So a friend and I went up to El Mirage, CA on saturday. While I am friends with Crasher I had to go up the day before so we couldn't go together that time. Anyway my friend has a slightly modded SRT-4 and I took my Evo. The experience we had up there is like none other. If you have an Evo and you've never taken it for a spin like this then you need to rethink why you purchased it in the first place. This car is wasted on the road alone.

Well I learned a lot from the time out there. I have learned how to control a car in spins, how to drift, what 152mph feels like across a mostly stable surface. I would have to say, although it was ridiculously fun the best part of this was the knowledge and driving skills I was able to safely acquire.

The cleanup was a ***** for me. I was drifting left and right. 80mph drifted circles and such. Never hurt my car (as far as rev'n and such goes). Just had to clean that clay **** off which was horrible. I need a power washer for my under carriage.

Anyway, This is a small example of the events that went on there. Normally I was half a mile to 2 miles away from the nearest person, but in this shot I'm coming in for a landing after just completing my first 152mph run. Amazing. Enjoy.

Drift Landing Video

By the way, anyone have any recommendations for mud flaps. I'm planning on taking my car on the "non rocky" dirt more (that is why I purchased it). Does anyone here have flaps?

(I'll be posting some cool pics once I get around to shrinking the res down)

 

wow, lookz fun!!!

 

It was insanely fun. I do recommend it to all. At least once.

 

my friends were there this weekend...theyve been trying to get me to take my car there. I just keep thinking about the cost of error lol

 

There was hardly anyone there when i went. My friend and I went to the far side to stay away from small amount of people there. The place it MILES long. Just watch your RMPS. I went 152mph in (even turned slightly) as well as did 80-90mph turns. Set that bad boy on gravel and enjoy yourself. Its what the car is made for.

 

I recently purchased the Rally Armor mudflaps. I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of the kit. There are some other, really nice looking ones available from England though, but super expensive(carbon fiber and such). And we mustn't forget the genuine Ralliart pieces.

 

Thanks, Sparky. RallitArt isn't a bad Idea. I'll check those out. Installation was easy?

Search, FTW!: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=107028

 

http://www.rallyarmor.com/ for mudflaps

 

that does look like a fun time, but talk about messy...i don't know if i could handle all that dust

 

looks like fun. Can you camp out there?

 

Wow, nice parking job.

 

Skiracer,

Thanks for the link. I've been looking into those. Sparky says they're great quality and for that price you can't go wrong. I'm probably going to order as soon as I can decide which will look best with Apex Silver. Those big red brembos make the black and red look good but I'm thinking I'd like a silver. can't tell if they have Apex silver or while though.


Shell,

Absolutely, you can camp out there. The dry lake bed is part of an Off Highway Vehicle recreational area. There are mountain/hills to climb for both beginners and experts, the dry lake bed for have a blast, camping areas, and more. Here is the website that I used to get there and to learn about it. Check it out.


Alpha,

Thanks. That trip was my first time drifting outside a video game. The feeling of drifting is like none other. I only recommend trying it in places like this because there is HUGE tolerance for error. I'll be going back again - just not looking forward to another cleanup.

 

Everyone,

For those that care about mud flaps I found a great deal. The seller seems legit and all. I've posted it here in case you haven't already seen it. Check it out!

 

looks fun

 

i ride my dirtbike out there all the time, isnt the lake bed usually closed? or only when it rains... i am definatly taking my evo out there next time i go