Need for Speed Heat

Need for Speed Heat

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Drift, Drift, Drift

Drift, Drift, Drift

Completed all Drift Zones

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How to unlock the Drift, Drift, Drift achievement in Need for Speed Heat - Definitive Guide

Hi everyone,
This is my version or set up for the Drift, Drift, Drift guide... Like many other TA members I have tried the above guides for this achievement and they have kept failing... As the car wouldn't maintain a good drift for me... Like others have said in the comments you don't need to 3 star to gain the achievement for this... But it helps towards the brightest star achievement

I'm now on the road to getting all of them 3 stars with my own setup below...

The car you will need and amount needed is all here... So here goes...

:::: THE CAR ::::
Mazda RX7 (301) 59,500$
Power - 3.2
High Speed - 3.5
Acceleration - 6.3
Nitrous - 8.0 or 10.0 (doesn't matter)

:::: ENGINE ::::
Elite+ Crankshaft
Elite+ ECU
Ultimate Cooling**
Elite+ Exhaust
Elite Dual Turbo Charger
Ultimate Nitrous**

:::: CHASSIS ::::
Super Speedcross Suspension
Elite Brakes
Elite Drag Tires (yeah you read correctly)

:::: DRIVE TRAIN ::::
Elite+ Clutch
Super 5 Speed Gearbox
Pro Drift Differential

::: OVERALL COST ::::
301,000$ (including car)

**If you don't own any Ultimate parts then add Elite+ which could lower performance but still get same results

Now I'm not saying these parts will work for your driving style, but it's working for me, also you may or may not hit 3 stars on your first attempt, but this will hold its drift as its what's needed!!

If this has helped you, please comment and give a thumbs up, if some of the parts have helped you but you had to swap a few others please feel free to add the parts you swapped in the comments section for other members to try them out...

I'm not always on TA so I may not reply as quickly as other members but when I do come on I can gladly help

Thanks
Dryden
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02 Mar 2020 23:38

52 Comments
Very solid set up...car doesn't stop drifting! Awesome and thx.
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By xCROSSWINDSx on 08 Dec 2020 14:53
Thanks again everyone for the comments, I'm happy this tune is still working for everyone who's tried it...

Bring on the next one
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By N30YRD on 21 Dec 2020 17:21
Thanks for the comment VanGeko

Congrats on your achievement

TWO NEGATIVE VOTES PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY??
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By N30YRD on 21 Jan 2021 08:53
I don't like to negative vote but this guide isn't complete until the drift locations are provided
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By IronicTyrant on 08 Feb 2021 18:56
Followed this guide and could only equip mostly standard elite parts. However, this setup works.
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By SuperPed13 on 27 Jun 2020 18:28
Glad it helped you, also good to know that ELITE parts also worked for you to gain the achievement
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By N30YRD on 27 Jun 2020 22:40
No problem Koar glad it helped
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By N30YRD on 28 Jun 2020 20:06
Cheers for this setup, was struggling on some with mine, changed to this and did them first go
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By p1tchf0rd on 06 Jul 2020 17:40
Glad to help P1tchf0rd...

I miss playing this game
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By N30YRD on 07 Jul 2020 06:58
Here is my build for 3 stars in almost 1 attempt for each zone

Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (I had the deluxe edition so I had the K.S model but it doesn't matter in my test)

Engine: 827 hp 8.4l V10
Super+ Crankshaft, ECU, Cooling, Exhaust
Elite Dual Turbo Charger
Elite 4x3lb Tanks (though I never used NoS)
Super Speedcross Suspension
Elite Brakes
Elite Drag Tires
Elite+ Clutch
Elite 7 Speed
Pro Drift Differential

Thing was sliding like a beast, I had to put downforce at the second lowest in order to get a little bit more control but this build allowed for max drift but also the ability to handle offroad as well
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By DJB Hustlin on 09 Jul 2020 03:25
Seems like a decent set up, will have to give this a go when my nephew returns the game

