Can your car flip while drifting?

Just how possible is it to flip a car while drifting? :confused: After seeing the pijama video where its all the crashes and seeing a suv flip at like 5mph, its got me wondering.

(One of the many questions I ponder on the tube to work)

Genjuro
08-07-2004, 19:11

On the track at Silverstone i would say it is possible, especially if you hit the gravel sideways. At the practices like conedodgers i would say its really unlikely though.

superclarkey
08-07-2004, 19:13

I think a lowered car would not roll, but maybe a standard ride hight car if really pushed into the gravel sideways hard.

PulsatingStar
08-07-2004, 19:22

Ive seen loads of race cars rolled from going into the gravel. Going in sideways would make it much easier too instead of a straight line like normally happens in racing.

Its a risk, but also probably unlikely. One car last round looked like it was going to for a minute though but dropped back down the right way.

08-07-2004, 19:41

The Shogun in the arab video rolled because it was an SUV. Those things can be rolled on demand.

The rest of the video might have been edited to include mostly crashes, with the non-crashing runs edited out, possibly 🙂

cptsideways
08-07-2004, 19:44

Its very easy to roll a car in a gravel trap, especially if you enter it sideways at speed :confused: . I follwed a car at Hethel that rolled just like that.

The energy has to go somewhere and once your wheels are buried this will change the CE/CG. It will only be a matter of time until someone does roll. Hence I caged my car, but then it had only vinyl for protection till then 😮 .

I crapped myself last time when on my first outing I shot across the gravel at 60 odd mph & somehow shot straight across it, my ass was like a Mount Vasuvious about to go off on that one. 😮

Matt_T
08-07-2004, 21:02

seen loads of videos of cars rolling at amateur comps in japan. doesn’t matter how low it is, as previously mentioned the energy has to go somewhere. maybe retractable wheels and a fully flat underside would help? haha

dorifter
09-07-2004, 07:15

don’t worry about rolling,its quite safe to roll a car,i should know i flipped my parents car over at 60 mph,rolled three times before stopping. then climbed out and scarperd(was only 15) :wack: :whip: :whip: :whip:

Stevecarter200
09-07-2004, 07:35

Hope to god that no one does flip a car as roll cages would become mandatory for the competition days at Silverstone, and quite rightly so IMO.

I wouldnt want to see them come in as the cost (both to buy and insurance increases) would be more than annoying plus the inconvenience for a daily driver would make drifting competitions prohibitive for most people. I’d be out for sure, I cant afford to shell out �500 or so for a cage and then maybe another couple of hundred in insurance increases.

So take it easy on the track and dont flip your fookin car. wack:

Oh, and go buy a fire extinguisher as well, I know from experience that they can be more than handy to have.

superclarkey
09-07-2004, 17:40

When you say don’t roll, i’ll try :wack:

Hope to god that no one does flip a car as roll cages would become mandatory for the competition days at Silverstone, and quite rightly so IMO.

So take it easy on the track and dont flip your fookin car. wack:

Oh, and go buy a fire extinguisher as well, I know from experience that they can be more than handy to have.

KevJ
09-07-2004, 21:24

Just how possible is it to flip a car while drifting? :confused: After seeing the pijama video where its all the crashes and seeing a suv flip at like 5mph, its got me wondering.

(One of the many questions I ponder on the tube to work)

Have you got a link for this video please? 🙂

S13 Gimp
09-07-2004, 21:35

I used to roll cars for fun and charity. (wimbledon stadium) A harness and helmet help a lot, and a bucket seat would be good, but as long as you keep a grip on the steering wheel (basically no arms out of windows) there is little chance of nasty injury, I never even got bruises. Sunroofs, targas and softtops are a whole new ball game though.

I used stripped car (no glass) stock seat, harness and helmet. The roof never comes down more than a coupla inches, but a support behind the seat and internal race fuel tank (with breather rigged so id didn’t leak whatever way up it was) were also used nonetheless.

PulsatingStar
09-07-2004, 21:38
When I rolled mine on the road it fecking hurt lots :wack:
superclarkey
09-07-2004, 21:38

When i rolled my rally car at speed i let go of the steering wheel and crossed my arms, like i was huging myself tightly, if i had held onto the steering whell i would have broken bones.

Always let go of the steering wheel. :nod: if you are rolling you chance to steer out of it has gone, no point to hold the wheel.

dorifter
11-07-2004, 15:06

when rollinga car it helps. if you sing
tell laura i love her,tell laura i need her
tell laura i might be late
theres someting i must do
that just won’t wait

Can you flip a car by drifting?

