I try my best not to break traction on public roads if I can and I definitely don't drift on public roads. I lost my first s2000 so some idiot in a Mustang barreling around a corner and I gave him room but that put me off of the road and into a tree. The last thing I need is some drifter swinging his tail end into my lane on a public road when they think it's empty. There are so many unknowns out there even on roads you drive daily. That's my $0.02. But as far as drifting on a track is concerned, sure it's fun and manageable when you have the car set up properly but it definitely doesn't help with your times so I don't do it much. My suggestion would be to go learn car control at your local autocross or track event and don't mess around on the street until you're within 1-2 seconds of the guys in your respective class.

Welcome to s2k ownership, keep the shiny side up and please do not skimp out on tires with this car.

 

Translation of the OP:
All in good fun, don't take it personally.

In all seriousness though, the street is not the place to be practicing your drifting technique. You'll get yourself or someone else killed (and raise our insurance premiums). Take it to the track and learn to enjoy it safely.

 

Not true. The reality of the situation is this: he came here with a cocky attitude asking for advice on how to drive unsafely on public roads (an activity which usually ends badly), and he got flamed for it. If he's smart, he'll learn from the advice of some of the people here that have been in his shoes and learned the hard way.

Good advice here

 

more like 3 idiots that's about to end up in ICU or dead...

 

You younger folk do have a problem. Your cars, & their tyres, are too good for you.

We older blokes learnt on cars with 100 BHP or less, on 4 inch rims, & narrow tyres. Some of us were even on cross ply tyres.

These cars slid so easily they were easy to control. The power was often barely sufficient to get the tail out, & definitely not enough to spit us out into the scenery.

For those of tou just starting, take the good advice, & go do propper competition stuff. You'll be amazed at how much coaching the good people will give you, if you keep a small head on your shoulders.

 

you can change your group status by becoming a member lol

 

This forum has gotten much more divided from the oldies to the newbies. We've got to be more understanding to the new owners and help them learn slowly so we as a community aren't constantly scolding new owners. I think there are things we can all learn.
The OP did hit all the buttons...
Drift, wet road gymnastics, new, (I'm assuming too that he's young).
These words will turn on the flamebots.
My best advice to the OP:
Peruse the forum here for a bit. Do a little searching. You'll see many of the issues covered before, and you'll get a good flavor or the community. It's a good place.
Oh, please don't graft in an FD rack. I don't think you'll be happy.

 

I'd rep that multiple times if I could. Very good insight sir.

 

Op, I think the s2000 drifts great! The problem is that it is tough to sustain long drifts unless you are at high speed 45-50 mph+. I dont see anything wrong with sliding the car on public roads as long as you use discretion. Threading the needle through a crowded street with kids walkin about is probably not a good idea, but crusing around at night and drifting a few on ramps and intersections is fine as long as you know how to drive. Ive gotten so many thumbs ups and random people asking about the car when they pull up at a stop light. Sliding a car brings joy to passengers too! I know ill probably get flamed, but ive been driving like this for ten years without any accidents and i have a clean record so im clearly not taking too many risks, but just enjoying a well balanced rwd car!

 

Wow that post is just full of wrong things to say. Just because you haven't gotten in trouble or killed anyone while doing something reckless does not make it ok. I promise you when you kill someone they won't magically come back because you've been doing it for 10 years...they are still dead. Think about that and keep it on the track dude. Based on the arrogance in your post this probably won't get thru but the purpose of a public road is not for you and your passengers enjoyment, that is called a racetrack. Please for the good of the public don't do that and especially don't try spreading your irresponsibility by saying you haven't been caught yet.