What is “The Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya’s Drift Bible: A Complete Guide to Drifting” or just “The Drift Bible”?
This documentary movie is a step-by-step video guide issued in 2003 by Keiichi Tsuchiya, not unreasonably called – “King of Drift”, with the support of the JDM video magazine “Best Motoring International”.
In this documentary, Keiichi Tsuchiya (sometimes simply called Keiichi or DK – short for Drift King) visually shows and explains the basics of the six main drifting techniques: E-Brake, Shift Lock, Power Over, Braking, Feint & Lift -Off.
- skid with handbrake
- transmission lock
- sliding technique using excess power
- skid by braking
- weight shift (displacement of the center of gravity of the car)
An invaluable tool for anyone interested in drifting, an ever-growing automotive trend.
DRIFT BIBLE RECAP
The film details how to practice advised driving techniques and how to best set up a car for drifting & drift racing.
A Drift King Keiichi Tsuchiya also shows his prowess on a variety of vehicles with different layouts and drives, including the legendary AE86 Trueno (Toyota Corolla GT-S from the anime Initial D), S13 Silvia (First gen. Nissan 240SX), S14 Silvia (Second gen. Nissan 240SX) and SW20 ( Toyota MR2 of the first gen.), thereby proving that you can “drift” on absolutely any car.
It all depends solely on your skills and craftsmanship, so everyone who wants to become part of the “World of Controlled Skid” should watch this film. At the end of the tutorial video made by king of drift, “Best Motoring International” (JDM magazine) adds a 10 minute video from the 2003 SEMA show.
The SEMA Show description
The SEMA Show, organized by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is the premier global trade event for the automotive aftermarket industry.
Held annually in Las Vegas, it’s a bustling hub where manufacturers of performance parts, styling accessories, and innovative automotive products unveil their latest innovations to a trade-only audience of buyers, media, and industry professionals from around the world.
More than just an exhibition, SEMA Show is a dynamic showcase of automotive artistry and engineering, featuring thousands of custom vehicle builds, educational seminars, and live demonstrations, including thrilling drifting performances, that set the trends for the coming year in car culture.
