FH6 Drift Tutorial - How to Drift for Beginners
Drifting in Forza Horizon 6 isn't just for style points โ it's one of the fastest ways to earn Skill Points and fill yourSkill Meter for bonus credits. Here's how to master it.
Drift Controls (Controller)
Drift Initiation Techniques
Clutch Kick
BeginnerThe easiest drift initiation. Tap the clutch (or brake) while turning to break rear traction.
Steps:
- Get up to speed (40-60 MPH for most cars)
- Turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to drift
- Quickly tap the clutch (or brake) once
- The rear will step out โ countersteer immediately
- feather the throttle to maintain the drift
Best for: Learning the basics, any car
Handbrake Drift
IntermediatePull the handbrake to lock rear wheels and initiate a drift. Great for tight corners.
Steps:
- Approach the corner at moderate speed
- Turn into the corner
- Pull and hold the handbrake
- The rear will swing out
- Release handbrake, countersteer, and throttle
Best for: Tight corners, sharp angles
Slipstream Drift
BeginnerDraft behind another car, then pull out and use the draft to initiate a drift easily.
Steps:
- Get behind another car at high speed
- Stay in their slipstream for 2-3 seconds
- Pull out to the side at a 45-degree angle
- The momentum will carry you into a drift
- Countersteer and modulate throttle
Best for: High-speed areas, easy initiation
Feint/Scandinavian Flick
AdvancedWeight transfer technique. Turn opposite, then snap to the direction you want to drift.
Steps:
- Enter the corner at speed
- Quickly turn AWAY from the drift direction
- This shifts weight to the front wheels
- Snap the wheel to the opposite direction
- The weight transfer snaps the rear out
Best for: Track driving, clean lines
How to Maintain a Drift
Once initiated, keeping the drift going is about balance:
- Throttle control โ Too much = spin out. Too little = the drift dies. Find the sweet spot.
- Countersteering โ Turn opposite to where the car is sliding. The more angle, the more countersteer.
- Let off the throttle to tighten โ If you're drifting too wide, reduce throttle briefly.
- Add throttle to widen โ If you're about to spin in, adding throttle can help kick the rear out more.
Best Drift Cars in FH6
Nissan Silvia S15
The drift king. Perfect weight distribution and RWD balance.
$28,000
Nissan 370Z
More power, still easy to control. Great for chaining.
$38,000
Toyota Supra MK4
Iconic JDM, high PI, slides well with practice.
$55,000
Toyota AE86 Trueno
Lightweight, rear-wheel drive, Initial D legend.
$15,000
Mazda RX-7 FC3S
Rotary engine = unique power delivery, challenging but rewarding.
$35,000
Nissan Silvia S14
Cheaper alternative to S15, slightly less responsive.
$22,000
Recommended Drift Tune
For a beginner drift build, start with these settings:
- Tires: Sport or Drift compound (not racing slicks)
- Suspension: Lowered, medium stiffness
- Differential: 80% locked (helps maintain drift angle)
- Camber: Slightly negative in rear (-0.5 to -1.5)
- Toe: Neutral in rear
- Tire Pressure: Lower rear slightly (30-32 PSI) for more grip
Pro Tip: Clutch Kick for Chain Drifts
The clutch kick technique is best for chaining drifts corner-to-corner. Instead of using the handbrake (which slows you down), tap the clutch while turning to break rear traction. This maintains more speed and makes it easier to link multiple corners.
Best Drift Zones in FH6 Japan
Tokyo Harbor
Long, high-speed drifts along the waterfront
Kyoto Mountain Roads
Technical corner-to-corner drifts
Osaka Industrial Zone
Tight spaces, handbrake drifts
Hokkaido Wide Open Areas
High-speed sustained drifts
Okinawa Coastal Roads
Sweeping curves, slipstream drifts
Earning Skill Points from Drifting
Every successful drift earns Skill Points. Chain drifts together for multipliers:
- Short Drift: 50-200 points
- Medium Drift: 200-500 points
- Long Drift: 500-1,000+ points
- Drift Chain Bonus: 2x multiplier for consecutive drifts
When your Skill Meter fills up, you earn bonus credits. A full chain of drifts can award 10,000-30,000 CR in a single run.
Common Drift Mistakes
- Too much throttle โ Leads to spin-outs. Start slow.
- Not enough countersteer โ If the rear is sliding, you need to turn MORE into it.
- Using racing slicks โ Too much grip for drifting. Use sport or drift tires.
- Going too fast โ Slower speeds are easier to control when learning.
- Stiff suspension โ Too stiff makes the car hop. Keep it medium.
Practice Routine
- Find an empty parking lot or wide road
- Practice initiating drifts with handbrake at 30-40 MPH
- Focus on countersteering โ keep the car from spinning
- Practice throttle control โ find the balance point
- Once comfortable, try chain drifts corner-to-corner
- Use clutch kick to maintain speed between corners
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