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How-to Drifting Techniques


Kansei Drift- this is performed at race speeds, when entering a high speed corner a driver lifts his foot off the throttle to induce a mild over steer and then balances the drift through steering and throttle motions. Note that the car that is being used for this style of drift should be a neutral balanced car therefore the over steer will induce itself. If the car plows through any turn this technique will not work.

Braking drift- this is performed by trail braking into a corner, then loss of grip is obtained and then balance through steering and throttle motions. Note that this is mainly for medium to low speed corners.

Faint Drift- this is performed by rocking the car towards the outside of a turn and then using the rebound of grip to throw the car into the normal cornering direction. Note that this is heavy rally racing technique used to change vehicle attitudes during cornering, mainly tight mountain corners.

Clutch Kick- this is performed by depressing the clutch pedal on approach or during a mild drift, then pop the clutch to give a sudden jolt through the driveline to upset rear traction.

Shift Lock- this is performed by letting the revs drop on downshift into a corner and then releasing the clutch to put stress on the driveline to slow the rear tires inducing over steer. This is like pulling the E-brake through a turn - note that this should be performed in the wet to minimize damage to the driveline, etc.

E-Brake Drift- this technique is very basic, pull the E-Brake or (side brake) to induce rear traction loss and balance drift through steering and throttle play. Note that this can also be used to correct errors or fine tune drift angles.

Dirt Drop Drift- this is performed by dropping the rear tires off the road into the dirt to maintain or gain drift angle without losing power or speed and to set up for the next turn. Note that this technique is very useful for low horsepower cars.

Jump Drift- in this technique the rear tire on the inside of a turn or apex is bounced over a curb to lose traction resulting in oversteer.

Long Slide Drift- this is done by pulling the E-brake through a strait to start a high angel drift and to hold this to set up for the turn ahead. Note that this can only be done at high speed.

Swaying Drift- this is a slow side-to-side faint like drift where the rear end sways back and forth down a strait.

FF Drift- or front wheel drive drift. The E-brake as well as steering and braking techniques must be used to balance the car through a corner. Note that the E-brake is the main technique used to balance the drift.

Power Over- this performed when entering a corner and using full throttle to produce heavy oversteer (tail slide) through the turn. Note that you need horsepower to make this happen.

Advanced Technique - Drift

Drifting is that fine line of control just before an uncontrolled skid. In racing, a car is usually considered to be drifting when all of its wheels are slipping, but the front wheels are still more-or-less pointed in the direction of the corner, or at least straight. Beyond that, when the car gets more sideways and even harder to control, it’s sliding. Drifting is the fastest way through a corner, and makes full use of the tire’s capabilities. But sliding is not the fastest way. Although sliding sideways, with the tail of the car hanging out and the steering in full opposite lock, looks spectacular, it’s slow. And it causes excessive tire wear.

A drift is started by breaking the rear tires loose in a controlled manner in a corner. There are several ways to do this, and all work because of weight transfer. An understanding of the effects of weight transfer under braking, cornering, and acceleration is vital for understanding why a car will drift instead of spin out, and when it will cross the line from drift to spin. Fast reactions by the driver and a high level of driver skill are also necessary – drifting is not a beginner’s technique.

A rear-wheel drive car with understeering handling near its limit of cornering but enough power to break its rear wheels loose in a corner is the ideal machine for drifting. An all-wheel drive car with sufficient power will also work. Even a front-wheel drive car can be made to drift, but that needs special techniques.

At the limit in a corner in an understeering car, the slip angle of the front tires is greater than the slip angle of the rear tires. The front tires are being worked to their maximum capability, but there is some traction in reserve in the rear. If sufficient power is applied to the rear tires of that car in a corner, the traction available to counteract the centrifugal force of cornering will be force. But, because of the weight transfer toward the rear under power, the rear tires gain more traction capability (to a point) at that time, and can handle more power or resist more sideways force than might be expected. As long as there is a balance between the power applied and the centrifugal force due to the car’s cornering speed, the drifting car will be stable. But it is a precarious, knife-edged balance that requires skill and careful attention to attain. Smoothness is absolutely important. Smooth changes in throttle can steer the car; sudden changes in steering, throttle, or braking can send the out of control.

In an all-wheel-drive car, a drift may also be initiated by sharply turning the steering wheel into the corner, and then accelerating and decreasing the steering a certain amount. You’d want to do this after the turn-in process is completed, just before the apex, while setting up for the corner exit. The car is still decelerating, so weight is shifted forward, giving the front tires increased traction. When the steering wheel is turned (sharply but in a controlled manner), the front wheels pull the car forward in the direction in which they are pointed. The rear wheels develop an increased slip angle and swing wide. Acceleration at this point transfers weight back toward the rear wheels, increasing their tractive ability as in the rear-drive car above. Coordinated use of the throttle and steering wheel keeps the car pointed in the desired direction, as with a rear-drive car.

