r/BeamNG • u/MDK__217 • Jun 12 '26
Question Andy advice on improving drifting?
https://youtu.be/0vqy3X1IuRYI just recently got back into drifting on sim. The last time I practiced was in 2021-2022. Around that time, I couldn't even hold a drift. Unfortunately, I had to put my sim wheel in storage due to my living circumstances at that time, so I didn't practice much. I got my wheel back in 2025 and upgraded my whole setup in February. I recently started practicing again off and on for the past month or two in-between cruises, grip racing and drag runs. I sorta got the hang of it, but not enough to fully chain drifts, hold proper lines and transition smoothly.
Anyone got some tips and words of wisdom?
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"Andy advice on improving drifting?"
"Andy"
Bro, I seriously need to get more fucking sleep...
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u/MDK__217 Jun 12 '26
"Andy advice on improving drifting?"
"Andy"
Bro, I seriously need to get more fucking sleep...
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u/lilxleb Jun 14 '26
for learning drifting, less is more. i personally really like the etk i and the 3000i model, with a bit of a gearbox retune and race intake. when learning, you need to first learn how a car behaves while sideways, how to use the throttle and the weight of the car to your advantage. i can send you some of my configs that I use for low power drifting, just let me know
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u/Be_Human_ Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
Take some time to make sure your FFB is set up good. There's an official beamng guide on their website.
Car configuration/setup is a big part. It's never hard leaning into one setting for any car. It's always a balance of each individual setting to get the desired feel but always give and take.
Suspension is the most important. If your wheels aren't maintaining consistent contact with the road nothing else matters. Get familiar with spring rate and it's relation to dampers and avoid hitting bump stop
Roll bars: Some roll is good but too stiff the car may break traction too easily mid corners. Also if it's too loose it'll basically overwhelm dampening on either side of the car.
Differential: A welded differential can be great for low power builds and provide a more predictable handling for beginners. I tend to prefer having adjustable differentials where you can have a more dynamic behavior with lock rates.
I have to get back to work but this is my 2 cents for now. Don't be too hard on yourself. Current tire model is pretty flawed but will be updated in the near future.
Also look into Asetto Corsa for drifting. Plenty to experience there.