Drifting question
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: california
Drifting question
Hi everyone,
its not really a technical question but not sure where else to post, anyway, i've recently got here from England and i want to buy a 99 - 04 gt to go drifting in, i was going to use a 240 but wanted something different, and i was just wondering if anyone else here has done so and what they think of the cars capabilities stock,
also if anyone has used one for drifting maybe you could point me in a good direction for the first mods i should be doing and what else you guys recommend.
thanks very much
kim
its not really a technical question but not sure where else to post, anyway, i've recently got here from England and i want to buy a 99 - 04 gt to go drifting in, i was going to use a 240 but wanted something different, and i was just wondering if anyone else here has done so and what they think of the cars capabilities stock,
also if anyone has used one for drifting maybe you could point me in a good direction for the first mods i should be doing and what else you guys recommend.
thanks very much
kim
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Buy a fc (2nd gen) rx7 they are cheap with the engine blown.Go to http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ get there v8 kit and straight axle kit rest is up to you.Or a v8 miata but you'll have to swap the irs to a thunderbirds or it won't last long.Short answer a gto is too pricey to smash in to a wall isn't it.Your going to wreck so use a car you don't care you total.
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 253
From: Washington
we have a stang at our local events.
I recommend you get a 240 to learn the basics of drifting. After doing it for some time, (years not days) and once you understand the physics of drifting as well as your cars limits and capabilities, then move on to other cars.
FCs are not the best choice for beginners. The weight balance is 50/50 and the stock NA or turbo 13b rotary is a torqueless waste of time. FCs are great for autocross and grip, but much modding is needed to make it worth your efforts to drift it. The 240 offers better weight distribution, IRS and a decent powerplant under the hood to keep you busy for quite some time.
Mustangs are prone to massive understeer due to the weight distribution and locking the tires up in the rear while controlling them is a pain with the live axle set up. New suspension set up, subframe bushings, control arms, tie rods etc will all need to be redone on the car in order to compensate for its bullheaded nature.
As for other options of course the AE86 toyota corolla obvious choice. The toyota Mx73 is yet another good choice for beginners. But as i stated, i highly recommend getting a 240 and learning all you can with that car and eventually start modding it and perhaps even moving on to another car choice once your skill level has hightened
Ls1 rx7s, while damn cool, are not ideal for a beginner. Nor a miata with its short length and wheel base. The v8 rx7s are great cause it changes the weight distribution and the overall power of the car, but that much power in such a light chassis makes the car very front heavy. Would take alot of getting used to for a beginner and wouldnt offer him a decent learning curve to build his foundation.
If you TRULY want a V8 drift car, use a 240 and swap in an LS1. Many kits available for this conversion. It will be a bitch to get used to much like the v8 rx7, but it will start you out on a much more forgiving skill level requirement.
Visit silviav8.com
Hope i helped.
Adam
I recommend you get a 240 to learn the basics of drifting. After doing it for some time, (years not days) and once you understand the physics of drifting as well as your cars limits and capabilities, then move on to other cars.
FCs are not the best choice for beginners. The weight balance is 50/50 and the stock NA or turbo 13b rotary is a torqueless waste of time. FCs are great for autocross and grip, but much modding is needed to make it worth your efforts to drift it. The 240 offers better weight distribution, IRS and a decent powerplant under the hood to keep you busy for quite some time.
Mustangs are prone to massive understeer due to the weight distribution and locking the tires up in the rear while controlling them is a pain with the live axle set up. New suspension set up, subframe bushings, control arms, tie rods etc will all need to be redone on the car in order to compensate for its bullheaded nature.
As for other options of course the AE86 toyota corolla obvious choice. The toyota Mx73 is yet another good choice for beginners. But as i stated, i highly recommend getting a 240 and learning all you can with that car and eventually start modding it and perhaps even moving on to another car choice once your skill level has hightened
Buy a fc (2nd gen) rx7 they are cheap with the engine blown.Go to http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ get there v8 kit and straight axle kit rest is up to you.Or a v8 miata but you'll have to swap the irs to a thunderbirds or it won't last long.Short answer a gto is too pricey to smash in to a wall isn't it.Your going to wreck so use a car you don't care you total.
If you TRULY want a V8 drift car, use a 240 and swap in an LS1. Many kits available for this conversion. It will be a bitch to get used to much like the v8 rx7, but it will start you out on a much more forgiving skill level requirement.
Visit silviav8.com
Hope i helped.
Adam
Last edited by guitarist4life; Oct 9, 2009 at 11:04 PM.
