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Originally Posted by ItsAllFairGame
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Originally Posted by bradleyland
The compounds they use in drift tires are focused on two criteria:
1) Better high-temperature stability (as in, not turning in to flaming chunks of rubber after two laps).
2) More predictable transition between grip and slide. The transition between grip and slide needs to be predictable with any performance tire, but drift tires sacrifice some grip in the interest of a smooth, predictable transition.
You could say that these tires make drifting "easier", but that's like saying a good pair of running shoes makes running easier. They do, but what kind of moron goes for a run in work boots?
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Yup, nowdays the tire is expected to handle heat and be predictable. At the pro level everyone is in search of grip!
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Originally Posted by Robin_NL
Yep I know. It's one of my hobbies as well. 
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Originally Posted by m3welt
Looks like fun! Are those e46 M3 Wheels in the rear? They look pretty sweet on the M2!
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Good eye! I was also impressed at how they looked on the car!
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Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW
Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood
Looks like SO much fun!
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Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Bosozoku
Must be fun to do power slides.
But man is it boring to watch.
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Well thanks for your time
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Originally Posted by vladberca
Awesome to see an M car pushed on the track.
Either trying to shave some tenths or doing these power slides! 👍
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It's always fun to just be behind the wheel of an M car!
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Originally Posted by InTheNightKitchen
You're a really good driver, I would like to see you in a FD car going around the circuit. I just attended FD in Jersey for the 5th time. Love it! After your explanation about suspension setup and after watching your video. I can't help but feel the M2 looked really out of place drifting. Could you elaborate a little more on how you got your experience. I'm in CT, and as far as I know we don't really have anything up this way to learn.
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Thanks for the kind words! I actually have some limited seat time in an FD car. I was the lead tech in the 2012 season and crew chief in 2013 for Chelsea DeNofa motorsports so I'm quite familiar with the whole FD game. I spent a few years drifting at the local level just for fun, and found that it really helped with overall car control and it directly helped me shave some time on the race track. Being comfortable with the car and never feeling anxious or scared will really do wonders when you're pushing the limits. I'm not sure how far Englishtown in NJ is from you but I know they have tons of drift days open to everyone! Check out "club loose" in NJ!
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Originally Posted by adc
Sure looks like fun. I wish I had this level of car control...
Now in regards to suspension, the E30 was the last one with a trailing arm. The E36 introduced the multi-link rear. Perhaps you are witnessing a difference in the LSD - either by build or by tuning - between the different generations?
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The e36 was not a true multi-link and still has a trailing arm that connects the spindle/hub to a perpendicular pivot that sits in front of the rear wheel. It's often referred to as a traction arm in motorsports. When you're past the limit of grip and apply throttle this arm helps the car "dig" and accelerate. It's essentially trying to lift the body of the car and spin it around the wheel. The longer the arm the more effective (leverage).
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