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HOW TO ALIGN ANY DRIFT CAR! (FIXED!)

In todays video I talk about aligning drift car! We're not going to go into details on how to setup a chassis completely, but in this video we will explain how to set up camber, caster, and toe in the front and back of a drift car and what it does. Enjoy and make sure you check out my other how to videos to get the whole setup. This one is easy to just listen to as well, like a podcast.
If you’d like some info on the custom shock setups that I build, shoot an email to orderdriftparts at gmail.
AAAAND I just realized It didn’t include the caster part of the conversation… So we’re going to have to add this back into it.
AAAAND we uploaded a new video! SO THIS IS IS CORRECT NOW.

Пікірлер: 275

  • @Midknights
    @Midknights3 жыл бұрын

    Timestamps for quick reference: 0:38 Setting your ride hight first 2:12 Equal right and left arm lenght 3:11 Front caster 12:11 Front camber / 60 % rule 15:58 Front toe 18:33 Front Ackermann 22:10 Rear camber 25:53 Rear toe 31:33 Importance of chekcing toe after contact 31:55 Adjust on level ground and equal tire pressure 32:26 Quick overview 34:03 Outro

  • @trippnoutmotorsport3164

    @trippnoutmotorsport3164

    3 жыл бұрын

    No all hero’s wear capes

  • @Midknights

    @Midknights

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@trippnoutmotorsport3164 No problem. I think this will be usefull for me aswell. :D

  • @bigdfitness5020

    @bigdfitness5020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Normally I would like this, but yall should really just listen to Chelsea all the way through. If you can't make it through a 37 minute video I'm almost certain your car is set up wrong 🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @mrsam5350

    @mrsam5350

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Midnight's 👍🏽 Funny I just watched a few of your video here on KZread before watching this, great work keep it up 🙂

  • @rychkarca

    @rychkarca

    2 жыл бұрын

    goat

  • @Martin911
    @Martin9113 жыл бұрын

    All bow to the man trying to help everyone have more fun and be able to succeed. You truly are the MVP Denofa!!

  • @LoneStarDrift
    @LoneStarDrift3 жыл бұрын

    Bump! I shared this on Instagram, best video for drifting I have seen in awhile! Thanks!

  • @dustinahlgren4561
    @dustinahlgren45613 жыл бұрын

    Started watching this yesterday, when I came back it said private.... Was like hell no!!! Need this knowledge!!!!! Say howdy, get rowdy boys!!!

  • @brokenwrenchgarage6894
    @brokenwrenchgarage68943 жыл бұрын

    The GOAT has spoken! Thank you so much for sharing your extensive knowledge with some of us knuckle draggers. Hoping to dial mine in using this information.

  • @livesidewayzdrift9857
    @livesidewayzdrift98573 жыл бұрын

    Dude this broke everything that I needed to know down will be watching this a few more times as I get my setup going🤙👌

  • @trevormckeehen2010
    @trevormckeehen20103 жыл бұрын

    This is what makes Chelsea one of this greatest influences in drifting. Helping people get past the learning curve makes drifting enjoyable instead of fighting the car constantly and being miserable and giving up.

  • @Tahio76

    @Tahio76

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are totally right... It's because of him that I understood how judging works in FD...

  • @f.a.s.life_1442
    @f.a.s.life_1442 Жыл бұрын

    This helped a ton. Finally someone that explains how each part of the alignment affects in real time drifting. Thanks 😎

  • @Meraki-Media
    @Meraki-Media3 жыл бұрын

    As a person who is only planning on building a car later but is heavy into sim drifting, thank you SO much. This was basic, yet in-depth enough as to where it got me thinking further in to whatever setting can do. I appreciate so much.

  • @8bit_bryan
    @8bit_bryan Жыл бұрын

    "Don't get beat down by your poorly setup car" Thanks for the tips man. Well explained for on the fly explanation. The hands demonstrating angles helps a lot. I'll be using a purpose built string alignment kit since its my first time aligning the car after some changes. I will be looking for tow plates now as well.

  • @popo_53
    @popo_53 Жыл бұрын

    I've raced various motorsport platforms. Drifting is by far the best group of folks when it comes to sharing setups and giving advice on what goes fast and what doesnt. Kudos to the folks that share wisdom and help progress motorsports.

  • @luisking4812
    @luisking48123 жыл бұрын

    Never had anyone explain this as simple and clear as possible! Thanks man.. I’ll definitely look into the drift settings I have now and follow your rule of thumb settings.