If you can shift weight rearwards faster than the tail goes out in oversteer, you can control an oversteer slide. This will work if the oversteer is caused by the car’s suspension design. Some highly-skilled racing drivers prefer a car that oversteers at its limit because of this. The car will need rear-wheel drive and plenty of power in order for this technique to work. For most cars and most drivers, this may be a more theoretical than a useful technique. If the car is already in a power oversteer slide, weight is already transferred to the rear and the power through the rear wheels is overpowering their lateral traction. More power at that point is not what is needed.

It is also possible to start a drift in an understeering rear-drive car by momentarily locking up the rear wheels while turning. This reduces their traction, and they will slide toward the outside of the corner. Immediate application of power will control the slide. One way to do this is to shift down to a lower gear in a turn. This will momentarily lock the rear wheels. If the driver is skilled enough, a quick application of power can prevent a spin. This technique has been used by racing drivers in the past, but is not recommended except as a last-ditch effort to keep from understeering off the road. The forces through the car’s drivertrain and suspension in this situation may easily break something important, particularly with the grip of modern tires.

THIS SECTION IS ON DRIFT ANGLES



Drift Angles change based on which wheels are pushing or pulling the car

Down Hill Drift, brake into the turn and steer into the corner until slight over steer is felt, then throttle out. Up Hill Drift, begin with Heel to Toe for even blend of RPM on the downshift, then turn in and apply throttle.

Drift Angle for late Apex, stay outside of the turn late, then begin turn into the Apex point. 90 degree corner, drift through the turn at a medium drift angle for correct Apex exit.

Medium Speed Drift angle, keep a good speed when entering for a medium type corner, don't enter too fast or you will lose the Apexing point. S-Corner, set up is key for this style of turn, begin the drift but always remember the exit of the second part of the corner is most critical and also to set up for the correct Apex.

Here is a video of some Drifting

Drift Bible

By Keiichi Tsuchiya The "Drift King"

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How To:Heel and Toe Downshift

A heel-and-toe downshift refers to a specific technique used to downshift a manual transmission car. It might seem bizarre to the general populace, but racecar drivers use it all the time. Once mastered, the heel-and-toe downshift offers the benefits of reduced vehicle wear-and-tear, better driver control and faster lap times on a racetrack.

The heel-and-toe downshift is a rather complex action involving both of the driver's feet, the driver's right hand, all three vehicle pedals and the gear shift lever. The purpose of the heel-and-toe is to smoothly match engine speed to wheel speed. Here is a generalization of how a normal person downshifts a manual transmission car.

Let's say Frank is driving his '01 Volkswagen Passat around town. He is approaching a right-hand corner while in fourth gear at 50 mph. He is going too fast to make it around the corner safely, so he starts braking until he drops the Passat's speed to about 25 mph. Frank sees on the tachometer that his engine revs are dropping too low, so he pushes in the clutch as he goes around the corner. As Frank thinks about accelerating, he realizes that the Passat is still in fourth gear, which isn't suitable for strong acceleration at such slow speeds. So he moves the shifter from fourth to second gear, lets out the clutch and motors away.

The problem with Frank's technique is that when he lets out the clutch, it is not going to be a smooth shift. The Passat is going to buck a little. Why? Because when Frank goes around the corner with the clutch pushed in, the engine revs drop to idle speed. When he releases the clutch, the mechanical locking effect between the engine and the front wheels (the wheels powered by a Passat) forces the engine revs to match the rotational speed of the rear wheels. In this case, 25 mph in second gear would mean the engine has to be at roughly 2,600 rpm. When Frank lets out the clutch after moving the shifter to second gear, his car's engine must instantly go from idle to 2,600 rpm. This sudden change causes the car to buck, as well as causing undue wear-and-tear on the clutch, transmission and engine mounts.

The simple solution for Frank would be to give the car some throttle before he lets out the clutch. Specifically, he should raise the engine speed to 2,600 rpm. This way, the engine speed is equalized to the wheel speed for second gear, making the shift much smoother. For racecar drivers, however, this technique is too slow and also means that when the car is going around the corner, the clutch is pushed in, a serious no-no in a racecar.

The racer's answer is the heel-and-toe downshift. The technique combines braking and downshifting at the same time. Using our example again, if Frank used a heel-and-toe downshift, he would have downshifted while he was braking for the corner. This way, he would have had power while he was going around the corner and he could have quickly applied more throttle once he exited the corner. These are critical elements to a racecar driver, but they can also be useful to any driver on the street.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to heel-and-toe downshift. It will explain how to shift from fourth gear to third gear, though the technique will work for any downshift.


