Handbrake, Drifting in future?

[docherf]

Watching Ken Block videos, I would think an electric rear drive car could be perfect for Drifting if the software was optimized for it. Assume a handbrake or similar control would have to be added. The software could control the max wheel rpm.

Will Tesla ever persue such a track mode?

 

[Knightshade]

No.

Track mode is going to be for the P3D+ only-presumably because it's doing a lot of the work real LSDs would do with the brakes... and it'll apparently let you drift just fine with AWD (and a lot more power)

 

[docherf]

No.

Track mode is going to be for the P3D+ only-presumably because it's doing a lot of the work real LSDs would do with the brakes... and it'll apparently let you drift just fine with AWD (and a lot more power)

The P3D+ drifting I've seen are very mild. I was talking about serious drifting. Like this

 

[gjunky]

It will be a virtual handbrake slider on the center screen. Slide left to drift left, right to drift right. Click auto to give drift control to the car (your milage will vary)

 

[240W]

Cool video
What they all have in common are mechanical lsd, clutch, handbrake lever and super upgraded suspension and steering components, jeebuz, look how far they’re able to turn the wheel!

 

[TheLocNar]

Takumi says handbrakes for drifting are for losers like Itsuki.

 

[1.21GW]

 

[docherf]

That's awesome. Love if Tesla had that ability!

 

[Vegan Pleather]

I'm pretty sure lift off oversteer works fine on track mode

 

[Ohms Law]

Currently, no auto manufacturer makes drift cars. Some manufacturers build race-ready road racing cars for GT/GT2/GT3 classes, but nothing for a drift competition. However, there are race team/shops that convert cars to be used in the drift competition. I believe it's just a matter of time before you see Tesla drifting at your local event.
As previous members mentioned, you will need LSD, tweak in the throttle mapping, hydraulic rear brakes, custom build suspension, etc.
And most importantly, Supercharger at the track. Once you put a Supercharger at the track, you will see Tesla Drifting.

 

[Daniel in SD]

Just weld the rear diff
I’m still trying to wrap my head around drift “competition”. I guess it’s like rhythmic gymnastics but with cars.

 

[mobilesuit818]

Not saying one way is better but it comes down to technique and the car.

It’s much easier to break traction using a handbrake.

I also find it unnecessary if you know how to properly apply proper weight transfer techniques.

I saw a video someone sent me of an F1(or F3000) in a full sideways drift and these guys do it with just pure weight transfer.

I think the handbrake IMHO is the path to least resistance when it comes to driving skill but Block is one amazing driver...

 

[MountainPass]

The Model 3 is very driftable

 

[Ohms Law]

The Model 3 is very driftable

Sasha, I really like what you and your team are doing. Keep up the good work.

 

[AnarchyEOD]

Sasha, I really like what you and your team are doing. Keep up the good work.

I swear I saw a 3 with the license plate OHMSLAW, was it yours?

 

[Ohms Law]

You sure it was not Model S I live in VA, so there might be someone in DE with a similar license plate. My Model 3 does not have a custom plate.

 

[AnarchyEOD]

You sure it was not Model S I live in VA, so there might be someone in DE with a similar license plate. My Model 3 does not have a custom plate.

It was tagged in DE. Definitely a Model 3, wasn’t you then. I like it though!