Top Tips for BMW drift prep ?? - Page 2 - Drifting forum

Mike@TDSW · 01-03-2008, 23:09

For e36's m3 evo top mounts fitted the wrong way round is a really useful tip for increasing camber out front (courtesy of the Bon tbh).
Handbrakes are wank in my experience on all but poverty spec 316's with drum rears. Fit drum rears if you dont like brakes but do like handbraking or fit hydro.
Usual stuff, weld, strip, seat and wheel is obv although imo anything 318is and above can live with interior if only to be an occasional practice day type effort whilst remaining a daily.

For my ultimate BMW drifting tip, buy a e28 535. Bestest/Coolest sideways BM I have owned and Im sure others will agree and the lazy torque of the old skool straight 6 produces smokes you JDM boys can only dream of below 300 powahs.

MJG · 02-03-2008, 03:11

Yep e28 535i's are awesome, although I resent any e28 that isn't satin black, slammed, with no bumpers or interior.

mitsi_matt · 02-03-2008, 07:23

In this order, for most BMWs to make them drifty...

1) weld diff
2) strip interior
3) slam it
4) fit bucket seat
5) make sure viscos fan thingy works

spoilt my first day after 8 laps

So how many bmw"s are gonna be drifting on the day then?
1. Me
2. mitsi matt

green-giant · 02-03-2008, 13:00

viscus coupling

i know about them!!! lol

Mike@TDSW · 03-03-2008, 23:06

Oh yeah thats a good un. Viscous fan for the fail.

Make sure you have a good self tapper ready for viscous fan repair.

superclarkey · 03-03-2008, 23:09

I hear the best mod is to "fit a seat"

c

Lex · 04-03-2008, 01:56

only if you can afford it it what i heard on the grapevine - duh where have you been . dont you know anyfink

GmasterT · 04-03-2008, 09:53

weld the diff, get involved...

victorS13 · 04-03-2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJG

Me too.

In this order, for most BMWs to make them drifty...

1) weld diff
2) strip interior
3) slam it
4) fit bucket seat

Same as any other car really

I don't see covering a DWYB being able to give readers technical knowledge about making BMWs drifty but it's just the basic logic really. Fitting diffs is crazy on BMWs unless you are spending £10k on one, but most BMWs can be made really competitive with only a few grand including car purchase generally lol.

Taff, stop trying to get a PBMW feature

I think generally as I say any drift technical "setup" can be applied to BMWs but with "fit a bigger engine" instead of "fit a bigger turbo".

how about camber?? I've got it on my E30, and it goes like crazy in combo with some crazy steering lock

greetzz Victor

s12 silvia · 04-03-2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by steerfromtherear

For e36's m3 evo top mounts fitted the wrong way round is a really useful tip for increasing camber out front (courtesy of the Bon tbh).

i have a e34 525i se can i use m5/m3 adjustable top mounts?

crazyenglishman. · 04-03-2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by steerfromtherear

Oh yeah thats a good un. Viscous fan for the fail.

Make sure you have a good self tapper ready for viscous fan repair.

Tell me more

MrNick · 04-03-2008, 23:26

buy it ,weld it,oval it ,scrap it ............did this in that order quite a few times ...doh ! and 535i is the best value

green-giant · 05-03-2008, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyenglishman.

Tell me more

its a known problem for viscus couplings to go and cause the engine to overheat ive seen it a few times and was going to buy a compact with a knackered coupling as i have a E36 1 sitting here but he blew the head on way down to me lol

MJG · 05-03-2008, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by s12 silvia

i have a e34 525i se can i use m5/m3 adjustable top mounts?

You should be able to fit any other e34 top mounts yeah, but m3 could be different as they are different front suspension design.

Fundamental · 05-03-2008, 12:58

I started my drifting in BMW(E36 328), one of the best and affordable cars for learners out of factory to my mind. Ideal 50/50 weight distribution. Tell me which jap car has a battery as a standart in the boot

?
Most necesary mods:
1) Diff from M3 EVO
2) Stiff coilovers
3) P/steering cooler
4) Struts
5) X-brace as mentioned before
6) Bucket seat (just look at standart seats!!!

)
7) Steering wheel
8) 4 point(at least) belts
9) wheels wise i go for 9x16inch (215/40/16 rubber)
10)5mm spacers in front
11)stripping not necessary, not heavy
12)Plastic bits and carbon hoods do good work to enlighten body panels
13)Definately snap of the flywheel!! or put a lighweight one
14)modify the gearbox so that M20 clutch fits, frickin cheap and strong

15)Dont be a pussy

I always have loveed beemers

There we go

victorS13 · 05-03-2008, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fundamental

I started my drifting in BMW(E36 328), one of the best and affordable cars for learners out of factory to my mind. Ideal 50/50 weight distribution. Tell me which jap car has a battery as a standart in the boot

?

