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Batfink · 13-01-2006, 19:22

Glad i could help.

insane 200 · 18-01-2006, 17:18

hiya peeps, i have a 200sx s14 1995 which i have sideways every weekend in empty car parks and lorry parks. i'm well happy with the way it handles but feel it needs tightening up. so far i only have apex springs but kayabe agx adjustable dampers on way, won't get coilovers till misses gets own car otherwise she complains.ideas????
also i've done bits to the engine. ie s/s zorst from turbo elbow back, k&n duction, boost valve, iridium plugs. fmic next and blow off valve. any thing else come recommended????????
sorry bout long post but other car in auto trader so will have 1500 to spend on silvia

**Phil** · 18-01-2006, 17:27

Hi insane, good to have you on board

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There's plenty of stuff in the shop that will help tighten up the feel of the car without making it too stiff, have a little look at the items like steering rack bushes if you want something cheap and relatively easy to do

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nizmainiac · 02-02-2006, 01:07

maybe i posted in the wrong place first time so i'll try again, i'm a newbie

iv'e got a some what bent pulsar and i was wondering if i can put the engine on an s 14 gearbox and then put that in an s12 . I know about clearance issues with the bulkhead and dizzy cap and the engine mounts but i can always make some new ones. if not then i,m gonna have ago at putting the whole running gear in so i have a 4wd s12 , any thoughts would be welcome , thanx .rob

GSXRmarky · 02-02-2006, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pesh

Whats the difference between a welded diff and an LSD?

A welded diff is just what it says, welded solid so both wheels turn together. A LSD has still got the capability to turn the wheels at slightly different speeds ie: when turning. You will find with a welded diff you will hear one tyre trying to spin as it tries to keep up with the other tyre when turning. With a LSD it will still spin both wheels if provoked, but only really when needed. Hope this explains it a little better.

newby_johno1 · 03-02-2006, 21:55

with alot of free time in summer i need to put it sumwhere. i was lookin to buy a sierra and use that to start drifting. if anyones got and ideas how to go about it let me know.

JONXLR8 · 13-02-2006, 20:34

I surprised myself this afternoon:

I was doing around 25-30 i guess and was in second gear in a large empty damp car park so i thought, right, im gonna try something now!! In one motion i steered quite heavily to the right and from what i can remember, partially kicked the clutch.

There was a chirp from the tyres and the next thing i know the car is sideways at some extreme angle and amazed at the speed at which it happened. I made a sin i guess by raising the right foot most of the way off the throttle (i've got to get those reactions sorted), and frantically wound some opposite lock on (a lot more than i had expected to). After what seemed like an age of going sideways (and me thinking its going to spin out), the car straightened up and kicked a little before gripping and slowing.

Needless to say i had a huge smile on my face after that.

Im hooked

I've got 225/40/18 tyres on which i've noticed seem to cause the car to change angle at a greater speed than on the standard wheel/tyre set up.

GSXRmarky · 23-02-2006, 22:42

Get urself to a DriftUK practise day in that case .

mark a · 23-02-2006, 23:42

whats ppl do with their handbrakes cos mines limp.. now i have seen a few posts about using skyline cables but whats all that about whats the reason for this??

ta, mark

Lexus · 28-02-2006, 15:31

Hi!

I'm new, and sorry for my english, 'cause I'm from Belarus. I want to ask some questions:
1. How much drifting cost per week or per month?
2. I want to by my first car and i need advice: what car is better for drift and daily use? I guess it should be something like S13, S14 or RX 7... What do you think?
3. Where can I read regulations (rules) of drifting? It'll be good if it'll be in english or russia...

alex b81 · 05-03-2006, 21:35

hi ppl, i sort of stumbled across this site 2 nite and it has held my attention for about 3hrs so far reading diff bits of forum! i like the sound of drifting but dont know what car to use, ideally something i have already would be good, what is the best idea for a learner out of the following: 1979 2ltr gl ford capri, 1988 3ltr toyota supra or 1990 2.6 turbo mitsubishi starion( may be hard to persuade my dad to let me drift the starion as he gave it to me) none of above have mots and all need work but which would be best to get legal and practice in?? any helpful advice muchly appreiciated!!

drax · 05-03-2006, 21:37

Hi welcome, Id say the capri, but its a classic so not ideal to start off in that

alex b81 · 05-03-2006, 21:43

thanx drax0r, the capri needs welding for mot and is not worth much so could use it and would get classic insurance, would a 2ltr pinto lightened and balanced with wild cam and twin 40's be better than a 2.8 inj or 3ltr essex v6?