Begin braking for the corner with your right foot. The location of the pedals and the size of your foot will dictate where you position your foot on the pedal, but most likely it should be canted a little to the right, closer to the throttle pedal.


Push in the clutch with your left foot.


Move the shifter from fourth gear to neutral


This is the hard part. With your right foot still applying pressure to the brakes, roll the outside edge of your foot outward and downward to touch the throttle pedal. The pedal design on some cars makes this easier to do than on others. Use the outside of your right foot to blip the throttle. Blipping the throttle means temporarily raising the engine rpms to match the wheel speed. The exact amount of revs needed is dependent on a variety of factors, but it is usually between 1,000 rpm to 2,000 rpm more than the current engine rpm for a one-gear downshift.


Move the shifter from neutral to third gear.


Release the clutch with your left foot.
As you can see, "heel-and-toe" is a misnomer. It actually involves the ball of your foot and the side of your foot. We'll be the first to tell you that heel-and-toe downshifts aren't easy. We've found that a good way to practice is to just sit in your car in your garage and pretend you are doing a heel-and-toe downshift with the engine off. Keep repeating the steps until you are familiar with the process. Once you are ready, try it out for real. Most likely, your early attempts will be botched. Keep trying, though. Practice each step slowly and then work your way to making them all one, fluid motion. Skilled drivers can execute a heel-and-toe downshift in less than one second.

The trickiest part is getting the correct amount of rpms to match the new gear. If you blip the throttle too much, the engine has too much speed compared to the wheels and is forced to drop down to the wheel speed when you let out the clutch. If you don't blip the throttle enough, the engine rpms are forced to rise up. Either way, you know you didn't do it right as the car will jerk a little.

You'll also know it when you did it right. A proper heel-and-toe downshift is so smooth and so satisfying that, once done correctly, you'll find yourself using the technique all the time. The great thing is that you don't have to be a racecar driver or be on a racetrack to use it. Additionally, using the heel-and-toe downshift technique on the street can improve safety. In certain emergency situations, you might be required to brake heavily and then accelerate quickly. By heel-and-toe downshifting, your car will be in the best gear to achieve maximum acceleration.

So, let's recap. It's fun to do. It improves driving safety. It reduces the amount of powertrain wear on your car. Other than the amount of time it takes to learn, there is no downside. What more could you want?

Video of Heel and Toe Downshifting

Braking Techniques

Although brakes are the most important active safety device on our cars, they are often overlooked as a source of huge driving excitement and enjoyment. Here are a few techniques to help you get the most out of your car's brakes, and enhance your level of driving enjoyment.

Most of us who love driving on our favorite bit of road are willing to find out how hard our cars will corner or accelerate before things get interesting. But how many of us are really aware of how our car behaves under extreme braking? The idea of braking during hard driving is to slow down the car as quickly as possible, and with a high degree of precision, so we are at the perfect position and speed for a particular corner. It is wicked fun hauling down a car with powerful brakes; you can feel the chassis squirming underneath, as you try to brake as hard as possible without locking up a wheel. Brilliant.

threshold braking

This technique is simple: brake as hard as possible without locking up a wheel (a.k.a. skidding). This works by quickly and firmly squeezing the bake pedal until you start to feel the car squirm under you, and the tires are at the point of losing their grip. The point at which you start to feel one or more of your wheels lock up is the threshold of grip. Once that happens, the goal is to stay right on the limit of braking grip, without locking up a wheel, until you reach the desired entry speed for a corner.

Almost all modern cars now have anti-lock braking systems (ABS), which are basically designed to perform threshold braking for you, but some sports cars do allow you to have a bit of fun before the system steps in.

cadence braking

Like threshold braking, the idea is to keep the wheels from losing grip, but works in situations where the limit of grip is harder to maintain (such as wet roads, or broken surfaces like gravel) or the whole car starts to become unstable. With cadence braking, each time the wheels lock up or you begin to lose stability, you quickly release the brake and then re-apply it once you regain control. In low-grip conditions, you will probably find yourself repeating this process several times before you can slow down sufficiently.

This technique obviously has to be performed very quickly in order to slow the car down as fast as possible, and you need to be very sensitive with your braking foot to be able to apply just the right amount of pedal pressure, and read the telltale signs of a locked wheel.

Cadence braking can sometimes be used to rescue you from a bend gone horribly wrong: by sacrificing your cornering line, you can shed a lot of speed if you went into a corner too fas t. This involves quickly - and very carefully - alternating between straight-line braking and cornering, and can save you the indignity of punching a car-shaped hole through the roadside hedges.

brake fade

While there is nothing like a bit of enthusiastic hard charging - or hard braking - most road-going cars have brakes that were designed only for a few very hard, sustained stops . After those, the build-up of heat from that extreme braking causes the brake fluid to literally boil, and a huge drop in braking performance quickly follows. This is commonly called brake fade .

