Snow Drifting

6SpeedMan · 11-26-2006, 08:22 PM

i was watching a video of some guys drifting there e90's in the snow and I couldn't help to think that they must be causing a minute amount of sub-frame damage?

Driv3r · 11-26-2006, 09:03 PM

not really unless u hit something on the ground (curb maybe thats hidden)
but losing traction and going a little sideways should harm the suspension too much, but you are putting a bit more stress on the suspension components.....these cars are well tested, i even saw BMW drifting (in snow) an X3 in a video about testing the durability of a bmw....its on bmwusa

espo · 11-26-2006, 09:04 PM

Drifting in Snow isn't going to cause any damage unless you hit something in the road that is covered by the snow...

BTW did you still have the summer tires on the car?? Even without the traction control on, you shouldn't have that much of a problem with snow tires.

bavarian19 · 11-26-2006, 09:06 PM

you probably have your summer tires still on the car... you wont get any traction with those tires...

as people have said, simply drifting in the snow is not going to harm your suspension one bit. Not any more than your day to day driving. Only problem is if you hit something while sliding...

///Matt · 11-26-2006, 09:57 PM

you're going to have one problem. WAY TOO MUCH FUN.

AJ M2 comp · 11-27-2006, 12:30 AM

Go find an empty parking lot and have at it. My friend just killed the Krispy Kream parking lot in his S4.

My car is in for the night.... I would feel really bad if I f-up my car before I hit 100 miles.

Josh49 · 11-27-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

you're going to have one problem. WAY TOO MUCH FUN.

HAHA, so true. The only reason I am looking forward to winter..

herbz · 11-27-2006, 08:53 AM

drifting in the snow is a good way to learn how to handle your car in an emergency as well. in addition to being fun lol.

if a cop shows up, just tell him you were "practing" "just in case" it worked for me

SoYank · 11-27-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by herbz

drifting in the snow is a good way to learn how to handle your car in an emergency as well. in addition to being fun lol.

if a cop shows up, just tell him you were "practing" "just in case" it worked for me

Parking lots generally aren't the jurisdiction of the traffic police. The only problem would be if the owner called them due to trespass concerns. Even then, with a bit of explanation and a "so sorry" or two, the police should only warn you. After all, it's in their best interest to have drivers know how to handle their cars in inclement weather. Just remember to wipe the happy grin off your face before confronting the police officer.

6SpeedMan · 11-27-2006, 10:57 PM

I guess crashing would be the worst possible situation.

findtom · 11-27-2006, 11:00 PM

I tend to put it in DTC mode when messing around in the snow (unless I'm in an empty parking lot or something). All systems off can be pretty scary.

6SpeedMan · 11-27-2006, 11:17 PM

I think I'll keep the traction on in my car, not ready to crash it yet.

ahnh77 · 11-27-2006, 11:22 PM

i was watching a show on how to drift...and they were using a m3...the dude was drifting all over the track...than he showed how to do a 360 on the highway....he made it look so easy...he was going about 60 mph...he turns the steering hard to the right...quick turn left....gives it gas...pulls the e-brake..puts it back down...does a full 360 at 60mph....and continues going straight at that speed...insane....."so easy"...hahaha..yeah right...

6SpeedMan · 11-27-2006, 11:23 PM

Ok, that was a random comment but it sounds hella tight.

Please find that video.

Johnny3 · 11-28-2006, 01:28 AM

lol, i was just out there drifting all over the place.:rocks:

Gearcraft · 11-28-2006, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by findtom

I tend to put it in DTC mode when messing around in the snow (unless I'm in an empty parking lot or something). All systems off can be pretty scary.

yup. thats a little scary. im not even switching DTC on anymore when its raining. my back slid out one time upon exiting a freeway making a left turn two weeks ago when it was raining (15-20mph or maybe even slower). luckily there was only one car behind me who was driving slow. i was sliding on my lane with my rear slightly out. didnt feel or even see traction control intervene as i was also looking at my dashboard.

didnt really freak me out and i just regained my control but i imagine how serious a situation can get. i was laughing at myself the whole day after that. that was a stupid mistake. enough of DTC on regular driving days for me.

