Drift Tech KA..

[F1Turbo]

hello guys.. well just got my STOCK 240sx .. i was wondering what are some mods i need to start the drift.. Oh and No need to tell me about Performance parts.. I ll keep my engine stock just Suspension and LSD wise..

[fireheadmt]

yeah i just got mine a couple months ago, so far my engine is stock except for exhaust.

i'm just starting getting in to drifting too. what i did was went around and found a junked j30, got the Viscous LSD from that, that ran me about 250. that was the best thing i could get to start drifting. even though it isnt a cusco, kaaz, or nismo, it still is way better than an open diff.

and i also picked up some kyb agx adjustable shocks, and tein s-tech springs. which also made it easier to drift, keeping the car flatter on the road.

so yeah look into that, i recommend (from what ive read here, cause im still new) to just start slow, learn how to slide the stock car, and then start upgrading and re-learning every step of the way.

[F1Turbo]

ahh i see.. haha i used to use my STOCK MPV RWD edition and it worked perfectly fine for hand brake drifts .. i installed new rear brakes on my 240 and now im sliding hard again thanks for the advice

[Project S13]

Eh If you happen to have a vlsd on there you're set. There are better lsds but a viscous is fine for learning some basics imo. As long as you don't have an open diff (not that an open diff is unslidable) you should be in good enough shape to get your practice going. Oh and rainy days are your friend

[jiinkz]

If you don't already have a VLSD, dont waste your time and money buying one. They blow. Bad. Get a real clutch diff. Some coilovers and some TC rods...get yourself a seat and you're set. from there jump up and get a set of adjustable rear arms and stuff, then worry about power, and you're set.

[F1Turbo]

Hmmm a chair?? STOCK wont work? for minor drifts i think its fine... whats a good way to tune ka24de though? Turbo will make my engine way too hot . yet small upgrades like intake and headers arent enough...

[s14brent]

actually a seat is a really good investment in the long run, it helps hold you, and makes it a lot easier to see where you want to go, rather than worrying about hitting your door, center console crap. buy a seat and weld your diff.

[nismostate]

get a bottle of NOS.. no two of them.. the big ones and a carbon fiber hood. you'll be sliding in no time.

imo, vlsd is fine if your broke. i plan on selling my vlsd whenever i get my 2 way so your kinda making your money back. if you want to drift, replace all your old stuff. MOST s13 chassis have worn rear subframe bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and tension rod bushings. also, your gonna have to double check your motor is in good condition. your gonna do a whole lotta beating during a drift event.

[raging panda]

Bucket seat, LSD, Coilovers. Fix stuff when it breaks. If you have extra money, tie rods, bushings, wheels, what else do you need? If poor, substitute LSD with welded, but get the seat for sure, it does make that big a difference.

[sixxdeuce]

dont waste your money on vlsd, dont waste your money on shocks and springs. LSD first....well the other guys said it just fine. One thing I dont see as a bad idea to upgrade kinda soon is the clutch, before power anyway. Do the seat and suspension before clutch tho.

[HashiriyaS14]

Buy the VLSD if you're broke, you'll be able to sell it for about what you bought it for, they don't really depreciate, so you may as well do it.

Bottom line is, some people won't be able to blow $1500-$2k on coilovers even if they save for a year, living expenses are a b|tch, so drift what you've got. Besides, coilovers just aren't a realistic option some places if your car is a daily driver, roads suck.

Oh, and get real damned good at grip driving. If you can't feel out a turn while adhered to the road, you'll fly into a tree trying to drift it. Go autocross.

Also, buy an extra set of rims tires. Doesn't need to be anything fancy, extra stockers are fine, or steelies, just something where you can burn the tires off 'em, then switch back to your daily driver tires.

[get_up_mark]

do not weld your open diff please. it will only be bad news. driving in rain will also become much harder becuase chances of you spinning out are increased since both wheels move exactly the same speed. also if a weld snaps your stuck and need to be towed. if the vlsd blows out it will functions similar to a open diff. the oem nissan vlsds can be found for 200 dollarsin a salvage yark. buy one and change the fluid. will be absolutely fine for modest drifting.

[raging panda]

welded diff is Perfectly safe as long as you arent a bad driver, it comes down to the driver, not the diff. No different than a 2 way. VLSD sucks when it gets hot, yea, modest drifting for like 5 minutes, then you are open diff. you got me on the part where if the weld breaks, you have to be towed, but if you get someone who is a good welder, and you dont use huge tires, your welds should hold up fine. I keep a spare diff at home just in case. Some guys have been running a year + on welded, so it depends on your welder.

i guess i should add a disclamer that if you dont have any experience with sliding around, or you are a beginner driver, or its your first rwd, then dont weld your rear end. Get used to the car as it is before you go changing stuff on a car and style of driving you arent accustomed too. Otherwise, the welded is fine for drifting, and driving on the daily grind, but it is your own risk if you break an weld or axle.