Obviously, different cars will have brakes with different performance limits, but if you are going to do a bit of committed driving, always make sure you have enough lining on your brake pads, and always be aware of how the brake pedal feels during your drive; if it starts to go mushy under your foot during hard stops, it's time to slow things right down and give the brakes a while to gradually cool. If you stop driving immediately after a hard charge, don't apply the handbrake either. Give the rear brakes a chance to cool down first, or you may not be able to release your handbrake when you're ready to move off again!

braking into a corner

As mentioned before, the objective of braking is to bring the car down to the ideal speed, so you can carry the most speed possible into, through and out of that corner.

Most drivers will agree that the best way to brake for a bend is as follows:

    Line up your braking point; it is the spot on the road where you have determined you need to start braking in order to bring the car down to cornering speed. Once you hit your braking point, quickly and firmly squeeze - don't suddenly stab - the brake pedal so that you are braking in a straight, stable line. As you reach the turn-in point, smoothly release the brakes (to get the car nicely settled for the task of cornering) and then begin to turn in to the corner.

Depending on the car and/or the driver, it's even possible to still be braking while turning into the corner (known as trail-braking) . This has some performance advantages, but also the added risk of reduced overall stability and driver control if things go slightly wrong; a tire's level of grip is like a person's level of concentration. Every new task you heap on them means there is less concentration available for the tasks before. It's no different for tires. Once you turn in to a corner while still on the brakes, you begin to sacrifice overall braking grip (meaning you could end up spearing into the corner too fast) and your overall cornering grip will also be hugely reduced, compounding your cornering problem even more.

Once you learn to master braking on the limit, and you are fully aware of how your car performs under heavy braking, you can become even faster and far safer behind the wheel, and you will add yet another hugely enjoyable element to the driving experience.

Handling traits

This section deals with vehicle dynamics. After exploring this section, we hope you'll have a better understanding of what your car is doing underneath you - especially when you're really pushing it - and how to anticipate and deal with those situations where grip quickly turns into slip.

There are two main ways a car will behave when the tires start to lose grip: it will either understeer , or oversteer . Different cars are set up to counteract these two situations in different ways, but all cars can eventually succumb to both.

Under- and oversteer are both affected by weight transfer and grip. We'll also discuss these important factors, and how you as a driver can use them to your advantage.

understeer

Understeer is what happens when the front end of the car loses its grip before the rear end . The result is a feeling that the car refuses to change direction in response to your steering inputs, and doesn't follow your intended path. Some drivers describe this as 'washing wide', 'pushing' or 'ploughing straight on'.

Virtually all cars made today - even many high-performance sports cars - are engineered to initially behave this way under extreme cornering conditions, because it's generally easier to correct (especially on public roads).

The main contributing factor to understeer is heading into a corner with too much speed . When this happens, the easiest way to counteract the understeer is to react as you probably would instinctively: ease off of the throttle , and let your speed fall until the front tires regain grip. If you've carried way too much speed into the corner, then simply lifting off isn't going to be enough; you may have to also begin to straighten the wheels until the front tires find grip, then carefully brake to scrub off more speed . Once your speed falls sufficiently, you can then smoothly feed some steering lock back in to get you around safely. It might even be necessary to slow to a very low speed, to ensure that you don't return to understeer, and to regain your mental composure.

When easing off the throttle, do it with care! This can't be stressed enough. On some cars (especially older, front-drive models) understeer can quickly turn to oversteer - and a total loss of control - if you lift too suddenly or too much. So, be smooth when you lift, and pay attention to how the front and rear react to your inputs (see oversteer for more info on this scenario).

Understeer can sometimes occur when accelerating hard out of a corner . To prevent this, reduce the amount of throttle; be smooth, steady, and patient. Look at where you need to end up once the road straightens out, and you'll be able to judge throttle inputs instinctively.

Understeer is generally a very undesirable thing to have during committed driving, because it can rob you of speed, and the car just feels frustratingly lazy and dull. There are a few ways you can prevent under-steer in the first place:

    don't go into corners too fast - make sure the tires have enough grip to change the direction of the car be smooth with your steering inputs - turning the wheel too quickly will overwhelm the front tires; they won't bite into the road, because they're changing direction too quickly be patient with the throttle if you start to wash wide mid-corner, you're probably feeding in too much throttle

oversteer

Oversteer is what happens when the rear end of the car loses its grip before the front end . The result is a sensation of the rear trying to rotate around and swap places with the front. With oversteer, the rear end of your car is trying to hurtle straight on, while the front is continuing to change direction.