  • @blackviper9392
    @blackviper93922 жыл бұрын

    This was by far easier to understand than even FDF's videos and they have a visual diorama to explain stuff but they don't explain it like this.

  • @jolti9535
    @jolti953510 ай бұрын

    All these alignment videos are insanely helpful both for irl and on the sim, it's because of these videos I learned how to tune my ac cars tysm

  • @d1zguy864
    @d1zguy8643 жыл бұрын

    This is why he's so good at drifting, he understand suspension dynamics and implements it in his driving style and adapts it to the track. It's not just all driver "skill" also mechanic know how. Chelsea this isn't complicated, people that are not the "masses" appreciate these in depth topics. I've been working, driving, and setting up my own cars for over 16 years now. And there is always more to learn from people dedicated to their sport and niche. For example that 0 camber at 60% angle tip is just what I needed to learn, and to confirm my thoughts on suspension angle and how the car reacts during drift. My alignment feels spot on but will check for 0 camber at 60%

  • @texaspowerman
    @texaspowerman10 ай бұрын

    I keep coming back to this video every time my car gets any new parts or tires. I’ve passed it on a lot. It’s helpful even for a street car to understand what’s going on and how to have the alignment techs setup the car how I like it to drive. Thanks again for what you do.

  • @nateperry5384
    @nateperry53842 жыл бұрын

    I don’t even have a real drift car yet lol but surprisingly this stuff helps a ton in sim drifting. Love these types of videos man! Been binge watching them lately lol 🤙🏼

  • @zetagynz
    @zetagynz3 жыл бұрын

    This is great! I feel all we need now is someone to take this video and do a voice-over of all the different types of drifting "hand gestures"

  • @justincarrero2382
    @justincarrero23823 жыл бұрын

    Im a Honda kid and love how interesting this stuff is and how well you explain it yet simple enough for everyone to understand. Keep killin it🙌🏼

  • @Drewchinnick68
    @Drewchinnick685 ай бұрын

    Cheers for the comprehensive vid man, I’m currently trying to get my skills and car handling down pat in my e36 sedan, its only got an m43B18 so literally the bare minimum to go get sideways so I’m hoping in doing that I can hone my skills and make the car handle as best it can before I put some party power into it. Good on you mate

  • @driftorcircuit
    @driftorcircuit3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing information. Back when I was drifting, no-one considered Ackermann. We had to control wash out with what we had. I've recently sat with a current local pro driver and at times I thought he would wash out, he drove right out of the corner with angle and I was blown away. Drifting has really come a long way.

  • @jamessuman2151
    @jamessuman21513 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome! I learnt something with ideal values for Ackerman and caster and I'm keen to have a play with my 2 knuckle setups. Something you didn't touch on was setting up the rear for a live axle car, my Aussie Ford Falcon is a parallel 4 link with a watts, and I was hoping to learn about how where you want roll centres for drifting (front and rear) and the ideal amounts to roll the diff angle for grip. Thanks for the video 😊

  • @SteixnerMichael
    @SteixnerMichael3 жыл бұрын

    Chelsea telling me everything i did wrong last weekend including the effects on my driving… Thank you for this video. It will help us alot because my alignment guy is only experienced in time attack.

  • @ZenRacingForza
    @ZenRacingForza2 ай бұрын

    I can’t stop watching this in a loop. Thanks man

  • @ejracing8179
    @ejracing81793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, your videos do help a lot, specially to the ones still learning how to drive

  • @mrman8856
    @mrman8856 Жыл бұрын

    I know this was basically for drifting, yet it was so helpful with just a normal street setup that has adjustable parts.

  • @jameyharrison7499
    @jameyharrison74993 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again for another awesome video Chelsea. I’ve bought/built my e36 because of you and all the knowledge you share. Couldn’t have done it without you dude👊🏼

  • @kingranch2543
    @kingranch25433 жыл бұрын

    I run sprint cars on dirt and most of what your saying is correct for sprint cars. Great job trying to help the motorsport! Props..

  • @IvanGrogan
    @IvanGrogan3 жыл бұрын

    you’re the man Chelsea. I appreciate what you’re doing for the sport of drifting and helping others learn rather than trying to gatekeep like some douchebags

  • @visa5175
    @visa51752 жыл бұрын

    You are really helping so many ppl with this info. also checked ur other video about suspension and i think i know so much more what is happening and why 😄 internet is a funny thing nowdays because u can learn everything here (in theory)

  • @mewsikjunkie
    @mewsikjunkie3 жыл бұрын

    Love that you're willing to share the knowledge! Also love all those carbon trophies behind you and the Fordfest shirt! Can't wait to see ya again this year!!!

