i've had an interest in drifting for a while now, not some stupid fanboy "OMG I RACE CARS" kind of interest but a genuine interest. but i dont know _anyone_ else who is and therefor i have no (real) way of learning other then experimentation. i dont have the car for it now (84 VOLVO stationwagon! <with super rad-ass soundsystem :D>) im very seriously considering getting a newcar sometime in the near future (2nd gen rx7 possibly?)
but yeah, backstory aside.
what is the advice all of you would give to somone just starting?
but yeah, backstory aside.
what is the advice all of you would give to somone just starting?
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Re: where to start?
Sun, February 26, 2006 - 7:42 AMthe cheapest way to go to get started would be to get yourself an oldschool, toyota AE86 corolla, these can be found pretty cheap and they respond well to tuning, then spend a lot of time at the local walmart on rainy days, keeping your car in a drift is very unnatural and takes a LOT of time to be able to do it, there is also schools availiable to help you get the basics down pat -
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Re: where to start?
Sun, February 26, 2006 - 5:17 PMI seriously beg to differ. AE86 corollas are mostly of poor quality, have bad frame rust issues in most (non-california) climates, are underpowered, and have the softest frame this side of a mostang 5.0.
I say that, because I used to own one. I loved that car. Was a GT-S with stock LSD, 4A-ge twin cam, et cetera, et cetera. The frame flex was always a serious issue that took a good bit of concentration to get over, and always left me scared. Parts for the Corolla are damn expensive, and maintiance is horrendious.
In my arrogant opinion, a RPS-13 240sx (hatch back) is a much better car to learn on. They can be had for next to nothing, and are almost infinantly upgradeable, also the chassis holds up well to higher power. rps drivers find 240-500 hp comfortable and usable. the AE86 chassis becomes overwhelmed with more than 280hp, even with pro drivers (I spend half a day in the pits with Alex Pfieffer, when he was drifting the black AE86, first season of FormulaD).
Next suggestion, if you don't want to be just another kid in a 240? get a RX-7 of the FC series. RUN AND HIDE from all FB's with the 12A motor, they are horrible. if you can find a FB GSL-SE (5-star), it's worth it. the FC is generally the best though, but it's still a mazda and takes some peace, love, and understanding. -
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Re: where to start?
Mon, February 27, 2006 - 7:21 AMof course the 240 is a better car, but because of what u said, it makes a good starter car, because who cares if you hit something??
i drive an s-13 240, and have an sr20det comversion, and i love it, i did have to put some sub frame connectors in, and use strut braces front and rear, i dyno'd the car at 382 whp, and 364 ft/lbs, torque, i am by no means a pro, and don't think i'm really all that good either.
around here, they are dirt cheap. if worse come to worse dood, find a motor with all the wiring, and swap out the engine in ur volvo. LOL
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Re: where to start?
Mon, February 27, 2006 - 12:43 PMI'm all with you about opinions, I just want this to be clear:
AE86 toyotas are (not/no longer) inexpensive in any way, shape, or form. The only to make that car "cheap" to modify is if you can find a good friend throwing out some formula atlantic and GROUP B race parts. Heh. hah. heh.
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