can 240z's drift??

[ono]

is the wheelbase not right for 240z's to drift?

does anybody have any videos?

just wondering what to do with my life and dream of owning a Z

thanks guys.

-Garrett

[Perrenial Badass]

I know I've seen one drifting, but they are few and far between. The car just isn't common enough to be used as a drift mobile.

[ono]

but i mean it's possible right?

get some illuminas, and some good springs/ ground control conversion

l28et

definitely a diff, probably r200 and whatnot

i just love freaking 240z's sooo much, but i'm also in to drifting =\ but i figure with the right suspension, and anywhere from 170-200 hp ... it shouldn't be too bad, right?

[hbpignosePA]

heres a better idea.... buy a crown vic, and drift the piss outta it

its absurd to drift something as timeless as a datsun z, there arent many clean ones out there and true enthusaists wouldnt risk ruining one by beating it to hell

[night240]

classic aren't made for drift...ok. but Z should always be show or something else.

[ono]

if i ever owned a crown vic, first drive, i'd drive myself off a cliff -_- lol

i see your guy's point, and ya, if i had the money, i'd make her a show car no questions asked, just seeing what types of fun i can have with her for the time being =p

thanks for not bashing me too hard guys, and thanks for the advice =)

see you around,

-Garrett

[Perrenial Badass]

but i mean it's possible right?

Concidering that I've seen an EF Civic drifting I'd say... yea, it's definitely possible.

When the 240 is running, I might take it somewhere and drift it a bit... maybe. But that's only because it's going for bodywork right after I'd finish drifting.

[ono]

lol that bad huh? haha, thanks guys

[85300zxQuercioli]

Concidering that I've seen an EF Civic drifting I'd say... yea, it's definitely possible.

When the 240 is running, I might take it somewhere and drift it a bit... maybe. But that's only because it's going for bodywork right after I'd finish drifting.

Anything possible with Cash but.... Cost alot I dont think you have any problem getting the power you need to drift but I think you need a new slip differential. On top of that you need to do some suspension work basically top line shocks,springs and a **** load of tire you can go threw 4 sets in one day easy

[Perrenial Badass]

I've drove 240Zs in the past, and there is no reason why they couldn't perform well as a drift car. As stated, the reason why drifting 240Zs are few and far between is simply because they are not a dime a dozen like 240SXs are. Or at least were, until the drift craze hit.

[ono]

but in all reality, with an l28et, probably some illuminas, and a diff, it would be np?

[evildky]

I personally think drifting is kinda dumb and a waste to do but yes the s30 has been known to drift, ues the L28ET has lots or power potential (how fast are you willign to spend) and drifting is the opposite of racing, you want the stiffest rear springs you cna get as the idea is to brake traction, all motorsports try to keep traction so an autocross, or road race car would have a much softer rear suspension

[Leegamer]

is the wheelbase not right for 240z's to drift?

does anybody have any videos?

just wondering what to do with my life and dream of owning a Z

thanks guys.

-Garrett

You can drift in anything, but why someone would want to destroy a car like the s30 is beyond me.

[bigred240sx]

just do it...try and see what happens

[USMCgetsome]

to answer the question is YES it can drift. Although, what everyone is trying to explain to you is that most Z need restoration at this period of time. That cost serious money. Depending on the condition of your z i would assume it needs body attention. If you drift it assume you will fracture or bend the chasis due to it's metal integrity.

Ok.. I live in japan and the datsun chasis i see driving around are HIGH DOLLAR RACE MACHINES. Were talking 20,000 - 100,000. So just food for thought. If you were planning on trashing this chasis then by all means go for it. If you want to keep it i would not suggest it with out the proper chasis modifications.

Good luck to ya brother!

[ono]

lol finally, thank you, i don't know, maybe i'll just keep it as a dd, get some suspension and a little power, but i dunno, thanks for all the help guys.

-Garrett

[brizanden]

why is everyone getting all pissy lol. just buy a rusty one that no one else wants and drift it till it breaks in half. better then having it sit and rust to death.

[ono]

thank you! my point exactly, you guys should see it... not too rusty... but the body is gone =\, kinda like it that way... so i can get some power, and nobody will know lol but ya... it's pretty beat

[brizanden]

well ur prolly gonna have to do a lot of upgrading/ replacing of break and suspension pieces.

[ono]

ya, suspension i already have ordered, gonna beef up the frame mildly, sounds like fun =p

[USMCgetsome]

keep us posted. I'm curious on how long that body will last. Have you checked for any failed body areas?

[bigred240sx]

ha im curious too...and i think its safe to say somebody like dragon ball z

[JDMZ32]

of course they can!

just check out this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rbWQZicY_0

[ono]

dragon ball z? where did that come from? lol

[USMCgetsome]

that z was blowin some serious smoke! lol. it was pretty cute. lol.

[bigred240sx]

KUILLIN_DRIFTERi think that was how the little bald guys name was spelt off the show hahanvm im seein things haha

[JDMZ32]

that z was blowin some serious smoke! lol. it was pretty cute. lol.

came across that a while ago while surfing youtube. thought it was neat lol.

[ono]

lol ya, pretty funny stuff =)

[USMCgetsome]

your close! his name was KRILLIN... i was going for cool illin

[VMP]

its absurd to drift something as timeless as a datsun z, there arent many clean ones out there and true enthusaists wouldnt risk ruining one by beating it to hell

i agree. another z off the road because it was ran into a wall/curb from driver error... i would cry. the cars are too beautiful/running out to risk drifting in them.

just buy a 240sx for about 1500 bucks and beat that to hell. you'll love yourself later for it.