Clearing some stuff up
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Clearing some stuff up
Okay, I'm probably going to be doing a talk about drifting in the future, but I've come across some things that need to be cleared up before I say anything.
FOERST, has anyone heard of Kunimitsu Takahashi? Wikipedia says he's the one who put the idea of drifting in Tsuchiya's head, but they didn't cite any source and I haven't found any interview where Tsuchiya references him.
Second, what brought about the whole "big-fendered, stretched-tire, too-low-to-be-useful" car style? I know we aped the style of Japanese street rods, but do we know why they started setting cars up like that? I mean, apart from looking cool.
Third, drifting hasn't brought about any sort of fashion, has it? I mean, yeah there are some team hoodies and t-shirts and all, but there hasn't been any sort of definition as to what a "drifter" would wear.
Fourth, does anyone have a picture of Sammy Tiger? Preferably a picture of him looking at the camera with noone else in the shot, but I'll take what I can get.
FOERST, has anyone heard of Kunimitsu Takahashi? Wikipedia says he's the one who put the idea of drifting in Tsuchiya's head, but they didn't cite any source and I haven't found any interview where Tsuchiya references him.
Second, what brought about the whole "big-fendered, stretched-tire, too-low-to-be-useful" car style? I know we aped the style of Japanese street rods, but do we know why they started setting cars up like that? I mean, apart from looking cool.
Third, drifting hasn't brought about any sort of fashion, has it? I mean, yeah there are some team hoodies and t-shirts and all, but there hasn't been any sort of definition as to what a "drifter" would wear.
Fourth, does anyone have a picture of Sammy Tiger? Preferably a picture of him looking at the camera with noone else in the shot, but I'll take what I can get.
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you can't take a picture of a wild tiger like that, they are always on the prowlMischif wrote: Fourth, does anyone have a picture of Sammy Tiger? Preferably a picture of him looking at the camera with noone else in the shot, but I'll take what I can get.
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Get this and read this. I'm serious.
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i made a helpful post and then deleted it because i'm not feeling very helpful.
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dont be mad because I was all over it like the Bush twins on a six pack.
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Don't think I've heard of Kunimitsu Takahashi.
I believe this man is responsible for hippari tires.
The most beneficial part of stretched tyres would be less (zero) sidewall flex... and keeping a more consistent contact patch. I don't think of it as much of a cool factor as I do a function factor. I don't have to lift on transitions with stretched tyres, but I do without it... because the sidewalls flex, and I have to wait for the car to react before getting back on the gas.
The biggest thing that stands out in my head for Japanese drift fashion would be one-piece mechanic suits at the track.
The only American drift fashion I can think of is pretty much streetwear fashion - to which it seems all the major streetwear brands have flocked to the pro circuit.
I believe this man is responsible for hippari tires.
The most beneficial part of stretched tyres would be less (zero) sidewall flex... and keeping a more consistent contact patch. I don't think of it as much of a cool factor as I do a function factor. I don't have to lift on transitions with stretched tyres, but I do without it... because the sidewalls flex, and I have to wait for the car to react before getting back on the gas.
The biggest thing that stands out in my head for Japanese drift fashion would be one-piece mechanic suits at the track.
The only American drift fashion I can think of is pretty much streetwear fashion - to which it seems all the major streetwear brands have flocked to the pro circuit.
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and hotel towels wrapped on their heads.andysapp wrote: The biggest thing that stands out in my head for Japanese drift fashion would be one-piece mechanic suits at the track.
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Best pict'r of JUST Sammy that I have:
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When I think drift fashion in the US racing shoes come to mind. So do driving gloves with short sleeves
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jsquared wrote:When I think drift fashion in the US racing shoes with shorts comes to mind. So do driving gloves with short sleeves
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The racing shoes thing is hella true. I quit wearing mine unless I have to. They're uncomfortable, and don't offer any benefits over normal shoes, IMHO. I like driving it my Supras way better.
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where can I order some SM's?
I stopped wearing my thin sole shoes too. they sucked after a long day of standing on asphalt and soaked water up instantly.
I stopped wearing my thin sole shoes too. they sucked after a long day of standing on asphalt and soaked water up instantly.
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