Thanks DJB Hustlin
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By N30YRD on 09 Jul 2020 05:06
Yeah, the thing that really helps with this is being able to use Gas for the long corners and combine it with handbrake drifting for sharp cuts on the straight to keep the multiplier from dropping
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By DJB Hustlin on 10 Jul 2020 05:38
So good! I struggled with full drift builds but this actually allows you to adjust your drift without ending it
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By JonesTownxx on 18 Sep 2020 04:32
Thanks for the comment JonesTownxx and glad this setup managed to help you with the 3 stars
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By N30YRD on 18 Sep 2020 09:21
11/10 would wheelie an rx7 again.
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By Rollamite on 27 Sep 2020 22:26
Thanks for the comment Rollamite, I can't wait for another NFS I miss playing this game
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By N30YRD on 28 Sep 2020 12:27
Such a fantastic setup. Drifts like a dream
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By RAVENxSPEEDSTER on 30 Sep 2020 06:24
Thank you for your comment RAVENxSPEEDSTER, it's been over 6 months since I wrote this guide and it's still helping people today
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By N30YRD on 30 Sep 2020 08:27
Genuinely amazed how good this setup is for drifting, makes these drift zones trivial now. Thanks heaps!
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By MartyrrTTV on 18 Nov 2020 13:28
No problem MartyrrTTV I'm glad you like my set up... Enjoy the rest of the drift zones and enjoy the RX7
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By N30YRD on 18 Nov 2020 16:16
This worked great
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By Killersquirelz on 19 Nov 2020 10:20
Thanks for the comment Killersquirelz... I was also very surprised how well it drifted
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By N30YRD on 19 Nov 2020 22:00
Solid!!! Thanks
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By R0CKER88 on 07 Dec 2020 21:32
I would just like to say thank you for the solution. And I would like to point out the amazing number of people who have given you a thumbs up, and the amazing number of people who did not give you a thumbs down. Thank you
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By Kanchanaburi on 24 Dec 2020 23:50
Thank you Kanchanaburi, I'm sure this guide has helped more than the people who have thumbs up the solution, which makes me happy, but I'm also greatful to everyone who has gave me the thumbs up and gave me a nice reply in the comments too
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By N30YRD on 25 Dec 2020 13:47
This tune and setup is excellent, thank you for the tips.
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By mcnolty on 31 Dec 2020 10:35
I don't much like drifting in any game but this setup made knocking all of these off a doddle, the only one in the entire game i needed a few cracks at was the one in Port Murphy between the heaps of coal. Thumbs up from me
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By Brasshande on 02 Jan 2021 11:13
Thanks Brasshande for the thumbs up and positive comment... If I remember right Port Murphy gave me some issues too, it's always a relief when you get the drift zone done
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By N30YRD on 02 Jan 2021 11:34
Mazda Tokyo Drift Edition nice one :D
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By VanGeko on 21 Jan 2021 08:29
Dude this cars is awesome. I suck at drifting and this cars so fare has gotten me 15 drifts completed and Ive only been running it for 1hr. Kudos, great job................
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By madhouse john on 23 Jun 2021 22:07
Oh one comment. Mention using manual gears.
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By madhouse john on 23 Jun 2021 22:08
Thanks very much for the comment John, glad your managing to get through these drift zones with ease
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By N30YRD on 24 Jun 2021 05:40
Mazda rx-7 is the best drifting car so far
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By PirS92 on 31 Oct 2021 18:46
Excellent solution thank you. Mazda worked wonders and made it very easy
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By VillainKlub on 21 Dec 2021 05:16
Works perfectly, thanks for posting. Not sure why the nitrous is needed though, I find it much more controllable without touching it. Pretty much nail every drift zone first time with this set up and I’m no expert at it, at least not until now!
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By L0RD Melchett on 13 Feb 2022 21:48
Can’t believe almost 2 years after posting this guide it’s still helping other TA members…

