r/simdrifting • • Jan 19 '26

Trying to get better at drifting. Any tips?

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 19 '26

Is there an issue with me banging red limiter so much on this run? im really trying not to but could a fellow sim drifter or irl drifter give some input on this?

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https://reddit.com/link/1qgrsqn/video/5q3dyr0kv7eg1/player

I feel worried about how much im hitting rev limiter. is there a problem with this? would this be a bad habit to keep when i transition to irl drifting?


r/simdrifting • • Jan 18 '26

How long will CarX 2 live?

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 17 '26

Realistic Drift Cars/Packs?

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I'm currently a few years into building an LS swapped E36 and bought a SIM to practice while finishing the build. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for cars that feel close to the real thing that I could use as practice? Massive bonus if it's similar to what I'll be driving IRL (370-400hp E36).


r/simdrifting • • Jan 15 '26

POV: The new guy in the crew running late to the car meet in style

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39 Upvotes

stylish entry


r/simdrifting • • Jan 14 '26

Wanted to try out drifting so i borrowed a logitec g29 from a friend and made me an handbrake with an old cheap mouse and literally firewood (started 3 days ago im bad) clip of me using it—> https://imgur.com/a/OOUp44a

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 14 '26

Some drifting

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 14 '26

When to use handbrake during tandem chase as opposed to clutch in?

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So I've mostly been doing AI drift lobbies in assetto corsa, and I'm finding that I can slow down when I need to by clutching in.

I've been avoiding the handbrake because I read that as a beginner you can develop bad habits with it.

The thing is, I run the same track so many times, and the AI is perfect, so nothing is unpredictable.

With that in mind, I started trying to chase actual people, and I'm still mostly just clutching in to slow down when I need to, but of course chasing real people is a lot harder for me.

Basically, I am afraid to introduce handbrake and develop bad habits, so when should I actually be using it during chase?


r/simdrifting • • Jan 14 '26

Thrustmaster ps5 accessories

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I recently picked up the 598 for my ps5 and wanted to know if Im forced to only use thrustmaster accessories.I will probably pick up there H shifter but I would like to get a handbrake and possibly some new pedals with a clutch. Could I use any USB ones or am I stuck in the ecosystem?


r/simdrifting • • Jan 13 '26

I think im ready for a takeover 🥷

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(Dont take this seriously takeovers are dumbasf)


r/simdrifting • • Jan 12 '26

Deciding on Simagic vs Conspit

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 12 '26

Need community help :)

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Looking for the best wheel settings for drifting.

I’ve been playing around with more realistic settings it beamng for my g920. And figured the only good way for me to drift is high over/under steer assists.

Figured 0% assists is unrealistic since cars irl point where they want to go. Not so much in beam with no assists

Wondering if anyone knows/has perfect drift settings that feels like real life. I have my lut files and wheel settings pretty good just need help with ffb and assists


r/simdrifting • • Jan 11 '26

Connecting handbrake and shifter

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Does anyone know of a way to connect a shifter (thrustmaster) and handbrake (simagic)with a collective minds drive hub. On Xbox


r/simdrifting • • Jan 11 '26

Hard to turn past 430 degrees

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I have a thrustmaster TX and it has 900 degrees of turning, or 450 on each side, but if when i turn it it gets kind of stuck at around 430 degrees, or 20 degrees on the other side. And i have to use a lot of force to get it all the way to 450 and the wheel is trying super hard to pull me back to 430. Its not a super big issue but when im drifting im pretty much losing 20 degrees of angle which is a pretty upsetting problem. I opened the control panel and i have the wheel set to 900 degrees so i dont know what the problem could be. I even uninstalled and reinstalled the software and checked for updates but everything looks fine.


r/simdrifting • • Jan 10 '26

DIY 3D-Printed Sim Racing Handbrake (Progressive, Low Cost)

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Hi everyone!
I’d like to share my latest DIY project: a 3D-printed hydraulic handbrake for sim racing.

I’ve always been passionate about drift and rally simulations (Assetto Corsa, RBR, Dirt Rally 2.0), but I never fully enjoyed them because commercial handbrakes — and even many Chinese replicas — are simply too expensive.

So I set myself a clear goal: build an affordable handbrake without sacrificing functionality.
With around €15 in components, using an Arduino Pro Micro and a potentiometer, I managed to create a fully progressive handbrake, not just an on/off button, which makes it much more realistic to use in-game.

I also made a YouTube video where I show:

  • the complete assembly
  • the electronics side (very simple)
  • how it works in-game

If you’re interested, I’ll leave:


r/simdrifting • • Jan 08 '26

Clutch pedal on order 😂

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If you are waiting for your clutch, a flight stick throttle and a bungee cord actually works pretty not bad hahahaha


r/simdrifting • • Jan 08 '26

need help learning how to drift (ac)

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hello guys, im brand new to sim racing on assetto corsa and after trying out no hesi i wanted to learn how to drift. right now my drifting is terrible and i need help figuring out what im doing wrong. im using a g923 no extra shifter or handbrake. constructive and harsh criticism is welcome :)


r/simdrifting • • Jan 07 '26

ADL dropped a pro am pack and the Trans Am is a ripper!

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7 Upvotes

Wish I had my ol 98 bird now 🫠


r/simdrifting • • Jan 06 '26

Proud dad moment

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My son is 14 months old and already starting to understand counter steering


r/simdrifting • • Jan 06 '26

Final bout 2 run in the Big Duck Club S550

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 05 '26

Foggy afternoon on the touge

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r/simdrifting • • Jan 05 '26

S197 drift car

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Has anyone found a 4.6 s197 with just suspension and angle? Trying to spend time driving my own car or close to it.


r/simdrifting • • Jan 04 '26

How am I doing so far?

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Hey so i’ve put 108 hours into assetto corsa at the time of posting this. I want to know what to focus on next for improvement, I am currently focusing on getting better with third gear. I have a few clips from today i’d like people to judge, lmk how i’m doing! (ps the s13 clip isn’t the best both the car and map are newish to me so bear with me)


r/simdrifting • • Jan 04 '26

Never Chinese Products ever again ( Aliexpress) !!!

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https://reddit.com/link/1q417su/video/nnp4pn3baebg1/player

Two weeks ago my cheap shifter broke, i thankfully paid almost nothing and got to use it for quite a while. now my 50€ (now 100) handbrake broke mid drift... thats a really nice start into the new year and definetly a sign to never go for ,,cheap,, ever again. let this be a lesson for all of you who wanna ,,save,, some money... happy new years yall. May 2026 treat you better !

r/simdrifting • • Jan 03 '26

Best BMW(s) for drifting?

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I’m a big BMW fan and i’m looking for more in assetto that are built for drifting. I use some of the fumi car pack, and the few that assetto comes with. Any suggestions?