How to drift from place to place: Analysis of hot topics and techniques on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, car drifting skills have once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the difficult action of "drifting in place" which has attracted the attention of a large number of car fans. This article will combine the popular data of the past 10 days to conduct a structured analysis of drifting principles, techniques and precautions, as well as a comparison of the drifting performance of popular models.
1. Top 5 popular drift topics on the entire network (data statistics period: X month X day - X month X day, 2024)
| Ranking | topic | amount of discussion | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can electric cars drift in place? | 285,000 | Douyin/Weibo |
| 2 | A collection of novice drift teaching accidents | 192,000 | Station B/Kuaishou |
| 3 | Japan D1 Drift Competition 2024 | 156,000 | YouTube/Hupu |
| 4 | Cost of modifying and drifting family cars | 128,000 | Autohome/Zhihu |
| 5 | Drifting skills on ice and snow roads | 94,000 | Little Red Book/Understanding Car Emperor |
2. Core principles of in-situ drift
1.Shift of focus: Through sudden direction changes and throttle control, the vehicle's center of gravity breaks through the tire grip limit
2.Continuous power output: Rear-wheel drive vehicles need to keep the accelerator open, while front-wheel drive vehicles rely on handbrake assistance.
3.steering wheel controls: Quickly reverse the direction to correct the car body angle
3. Step-by-step instruction (rear-wheel drive version)
| step | Operational points | Common mistakes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.Preparation stage | Turn off ESP and turn the steering wheel to 90° | Tire condition not checked |
| 2. Start drifting | Press the accelerator hard to 5000 rpm and then suddenly release it | Throttle control too strong |
| 3. Maintenance stage | Reverse direction and maintain 30% throttle | steering wheel correction delay |
| 4. Ending stage | Gradually return to the right direction and lightly apply the brakes | Sudden braking leads to loss of control |
4. Performance comparison of popular drift models
| car model | Drive form | horsepower | Modification potential | learning difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota 86 | rear drive | 200HP | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Subaru BRZ | rear drive | 228HP | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mazda MX-5 | rear drive | 181HP | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | precursor | 245HP | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
5. Safety precautions
1. You must choose a closed venue and wear protective equipment such as helmets
2. It is recommended to use the mechanical hand brake type, as there is a delay in the electronic hand brake.
3. Original tires should not drift more than three times in a row.
4. Vehicles with four-wheel drive systems require special skills (for example, Subaru WRX needs to unlock the center differential lock first)
6. Hot topics of discussion among netizens
According to Weibo topic data analysis, the three most controversial issues are:
• Is the fast torque response of electric vehicles more suitable for drifting (42% support)
• Is drifting on a front-wheel drive car using the handbrake considered real drifting (63% oppose)
• Will drifting of automatic transmission models damage the gearbox (89% think it will have an impact)
A recent popular teaching video on Douyin shows that using "pendulum-style" preparatory movements can increase the success rate by 17%, but it requires 2-3 months of targeted training. It is recommended that beginners start practicing with low-speed drifting below 30km/h, and gradually master the coordination timing of throttle and direction.
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