What are some of the biggest mistakes those starting out in drifting make when it comes to suspension setup?
Explanations on caster angles, Ackerman, toe and comparisons between circuit racing and drift setups are discussed in this interview with Mike Squire of Squire Motorsport and Custom.
Mike explains some of the traps people fall into who are starting out or have come from a circuit racing background including the importance of managing tyre temperates to retain the grip that is now required to be competitive at the levels the sport has now reached.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Alignment Matters All. The. Time.
0:17 - Drift Setup Is A Little Unique
0:38 - Mike Squire
0:47 - Circuit vs Drift Alignment Setup
2:25 - Steering Lock Modifications
3:59 - Caster Angles For Drifting
5:30 - Self Correcting 'Self Steer'
6:40 - Ackermann Steering Geometry
9:15 - Keep It Simple
10:12 - Toe Setup
12:40 - This Is General Info, Your Need To Dial In YOUR Setup
13:00 - Heat vs Grip vs Toe
14:13 - Hit Links, Learn More, Drive Sideways, ?, Profit
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