Congrats LORD Melchett on knocking out the drift zones, and glad the set up helped you out
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By N30YRD on 24 Feb 2022 00:13
Thanks N30YRD for the tips! Used this setup and it worked great!
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By LadybugLuvnChic on 04 Aug 2022 00:34
Perfect. +1 from me
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By TuKraZe on 19 Aug 2022 11:47
I’m so glad this is still helping so many members even if the guide is almost 2 years old
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By N30YRD on 23 Aug 2022 22:48
Having issues with the sand drift in abandoned grounds... should I put on different tires?
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By asfan42069 on 27 Dec 2022 23:57
No you shouldn’t need to change the tyres, just keep trying and it will come eventually… if it doesn’t work in one direction turn round and go the other way
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By N30YRD on 28 Dec 2022 07:52
Fantastic guide. Mas all drifts very easy to complete with this setup.
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By SiegfriedX on 21 Jan 2023 20:14
Thanks for the comment SiegfriedX glad the set up helped you complete this achievement… still can’t believe it’s helping people today nearly 3 years after writing it
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By N30YRD on 22 Jan 2023 03:35
Great guide. I don't think I had to repeat one race.
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By jacky rooster on 30 Apr 2023 10:23
Glad it helped you out jacky rooster can’t believe this guide still helps so many players to this day
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By N30YRD on 30 Apr 2023 16:33
Thank you so much, it's very very very helpful guide. This RX7 is just amazing that i'm easily made 3 stars on most of drift zones in my first try. I appreciate it, great guide!
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By k carmZ on 23 Aug 2023 12:00
Glad to have helped k carmZ

Just so everyone knows I wrote another guide for the newest NFS
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By N30YRD on 24 Aug 2023 18:56
This RX7 build is absolutely wild. Thank you
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By despondent d on 14 Nov 2023 04:10
Your welcome despondent d

Still helping so many people for over 2 years
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By N30YRD on 14 Nov 2023 11:57
Thanks McNolty for the positive comment, glad my setup has helped you

I see someone has done a Thumbs down, could they please message the reason why?
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By N30YRD on 31 Dec 2020 10:41
Are you serious... This is a car set up to help you with the drift zones... The locations are all over your map...

The previous 50 people who have up voted this solution haven't complained about locations...

But if you negative vote then its your choice...
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By N30YRD on 08 Feb 2021 19:46
i don't have downvoted your guide but Concerning the locations the drifts ( like the others activities & collectables ) don't appear until than you are very close or if you take part .

( For this achievement you don't need to have 3 stars only finish 1 time ( 1 to 3 stars ) )

But i recognize than your solution is very good, i had around 11 - 14 drifts where i were stuck and with your guide i did these during the first try except for 1 or 2 . with your guide it's very easy even if we do some mistakes we can obtain the 3 stars easily thanks to you .

Thanks
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By Sazaq213 on 19 Jun 2021 14:54
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Just a suggestion rather than a guide.

The Mitsubishi Exo X 2008 with with the standard drift spec Tyres, Suspension and Diff with as much power as you can get is amazingly easy to drift especially for beginners.

I engine swapped to the 3.8L Flat 6 and had around 900-950BHP and everything worked flawlessly.

(I Tried the GT86 and failed horribly)
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17 Nov 2019 20:03

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Perfect thanks smile
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By Leap Of Faith77 on 29 Nov 2019 00:16
Worked like a charm. I haven't gone through and 3 stared them all yet. But this car makes them way easier than any other "drift" car I built.
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By LowKlass101 on 07 Dec 2019 07:42
It is Evo X, not Exo wink
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By HamsterLV on 07 Dec 2019 11:32
This suggestion didn't work for me, and I wasted a couple of hours trying this method, I tried the Mitsy and its crap for drifting and you DON'T use drifting gear.

