[thnk_again]

hey guys, this is my first post, im keen to get into drifting just don't really no much about it.
im looking to build a dedicated drifter nothing else, i have had experience in a high profile dirt oval racing team where the cars are basically a cage with a body around them and being as stiff as possible to help them slide and drive better and because its on mud the cars love to slide naturally, i understand that the road is different and i suppose i would want some flex in the chasi to throw it side ways,
whats the ideal car i already have a mild rb25 sitting on a engine stand with a r33 5speed to go into a car any car recommendations?
whats the ideal set up full chase bracing? full cage? and f**k of suspension
i want to be competitive.any help would be great and if you guys know of any one who imports non complianced cars please also let me know
cheers mat

[booostin]

Well you have a nice strong engine there to start with, the car you choose will really come down to your choice as anything rear wheel drive is good for drift. It depends on how much you want to spend but I'd suggest a S13 Silvia to drop that engine into you; will have no problem sliding it around with that beefy motor in it.

I'm not sure about un complianced car dealers but if you look on this site and around I'm sure you will find one they always seem to pop up every now and then.

[2LV8ETR]

Greets man, and welcome to the scene.

If I were you, I would start slowly. Find out where in your state an organisation hosts drift practice meets and ask them what is required to participate. Go along and meet the drivers and see what they are using in their cars and just general chit-chat about what to expect. Drifters are a peculiar breed of human and are usually happy jokers. Sort all this out while you set your car up.
Here in WA we have DriftWA and there is a website that will give you all the info you need, such as CAMS license and vehicle requirements.

As you already have an RB25DET, your best option would be a Skyline because the RB25 will easily clamp into it. The most common Skyline used is the R32 Gts-t, then the R34 GTT, then lastly the R33 Gts25-t. You can of course shoehorn them into the Silvia range, but the process is a little more involved.
A stock RB25 is a good platform to start with but a bit more power will see you drifting through long corners continually. It's not essential at first, but if you want to be competitive, the up the power to about 300-400hp.

The differential. If you have the funds available, 2 way LSD's are the go. If not, then you can go the full locker route or just weld up the spider gears. The reasons for the LSD/Locker is because it helps with the transferring of the engine power equally to the wheels on and off acceleration.

Suspension. You can purchase suspension that has been especially developed for drifting. Because normal road suspension is too soft, suspension has been specially developed for drifting that can increase the amount of grip to the front wheels which can make the car understeer less and it would also have a better damping force and stronger spring rates so while you are drifting the car will have minimal roll. It will make the car stable while drifting. HKS Hyper-D's are a perfect example.
Suspension bushes are also an added bonus. Drift cars need the sub frame and all suspension parts to have minimum movement to allow the driver to feel every movement of the car so the driver can control the car much more precisely.
Body rigidity is also a good thing and many drivers seam weld their cars, add strut braces and bigger swaybars.

Weight. Weight is the enemy for any motorsport so to make the car easy to control the car needs to be light as as possible. The cheapest way to start is to simply strip away the standard interior which can see some reduction in weight, after which you could think about replacing some of the external body panels of the car with carbon fibre and FRP replacements which again will save you some weight.

Tyres. The brand of tyres is usually one of preference, but believe it or not, grip is the deciding factor. Grip is essential becuase while sideways, you still need forward momentum so you can put some distance between yourself and your competitor. If you get passed under drift, you lose. A combination of smoke and speed is always a good thing.

That's about all I can offer at the moment, but like I said - The more you practice, the better you'll get and the more knowledge you'll obtain to tune your car to it's best ability.

Good luck man.

This post has been edited by 2LV8ETR: 06 May 2009 - 02:41 AM

[TougeR34]

basically if u want a skyline.. ur lookin about 20k to get it drift @ a compeditive level.. as soon as you think your done theres always more

if ur looking for fun, then drifting is basically the cost of the car + tyres, maybe an LSD,

[liampire]

In regards to the diff...cheapest option is to add some shims
S13's can be found cheaply, you will need a r32 subframe and a tailshaft made up
Coilover suspension....$1500 for HSD's....they are good middle range units
Use Federal tyres as they don't contain silicone so they won't delaminate, they are also priced well...Kumho make good tyres for drift, Marshall as well

You would be probably be better off buying someones import that is already modified. There are so many imports for sale with modified engines, turbos, aftermarket ecu, injectors ect....for around $10000....it's up to you if you would rather build one...building something will cost more money though.

[r33cruiser]

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This post has been edited by r33cruiser: 16 December 2009 - 02:15 PM