  • @brendenmcintyre1796
    @brendenmcintyre17963 жыл бұрын

    That was a lot but definitely nice to hear from a direct source. Thank you!

  • @dyrektormariusz979
    @dyrektormariusz9793 жыл бұрын

    Videos like that is always appreciated man, I’ve watched your whole KZread channel before I set up my car haha this shit never gets old next video you could explain alignment stuff on the car reach different audience 🙌🏽 Thanks for teaching us 💪🏼

  • @williamguldager
    @williamguldager3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a real pro guy makes this video . GJ

  • @bruceaquina1799
    @bruceaquina1799 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you for the upload. I have a long term project 89 240sx and only recently just understood the benefits of drip knuckles with caster with an offset trail. Original used chopped knuckles with a coil over drop. Excited to watch more great info and shenanigans. I am half way through a video of yours explaining how drift judging are assessed. Really neat stuff. Cheers!

  • @timelessdave
    @timelessdave3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the info! I know quite a bit about alignment setups already and feel like I understand even more now! I definitely like and learned from this video!

  • @Team2j
    @Team2j3 жыл бұрын

    best alignment video iv seen, appreciate it chelsea and look forward to more of your vids!

  • @Sancro21
    @Sancro213 жыл бұрын

    This is probably one of the best videos and explanations I have watched about how alignmet effects how the car steer. I have been fighting where my car will want to snap to full lock when I am driving agressivly behind a car on faster tracks (like Texas Motor Speedway) and wanting to spin on fast transitions. Now I have a basic understanding on caster and akerman when before I was pretty much just guessing and driving around an issue.

  • @Sancro21

    @Sancro21

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also is there any difference when setting up a car for the rain? I have always had a problem with my corvette being very unpredictable in the rain and being very slow compared to even a 350z

  • @trippnoutmotorsport3164

    @trippnoutmotorsport3164

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Sancro21 RTR swap the whole rear cradles for their wet setups in the mustangs, so it’s safe to say there’s a major difference between the wet and dry setups

  • @slydwaysdrifter2159
    @slydwaysdrifter21593 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I love no nonsense posts like you always do. I just wish I had a car now to apply this to 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @xSILVERxVENOMx

    @xSILVERxVENOMx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get one! Find an old clapped out bmw for under 2k and get going stock! They're setup great stock suspension!

  • @slydwaysdrifter2159

    @slydwaysdrifter2159

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xSILVERxVENOMx Thanks… I’ve had an E36 in the past and your correct man. It was a great feeling car to drive. Thanks for the encouragement.

  • @dariuscarpenter7211
    @dariuscarpenter7211 Жыл бұрын

    This was explained so well. I know it may not be a real car but on my sim I have been struggling and struggling trying to figure out why the car is so snappy and what to change. Having changed almost everything maybe forwards and backwards steps, I feel confident at this point that it could be caster because the car has almost 10 degrees of caster and the wheel just blasts through my hands and slams lock. Also the detail of dialing the camber at about 60-80 percent of lock is actually big brain stuff. Thank you so much for this. Also sorry for late like and view but thank you.

  • @30MrBappMan
    @30MrBappMan3 жыл бұрын

    I’m taking all this info to CarX .. it’s gonna be CRAZY 🤣🔥‼️ APPRECIATE YA BUD 💯‼️

  • @Floridacarfishing

    @Floridacarfishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro same 😂😂😂😂

  • @30MrBappMan

    @30MrBappMan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Floridacarfishing on Hood Add me lol

  • @hotrodcasanova3574
    @hotrodcasanova35743 жыл бұрын

    Chelsea is the dude! These videos are so helpful. Hopefully I can get my mustang setup better using this info. Thank you!

  • @nikhilrw
    @nikhilrw2 жыл бұрын

    I’m very new to IRL drifting. Watching FDF’s suspension geometry series before this video set me up perfectly for Chelsea’s explanation! Highly recommend the series if you’re new to IRL drifting/suspension tuning.

  • @grandonyounghans4068
    @grandonyounghans40683 жыл бұрын

    Great in depth video breaking everything down. Keep shredding and having fun.

  • @oldguyracing1177
    @oldguyracing11773 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Never to old to learn.

  • @travellingentrepreneur4765
    @travellingentrepreneur47653 жыл бұрын

    Great information. Watching the amount of speed you carry through the banks at most tracks I was trying to understand how the left foot braking would hold you up further up the bank. When I would do this in my car it would shoot me closer to the apex. Now I finally understand the importance of the toe out as I run 3degree tow in on the front of my FD RX7. Looking forward to trying this at our next even.