Can a car flip while drifting? You can only flip your car if you slide it into a curb, or off into the grass or dirt, where the outside wheels can dig into the ground. There is no « sudden increase of traction » event that happens while sliding around in a car park.

Why don’t cars flip when drifting?

The key is friction. When a car’s wheels are spinning, the friction between the tire and road surface is at its lowest point. This allows the car to slide along the road instead of sticking and flipping.

What can drifting do to your car?

With every rotation, the tire gets smaller and weaker. If you want to know how drifting affects a car’s tires, all you have to do is look at the track –it’s coated in rubber. Drifting destroys tires and shortens the life span of tires to an afternoon.

Can a car be flipped?

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Is drifting faster than cornering?

That depends. Around a corner it is not the fastest way, as a straight line will propel you faster, since there are no interruptions, but drifting can be as fast as around a corner as driving around a corner in a traditional way.

The Physics Of Drifting, Explained

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What is the longest drift in a car?

The longest drift in an electric car on a wet surface measures 43.646 km (27.12 miles) and was achieved by Zhiji motors Technology Company Ltd.

What speed will flip a car?

The study showed that headwinds with wind speeds up to 115 miles per hour do not tip over vehicles. However, the results are much different across the 115 miles per hour mark. Touching 180 miles per hour, any stationary or in-motion vehicle has an increased chance of tipping over.

How do cars flip so easily?

Driver error: Sharp turns, speeding, not paying attention to road signs, and overcorrecting a turn are common driver errors that cause rollover accidents. Distracted driving, the influence of drugs or alcohol, inexperience with driving, aggressive maneuvers, drowsiness, and fatigue can contribute to driver errors.

Can a car flip at low speeds?

Speed Increases the Likelihood of a Rollover

One fact is clear: driving at high speeds greatly increases the chance of a rollover accident. Vehicles colliding at low speeds, such as a fender-bender in a parking lot, are unlikely to roll over.

Who invented drifting?

How did it start? Drifting was first made popular in Japan and was quickly adopted by the west in the late ’90s. It was started by a Japanese racing driver called Kunimitsu Takahashi who started his career in motorcycling but turned his hand to the car racing in the All Japan Touring Car Championship.

Is it hard to drift a car?

while drifting is great fun; it’s relatively difficult, and you’ll not get it right straight away.

What to Do If Your Wheels Drop Off the Road

If you’re driving along and one or two of your wheels drop off the pavement, you may not think much of it. What’s the big deal, right? You can just steer back onto the road, can’t you? Wrong! If you’re in this situation, what you DON’T do is as important as what you actually do. If you find yourself partially off the road, especially if the pavement is at least two inches higher up than the roadside, the situation can be dangerous. You could easily lose control of your car and crash, or even roll over, if you don’t follow the proper steps to get back on the road.

So What Do I Do?

First of all, don’t panic. Although you may be driving unevenly, you can get this situation under control. What you do next depends on the circumstances, but generally, these are the steps you will need to follow.

Continue to Look Ahead

Though it will be tempting to focus your attention on your now-off-road tires, it’s important that you don’t forget to keep paying attention to what’s in front of you. You could be approaching obstacles on the side of the road, so look straight ahead.

Carefully Steer Over

Steer your vehicle over so that you are straddling the pavement edge—this means your off-road tires will move away from the pavement, and your on-road tires will move to the edge of the pavement. The purpose of this is to keep your off-road tires from scrubbing the pavement edge. If these scrub against the pavement, it will make it harder for you to get back up onto the road.

Ease Off the Gas Pedal

You should begin to ease off the gas pedal; don’t slam on your brakes! Resist the urge to brake and instead allow your car to slow down on its own. If you must brake, do so very lightly. Hard braking when your tires are on two different surfaces can make your car skid.

Slow Down

Gradually begin to slow down to 25 MPH or lower before attempting to get back onto the road. Slowing to this speed will allow you to get all four wheels back on the pavement without losing control of your car.

Get Off the Road If Possible

If you’re able to (there are no obstacles in your way and you have enough room), drive completely off the road. Go as far over as you can so that it is safe to stop your vehicle. Then wait until you are clear to get back on the road.

Return to the Road When it’s Safe

There should at least be a gap in traffic before you go to get back on the road. Don’t try to return to the road if there are cars in your lane, in an adjacent lane, or an oncoming lane. Once the way is clear, turn your steering wheel approximately one-quarter turn to the left and drive back onto the road. As soon as all four of your tires are on the road, steer to the right so that you stay in your lane.