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Eircamae86
3rd January 2009, 09:16 PM
Was thinking about going to Archerfield this wednesday night to give this drifty stuff a go, might have a cage & seat by then? but what is the basic requirements, Car & Helmet?, where do I get a cheap helmet that will be to the standard in Brisbane.
Anyone else thinking of starting up this year?

orange32
3rd January 2009, 09:33 PM
all you need to drift at archerfield is a car, money and a helmet.

They don't scrutineer youre car unless its a comp and even then no ones ever looked over my car.

I bought a shitty open face helmet from a motorbike shop in slacks creek for $50 or so. They just need to meet the aus standards which will be on a sticker on the back.

Keep it sensible into turn 1 and have fun

marvis
3rd January 2009, 09:39 PM
If you haven't done it before i would recommend you go to QR and go on the skid pan first.

http://www.option1garage.com.au/ArcherfieldDrift.htm

I think there are sponsors on secret drift who sell helmets. Or jjust get them from a motorbike shop, as long as they are ADR Approved.

Roollla.83
3rd January 2009, 09:47 PM
If you haven't done it before i would recommend you go to QR and go on the skid pan first.

http://www.option1garage.com.au/ArcherfieldDrift.htm

I think there are sponsors on secret drift who sell helmets. Or jjust get them from a motorbike shop, as long as they are ADR Approved.

Marvis is right.. Beta learning at qr skidpan or track. less things too hit if
your worried.

16th jan is the first one this year.

Eircamae86
3rd January 2009, 10:24 PM
Where/when is the nearest skidpan event,

marvis
3rd January 2009, 10:29 PM
Go look at the QR Thread here (http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=396).

Eircamae86
4th January 2009, 12:49 AM
Perfect, thanks Marvis

bigm
4th January 2009, 08:38 AM
couldnt agree more,
i did skidpan a few times, and i learnt alot, it boosts your confidence alot also.
just try figure 8s around the 2 cones and donuts around a single cone, and if you have enough power try ovals around the 2 cones.
and just have fun :)

offtopic: i saw your car (assuming in yout avatiar) at parklands, looks neat

cfly
19th January 2009, 12:54 PM
his from Ireland, donuts round a cone and figure of 8s should be handy :soldier:

good luck and enjoi dude.