  • @BaldBozo
    @BaldBozo3 жыл бұрын

    I love these technical videos. Really helps. Please keep it up.

  • @andyo303
    @andyo3032 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this and sharing your knowledge, super helpful to us trying to figure this all out and have fun!

  • @handelmotors
    @handelmotors3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the very thorough explanation!!! This is SUPER helpful!!!

  • @tommygunnz7154
    @tommygunnz71543 жыл бұрын

    Thanks homie. It's pretty simple you post we watch. 👍let's get it done this year!

  • @BernoullisBiggestFan
    @BernoullisBiggestFan3 жыл бұрын

    Invaluable knowledge shout out the best to ever do it

  • @wirekat
    @wirekat2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You actually simplified a few things. The 60% is genius.

  • @eboydrift2371
    @eboydrift2371 Жыл бұрын

    Ace vid dude great to see this info shared so we can all enjoy drifting more!

  • @tonycrispin
    @tonycrispin3 жыл бұрын

    This was super informative and very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing Chelsea!

  • @RuntzAHK
    @RuntzAHK Жыл бұрын

    Your content is great bro , seem like the most genuine person in this whole industry 💯

  • @maurolemus57
    @maurolemus573 жыл бұрын

    Needed this video so much thank you sir lots of knowledge out there but not as clear and easy as you speak!

  • @hyper8545
    @hyper85453 жыл бұрын

    I'm confused 😕 Thank you for your dedication 🙏 👏

  • @ranierahoro9881
    @ranierahoro9881 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Chelsea this heaps alot just new to drifting and really want to know all this stuff appreciations is a understatement ,

  • @silviaonpc6069
    @silviaonpc60692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping me understand what everything does and the consequence of adding more or less angle. I'm very new to setting up my car and this is really helpful!

  • @mrsam5350
    @mrsam53503 жыл бұрын

    Excellent bro thanks for sharing really appreciate it so much 👍🏽 Now to go back to basics on my E36 again after 10 years of drifting it, gonna start with a clean slate & get it dialled 🙂

  • @karterjones9590
    @karterjones95903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us! This video is going to help a lot of people! 🙏🏾

  • @TheVeganTravelShow
    @TheVeganTravelShow Жыл бұрын

    Keen to apply this info to Sim drifting. Really well explained, thanks!

  • @99performancegarage
    @99performancegarage3 жыл бұрын

    Já estou pegando o meu caderninho pra anotar!!!

  • @neonnerd1364
    @neonnerd1364 Жыл бұрын

    I don't drift in real life at the moment but I do plan on building a car soon. This is gonna help me with Sim drifting for right now though.

  • @Tahio76
    @Tahio763 жыл бұрын

    Not sure if im a really bad "drift info" reasearcher or the truth is that no one out there wants to explain drifting settings. We all know what camber, toe, caster, etc is.. but the question is how it affects the car! Awesome video Chelsea! Please keep them coming! Also if they are longer but more detailed, in my case, I wouldnt mind haha

  • @bustin_arown
    @bustin_arown3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting! Easy to follow and understand. Can't wait to apply this

  • @StrayzKid
    @StrayzKid3 жыл бұрын

    the man of the people ! also such a sick shredder so i trust his advice lol

  • @coreybroadbent5916
    @coreybroadbent59162 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video man! And there are us who would love for you to go into full detail! Liked, and Subscribed, Keep making videos!

  • @ZXNEDOXT
    @ZXNEDOXT2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from many man this was awesome to learn and watch very very clear and people can intake the way you spread about things we love it man !!!!

  • @driftyskids449
    @driftyskids4493 жыл бұрын

    I am setting up a 350z right now and I had/have no clue how much I had to learn until I got the parts to put on the car. I have bc br series coil overs and gk tech angle, welded diff and so far that’s it

  • @Martin911

    @Martin911

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same setup. I’m running -4.5 camber in the front with an 1/8 toe out with 8 caster. I’m running all 0 in the rear. To me, it runs well. Like he said start at factory specs and go from there

  • @veyle-trickshotter5232

    @veyle-trickshotter5232

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey man interested what u went with installing that same stuff rn. And thinking abt doing a alignment at home

  • @snakes5506
    @snakes55062 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! very cool that you took the time to explain all this, I will have to watch it 10 times but nice.

