Drifting on grass

Maestro · 08-13-2015, 03:19 PM

My friend and I use to do donut on grass and we use to call it Duke of Hazarding becuase the end result was similar to what happen to the General Lee during the show. Keep in mind the show went through 250 to 350 General Lee's

d-lauds1345 · 08-13-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizm0

That'll buff right out

Culichor · 08-13-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by melloww22

Wet the grass first... Don't forget to YouTube your attempts and in case you have a catastrophic roll or hit something share the link with us.

NGEE · 08-13-2015, 04:03 PM

The troll is strong in this one

AWSAWS · 08-13-2015, 04:08 PM

That's exactly the video that sprung to mind of the dangers of going fast and sideways on grass etc.

NGEE · 08-13-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

That's exactly the video that sprung to mind of the dangers of going fast and sideways on grass etc.

I don't understand what happened. That field did not contain any rocks, it was flat/even, and without any hazards like trees, fences, etc.

Efthreeoh · 08-13-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizm0

I think he might have lost a bit of brake fluid on that one...

Jashley73 · 08-13-2015, 09:23 PM

Lets be honest though... Who after reading this thread, doesn't want to go out and buy a $500 beater, and give it hell in some field...

My buddy was given an early toyota celica one time, and we were too young to drive. So we used to beat around his (rural) neighborhood, offroading, trying to do burnouts and such. Best times ever...

city1991 · 08-13-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortsBusch

Hi!

Im fairly new to this site, but i have been lurking around for some time, very nice forum!

My dad has a BMW E91 335D 2008.
I just wanted to know, if it can damage the car by any means, if i do some donuts on fairly long grass?
The field does not contain any rocks, it is fairly flat/even, and without any hazards like trees, fences, you name it. Also, the field is twice the width and length of a runway, so the physical size should not be a problem.
Maximum speed is about 40 Kph or 25 mph

Sorry for bad english, it is not my native!

What can it possible harm?

Wet the grass and don't be afraid to go over 60!

maddmatth · 08-14-2015, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

I don't understand what happened. That field did not contain any rocks, it was flat/even, and without any hazards like trees, fences, etc.

It's because the wheel digs into the ground. Seen some videos where that makes the car flip and roll too.
Going sideways at high speed on grass is possibly even more dangerous/damaging than tarmac because of the possibility for wheels to dig in which will break them off, damage suspension or flip the car.

NGEE · 08-14-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by maddmatth

It's because the wheel digs into the ground. Seen some videos where that makes the car flip and roll too.
Going sideways at high speed on grass is possibly even more dangerous/damaging than tarmac because of the possibility for wheels to dig in which will break them off, damage suspension or flip the car.

lol, I was being sarcastic - using the OP's words. I mean, what could go wrong?

Fnne99 · 08-14-2015, 02:54 PM

Just dont be like this kid

SHEEDI · 08-14-2015, 03:15 PM

OP, I am forwarding this post to your Dad

galahad05 · 08-14-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnne99

Just dont be like this kid

Nasty hit there.

ShortsBusch · 08-14-2015, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the advices, serious or not

I might do it again, i don't know, we'll see. LOL.

Anyways, i can confirm it is fun as hell!

Here's a reaction video which shows the first time i was out. I did even bring some friends with me

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Remember to turn on the subtitles

PTinVT · 08-14-2015, 03:38 PM

You can practice in England.

xPETEZx · 08-17-2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortsBusch

Thanks for the advices, serious or not

I might do it again, i don't know, we'll see. LOL.

Anyways, i can confirm it is fun as hell!

Here's a reaction video which shows the first time i was out. I did even bring some friends with me

.

Remember to turn on the subtitles

Your dad know?

hockeyplayer · 08-17-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

It's been done in a Rolls Royce so I say go for it!

cool video but horrible music selection

oregondonor · 08-17-2015, 06:02 PM

Am I the only one that's concerned about the grass?! Must be to golfer in me.

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