Drift Question

[aemracerex]

Hello,all im a newb to drifting and i think of getting either a 89-94 240sx
or a 95-98 240sx.well i just wan't to know what are the steps to make a drift car.

[nissan_240sx]

driving skill, good suspension, performance

[sidewayzS13]

LSD driver suspension in that order

[sidewayzS13]

do this buy lsd then buy coilovers then subframe bushings tie rod ends and tension rods. nismore front power brace and nismo motor and tranny mounts and that shold be more then enough to get you started actually that pretty amazing of a setup. and will take you a long time to get but thats some good shit to have

[speedfreak]

Better yet, get a clapped-out S13, FC3S, or whatever beater and practice with it. Then start worrying about a nicer ride and more spending. I won't get into my opinions on drifting in and of itself....

[miata1.6]

Yeah an LSD is a must, It wont shift lock very well without one.

[TRUBO_89]

used vlsd or weld the stock diff. you dont need to worry about engine mods till your a little higher on the skill ladder. sure you could just do intake/exhaust at first, but i would invest into some supension first

[Skylindrftr]

why do some many people rock a welded diff? Whats so good about them?

[sidewayzS13]

they cost next to nothing. and they have the same effect of a 2 way

[Skylindrftr]

Dont they have a chance of breaking or something like that...and lsd's arent always locked

[Hit_N_Run-player]

well if a 2way locks up on accel and deccel, its pretty much the same affect as welded or locked always.

[speedfreak]

Except that a welded differential does not slip when going around turns; it's like running a spool. With a stick-axle rear end, it usually just makes the inside tire "chirp-chirp-chirp" when turning. I imagine it's alot harder on IRS like the 240 has.

[TRUBO_89]

welded diff is baisically a 2 way with 100% lock all the time. if your car is a daily driver, itll be a little hard with daily driving. it can be used for daily driving, but like speedfreak said the inside wheel will chirp a bit.

as for breaking, ive seen a lot of welded diffs and people said they last for a while. but evin if it breaks hey at least it isnt an $800 diff out the window

[Skylindrftr]

Hmm why does the inside tire chirp and how does this effect cornering?
Speedfreak what does IRS mean?

[speedfreak]

Originally Posted by Skylindrftr

Hmm why does the inside tire chirp and how does this effect cornering?
Speedfreak what does IRS mean?

1. The inside tire chirps because it is following a tighter radius than the outside one. Because of that, it needs to spin slower, but a locked diff does not allow it to do that. As a result of turning, the car's weight is shifted to the outside wheel giving it more grip, so the inside tire chirps. It is actually worse for handling than a normal LSD unless you want to slide. In that case, it probably isn't too impractical for a dedicated drift car.

2. IRS = Independent Rear Suspension.