I'm crap at drifting but in the RX-7 rear wheel drive with speedcross parts (that's the key) I was in some cases doubling the score needed for 3 stars, and nearly 3 starred all events first go.
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By on 30 Dec 2019 05:02
You meant speedcross right?
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By FrostGhilidon on 02 Jan 2020 21:46
@frost yeah I meant speedcross, and if you upgrade the RX-7's engine a little bit works wonders.
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By on 04 Jan 2020 03:19
The Speedcross Rx7 works like a charm I was severely struggling with a 240 set up for drifting, but with the Rx7 I've 3 starred everything I've tried on the 1st go.
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By Petrified on 06 Jan 2020 04:12
Am I missing something or does no one say what you have to do to complete the cheevo?
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By asfan42069 on 29 Jan 2021 07:09
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Simply getting 1 star on every drift zone will land you the trophy. This also applies to speed zones and long jumps. The 3 star stuff is related to a harder trophy.
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12 Dec 2019 14:15

Video guide .
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25 Nov 2019 14:09

6 Comments
A very good option is the SRT Viper. the car was pumped to maximum drift, tires for drag. I went through all the drift zones on it
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By Kif13r on 31 Dec 2019 16:56
good handling version of the Nissan GTR 93
the car drags itself into turns, all that remains is to steer, if you want more points in long turns, use the analogue steering wheel on the joystick to the right to the left, this gives you more time in drifting
On the straights, immediately press the handbrake on the gas and the car drags into a drift
for spare parts everything is very simple and cheap, we put the elite in there with the maximum engine, a roots supercharger in the turbine, green brakes, everything possible is maximum for shows, except for these max tires for drifting
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By madboiz on 24 Jan 2021 08:54
SRT Viper almost everything the first time

• Display hanging
• Drag tires
• Differential for impressions
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By Musipusi_228 on 24 Jun 2021 16:00
I completed the drift zones with the following cars and settings:

1) Car "Ford Mustang 65"

Settings:
  • Suspension - Drift
  • Tires - Off-Road
  • Differential - Impressions

2) Car "BMW X6"

Settings:
  • Pendant - Shows
  • Tires - Off-Road
  • Differential - Impressions

These settings are not ideal, but they helped me. Then, with the same settings, I helped a SharePlay friend go through all the drift zones in 9 hours.

Let me mention that I did 90% of drifts in my first car , a Ford Mustang 65.

It is also worth noting that for a successful drift, settings alone are not enough - you yourself need to understand how to drift and hold it for as long as possible. As soon as you seize the moment and figure out the trick, everything will start to work out.
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By Drygoi_Igrok on 14 May 2021 11:54
Completed all drift zones in a Nissan 350Z Z33 LE '03 (which can be obtained by completing all drift racing missions in "Tight Curves"). All zones can be navigated on it quite easily, with the following installed spare parts:
Engine: it is advisable to install one for which you can buy “Super+” spare parts (I used the 3rd one, but it can be better), the turbo was installed with a “roots supercharger” (it could be better), nitro preferably 3 or > tanks.
Chassis: Speedcross Super suspension, Super brakes, Drag Super tires.
Transmission: Super+ clutch, gearbox 5 Super, differential for Speedcross Super.
Extra: active - nitro replenishment, passive - nitro drift.
The tactics are simple:
At long distances, keep the multiplier and crash less into oncoming cars; it’s better to go solo, because It feels like there is less traffic there.
For short distances such as “Package in a Box (Port Murphy)” and “King of Parking (Downtown Palm City)” we use nitro when entering a skid on turns (3 tanks should be just enough).
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By Voldemar_Koss on 26 Apr 2022 20:41
My personal top pick is the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, it has great power balance and is very controlled when drifting.
A cheaper and slower option, but also perfectly controlled, is the Mazda RX-7.

You can try other options, all to your taste.


In order for this whole thing to go sideways as it should, we pump the car to the maximum, but install the following parts:
• Display hanging
• Stock brakes (so that when braking the car does not suddenly straighten out)
• Drag tires (no joke)
• Differential for impressions

When tuning on the go, set the steering sensitivity to maximum and downforce to minimum. Drift style, brake or gas - whichever is more convenient.

Ideally, this whole thing is controlled by a manual transmission, but here, too, everything is purely for convenience)
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By Ronio23 on 07 Nov 2020 17:01
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