This guide breaks down a global tuning setup that balances control, consistency, and smooth transitions. Whether you're new to drifting or trying to fine-tune your skills, you'll learn how each setting — from suspension and tire pressure to gearing and brakes — impacts your car's drift behavior.

The goal is simple: give you a strong baseline tune that feels predictable across multiple cars and tracks. It’s especially dialed in for setups with a welded diff — a must for any serious drifter. You’ll also get practical driving tips to bring the tune to life. Not a one-size-fits-all, but a solid foundation to build from.


I’m not claiming to be the ultimate drift expert or that this setup is perfect for every situation. Drifting is all about personal style and car preferences. What I share here is a solid baseline that helped me improve and can help you get started or sharpen your skills.

• Differential: Welded Differential (100% lock) is essential. It locks both rear wheels together, enabling predictable slides and better control.
  
• Tires: Use Eco Drift Tires for balanced grip that lets you slide smoothly without losing control. Avoid hard or racing tires—they grip too much and reduce drift ability.
  
• Suspension: Upgrade springs, shocks, and sway bars to max to unlock full adjustability and better handling. (if max is not unlocked for you yet, that's ok, use what ever the max unlocked part you have)
  
• Brakes: Max brake upgrade for reliable stopping power and better weight transfer during drift initiations. (same as before, use what ever max brake's you have unlocked)
  
• Engine & Transmission: Max parts help with power delivery and fine gear ratio control to maintain ideal RPMs during drifts.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/WrirAVJxNXc

This section covers universal tuning values that will help any RWD car in JDM: Japanese Drift Master handle well for drifting. These are proven numbers that balance control, style, and ease of use. It's tuned for both beginners and intermediate players.

• Suspension Height:
  Front: 0.10
  Rear: 0.20
  The suspension height determines how high or low your car sits. Lowering the front improves cornering grip and makes the car feel more responsive. Raising the rear slightly allows smoother weight transfers, helping the car drift more predictably.
  Too low: Car bottoms out or becomes unstable over bumps.
  Too high: Excessive body roll, less predictable drifts.
  
  
• Spring Stiffness:
  Front: 0.45
  Rear: 0.35
  Stiff springs at the front help with sharp turn-ins and stability when entering drifts. Softer springs at the rear help break traction more easily, which is important to initiate and maintain drifts.
  Too stiff: Car will bounce or skip, harder to control.
  Too soft: Car feels floaty and slow to react.
  
  
• Camber & Wheel Alignment:
  Front Camber: -4.5°
  Rear Camber: +0.5°
  Toe: Default (don’t touch for drifting)Camber is the tilt of the wheel when looking from the front. Negative camber at the front increases grip during cornering and makes turn-in more aggressive. Slight positive camber at the rear helps break traction more easily, improving drift initiation.
  More rear camber: Makes the rear too loose.
  Less front camber: Reduces turn-in sharpness.
  
  
• Steering Angle:Set to max (mine is 65°)A higher steering angle allows for greater control while countersteering during big-angle drifts.
  More angle = more room to correct mid-drift.
  
  
• Tire Pressure:
  Front: 33 PSI
  Rear: 28 PSI
  Higher front pressure gives quicker steering response. Lower rear pressure makes the rear tires lose grip faster, helping you slide better.
  Too high rear pressure: Car becomes twitchy and unstable.
  Too low front pressure: Steering feels slow and numb.
  
  
• Brakes:
  Balance: 70%
  Pressure: 140%
  More front brake bias makes the car rotate forward under braking, helping initiate drifts. Higher brake pressure means more immediate braking response.
  Too much rear bias: The rear locks up and spins you out.
  Low pressure: Can’t rotate car properly into corners.
  
  
• Engine Settings:
  Rev Limiter: 8750 RPM (or as high as possible)
  Turbo Pressure: 1.10 atm
  The rev limiter defines how high your engine can rev — higher means more power band during long drifts. Turbo pressure increases power output. More boost = more throttle sensitivity.
  Too low rev limit: You’ll run out of power mid-drift.
  Too high turbo: Can lead to jerky throttle and oversteer.
  
  
• Gearing (Final Drive & Ratios):
  Final Drive: 4.75
  Gear 1: 4.00
  Gear 2: 1.99
  Gear 3: 1.52
  Gear 4: 1.10
  Gear 5: 0.80
  Gear 6: 0.70
  These gear ratios focus on low-end torque and fast acceleration, perfect for maintaining wheelspin in 2nd and 3rd gear — your main drift gears.
  Too short (higher values): You’ll hit redline too fast.
  Too long (lower values): You’ll struggle to break traction or maintain wheelspin.
  
  
• Differential:Type: Welded (100% lock) no customization needed.This forces both rear wheels to spin at the same rate, giving predictable slides and full control during drifts.
  
  
• Nitro:Optional. I run around 80 for strong exit bursts or quick initiations. Not mandatory, but helps with style runs and transitions.

Important: Turn off traction control and ABS for full control over slides. No assists.

This setup gives predictable initiations, stable mid-drift handling, and smooth exits. Once you’re confident, tweak gear ratios and tire pressure slightly based on car weight or track type. Always change one thing at a time to see its impact clearly.

This section explains how to use your tuned car. Tuning means nothing if you don’t know how to drift.

• Drift Initiation Methods:
  Clutch Kick: Tap the clutch mid-turn and slam the throttle. Breaks rear traction.
  E-Brake Tap: Use for tight entries or low-speed corners.
  Feint Drift: Flick the car opposite direction first, then swing it back into the turn. Great for big entries.
  Power Over: Just throttle through a turn. Best with high torque setups.
  
  
• Mid-Drift Control:
  Counter-Steer: Turn the wheel into the slide. Always.Throttle Control: Feather the gas.
  More gas = wider drift, less = tighter angle.Steering Input:
  Don’t let the wheel spin freely. Guide it for better angle control.
  
  
• Exit the Drift:Gradually release steering angle and ease off the gas. Don’t snap back — it’ll ruin your exit.
  
  
• Common Mistakes to Avoid:
  
  1. Holding full throttle constantly - it's not a burnout.
  2. Letting go of the wheel entirely.
  3. Oversteering into corners without throttle — car will spin.
  4. Turning too early or jerking inputs.

Pro Tip: Practice in a wide open space. Nail transitions before trying tight technical tracks.

See the full setup in action. This video shows a tuned RWD car drifting using the exact settings and i am no pro at this, my driving sucks i know, i use a G29 Setup - still learning to drift myself, just using the knowledge i carried over from other games to setup the tunes..

Video Link: https://youtu.be/y3sq89l25_Q?si=gcSf20SJLqsIRP5d