Power Driftin Possible with a auto 320i?

turbocomppro · 10-24-2009, 12:07 PM

This is my first FR car and I'll be needing new tires soon (bought it used) so before I switch, I'm wondering if I even have enough power (2.0N/A ~150hp) to do some power drifts or donuts on a dry surface?

First of all, is it even possible with a steptronic?

If so, how? Obviously I would deactivate all the safety stuff by holding down the DTC button for 3 seconds... but what else?

Speed car to about 35mph and put the car in M1/M2 and initiate the slide with handbrake first? Obviously I will be doing this in a very open area with no people or pets around... maybe in a stadium parking lot or something...

Inb4 telling me that I should of gotten a 335i... that thing cost $86K here!

Tee-Dub · 10-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Oh my, at a loss for words right now.

Saintor · 10-24-2009, 02:07 PM

I don't think you have enough power to sustain.

But with initial momentum, it can be fun ... for a short while.

jopa489 · 10-24-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintor

I don't think you have enough power to sustain.

But with initial momentum, it can be fun ... for a short while.

Agreed with this, with speed and a handbrake any car can start a small drift.

bavarian19 · 10-24-2009, 02:50 PM

Even though I am running 265 rear summer tires, I can spin a little with my 328. 320, I dont think you have a hope in hell.

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turbocomppro First Lieutenant 59 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: El Monte, CA iTrader: (0)	Power Driftin Possible with a auto 320i? This is my first FR car and I'll be needing new tires soon (bought it used) so before I switch, I'm wondering if I even have enough power (2.0N/A ~150hp) to do some power drifts or donuts on a dry surface? First of all, is it even possible with a steptronic? If so, how? Obviously I would deactivate all the safety stuff by holding down the DTC button for 3 seconds... but what else? Speed car to about 35mph and put the car in M1/M2 and initiate the slide with handbrake first? Obviously I will be doing this in a very open area with no people or pets around... maybe in a stadium parking lot or something... Inb4 telling me that I should of gotten a 335i... that thing cost $86K here!
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Tee-Dub Captain 35 Rep 753 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (9)	Oh my, at a loss for words right now.
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Saintor Banned 82 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	I don't think you have enough power to sustain. But with initial momentum, it can be fun ... for a short while.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Even though I am running 265 rear summer tires, I can spin a little with my 328. 320, I dont think you have a hope in hell.
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