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Watch and Learn with our Drift Guide Videos!

 


E-Brake Initiation

 


Power Over Initiation

 


Braking Initiation

 


Feint Initiation

 

 

About the Demo BMW M3:

 

 

The E30 M3 used for this Drift Guide was graciously designed and provided by Antiyou from the FM.net forums.

 

Forza Motorsport 2: The Art of the Drift (Page 7)

 

Getting Started: BMW E30 M3 Drift Setup

 

 

1991 BMW Motorsport E30 M3

Tuning Provided by: Landin Williams

 

Overview:

 

Car Class: A 819
Power: 369 HP
Torque: 278 lb-ft
Weight: 2,071

 

Description:

 

This is the set-up used in all the drifting tutorial videos that are included within this guide.  The E30 M3 is a great car to drift as it will naturally oversteer when upgraded.  As opposed to the other 2 set-ups this car will feel much different.  A less aggressive initiation is required to induce oversteer and you are able to alter your line during a drift without consequence.  This car has enough power to drift almost any turn, but make sure to apply gentle throttle control when you are learning.  Once you feel comfortable with this set-up you can pretty much apply full throttle throughtout the entire turn.

 

Upgrades:

 

Engine and Power
Race Intake
Race Exhaust
Race Ignition
Race Fuel System
Race Cams and Valves
Race Engine Block

 

Platform and Handling
Race Brakes
Race Springs and Dampers
Race Anti-roll Bars
Race Transmission
Race Clutch
Race Flywheel
Race Driveline
Race Differential
Race Weight Reduction

 


Tires and Rims
Sport Tire Compound
Tire Width:
Front: 245/35R17
Rear: 245/35R17

 

Tuning:

 

Tire Pressure
Front: 30 PSI
Rear: 30 PSI

 

Gearing
Forward Gears
Final Drive: 3.71

 

Camber
Front: -1.2
Rear: -0.5

 

Toe
Front: 1.7
Rear: -0.5

 

Front Caster: 6.3

 

Anti-Roll Bars
Front: 20.19
Rear: 23.33

 

Springs
Front: 473.1 lb/in
Rear: 454.0 lb/in

 

Ride Height
Front: 4.4 in
Rear: 4.8 in

 

Damping
Rebound Stiffness
Front: 10.5
Rear: 8.4

 

Bump Stiffness
Front: 9.4
Rear: 7.2

 

Braking Force
Braking Balance: 58% Front
Pressure: 114%

 

Rear Differential
Acceleration: 100%
Deceleration: 100%

 

 

 

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