What does a fast VW really feel like?

[Bill K.]

Thanks for the link Tim.

I don't get the air pressure relationship. Seems like higher pressure would result in less grip not more as the chart indicates...

Seems to me that:
More pressure = less contact patch = less grip.
More pressure = stiffer tire = less grip.

The chart calls for lower rear pressure to increase oversteer (less rear grip).

Can anyone clarify how front/rear pressure affects grip?

[miller]

Teaches you to listen to ricers. I could powerslide my stock 67 ghia and I can also get my 76 Jeep j-20 to do some pretty big drifts (I love locked rear ends). that just showes drifting isnt about the car its about the driver and the fun of it all. You can drift any car, even FWD cars can drift quite well. Maybe something is wrong with their technique?

[Big Al]

this is my bro in his 1302 (green) If pic doesnt work check this link. the green 1302 is a drifter boyz!! http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/foru...d=28873&page=3

[Sandeep]

Pete,

Your Super is a BEAST You've got power in that thing and plenty of it .. hope to have an engine with power like yours someday

Sandeep

[Tim]

Both too low and too high tyre pressure would result in less grip. Too low the pressure, only the two edges of the tyre are touching the road. Too high the pressure, only the middle part of the tyre has contact.

I think the front/rear tire pressure is also related to the weight distribution of the car.

[Big Al]

Originally Posted by Sandeep

Pete,

Your Super is a BEAST You've got power in that thing and plenty of it .. hope to have an engine with power like yours someday

Sandeep

Thats my bros super and its only got a 1916 with about 80-90 hp at the wheels, The 2.7 T4 is being built now then there will be a hell of a lot more smoke!!! DRIFTING goes off!! its so awsome driftin 3rd gear on the race track!!

Alex

[Supa Ninja]

Stock suspensioned (just lowered) 1302 with a hot 1641 was not a problem wiping the tail back and forth in second gear on dry road. I used to do that to see if I can get the passenger to white knuckle the arm rest.

[petevw]

Originally Posted by Big Al

Thats my bros super and its only got a 1916 with about 80-90 hp at the wheels, The 2.7 T4 is being built now then there will be a hell of a lot more smoke!!! DRIFTING goes off!! its so awsome driftin 3rd gear on the race track!!

Alex

hmm.... i didn't know i had a brother
my parents have some explaining to do

[Bugscandrift]

Well, my bug is a purpose built drifter and has no problem fulfilling its purpose. I dont know of the number but i have a 15in lower profile tire on there that is about 9 inches wide. I usually run it at about 20psi in the rear and 30 in the front for drifting (when i think about changing it). I dont have a whole lot of power in it, just a standard bug engine with a few goodies in it. I cant wait until i get my 13BTT rotary engine in there though. All you really need to know is that drifting in a bug is the greatest!

[havik180]

http://www.superbeetlesonly.com/foru...showtopic=3544


Here's a link to a GL VW doin' alittle drifting practice drill