Oversteer is a far more dangerous situation to have on a public road than under-steer, because it can happen very quickly, and requires fast reflexes and foresight to successfully recover (it's quite difficult to provoke oversteer in most road cars, since they're deliberately designed to behave this way). Oversteer (especially on a public road) should be approached with the utmost respect .

Oversteer generally can occur under these situations:

    violently quick side-to-side swerving (ever wonder how some cars end up facing backward on the motorway?) suddenly or completely lifting off the throttle during hard cornering too much power applied to the rear wheels during cornering (rear- and four-wheel-drive cars only)

Sometimes, it can be a combination of these factors that cause oversteer or an outright spin, and some cars will react more strongly to these situations than others. Many modern traction and stability control systems can almost completely prevent oversteer from becoming a spin.

When used in a controlled manner, oversteer can be a helpful cornering aid, because it helps steer a car more tightly around a corner . Fully exploring the oversteer properties of your car is probably something best left to a closed course or a large, empty, vacant lot. If you do find yourself in a situation where oversteer becomes unwanted, here are a few ways to prevent or eliminate it.

    Applying opposite lock (briefly turn the wheel in the opposite direction to the tail slide). This is usually instinctive, but the moment you feel the rear tires begin to regain grip, start to unwind the steering to once again point in the direction you want to travel, or you'll end up spinning the other way! Look to where you want to end up, and not at where/what you're trying to avoid spinning in to, or you'll probably end up there. Don't come off the throttle too quickly or too much while cornering . This is known as lift-off oversteer, or lift-throttle oversteer. By lifting too much, the weight of the car is thrown to the front tires. As the front then suddenly gains more grip, the rear - just as suddenly - loses it, which can trigger a spin. Applying more throttle can also be used to 'settle the tail' if it begins to break loose . By doing this, weight is shifted to the rear of the car, momentarily giving the rear tires more grip. Beware though, as you're also increasing your speed, and you could risk running wide. This last technique might be more useable for those with more experience, or those who can practice it in an area with lots of run-off space.

weight transfer

Weight transfer, put simply, is a term used to describe how a car's balance shifts in relation to changes in speed or direction . Having a decent understanding of weight transfer, how it affects your car's handling, and how you can make it work for you will help make your driving smoother, and increase your car control skill.

We're all familiar with weight transfer:

    under acceleration, a car squats over its rear tires - the car's weight is 'thrown back', and the rear becomes heavier. under braking, a car dives forward over its front tires - the car's weight is 'thrown forward', and the front becomes heavier whilst cornering, a car leans toward one side - the car's weight is pitched to one side, and that side becomes heavier

The goal of a good driver is to keep these changes in weight transfer smooth, and to eliminate unnecessary weight transfer all together. Or in other words, to keep the car balanced . But weight transfer is by no means a bad thing; the key is knowing how to use it to your advantage.

Weight transfer affects how each of your car's four tires grip the road . The tire with the most weight pressing it down onto the road has the most grip. If you can keep weight transfer smooth and consistent during braking, accelerating, or cornering, you can maximize stability and grip. To make weight transfer smooth, simply keep your brake, throttle, and steering inputs as smooth as you can.

When your inputs neat and decisive, and the weight transfer is smooth, your car's reactions to changes in speed or direction will become more predictable and easier to manage. This stable, predictable condition is known as 'taking a set' ; once the weight of the car has been fully transferred, it pushes the tires firmly onto the road to provide optimum grip, and the car is properly balanced and stable.

Jerky or erratic inputs upset the balance of the car and causes instability, because the tires can't grip long or efficiently enough to take the car along your intended path. Once you understand how - and feel when - your car takes a set you will begin to work with these forces. As a result, you'll find yourself fighting less with the car during hard driving.

Here are some examples of how weight transfer can affect handling during hard driving:

    Smoothly but quickly squeezing the brake pedal - instead of suddenly mashing it - will give the car time to shift its weight forwards progressively. A sudden loss of weight (and therefore grip) over the rear tires due to sudden braking can cause your car's tail-end to become very unstable , and make it very difficult to properly negotiate an upcoming corner Easing off the brake pedal - instead of suddenly releasing - while going into a corner will ease the transition between extreme braking and extreme cornering. Suddenly releasing will shift the some of the car's weight rearwards, which causes the front tires to lose turn-in grip , and leads to frustrating understeer. In mid-corner, lifting off the throttle too quickly will pitch the car's weight forward, resulting in a loss of rear-end grip (oversteer) and very likely, a spin.

Weight transfer is dynamic and fluid, which means it's happening all the time , and in different directions and amounts; from front to back, side to side, and even (especially) corner to corner. It happens every time you brake, accelerate, turn or perform perform any combination of those. If you're able to understand how to use weight transfer to your advantage, you'll be smoother, safer, and a lot faster.