1lorstar · 09-03-2006, 17:16

hey, just need some questions answer since im new to this...how would u first start if you come into a corner??how fast would you be running and what gear would you be on as you come into that corner??like what gear would you shift as you enter a corner?

drax · 09-03-2006, 17:32

1lorstar, you need to aquire yourself a copy of the Drift Bible

It'll answer all of those questions and more!

racingbrett · 13-04-2006, 00:45

hey all

real new to this but im going to make a start :P

will this drift

its a GTM Rossa i have one iv just about finished rebuilding to sell, its a kit car mini/metro based with the engine out the back n fuel up front giving damn near 50/50 weight distro, its runnin a 1380 road race setup with a nice big dellorto and open exhaust, would be nice if this works as i have it there already :P just not sure how it will handle and iv never really drifted before, just my beetle round the islands :P and an old 2ltr carlton in the wet

I have a mk1 capri that would make a great retro drifter :P 1969 mint condition, but theres the problem mint n only 30,000 miles and to nice to turn into my drifter which im sure to prang n then i cant get the body parts anymore, so if the one above doesnt work im going to sell the 2 and get something simple like a late 80's early 90's 3 series beemer.

Cant wait to get sideways

edit,, i guess i should ask whats a good way to test? find an empty area go into a corner dump the clutch and see how it feels?

j-specmx · 18-06-2006, 23:40

hi. i have a eunos roadster 1.6 16v is it essential to have a welded diff or a lsd to drift or can i start with the car standard?

cheers. james.

spot_on_jon · 29-06-2006, 21:20

im in need of some help.

im intersted in learning how to drift but i havent a clue on how to go about it.... im gunna buy the drifting bible on payday...

also insurance on a car?? if i was to buy a car for drift use would i ned some kind of car insurance or anything?

cheers

Matt K · 12-07-2006, 23:47

hi, been interested in drifting and jap cars for a few years and
and after a short regretable scoob ownership i picked up a new car today.
its an import s14 set up for drifting with loads of goodies, cant drive it much yet
coz i need to get it registerd. i will pop some pics on tomorrow.

**James** · 13-07-2006, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-specmx

hi. i have a eunos roadster 1.6 16v is it essential to have a welded diff or a lsd to drift or can i start with the car standard?

cheers. james.

You can start with a standard car, but you will need to rely heavily on weight transfer and if it has an open differential, you won't get very far before you want/need to upgrade it

18-01-2006, 17:18	#22 (permalink)
insane 200 Chav spec yo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: basildon and woking Posts: 934	newbie, what mod next hiya peeps, i have a 200sx s14 1995 which i have sideways every weekend in empty car parks and lorry parks. i'm well happy with the way it handles but feel it needs tightening up. so far i only have apex springs but kayabe agx adjustable dampers on way, won't get coilovers till misses gets own car otherwise she complains.ideas???? also i've done bits to the engine. ie s/s zorst from turbo elbow back, k&n duction, boost valve, iridium plugs. fmic next and blow off valve. any thing else come recommended???????? sorry bout long post but other car in auto trader so will have 1500 to spend on silvia

02-02-2006, 01:07	#24 (permalink)
nizmainiac gripper Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	pulsar engine on an s14 gearbox maybe i posted in the wrong place first time so i'll try again, i'm a newbie iv'e got a some what bent pulsar and i was wondering if i can put the engine on an s 14 gearbox and then put that in an s12 . I know about clearance issues with the bulkhead and dizzy cap and the engine mounts but i can always make some new ones. if not then i,m gonna have ago at putting the whole running gear in so i have a 4wd s12 , any thoughts would be welcome , thanx .rob

05-03-2006, 21:43	#33 (permalink)
alex b81 gripper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: braintree essex Posts: 3	thanx drax0r, the capri needs welding for mot and is not worth much so could use it and would get classic insurance, would a 2ltr pinto lightened and balanced with wild cam and twin 40's be better than a 2.8 inj or 3ltr essex v6? Last edited by alex b81 : 05-03-2006 at 21:46.

13-04-2006, 00:45	#36 (permalink)
racingbrett gripper Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	hey all real new to this but im going to make a start :P will this drift its a GTM Rossa i have one iv just about finished rebuilding to sell, its a kit car mini/metro based with the engine out the back n fuel up front giving damn near 50/50 weight distro, its runnin a 1380 road race setup with a nice big dellorto and open exhaust, would be nice if this works as i have it there already :P just not sure how it will handle and iv never really drifted before, just my beetle round the islands :P and an old 2ltr carlton in the wet I have a mk1 capri that would make a great retro drifter :P 1969 mint condition, but theres the problem mint n only 30,000 miles and to nice to turn into my drifter which im sure to prang n then i cant get the body parts anymore, so if the one above doesnt work im going to sell the 2 and get something simple like a late 80's early 90's 3 series beemer. Cant wait to get sideways edit,, i guess i should ask whats a good way to test? find an empty area go into a corner dump the clutch and see how it feels? Last edited by racingbrett : 13-04-2006 at 00:55.

