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PhilMorrison
12-07-2004, 12:40
Tanaguchi' coming 7/12/2004
Yesterday it was confirmed that Japanese D1 champion, Nob Taniguchi, will be coming over to England in November 2004. Unfortunately due to the Japanese D1 final being held on the 19th September, Taniguchi's car will not have arrived in time for the UKD1 final.
OPT has decided to hold a special event during November where drivers will have to opportunity to compete against Taniguchi (points will not be collected). We are currently discussing possible venues, although it is likely to be held at Silverstone again as drivers will then be able to apply and compare their drifting skills with his.
Taniguchi and his HKS car will be joining OPT Drift Club in further drift demonstrations at Max Power Live London (27th-28th Nov) and the AutoCar motor show.
How cool will that be :) can't wait...
must see !!!
its horrible to know that being 26 and only just getting into the idea of drifting that there is no way in hell I'll ever be as good as my japanese piers :cry:
its horrible to know that being 26 and only just getting into the idea of drifting that there is no way in hell I'll ever be as good as my japanese piers :cry:Isn't Nob 36? And Nomura 34?
so there is hope for me ?? :D
I thought these guys started drifting when they were like 16 years old
the good thing about motorsport is you can stay in it for a long time if you wish :)
PulsatingStar
12-07-2004, 13:26
Most the known D1 drivers are pretty old. We still need more venues and availabilty on things if we are going to get there but its not going so badly.
I thought this thread was going to be about loads of max power boys in Crosas coming at the weekend :wack:
Lee
The demand for drifting is becoming massive and there is a lot of money to be taken. What we need to avoid is a corporation recognising this before the genuine enthusiasts... I don't understand why there is no real supply other than there is too much risk involved but I'd love to kick start something together.
Hmmm... could you imagine the rewards for starting something so early? along comes a big corporate venture who wants to buy your business and voila - you're a rich man.
Wish I had a few quid to throw at a drift land type venture.
Very cool :thumbs:
I thought this thread was going to be about loads of max power boys in Crosas coming at the weekend
So did I :wack:
BanjoMaster
12-07-2004, 13:47
The demand for drifting is becoming massive and there is a lot of money to be taken. What we need to avoid is a corporation recognising this before the genuine enthusiasts... I don't understand why there is no real supply other than there is too much risk involved but I'd love to kick start something together.
Hmmm... could you imagine the rewards for starting something so early? along comes a big corporate venture who wants to buy your business and voila - you're a rich man.
Wish I had a few quid to throw at a drift land type venture.
What would be good is a (big) kart track owner with a bit of vision and imagination :nod:
SteveCarter200
12-07-2004, 14:13
What would be good is a (big) kart track owner with a bit of vision and imagination :nod:
Or somewhere that motosport already takes place thats willing to expand. Somewhere like Santa Pod springs to mind. They have lots of open grassland there that could be developed into a track, is fairly central in the UK and presumably wont have too much of a problem with noise issues. I reckon something like 1/4 sq mile would be plenty big enough to have an extremely good track layout.
SteveDunn
12-07-2004, 14:18
Woo, yay for Nob :D
Anyone see him at the D1 comp at Sugo last month? Talk about sore loser! Yamaza is such a nicer guy, even when Nomura beat him at the Exhibition D1 he was still very happy for the little chappie.
Drifts_S14
12-07-2004, 14:21
Or somewhere that motosport already takes place thats willing to expand. Somewhere like Santa Pod springs to mind. They have lots of open grassland there that could be developed into a track, is fairly central in the UK and presumably wont have too much of a problem with noise issues. I reckon something like 1/4 sq mile would be plenty big enough to have an extremely good track layout.
Do you mean a course specifically designed for Drifting? If so I think thats a great idea, drivers could be consulted on the layout of the track to ensure that there is a good mixture of turns, a lot of open corners that would allow some good progressive drifts and maybe a few tight, but wide hairpins.
SteveCarter200
12-07-2004, 14:25
Do you mean a course specifically designed for Drifting? If so I think thats a great idea, drivers could be consulted on the layout of the track to ensure that there is a good mixture of turns, a lot of open corners that would allow some good progressive drifts and maybe a few tight, but wide hairpins.
Yep, thats what I mean. Make a few wide straights as part of the track amongst the turns and then cones can be set out to vary the layout.
Wonder how much 160 acres of land costs? Chuck in some tarmac and a bulldozer and we're sorted.:)
There was 300 acres of land for sale for 60k - but again scotland :)
PulsatingStar
12-07-2004, 14:54
Land is not the only problem.