Note: your human passengers also undergo weight transfer. If their brains don't have enough time to get used to a change in direction, then car sickness will set in. Keep the poor souls in mind too.

grip

Grip is actually the friction between the road surface and the contact patches of your tires. If you take an A4/Letter-sized sheet of paper and divide it into four equal rectangles, you'd be looking at the gripping surface available to your typical family hatch. The fact that these tiny surfaces keep a 1300-kilogram high-speed vehicle on the road is quite amazing.

A sound principle to consider is learning to manage your available grip. The total amount of grip a tire has must be shared by three familiar forces:

    Acceleration Braking Cornering

Tire grip is like human concentration. If we devote our brain to one task only, we can perform it with maximum efficiency. If we introduce another task, then our concentration and efficiency for the first task falls. The more mental ability we devote to one task, the less we can give to the other. There's only so much we're able to juggle at one time.

Tires are much the same. Braking can only be performed at 100 per cent efficiency if it's the only task we ask the tires to perform. The same is true of acceleration or cornering. The moment we try to introduce another task to tires which are already gripping at 100 per cent efficiency, they become overwhelmed by the double-duty, and all grip is lost.

When driving on public roads, it's crucial to understand how much grip is available at any given time, and how much you should devote to one task. Keep a reserve of grip available for unexpected situations, like a corner which tightens unexpectedly, a misjudged entry speed, or a deer that strays onto the road mid-bend.

On the track, it's safer to brake, accelerate, or corner at the very limit. But there are instances where you have to brake and turn in to a corner, or accelerate whilst coming through or out of one. In both cases, knowing how to manage all your available grip, to achieve the desired result, will make you safer on the road and faster on the track.

Music:

I listen and play all kinds of genres from classical and jazz to heavy metal and reggaeton, the only one's i dont really listen to is the one's that talk about dumb things

Movies:

I'll watch all kind's of movies but action and horror i like the most

Television:

I watch T.V. when there is nothing else to do, basicly when i'm board

Books:

I read when i can and when i do its either books i can learn things from ex:The Bible, and how to books etc. or suspense books ex: from Dean Koontz and others, and poetry