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13-01-2006, 19:22	#21 (permalink)
Batfink dorifto kingu! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORWICH. Posts: 1,094	Glad i could help.

18-01-2006, 17:27	#23 (permalink)
Phil 7JZGTE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,869	Hi insane, good to have you on board . There's plenty of stuff in the shop that will help tighten up the feel of the car without making it too stiff, have a little look at the items like steering rack bushes if you want something cheap and relatively easy to do ..

03-02-2006, 21:55	#26 (permalink)
newby_johno1 gripper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: wigan, manchester Posts: 1	with alot of free time in summer i need to put it sumwhere. i was lookin to buy a sierra and use that to start drifting. if anyones got and ideas how to go about it let me know.

13-02-2006, 20:34	#27 (permalink)
JONXLR8 Technohead Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 347	I surprised myself this afternoon: I was doing around 25-30 i guess and was in second gear in a large empty damp car park so i thought, right, im gonna try something now!! In one motion i steered quite heavily to the right and from what i can remember, partially kicked the clutch. There was a chirp from the tyres and the next thing i know the car is sideways at some extreme angle and amazed at the speed at which it happened. I made a sin i guess by raising the right foot most of the way off the throttle (i've got to get those reactions sorted), and frantically wound some opposite lock on (a lot more than i had expected to). After what seemed like an age of going sideways (and me thinking its going to spin out), the car straightened up and kicked a little before gripping and slowing. Needless to say i had a huge smile on my face after that. Im hooked I've got 225/40/18 tyres on which i've noticed seem to cause the car to change angle at a greater speed than on the standard wheel/tyre set up.

23-02-2006, 22:42	#28 (permalink)
GSXRmarky Spanner spinner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 512	Get urself to a DriftUK practise day in that case .

23-02-2006, 23:42	#29 (permalink)
mark a spl dori master Join Date: May 2005 Location: doncaster Posts: 331	whats ppl do with their handbrakes cos mines limp.. now i have seen a few posts about using skyline cables but whats all that about whats the reason for this?? ta, mark

28-02-2006, 15:31	#30 (permalink)
Lexus gripper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minsk, Balerus Posts: 2	Hi! I'm new, and sorry for my english, 'cause I'm from Belarus. I want to ask some questions: 1. How much drifting cost per week or per month? 2. I want to by my first car and i need advice: what car is better for drift and daily use? I guess it should be something like S13, S14 or RX 7... What do you think? 3. Where can I read regulations (rules) of drifting? It'll be good if it'll be in english or russia...

05-03-2006, 21:35	#31 (permalink)
alex b81 gripper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: braintree essex Posts: 3	hi ppl, i sort of stumbled across this site 2 nite and it has held my attention for about 3hrs so far reading diff bits of forum! i like the sound of drifting but dont know what car to use, ideally something i have already would be good, what is the best idea for a learner out of the following: 1979 2ltr gl ford capri, 1988 3ltr toyota supra or 1990 2.6 turbo mitsubishi starion( may be hard to persuade my dad to let me drift the starion as he gave it to me) none of above have mots and all need work but which would be best to get legal and practice in?? any helpful advice muchly appreiciated!!

05-03-2006, 21:37	#32 (permalink)
drax Ninja Stuntman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 1,894	Hi welcome, Id say the capri, but its a classic so not ideal to start off in that

09-03-2006, 17:16	#34 (permalink)
1lorstar gripper Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	hey, just need some questions answer since im new to this...how would u first start if you come into a corner??how fast would you be running and what gear would you be on as you come into that corner??like what gear would you shift as you enter a corner?

09-03-2006, 17:32	#35 (permalink)
drax Ninja Stuntman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 1,894	1lorstar, you need to aquire yourself a copy of the Drift Bible It'll answer all of those questions and more!

18-06-2006, 23:40	#37 (permalink)
j-specmx gripper Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5	hi. i have a eunos roadster 1.6 16v is it essential to have a welded diff or a lsd to drift or can i start with the car standard? cheers. james.

29-06-2006, 21:20	#38 (permalink)
spot_on_jon gripper Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bristol Posts: 9	im in need of some help. im intersted in learning how to drift but i havent a clue on how to go about it.... im gunna buy the drifting bible on payday... also insurance on a car?? if i was to buy a car for drift use would i ned some kind of car insurance or anything? cheers

12-07-2006, 23:47	#39 (permalink)
Matt K touge runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: london nr heathrow Posts: 217	hi, been interested in drifting and jap cars for a few years and and after a short regretable scoob ownership i picked up a new car today. its an import s14 set up for drifting with loads of goodies, cant drive it much yet coz i need to get it registerd. i will pop some pics on tomorrow.