Its noise, insurance, safety crews and all the legislative crap that is the main issue imho.
Land is not the only problem.
Its noise, insurance, safety crews and all the legislative crap that is the main issue imho.
Yeah this is true but there must be somewhere that would appreciate the extra income. Like Steve says, perhaps just use a track that already exists, or a karting place. I'd be willing to get involved, I'd even risk some money on the idea.
...And it doesn't have to be massively loud if the ground is wet.
Where is there some large area of land with little residental area nearby... ideally in amongst tree's to absorb all the noise would be good. hmmm... got me thinking now.
back on topic - never thought I'd be so excited about seeing Nob close up and in action ! :wack:
...And it doesn't have to be massively loud if the ground is wet.
:no:
Mint_Sauce
12-07-2004, 16:49
I was looking in to land prices to set something up a while ago but quickly realised the cost of land is massive. Probably cheaper to buy an old farm yard and knock it all down then tarmack it all :D Anyway, if there's a few people interested then I would be willing to get involved as well. :thumbs:
:no:
No I'm right, or No its still gonna be well loud no matter how wet the ground is ??? It's the latter isn't it ?? go on, cut it to me... I can take it :cry: But wet floor should remove wailing tyres noises
But wet floor should remove wailing tyres noises...but not the 23 screaming de-catted wide-zorsted engines bouncing off their rev limitiers all afternoon... :wack:
PhilMorrison
12-07-2004, 17:35
nor the noise of me and Paz shouting all the way from England "Wetting the Track is GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY" :ghey: :wack:
If venues really were that impossible to find new venues I'd put up with a wet track, as long as it's something fun and technical rather than just a big expanse of tarmac. But if it can be avoided then of course dry is the way to go.
I prefer dry too but tyre wear would put a lot of people off and most people want to learn to drift, those of you that already can have plenty of opportunity to run in comps, or on proper tracks. I like smoking tyres and would love to get some sideways with plumes of wailing tyre smoke but as AstonMan has said, its gotta be better to have something than nothing. Also why do people need to bounce off the limiter when drifting ?? pfft... even I don't do that and I'm a complete n00b :p ;)
Dont think theres much that could be done about Phatty's lungs giving it vocal beans though :wack:
Back on topic :D
Can't wait to for this :D Might have to make a trip (another :wack: ) to lax flower live in london
PazzaAE86
13-07-2004, 07:01
tyre wear would put a lot of people off
If thats the case then they should take up something else, croquet perhaps :)
SteveCarter200
13-07-2004, 08:42
If thats the case then they should take up something else, croquet perhaps :)
:D
If thats the case then they should take up something else, croquet perhaps :)
possibly theory is talking about first timers? i think everyone accepts that dry is the way to go, especially for the "proffesionals" who have the spare tyres, power and other mods to dry drift without killing the car.
however newbies (like moi) prefer the gentle approach of wet. then you can use your standard car and tyres, just to see if you have the potential.
anyway, up the nob!
Newbies should start how they mean to go on
Fair enough if you've got an old car and plenty of money, but take me for example.
I've only just got my s14a, really want to try drifting, and if I can get to grips with it without spending £1000's on suspensions/diffs/tyres/wrecking the car at high speeds then I'd much rather do that (than blow all that cash and find I've got no aptitude for it whatsoever :( )
I'll be at a Conedodgers day soon with some old wheels/tyres, but surely people can see the appeal of a wet carpark with tuition to get you started?
Fair enough if you've got an old car and plenty of money, but take me for example.
I've only just got my s14a, really want to try drifting, and if I can get to grips with it without spending £1000's on suspensions/diffs/tyres/wrecking the car at high speeds then I'd much rather do that (than blow all that cash and find I've got no aptitude for it whatsoever :( )
I'll be at a Conedodgers day soon with some old wheels/tyres, but surely people can see the appeal of a wet carpark with tuition to get you started?
You don't need to spend £££
Advice i received was it best to get to know your car as it is - no mods - then progress from there. How most started out ?
My Brother is in the same position with his S14a - It was more hassle actually making him "give it some" than whether the venue was wet or not. Thanks to Pazza who opened his eyes :wack: :D and showed him what his car could do - completely standard i will add too.
I feel and just my personal opinion - you want to learn the basics then learn how you mean to go on - I started dry didn't feel i wasted £££'s either
I don't think wetting will find loads more venues as it is more hassle for a venue to do this.
Anyways i'll shut up now
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