Drifting on a Budget: Can it be done?

Cuban_B_93_XE · May 27th, 2004, 11:59 PM

I want to drift but have very little money. I have a 240sx lined up in good working order. With about $500 to spend, should i invest it in tires, springs, and strut bar? What is the bare minimum i should get before i start drifting recreationally? Are Intake, Headers, and Exhaust really neccesary?

Kato · May 28th, 2004, 08:58 AM

I would recommend a VLSD first...as far as drifting on a budget? I guess you can keep modifications down but you are always gonna be spending $$$ on tires...Not a poor man's hobby....especially when you wreck...and if you are a drifter, you WILL wreck...

Flying Vv · May 28th, 2004, 11:42 AM

stay stock until you really learn what you are doing. that way if you screw your car up you dont have to worry about scratching your rims or anything like that. then as kato says get a Viscous Limited Slip Differential ( VLSD). then after that move to suspension mods. I/H/E are not nessecesary as the LSD and suspenions. Drifting relies heavuily on balance over all. as in weight balance, power ( not too muhc, just enough to cope with your skill level) and suspension( which should also be based on skill level).

definetly plan on wrecking. and dont kill yourself doing it on the streets. take it to the track.

ronaldo · May 28th, 2004, 08:22 PM

why do you guys say to go with a vlsd, cause unless thats all you could afford at the moment, why not move up to a real one?

s3v3rth3stars · May 29th, 2004, 12:17 AM

hey mansome of us dont live near drift track (i live n miami). the streets is the only place to do it... and thats how it all started in japan.. so it seems only naturral to go that route. dont flame me... back me up guys who dont have tracks any where around!

Cuban_B_93_XE · May 29th, 2004, 12:28 AM

Thanks for the replies. Im debating over a 240sx (s13 model), or an RX7 (88 Turbo). I know nothing about rotary engines but ive heard the rx7's are fun to drive + its a drop top. Any suggestions?

ronaldo · May 29th, 2004, 01:42 AM

thats a tuff choice, cause s13's are awsome, but so are FC's, i would probably rather go with the FC, cause they arent as comin, and rotary engines are quite bad ass

Kato · Jun 1st, 2004, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

why do you guys say to go with a vlsd, cause unless thats all you could afford at the moment, why not move up to a real one?

Because the title of this thread is "Drifting on a Budget..".

asleepz · Jun 1st, 2004, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

thats a tuff choice, cause s13's are awsome, but so are FC's, i would probably rather go with the FC, cause they arent as comin, and rotary engines are quite bad ass

good luck finding many people to work on it

ronaldo · Jun 1st, 2004, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kato

Because the title of this thread is "Drifting on a Budget..".

good point

, i was just thinkin wat would be ideal to invest in

Cuban_B_93_XE · Jun 1st, 2004, 08:57 PM

If an FC RX7 could be found, would it be worth it to drop a new engine as to avoid future problems because i know rotary is imposibble to work on.

StanBo · Jun 3rd, 2004, 06:37 PM

Pray for rain and drive hard.

Tie rods and spring/shocks and you are done.

Open diff rules. Just drive faster.

ronaldo · Jun 3rd, 2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuban_B_93_XE

If an FC RX7 could be found, would it be worth it to drop a new engine as to avoid future problems because i know rotary is imposibble to work on.

i think it all matters on how much you like the car, and if your willing to spend the extra time on maintaning the rotary

Nismo14-180 · Jun 3rd, 2004, 10:06 PM

I wouldnt go for an FC. You risk blowing an apex seal due to overheating and constant high revs. RX-7's parts are also pricey. The big thing is to upgrade ALL your cooling system if you gecide to get the FC. Plus their hell on gas. The S13 is gonna be a safer bet b/c there's a strong following aftermarket wise. Descent on gas. Cheaper parts than the RX-7. And their relatively easy to work on, motor wise.

ronaldo · Jun 5th, 2004, 11:26 AM

yea,, i guess cause this is drifting on a budget, going with the s13 would be more logical