - 23.10MB
The Angel of Usui
Maya and Simone are the fastest drivers in Usui, and are affectionately known as the 'Angels of Usui;' they drive a Sil-Eighty. Cole, not knowing who Maya is, asks her out for a date.


Episode 17 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_17.wmv - 23.10MB
Sudden-Death Death Match
Somewhat reluctantly, Cole accepts the race at Usui for Tak. This is the first time Tak will race on another team's home turf, and he's really looking forward to it.


Episode 18 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_18.wmv - 23.10MB
Hot Winds & Furious Driving!
In its debut at Usui the Eight Six keeps pace with the opponent, but at the final C-121 corner, Tak makes a miraculous drift out of the corner ...


Episode 19 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_19.wmv - 23.10MB
Super Drift!
Maya keeps on driving at an unbelievable level, but in the final stretch, the Sil-Eighty spins out, leaving Tak an opening ...

Episode 20 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_20.wmv - 23.10MB
The End of Summer
Cole finds Ry's picture in Maya's wallet and gets really depressed, thinking that Maya secretly likes Ry. He decides to break a date with Maya, but suddenly realizes his folly and hurries to the appointed meeting place ...


Episode 21 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_21.wmv - 23.10MB
Challenge From a Super Star
Finally, Gunma's #1 superstar racer, Ry Takahashi, challenges Tak to an ultimate race. Meanwhile, Tak deepens his relationship with Natalie.


Episode 22 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_22.wmv - 23.10MB
Fierce Uphill Battle!
It's strategy versus speed as K.T and Zack go head-to-head.


Episode 23 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_23.wmv - 23.10MB
The Rainy Downhill
Tak accepts a challenge from team Night Kids.


Episode 24 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_24.wmv - 23.10MB
Akagi's White Comet.
The tension is almost unbearable as Tak prepares for his race with Ry Takahashi!

Episode 25 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_25.wmv - 23.10MB
The Last Battle



Episode 26 - http://www.pakwheels.com/1/Act_26.wmv - 25.96MB
New Downhill Legend



Stage 1 Finished

Stage 2

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_1.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_2.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_3.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_4.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_5.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_6.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_7.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_8.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_9.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_10.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_11.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_12.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_2_Act_13.wmv

Stage 2 - Finished

Stage 3- Movie
http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_3_The_Movie.wmv

Stage 4 Started

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_1.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_2.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_3.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_4.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_5.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_6.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_7.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_8.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_9.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_10.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_11.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_12.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_13.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_14.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_15.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_16.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_17.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_18.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_19.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_20.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_21.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_22.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_23.wmv

http://www.pakwheels.com/2/Stage_4_act_24.wmv

Full and Final

 

[QUOTE=Initial D God Hand WannaBEE,Feb 20 2007, 11:54 PM] LoOlL no my S is black......i really like drifting but like i said, the S is not the best car for it...my planes for the S are not drifting more like ( DRIFT GRIP ) LoOlL did you get that.... i am the biggest Initial D fan for sure...iVe always liked anime anyways.......i would like to get another car for drifting and set my S up for track....but the way i figure it practicing drifting with the S will help me know

 

i like to break the wheels loose every once in a blue moon just cause its RWD. i dont get the same joys out of my civic

 

The S2000 is the perfect anti-drift machine. Why can't we just accept that? There are millions of Mustangs and Camaros just waiting to get beat to hell, go use one of those. They are set up for drifting right out of the box.

 

6 month old kumho asx's and cold a$$ korean weather in my ap1 = driftu. I have to U turn to get into my usual parking spot and the S doesn't have the turning radius to make it all the way sooo . . . A little extra power puts it just about where I want to go These tires are sooo crapy in the cold that I have to watch it upshifting into second, even with no vtec it gets a little loose.

 

An important note with the buildup of the AEM drift car (if you ever want to get into competition that is) is that they swapped the s2000 electronic assisted steering rack for a regular power assisted rx7 (fd3s) steering rack. The reason is that the stock S rack does not have as tight of a steering angle from lock to lock (good for racing, bad for drifting) so you can not recover and control as deep of an angle.

Also keep in mind that stiffer suspension is not always better for drifting. While it may make it easier to break traction with power over, you want some body roll to help with transfering the weight off your rear wheels for a more fluid transition. Practice initiating a drift with either breaking (transfering weight to front wheels just as you turn in) or with a scandinavian flick (quick left before turning right) to swing the tail out.

Above all else practice somewhere safe first, and always have room for a margin of error.

 

^Always good advise.