Oh boy! The hypocrisy and quick judgments here are pathetic. I can’t believe so many people are bashing Mr. Slappy. On the surface, the notion of drifting on streets doesn’t sound like a good idea, I can’t believe that you’re calling him out as if you never let loose on a public road.

You’re all giving him flak without knowing all the facts. All you know about the situation is what he told you. He even mentioned a cop being there; a person trained to make judgments about safety and law. He didn’t say anything about getting a ticket.

While I understand raising concern for what might have happened, I think way too many people are going overboard. If he is reckless, then nothing you say like that will make him change his mind. You’re attitude will only reinforce his behavior.

 

Two things, the Evos was never made to drift, secondly the mechanical aspects of the Evo perhaps suffer more than any other car. Think about it, the Evo has excellent traction(AWD,ACD.LSD,sticky tires,great suspension) forcing the Evo to drift is retarded.

Carlos

 

Hell, forcing the EVO to drift is no mean feat! Too bad about the accident and yes, racing in the streets is not very smart, but I think everybody jumping on his $hit has done stupid things similar to that... Chill people, don't throw stones when you live in a glass house...

BTW, the EVOs insurance rates might be high because it's the number 2 stolen car in America and way expensive to replace/repair.

 

damn 4 bumpers bro...you must have a ton of spare cash and an minimal driving skill/self control.

 

Uh... Wrong. Street legal Rally car. Actually my Evo drifts (when it was stock) easier than my Sti. These cars were designed to do controlled drifts as well as have monstrous grip when needed. This is the basis of the design of the Evo or any street legal Rally car for that matter. Rally drivers all of the world would be laughing right now if they read this.

 

Oh no they think its hilarious

 

Actually no I live off of top ramen and spend all my money on my cars.

 

Man after I seen the movie I just wanted to hear my external wastegate make some noise. When its snows I drift, when it rains I drift, when its dry I listen to the music of my wg

 

does your mommy and daddy pay for it??? god i hate people that say that. nooo, I have a j j j jjjj JOB. That just shows they are jealous because someone has something that they never had at that age.

 

this is the DAMN reason my perfect driving record of 13 years affords me a higher insurance rate...idiots like this

 

I find it funny, at least you kept it in the parking lot. Did people laugh or was there the perverbial "Oh Snap?" I always wanted to drift, but I think I will get a POS junker and learn that way.

 

That makes no sense. It’s generally recognized that the major factors influencing your rates are:

Your driving record.
Your insurance and credit rating.
The type of car (HP/weight ratio, etc.)
Theft rates.
Your home zip code.

While every insurance company uses different factors and formulas for calculating risk (which yields your rate), other peoples accident claims for property damage would sit VERY low in calculating your rate. This is because the propensity for property damage claims is heavily dependant on the person driving. Yes, it's a factor, but not much of one.

Vehicle theft claims from other people would weigh much more heavily in calculating your rate, especially in conjunction with your zip code. Theft claims could be either parts off your car or the entire car. This type of factor weighs more heavily on a good driver’s rate because (as far as the insurance company is concerned) you have no control over when/if your car is stolen.

Bodily injury claims from other people would also weigh more heavily on your rates, because again the primary factors are out of your control… the structural rigidity of the car (poor side rating on the Evo) and high HP.

theft rates for the evo

 

uummm .... Rally = Drifting on dirt/snow/gravel/whatever

 

I just wanted to hop back on this thread for one more jab.

Turd

Ok, I'm done now....Drift King.

 

You do realize the EVO in the movie was RWD right? haha.