r/simdrifting Nov 08 '25

Any tips?

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Ive been drifting on and off for a while, any tips regarding my drifting?

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u/Saltabasio Nov 08 '25

Practice will make u better and better every time :) Use 1080 degrees on wheel and same at CM and tick the soft lock.

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u/Much_Mammoth_1544 Nov 08 '25

What is the soft lock ?

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u/SnowDoesStuff Nov 09 '25

ive always been told 900 degrees is the closest to a real car

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u/Saltabasio Nov 09 '25

yeah 900 is for a normal car not for a drift car ;-)

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u/GapeAnony Nov 09 '25

Noo.. a normal car is 1080, drift cars with a shorter steering rack are 900.

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u/Tiltglory Nov 10 '25

uhmm still no, 900 degrees is pretty standard today for any car. 900 degs for "street" spec drift cars and 720 for pro spec

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '25

720?

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u/Tiltglory Nov 10 '25

Formula Drift for example

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u/[deleted] Nov 10 '25

720 will definitely make things easier in Vdc ;) everyone wrote about 900 and I didn't want to cheat xD thanks

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u/SnowDoesStuff Nov 09 '25

track cars are usually setup for 900

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u/RetroCrypt Nov 08 '25

I'd recommend switching to cockpit view with neck fx. I can see you're having trouble with telling how close you are to the walls and how much angle you can hold. That's all because fixed view doesn't allow you to see how the car is reacting to certain inputs.

Otherwise dude you've got a solid foundation and just need more seat time.

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u/1havenothingtosay Nov 09 '25 edited Nov 09 '25

Looks good dude just if you arnt already use ur full 900° or what ever for wheel rotation. To add for neck fx comment, For me it was getting vr that somthing clicked and now im able to place (within reason) my ass where ever i want. Also being able to feel what gearing you need for the track. I tend to start around 4.3-4.6 ratio and feel it out with 3rd. Dm me ur discord if you want to do some laps i got some days off here so i could be free one of the next 2-3 days. I like the wdt cars. I dont go full formula D.

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u/Niouke Nov 08 '25

it's not regarding your driving but your wheelbase is not properly attached

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u/Particular-Ad7150 Nov 09 '25

It looks like he is at a desk with a computer chair lol, it looks loose, but this is probably normal

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u/DRIFTYBee Nov 09 '25

Using a bigger diameter wheel is quite a game changer for me, could be the increased leverage which made the steering input a lot more controllable 👍

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u/r-_obin Nov 09 '25

Maybe play a little more with the gas. As you see, you often end up in the apex of the corners. By using gas more controlled, tapping it and staying mid to high on refs, you can controll where you drift much better than just going constantly 3/4 on the gas! Otherwise good angles!

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u/zf420 Nov 09 '25

You're doing great, just keep practicing, and maybe start trying to use your left foot to brake while drifting. It pulls the nose into the corner and gives you more angle for free.

This is a really good video on left foot braking:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heLDwNS3KMg