Any beginners drift advice

Post by **freddy240sx** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:54 pm

I just got a(n) 89 240sx fastback SOHC five speed im new to the car scene i really want to get into drifting i dont know where to start and im also on a budget at the moment so like what would be a good beginners set up for this situation, so any advice for a noob like me many thanks.

Post by **Razi** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:57 pm

Lots of practice!

Some of the main things you'll want are coilovers, LSD, and probably a bucket seat.

Welcome to Nico!

Post by **numbnuts240** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:44 pm

freddy240sx wrote:so any advice for a noob like me

don't crash.

Post by **asoomal** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:05 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HrzW5ufcg

Don't do this.

Post by **Bubba1** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 5:56 pm

Dont do it on public roads.

Post by **sbird1** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:55 pm

asoomal wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HrzW5ufcg

Don't do this.

WTF was that? That was the worst video I have seen today, and I haven't seen very many.

Post by **BusyBadger** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:19 am

Your car is older than you are...before you start modifying your car make sure the parts that are already on are up to par.

I'd be willing to bet that at a minimum you'll need to replace the following...

Ball Joints
Control Arm Bushings
Steering Rack Bushings
TC Rod bushings (in this case you're actually better of by replacing the whole TC Rod - check out Battle Version for some nice stuff. And if you have a mishap they're the only company I know of that will you sell you a single TC Rod.

Actually you should just replace all your bushings (I like Whiteline but Energy Suspension has a nice kit). After that I'd certainly look into a decent limited slip diffand a decent seat that will hold you in place.

Post by **Bubba1** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 5:26 am

Two words: NICOfest Carlisle.

Every May, at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, during their Performance and Style Show, Carlisle gives us use of their track for a weekend of drifting and autocrossing. Any level of experience is welcome. Very inexpensive.

Post by **Eddiemac** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:37 am

Make sure the car can handle the abuse. The frame on that car has been cut and patched because it was rusted through. So if you plan to drift it, make sure everything is gonna stay together so you dont have an accident.

Post by **freddy240sx** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:14 pm

busybadger, i do need all that and my sub frame is in pretty bad shape do you know any websites where i can get some parts?

Post by **Rev_D21** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:49 pm

Know the difference between drifting and donuts.

Post by **asoomal** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:37 pm

sbird1 wrote:
asoomal wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5HrzW5ufcg

Don't do this.
WTF was that? That was the worst video I have seen today, and I haven't seen very many.

He's on this board.

Post by **Dattebayo** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:35 pm

freddy240sx wrote:do you know any websites where i can get some parts?

lol

Post by **s13hatchRB25** » Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:58 pm

Get a nice set of coilovers,all new bushing set,and tie rods for now just to start.

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