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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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I own a 1275 gt mini and want to know how to get the ******* sideways in a hurry round bends with out using the handbrake???????????????
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Lift off oversteer and/or left foot braking!!
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Put rock hard tyres on the back LOL
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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My mini turbo could be coaxed into a sideways slide by backing off then turning sharply into the corner as you come back on the power, only really worked in the wet though, the 175/50 13" Bridgestones just gripped too much in the dry!
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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Trail braking, i.e. light braking all the way to the apex unsticks the back nicely on a mini, then gas it hard to pull it round. Be careful, though, they're short and snappy!
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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why not use the handbrake?
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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Hark at owbow tellin someone how to drift Does Silverstone and maggots ring a bell cause i know my head was ringing after

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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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thats cos the car was cursed i've already told ya besides the engine was driving the wrong wheels.....
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by owbow
thats cos the car was cursed i've already told ya besides the engine was driving the wrong wheels.....

No it wasnt its cause your used to ****** drive
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Wouldn't you flip Minis easily? I would try to do that if I were you. But if you still want to, throttle lift, harder rear tires (i.e. high tire pressure), stiffer rear sway bar, etc. all mayb help you.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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I rally a mini and have no trouble getting it sideways.

As has been said before, either lift of oversteer - lift of throttle quickly and maybe turn in sharply, or:
Left foot braking, which is what i do, it is much more controlable and if done correctly makes you faster unlike above.
basically as you are going roud the corner, keep on the throttle and use your left foot on the brake. - harder brake = more sideway.
When you get used to it you can use the throttle and brake together to balance the car perfectly.

Just be careful when and where you practice.

Mark.
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