Even a E30 325 has the battery in the boot, i'm gonna put my battery (320 e30) also in the boot.

green-giant · 05-03-2008, 19:16

will the M3 Evo diff fit the 318i?
i take it its a LSD..seem to be same price as the 'LSD' that are found lurking about so i might purchase

MJG · 05-03-2008, 19:19

Or you could buy a welded diff, or get yours welded, which would save even MORE cash

green-giant · 05-03-2008, 22:07

not to bothered with the cash thing lol id rather have a LSD than a weld but i may buy a weld for certain days and times....

MJG · 05-03-2008, 22:21

You've obviously never driven with a welded diff. Unless your middle car had one lol.

05-03-2008, 12:58	#35 (permalink)
Fundamental doughnutter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moscow Posts: 33	I started my drifting in BMW(E36 328), one of the best and affordable cars for learners out of factory to my mind. Ideal 50/50 weight distribution. Tell me which jap car has a battery as a standart in the boot ? Most necesary mods: 1) Diff from M3 EVO 2) Stiff coilovers 3) P/steering cooler 4) Struts 5) X-brace as mentioned before 6) Bucket seat (just look at standart seats!!!) 7) Steering wheel 8) 4 point(at least) belts 9) wheels wise i go for 9x16inch (215/40/16 rubber) 10)5mm spacers in front 11)stripping not necessary, not heavy 12)Plastic bits and carbon hoods do good work to enlighten body panels 13)Definately snap of the flywheel!! or put a lighweight one 14)modify the gearbox so that M20 clutch fits, frickin cheap and strong 15)Dont be a pussy I always have loveed beemers There we go

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01-03-2008, 23:09	#21 (permalink)
Mike@TDSW dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,309	For e36's m3 evo top mounts fitted the wrong way round is a really useful tip for increasing camber out front (courtesy of the Bon tbh). Handbrakes are wank in my experience on all but poverty spec 316's with drum rears. Fit drum rears if you dont like brakes but do like handbraking or fit hydro. Usual stuff, weld, strip, seat and wheel is obv although imo anything 318is and above can live with interior if only to be an occasional practice day type effort whilst remaining a daily. For my ultimate BMW drifting tip, buy a e28 535. Bestest/Coolest sideways BM I have owned and Im sure others will agree and the lazy torque of the old skool straight 6 produces smokes you JDM boys can only dream of below 300 powahs.

02-03-2008, 03:11	#22 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,691	Yep e28 535i's are awesome, although I resent any e28 that isn't satin black, slammed, with no bumpers or interior.

02-03-2008, 07:23	#23 (permalink)
mitsi_matt touge runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 167	In this order, for most BMWs to make them drifty... 1) weld diff 2) strip interior 3) slam it 4) fit bucket seat 5) make sure viscos fan thingy works spoilt my first day after 8 laps So how many bmw"s are gonna be drifting on the day then? 1. Me 2. mitsi matt

02-03-2008, 13:00	#24 (permalink)
green-giant tail slider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton(not the gay bit!) Posts: 95	viscus coupling i know about them!!! lol

03-03-2008, 23:06	#25 (permalink)
Mike@TDSW dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,309	Oh yeah thats a good un. Viscous fan for the fail. Make sure you have a good self tapper ready for viscous fan repair.

03-03-2008, 23:09	#26 (permalink)
superclarkey Mood=Badical! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Birmingham-spec Posts: 8,476	I hear the best mod is to "fit a seat" c

04-03-2008, 01:56	#27 (permalink)
Lex DWYB.CO.UK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Booostville Posts: 2,329	only if you can afford it it what i heard on the grapevine - duh where have you been . dont you know anyfink

04-03-2008, 09:53	#28 (permalink)
GmasterT talks alot Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Under an S-body Posts: 1,210	weld the diff, get involved...

04-03-2008, 23:26	#32 (permalink)
MrNick I've been talking proper England since I was a small childrens Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: essex Posts: 3,505	buy it ,weld it,oval it ,scrap it ............did this in that order quite a few times ...doh ! and 535i is the best value

05-03-2008, 19:16	#37 (permalink)
green-giant tail slider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton(not the gay bit!) Posts: 95	will the M3 Evo diff fit the 318i? i take it its a LSD..seem to be same price as the 'LSD' that are found lurking about so i might purchase

05-03-2008, 19:19	#38 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,691	Or you could buy a welded diff, or get yours welded, which would save even MORE cash

05-03-2008, 22:07	#39 (permalink)
green-giant tail slider Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton(not the gay bit!) Posts: 95	not to bothered with the cash thing lol id rather have a LSD than a weld but i may buy a weld for certain days and times....

05-03-2008, 22:21	#40 (permalink)
MJG e30 of Death Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Derby, England Posts: 10,691	You've obviously never driven with a welded diff. Unless your middle car had one lol.