How to Drift with a Four-Wheel Drive Car?
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When the rear wheels lose most of their grip while the front wheels maintain traction, as long as there is a certain amount of lateral force on the front wheels, the car will fishtail, resulting in a drift. Pull the handbrake while driving straight and then steer, pull the handbrake during a turn, or slam on the brakes while driving straight and then steer, or slam on the brakes during a turn.
I've been playing with four-wheel-drive drifting on the track for about three or four years now, and this type of car really emphasizes throttle control. First, find an open area like an abandoned parking lot or a professional track to practice, and it's best to sprinkle some water on the ground to reduce grip. Before driving, make sure to turn off the ESP, otherwise the system will cut power. When entering a turn, maintain a certain speed, quickly turn the steering wheel a quarter of a circle while stomping on the throttle, and you'll feel the rear wheels start to slide. The key point is to immediately counter-steer to control the direction of the car's nose, while your right foot needs to delicately adjust the throttle depth like pressing a piano pedal—too heavy and you'll spin in place, too light and you won't get the drift going. Four-wheel-drive cars are more stable than rear-wheel-drive but harder to initiate a drift, so it takes hundreds of practices to find that subtle balance. Always wear protective gear and a helmet—don't skimp on safety. My advice is to start with cheap tires to save some budget.
