How it came about

[WVdrift24]

I would like to see if I can see how some of the people on here came about wanting to know to get "skidz" and if they would be willing to share it with me, I am from wv and a friend of mine is the only other person in this little area of mine that is chasing this dream of getting a car sideways as me , everyone around our area really doesn't understand or know what it is. If we could get some help and tips that would be great , like to hear what ppl have to say and there thoughts on this

[frapjap]

Welcome to NICO! A lot of us came from fwd cars and got into Nissan's older rwd cars of the years.
Have you bought a new to you 240?

I'm going to guess you're referring to "skidz" as drifting. If so, there are a number of folks on the board who are into the sport- we even host a drift session every year at Carlisle Performance and Style Show in Pennsylvania.

Post up where you're from and some photos of your car!

[WVdrift24]

Yes I kinda jumped the gun and bought one without really checking it out and ended up having problems ha ha working on looking for a ka or a sr swap but yes drifitng , where I am from most ppl don't really know what it is so my friend and I our on our own, there really isn't a jdm scene around here mostly just jacked up trucks for mud if you know what I mean so we are in a league of our own here Nd just looking for tips pointers And also other peoples stories on how they went about it and what not

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Tips and pointers for what?
Get a bunch of crappy tires and find a big empty parkinglot where the owner doesn't care if you drift or not and go practice ha.

We also have a drifting forum here on NICO you should check out.
nissan-drift-forum.html

[ben h]

there is more around u then u think what part of nd? im in brainerd mn there is a few events here durring the summer proving grounds june 20-22 drifting is like 60 for the weekend if u pass tech wich is easy and there is another one later in the year also also u can drift with a stock 240 just weld the diff and u will be good buddy of mine does it no problem

[WVdrift24]

I will deff have to check that out thanks I guess my biggest problem right now is a tech problem my ka just popped and and I can order a sr 20 that comes with ecu trans , wiring harness, and ignitor but I not sure what else I need besides a inter cooler and down piping to get it all back together I will be going through jdm engine corps to get it and I have never done. Swapped been looking and every site I see says something different everytime?? So I am stuck

[ben h]

well it sounds like its not ur DD so may as well just as on here the best place to order an engine from or look on cl for a motor if there is nothing in ur area look in minneapolis mn and i have no idea on the sr20's i was lucky and got my 240 with an rb20 in it for cheap enough

[WVdrift24]

Damn ha ha yeah not really a daily driver by I do take it out when u am off work just to let it breathe you know

[AZhitman]

Sounds like you need to come to Carlisle and hang out with us this year!

[WVdrift24]

Would deff like to need to look up te dates so I can see if I work or not ha ha , my town or area has no scene unless you consider escorts and neons as tuners but not my cup of tea

[Hijacker]

Carlisle is going to be May 10-11 this year.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Oh don't worry. There will be plenty of female escorts and Neons to make you feel at home.

[WVdrift24]

I think my buddy and I will be coming up to try it out and , got a call my sr20 blacktop will be arriving today I won't be home to get it but going to the mechanic that is putting it in for me while I am away for three more weeks of work all that is left is down piping and intercooler and hopefully everything goes well and I can bring my car up and get some skids with everyone hope to see and meet some guys soon

[breadbox]

Make sure you have a very accurate temp gauge if you are going to drift. Nothing is more fun than being sideways and notice the temperature spike.

also do the proper maintenance on the motor and freshen up some of the gaskets and replace the rear main while its out, always good to know you have a proper water pump and stat too. Look at the guides and make sure they aren't about to go and it should be solid til you shoot a rod through your bottom end.

SRs are easy to work on and the parts market for that motor is crazy plentiful.

[WVdrift24]

I do have to get a diff temp gauge mine went out a month ago so that is deff on the next parts list ha ha , I was looking at rocker stoppers fig that be a good idea to also, I am still a young one at the ideal but I am all in if anyone has suggestions on anything I will be more then glad to listen and learn!?

[WVdrift24]

Have a question I was lookin into getting a quick ratio steering box or is thy a bad idea