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Gripen · Sep 5th, 2003, 04:33 AM

Using the Z32 rear uprights will reduce unsprung weight because they're made out of forged aluminum instead of the standard cast iron. Suspension mods are very important when drifting. They should be the first area to be looked at for someone wanting to get into drifting.

The problem with the rb is that, yes, it is heavy. Also, because it is longer, that weight is more foward. Putting more weight into the back will help even out the f/r balance, but because you've got a lot of weight on either end of the car, it becomes more difficult to rotate the vehicle. You want the weight more towards the center. Take mazda's new rx-8 for example, the heavier items on that car, like the engine and fuel tank, are closer towards the center. This makes that car easier to rotate.

Don't get me wrong, I think that the RB is a wonderful engine. But if you're going to do more drifting than dragging, the SR would probably be a better choice. Even with that engine, you can still kick ass on the 1320.

Sep 5th, 2003, 04:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gripen Nissan Enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Seattle, WA Posts: 216	Using the Z32 rear uprights will reduce unsprung weight because they're made out of forged aluminum instead of the standard cast iron. Suspension mods are very important when drifting. They should be the first area to be looked at for someone wanting to get into drifting. The problem with the rb is that, yes, it is heavy. Also, because it is longer, that weight is more foward. Putting more weight into the back will help even out the f/r balance, but because you've got a lot of weight on either end of the car, it becomes more difficult to rotate the vehicle. You want the weight more towards the center. Take mazda's new rx-8 for example, the heavier items on that car, like the engine and fuel tank, are closer towards the center. This makes that car easier to rotate. Don't get me wrong, I think that the RB is a wonderful engine. But if you're going to do more drifting than dragging, the SR would probably be a better choice. Even with that engine, you can still kick ass on the 1320. __________________ 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S, the infamous Hachi Roku. The one wheel wonder. Will dance for LSD.