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Mostly my Dad and God cause without him nobody will be alive you know.
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ABOUT YOU
What's your name?: J.T.
Ever used any other names?: Yes my real name
Do you have any nicknames?: J.T., and the Gost
Where were you born?: Montemorelos Nuevo Leon Mexico
Where do you live now?: Texas
When were you born?: 12/16/87
What is your sign?: Sagittarius
What is your Chinese zodiac sign?: Rabbit
Are you married/single/divorced/widowed/taken?: Single
Do you have any children?: No
What are your parents names?: Mom and Dad
Do you have any siblings?: Yes one Sister
Are you closer to your Mom or Dad?: In The Middle
Are your parents still together?: Yes
What kind of home do you live in?: A Ghetto One
What are your living arrangements?: Again Ghetto Ones
Do you have any pets?: Yes
Do you collect anything?: Knowledge
What do you do for a living?: To Many To List
How much money do you make in a year?: It Varies
What kind of vehicle do you drive?: Depends on the day
What color is your bedroom flooring?: White
How big is your bed?: Big Enough For Two
Do you sleep with any one/thing in the bed with you?: Not At The Moment
Do you like thunderstorms?: Yes
Do you know how to swim?: Yes
Do you know CPR?: Yes, Certified
Would you rather fly, take a bus, take a train, or drive on a trip?: Drive
When did you graduate from high school?: 2006
What high school did you graduate from?: A Ghetto One
Do you sing in the shower?: Sometimes
Do you read on the toilet?: No
YOUR FAVORITES
Color?: Blue And Black
Food?: Dosen't Matter As Long As It's Good
Restaurant?: Dosen't Matter
Season?: Winter
Holiday?: Christmas
Animal?: Wolf
Clothing item?: Belt I Guess
Scent?: A Women's Perfume
Shampoo?: Dosen't Matter As Long As It Smells Good
Non-alcoholic beverage?: Water Now
Alcoholic beverage?: None For Me
Store to shop in?: Fry's Eletronics
Author?: That's A Hard One
Actor/actress?: Also Hard
Movie?: Any Horror One's
Book?: Suspence And How To
Director?: Nope Also Hard
Musical artist or group?: Don't Have One
Song?: Don't Have One
Music genre?: All
Ideal vehicle?: Import
Sport to watch?: Dont Watch I Play
Sports team?: Brazil And Mexico
Sport to play?: All
TV show?: I'll Get Back To You On That
Card game?: Strip Poker
Board game?: Chess
HAVE YOU EVER...
Been arrested?: No
Been in jail?: No
Stolen anything?: Yhea But Gave It Back
Cheated on someone?: Never
Lied to a friend?: Yes
Lied to a relative?: Yes
Lied to someone you were in a relationship with?: No
Killed anything?: Yes
Hit an animal with your vehicle?: No
Called out of work for no reason?: No
Skipped school?: Yes
Gone bungeee jumping?: Not Yet
Gotten a tattoo?: No
Gotten a piercing?: No
Been in a fight?: Yes
Lost a fight?: No
Done any gambling?: Yes
Cheated at a game you were playing?: Yes
Pretended something was worse than it was for sympathy?: No
Made a prank phone call?: Yes
Been drunk?: No
Been drunk enough to puke?: No
Puked on someone?: No
Peed your pants since being an adult?: No
Fainted or passed out?: No
Seen a dead body?: Yes
Seen someone die?: Yes
Been in love?: No
Been married?: No
Loved someone you couldn't tell?: No
Fallen for a friend?: Yes
Had sex with someone you were not in a relationship with?: No
Been the person someone cheated on someone else with?: No
Dumped someone?: Not Really
Been dumped?: Not Really
Lost someone you loved?: No
Cried because your heart was broken?: No
Loved someone so much it made you cry?: No
Done something illegal or immoral?: Illegal Yes Immoral No
Been high?: No
Bought drugs?: No
Sold drugs?: No
Broken something when you were angry?: Yes
Punched an inanimate object in anger?: Yes
Lied about yor age?: No
Had your license suspended or revoked?: No
Been in a car accident?: Yes FYI I wasent driving
Gotten a ticket?: Only One In Many Years
Given a gift "just because"?: Yes
Forgotten someone's birthday or your own anniversary?: No
Bounced a check?: No
Had an overdrawn bank account?: No
Kissed someone of the same sex?: No
ABOUT YOUR PERFECT SIGNIFICANT OTHER
Age range?: 18-35
Height?: Dosen't Matter As Long As Its Not To Diffrent than my height
Build?: Dosen't Matter
Hair color?: Dosen't Matter
Hair style?: Dosen't Matter
Eye color?: Dosen't Matter
MORE ABOUT YOU
Religious preference?: I'm SDA
Political affiliation?: I Hate The Goverment
Ever worn glasses, contacts, or braces?: Glasses But I Want White Out Contacts
Describe yourself in 4 words:: Romantic, Talented, Funny, Intellegent
Describe your perfect mate in 4 words:: Mature, Funny, Beautiful(In my eyes), Great Personality
Name 4 places you have lived:: Mexico, Plano, Garland, Grennville
Name four occupations you have had:: Musician, Audio/Visual Editor, Realty Assistant, And Cashier
If you could have 3 wishes, what would they be?: I would wish to be with you, and I would give away the other two, because the only thing I want in this world, is one chance with you!
Do you miss someone right now?: Yes
Do you have a crush on someone right now?: Yes
What shoes did you wear today?: Black Nunn Bush
What are you wearing right now?: Black Pants
What time is it right now?: 5:00 A.M.
IF you could vacation any 2 places in the world, where would they be?: Alaska, Asia
Name 4 things you'd rather be doing right now?: Drifting, Talking to Someone, Looking At The Stars , Takeing Picuture's
When was the last time you wrote someone a letter and who was it?: IDR
Who was the last person to write you a letter?: IDR
Who was the last person you got an email from?: An Email? IDR It's Benn Awhile
Who was the last person you sent an email to?: A Counselor
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?: My Dad
Who was the last person you kissed?: My Mom
Who was the last person you hugged?: My Mom and Dad
Who was the last person you said "I Love You" to?: My Mom and Dad
Name 4 places you have been on vacation:: Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Weslaco
