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Gearbox: keep the engine in its power band
A drift car must keep its power in the angle: the gearbox is set so the engine stays in its power band through the slide, with a final drive that gives a usable top speed without bogging down.
Suspension: stiff front, soft rear
A stiff front and a soft rear help the front bite and let the rear slide and recover. The front end stays precise while the rear transfers weight to find traction.
Differential: locked
The differential is locked at 0.9 on acceleration and coast, so both rear wheels drive the slide and the car holds its angle.
Alignment and brakes
Caster and steering angle are pushed to the maximum, the rear gets toe-in for traction, and braking is 100% front so the rear stays free to slide.
Practical tips
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Make sure the tyres on the rear are not too grippy for the power you have.
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Practise holding the angle before adding power.
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If the car spins out, reduce the angle before touching the differential.
FAQ
Why is the differential locked in drift?
A locked differential sends the same torque to both rear wheels, so the car holds the slide instead of the inside wheel spinning alone.
Why 100% front braking?
It keeps the rear free so braking does not stop the slide.
Build Lab · New
Skip the tuning: Build Lab builds your Drift car.
Engine, parts and every setting, computed for you from a class and a driving style. No dyno screenshot needed.