  • @brandonjohnson9648
    @brandonjohnson96483 жыл бұрын

    I love this stuff. I wonder about front tire pressures a lot. I tend to like higher pressures but idk why.

  • @kristiangnarsen
    @kristiangnarsen3 жыл бұрын

    The one dislike was someone with -10° camber, less than an inch off the ground…

  • @BostonBeata
    @BostonBeata2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the lessons, The drift life seems so much like the bmx scene. Hopefully someday I can play a game of drift instead of bike! I am just starting to be able to link turns.so much fun.

  • @BRooney91
    @BRooney913 жыл бұрын

    Wicked video can’t wait for more of this

  • @cobelatsha8483
    @cobelatsha84833 жыл бұрын

    Love the explanations helps alot

  • @theHenryline
    @theHenryline3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video Chelsea. I'd hope someone would be doing something like this for road / circuit racing as well.

  • @ohmikegoodness
    @ohmikegoodness3 жыл бұрын

    Great video for newbie drifters like myself! Thank you! Could you do a video about just shock dampening adjustments for drifting please? :)

  • @jack_davis_
    @jack_davis_ Жыл бұрын

    Great video Chelsea! Thanks for helping all of us with this

  • @charlieward7606
    @charlieward76062 жыл бұрын

    that toe out actually sounds good for me, drift a e36 320i 150hp stock at the moment and it drives forward plenty but wants to straighten until i push it too far then it rotates easily, feels like drifting it is always between straightening and spinning

  • @BeamTeamDrift
    @BeamTeamDrift3 жыл бұрын

    Top notch information - Thanks Chelsea!

  • @Daddysmoney98
    @Daddysmoney983 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff man!! Really opened my eyes now to apply it!

  • @potatotr33
    @potatotr333 жыл бұрын

    Awesome fix! Explanations you give are great!

  • @cookierageracing7052
    @cookierageracing70523 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man thanks for taking the time and breaking it down for us.

  • @benspence7030
    @benspence70305 ай бұрын

    This helps so much thanks mate

  • @modmotorsports
    @modmotorsports3 жыл бұрын

    Great content Chelsea clear and concise basic set up as a beginner myself it's very hard to know if it's the car or me at this point a bit of both as I have too much caster So thanks again keep up the great work

  • @toxicterry8711
    @toxicterry87112 жыл бұрын

    Learned so much this morning! bless you and your knowledge

  • @user-cd4kj1gu5d
    @user-cd4kj1gu5d Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos they really help

  • @mr.drifter86
    @mr.drifter863 жыл бұрын

    Só informação valiosa!!! Presente professor!!!

  • @xbloodmonkeyx2
    @xbloodmonkeyx23 жыл бұрын

    The GOAT of the drift community!

  • @ramseylittle5324
    @ramseylittle53243 жыл бұрын

    This is super helpful. This answers the question I asked you the other day about your toe lol.

  • @iron_and_torq
    @iron_and_torq3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content dude! Maybe in the future you could touch on the importance of sway bars, thickness, etc :)

  • @carsjohnny5516
    @carsjohnny55166 күн бұрын

    Recently built a e36 and looking for a base track to start learning how to drift. Best tracks you would recommend on the west coast.

  • @Paul_Tomlin
    @Paul_Tomlin3 жыл бұрын

    Well said if anyone gets antsy about the info you shared there probably just going to add more power to "fix" any issues.

  • @monstersquashracing
    @monstersquashracing3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I learned a lot.✌🏻

  • @corymarchant7320
    @corymarchant73203 жыл бұрын

    Made it halfway through the first one and was super bummed when it was taken down… Quick clarification, when you’re talking about setting camber at 60% steering… I didn’t understand what you meant by lead tire. Would that be lead once you’ve transitioned and are back in drift? So drifting around a left turn, your turned back to the right, your passenger tire would be the “lead” and that’s what you set to zero camber? Either way, love the technical break down videos. Your technical understanding and willingness to share is one of the things that drew me to you as a fan.

  • @criticalevent
    @criticalevent3 жыл бұрын

    5:31 lol that just reminded me of Nicole LZ "jazz hands" drifting that honestly scared the hell out of me every time I saw it.

  • @tristanviola
    @tristanviola8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I appreciate this a lot!!

  • @ronaldogrecco2250
    @ronaldogrecco22503 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing all this man!!!

  • @SQUAREBIZ575
    @SQUAREBIZ5753 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chelsea, amazing series. Can you make a video possibly demonstrating what your talking about? Like the 60% rule and stuff like that.