what kind of suspension do i need to start drifting

[mirakulist]

I'm a newbie when it comes to cars, I'm a new member to this site. I recently got a 90 240sx last month and I wanna start drifting. So, I was wondering what kind of suspension do I need to start drifting?

[keepitmovin]

AN LSD and stock susp. will do just fine. Drifting is not buying all the best equip. its how you use whatever you get (to an extent). Honestly man read more and do some research before you actually go bust a "D1ft".

[Dori Dori]

Unless your struts are f'd...which they probably are and would be a good idea to replace anyway.

[lessthanjakejohn]

New bushings that will stiffen up your car a bit

[mirakulist]

Thanks for tha advice!

[theronin]

I've heard good things about Bandwagon Coilovers... check them out...

[nlzmo400r]

i dont wanna sound like an ******* or nothing, but u dont seem like you know all u need to know before trying something as dangerous as drifting, first off, if you've only had ur car for a month, its probably better that u get a feel for her, and learn to react rite to everything she'll throw at you, im sure u think you're a good driver and all, and you may very well be, but trust me , these pro's make it look o so easy, find an abandoned parking lot or something to try on, so u dont hit any curbs and such, and just wear a seatbelt and be careful, i know it looks fun, but its a LOT harder than it looks, control is what u need, and chances are if ou've only had your car for a month, you dont quite have that 'sense' yet, give it time, you'll be surprised once you go for your first drift and realize you werent as great a driver as you thought, just pay attention and feel the road, cause if you dont, you'll be feeling walls

[F4ucc]

nlzmo400r

Can't agree you more!!It's lots of harder than you thought!!

Just like famous Alex Pfeiffer, current #1 drifter from the pass events 2003 season, says: you have to be a good "grip driver" to start with, otherwise you won't be able to master the art of drift!!

The trend here in CA is tons of kids would jump into drifting scene simply they think it's cool. it's not cool & very dangerous!! (BTW tons of misled infor on those so called IMPORT MAGS)

Try to be a good gripper then move on drift!! that is important.

You could practice on huge park lot at first, or come join the club4ag drifting event where you could learn lots more than you can possibly imagine.

As for my personal experince, it took me nearly 2 years to be able to pull out clean 2nd gear big circle, well I only kind of practice once a week sometimes less as opposite to some dedicated drifters spending every night to practice. ( Most of them were fast drivers long before they started drifting !!)Anyway, like some says, it may look easy but it is very hard compare to normal style driving.

Keep in mind, you have to learn your car first.; then good suspension setup plus a LSD would help you to fine tune your drift. It really takes time and tons of effort to be good.

Oh, unless you know how to shift the weight correctly, a 2-way LSD would make you UNDERSTEER BIG TIME!!

GOOD LUCK!!

[nlzmo400r]

yep, everyone says they're a 'good driver', but they really dont know what good is, sure ou may have never been in a wreck or accident, but u have to know every noise, rattle and shift in weight of hte car, and u have to realize how to react to them correspondingly, and also, u mentioned the 4ag club, ive heard of this club on multiple occassions, but if i remember correctly the 4ag is the nonturbo eclipse motor, which is FWD, now ive played around in my altima, but unless im in the rain, i cant get her sideways, but if you're gonna drift, do it right, i slammed into a concrete wall going about 1o5 (not trying to drift, but it turned out to be a drift, without control) which resulted in 6oo bux im not gonna see again, so be careful

[F4ucc]

Well, just like to clarify something here:

Club4ag.com is mainly dedicated to famous 4AG powered AE86.the last rear wheel drive 2 door or hatchback version corollas!!Many US drifters started out with this car (at least most of good one out there that I know)

as it WAS cheap, relatively light weight, nimble, plus powered by a mighty 4AGE motor ( it was probably one of the highest output 1.6 liter motor back in early 80 to late 80 rated at 130 ps, US version has 115 hp). Club4ag host the very first drift event back in about 2-3 years ago, now it grows up real quick. Well, I started out with AE86 about 3 years ago :^)

Anyway, go visit itone of the best car website ever by Moto P.

http://www.club4ag.com

later

PeterAE86S13

[lessthanjakejohn]

that would be the 4g63 your thinking about,

club4ag is an awesome site with plenty of info and toyota goodness, and if you haven't checked them out lately, you haven't been driftin

[mirakulist]

I know it's dangerous and all. I never said i was a bombay driver, I know i got lots of things to learn before i even start drifting. I just wanted to know what I need to start drifting, and u guys gave me tha answers. So, thanks again! I'm a new member to this site and so far i like it very much, u guys r really helpful and friendly. Thanks!:D

[nlzmo400r]

nope, i wasnt thinking of the 4g63, thats the motor thats in the turbo'd eclipse i know that for sure, but the 4ag is what is in the nonturbo eclipse (my friend is an eclipse owner, and thats what he tells me, or maybe its just 4a, i dunno), i forgot the code for the ae86 was also 4ag, but yes, now they are very hard to come by, and miraculist, im glad i gave atleast some help/advice, good luck with your drifting

[theronin]

I'm tellin ya, Bandwagon Coilovers... they will revolutionise the scene!

[APEXi240]

I've heard good things about Bandwagon Coilovers... check them out...

HAHA, couldn't agree more.

[Repo Man]

Man, it's cold in here...

[theronin]

Man, it's cold in here...

I'm sure i don't know what you are talkin about?:icesangel

[96_S14_SE]

I'm tellin ya, Bandwagon Coilovers... they will revolutionise the scene!

Thats what Im getting next.... I hear they transfer your s-chassis from usdm slop, to JDM Tyte!! Before long everyone will have them!!

[nlzmo400r]

i didnt know jdm suspension was stiffer than usdm to begin with

[Exar-Kun]

you guys kill me....

-chet

[theronin]

you guys kill me....

-chet

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[dmora]

Learn to drive PROPPERLY first.

Drifting is emergency car control. The car is driving out of control basically. Drifting is the skill that lets you take that out of control motion and turn it into controlled driving.

The best way to learn is to go to professional driving schools first. Learn the cars behavior and learn the limits its performance. But most importantly, learn the limits of your driving skills.

NEVER NEVER NEVER practice car control on public roads. Empty parking lots will only give you a little idea of a car's behavior. A turn at 20mph is extremely different than a turn at 60mph.

A stock suspensioned car would be fine to learn on. The tighter the suspesion the faster it will let loose on you if you dont know what you are doing. There isnt much you can do before hand to learn, the best way to learn is to drive. Go to a parking lot after a rain for a good start.

[mirakulist]

Thanks for tha advice!

[nlzmo400r]

yea, after a rain is good, roads are already all slick for you!!, that way u and your buddies dont have to take two cars out there with 3 ice chests filled with water so throw all over the concrete