11-26-2006, 08:22 PM	#1
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	E90's and snow i was watching a video of some guys drifting there e90's in the snow and I couldn't help to think that they must be causing a minute amount of sub-frame damage? __________________ Last edited by 6SpeedMan; 12-29-2006 at 12:28 PM..
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	not really unless u hit something on the ground (curb maybe thats hidden) but losing traction and going a little sideways should harm the suspension too much, but you are putting a bit more stress on the suspension components.....these cars are well tested, i even saw BMW drifting (in snow) an X3 in a video about testing the durability of a bmw....its on bmwusa __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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11-26-2006, 09:04 PM	#3
espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	Drifting in Snow isn't going to cause any damage unless you hit something in the road that is covered by the snow... BTW did you still have the summer tires on the car?? Even without the traction control on, you shouldn't have that much of a problem with snow tires. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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11-26-2006, 09:06 PM	#4
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	you probably have your summer tires still on the car... you wont get any traction with those tires... as people have said, simply drifting in the snow is not going to harm your suspension one bit. Not any more than your day to day driving. Only problem is if you hit something while sliding...
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11-26-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	you're going to have one problem. WAY TOO MUCH FUN.
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AJ M2 comp Lieutenant 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335Xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	Go find an empty parking lot and have at it. My friend just killed the Krispy Kream parking lot in his S4. My car is in for the night.... I would feel really bad if I f-up my car before I hit 100 miles. __________________ 2020 M2 comp, 6mt, Hockenheim Silver, blue stitching, premium, STEK paint protection, 20% tint 2008 e92 335xi 6mt, Montego Blue, Jade Grey, Grey Poplar, Sport, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, KW V3s, M3 spoiler, 35% tint, 3M clear bra, GP Thunder H8 2007 E92 335i* 2003 E46 330Ci* 1994 Ford Probe SE* *Retired
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11-27-2006, 08:53 AM	#8
herbz hi 94 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '86 325e Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside boston MA iTrader: (0)	drifting in the snow is a good way to learn how to handle your car in an emergency as well. in addition to being fun lol. if a cop shows up, just tell him you were "practing" "just in case" it worked for me
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11-27-2006, 10:57 PM	#10
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I guess crashing would be the worst possible situation. __________________ Last edited by 6SpeedMan; 12-29-2006 at 12:00 PM..
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findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	I tend to put it in DTC mode when messing around in the snow (unless I'm in an empty parking lot or something). All systems off can be pretty scary. __________________ http://www.eyesonwalls.com 1991 Suzuki Sidekick -> 1996 Nissan Altima -> 1997 Volvo S70 -> 2006 BMW 325i -> 2005 BMW 545i -> 2008 Mercedes ML550 -> 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
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6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I think I'll keep the traction on in my car, not ready to crash it yet. __________________ Last edited by 6SpeedMan; 12-29-2006 at 12:00 PM..
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ahnh77 chichen 6 Rep 233 Posts Drives: e90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san francisco (south beach), ca iTrader: (0)	i was watching a show on how to drift...and they were using a m3...the dude was drifting all over the track...than he showed how to do a 360 on the highway....he made it look so easy...he was going about 60 mph...he turns the steering hard to the right...quick turn left....gives it gas...pulls the e-brake..puts it back down...does a full 360 at 60mph....and continues going straight at that speed...insane....."so easy"...hahaha..yeah right... __________________ ......... ............ ..........
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11-27-2006, 11:23 PM	#14
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Ok, that was a random comment but it sounds hella tight. Please find that video. __________________
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11-28-2006, 01:28 AM	#15
Johnny3 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 294 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA;;;San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	lol, i was just out there drifting all over the place.:rocks:
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