Name your 5 best friends:: I Dont Have Best Friends
THIS OR THAT
Coke or Pepsi?: Dr. Pepper
Mickey D's or BK?: Nither
Chinese or Mexican?: Both
Cats or Dogs?: That's a
Fish or Birds?: Had them both, niether
Reptiles or Amphibians?: Reptiles
Early Bird or Night Owl?: Night Owl
Winter or Summer?: Winter
Spring Break or Christmas Vacation?: Christmas Vacation
Hambuger or Cheeseburger?: Chesseburger
Chocolate or Vanilla?: Both Together
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOURSELF
What are you afraid of?: God
What is your mood right now?: Calm
Name 4 things you like to do for fun:: Drift, Go Out, Play My Insterments, Take Pictures
Ever been skinny dipping?: No
Do you smoke?: No
Do you drink?: No
Do you believe in love at first sight?: I dont think so
Would you rather have 10 aquaintances or 2 close friends?: 2 close friends
If you had a child today, what would you name it?: J.T. Jr
Do you know the words to The Star Spangled Banner?: Yes
Do you like fire?: Yes I'm A Pyro
Are you afraid to die?: No
Do you believe in Heaven and Hell?: Yes
Do you own a cell phone?: Yes
Name 4 websites you visit every time you get on a computer:: I Dont Feel Like Thinking
Where is your computer?: Witch one
What are you listening to right now?: Nothing
What is the last CD you got?: shadows are security by: As I Lay Dying
What is the last gift someone gave you?: Money
What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?: Trust Me For Real
How would your friends describe you?: You Would Have To Ask Them
When was the last time you cried?: It's Been Awhile
What was the last thing you ate?: Bread
Do you prefer mini blinds, shades, or drapes?: I Dont Care As Long As The Sun Cant Get Through
Do you have any pets?: Yes
When was the last time you moved?: 8-1-07
Do you get along with your neighbors?: I Dont Know my nighbors
Are you friends with any of your exes?: Yes
Do you get along better with guys or girls?: Either one
How do you want to die?: By The Hands Of God
Do you bathe daily?: Yes
Do you prefer baths or showers?: Showers
What is your favorite sleeping position?: The Coffin
Would you prefer to sleep in a warm room or a cold room?: Cold Room
Who was the last person who drove you somewhere?: My Self
Where was the last palce you drove to?: The Park
When was the last time you took a "road trip"?: I Awhile ago to Austin
How many DVDs do you own?: None I download them
How many CDs do you own?: Not That Many
What is your favorite radio station?: I Have XM
What is your favorite cologne or perfume on someone else?: IDK As Long As IT Smells Nice
What is your favorite cologne or perfume?: Same As Top
What is your least favorite smell?: Guess
ABOUT DATING
Is it okay for a girl to ask a guy out or should the guy always ask?: Yes It's Ok
Do you think the guy should always pay on the first date?: Yes unless the girl want's to go Dutch
Where would you go on an ideal date with someone?: Go Out With Me And Find Out
Do you like public displays of affection?: Yhea
Would you rahter go to a theater or cuddle on the couch and watch a DVD?: Cuddle on the couch and watch a DVD
Do you know what the "door lock" test is?: Yes
When was the last time someone hit on you?: Cupple Months Ago
Are you a flirt?: Mabey
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
What was the last thing you bought?: Gas
When was the last time you stayed awake for over 24 hours?: I'm Still Going
What is the last movie you watched?: Hellsing Order 1-13
What is the last movie you saw in a theater?: A Vs P R I was the first person to get a ticket
Did you get anything in the mail today?: No
Do you have myspace?: No (stupid)
What was the last comment you got on your myspace?: It's kinda cute that u cared & found out about it....thanx.
What was the last comment you put on someone's myspace?: :-) I'm a caring guy. You welcome
If you could have any job in the world what would it be?: WRC Racer
If yo could only have one food for the rest of your life what would it be?: I'll Get Back To You On That
What would you do with a million dollars?: First I'll Bye My Dream Car Then Keep Some And Give The Rest To People Who Need It More
Have you ever been in the hospital?: Yes
What is your least favorite food?: One's That Have No Flavor
Tell me something I may not know about you?: I'm a Vampire
In the last week, has anyone told you a secret?: Yes
Are you straight, gay, or bi?: Straight
Have you ever dyed your hair?: No
What were you doing for a living 9 years ago?: Building Computers
Who were you with 9 years ago?: My Family
Have you gained or lost weight since high school?: Gained but ganna start losing it again
What was your favorite subject in high school?: Psychology
Were you in any clubs/sports/activities in high school?: Auto Body
What is your favorite number?: 2
Do you have any lucky charms?: Not Yet
Are you superstitious?: No
Do you believe in ghosts?: Yes
What do you think of psychics?: IDK havent meet one yet
Are you picky about grammar or spelling?: Sometimes
How many keys on your key chain?: 3
How many rings until you answer the phone?: 2
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?: I Prefer Popsicles
When did you lose your virginity?: Guess
Who was the last relative you talked to?: My Uncle
Have you ever aced an exam?: Yes
What is your most used catch phrase?: Already
What's the best pick-up line you've ever heard?: None threre stupid
What is the best compliment you have ever heard or received?: The Ones I Say lol
Do you think you are attractive?: You Tell Me
Would you rather take a picture or be in a picture?: Take A Picture
Number of things in your past that you regret:: 2
What is the craziest thing you have ever done?: Hmmm I'll Tell You Later
Do you have any bad habits?: No
Do you have any psychological impairments?: No
Are you taking any prescription medications?: No
How long did it take you to complete this survey?: 27 min.
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