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10-20-2005, 03:13 PM | #1 | |
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240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Alright guys, been out for a while, but im back, and in better shape for it. I am building what was a 240SX into a competition drift car (however keeping arizona street legality). Before i start, i dont want to seem like some dude dropping a bunch of money and still has shit of an idea on how to drift. I have been racing for several years, everythng from scca solo 2 (beginner), formula ford 1600, GT, and finally now drifting. I had a huge interest in drifting after seeing it in japan many years ago, however other racing persuits kept me away from the drift scene. I finally decided to do something about it and went to japan again. I spent several weeks at the Barefoot heaven drift track near iwakuni japan. I was taught by many of the good drifters around iwakuni, all the way up to some of the professionals. I like to say i didnt learn to drift the american (conservative) way, i learned how to drift the crazy japanese way. Anyways, after that i took some training from James Bondurant back here in the states, and even was offered several sponsorships. The only problem out here was, i had nothing decent to drift... so i am now in the process of fixing this issue. I am building what once was a 240SX. I am using a red top sr20, which is remaining pretty much stock, except for an exhaust and a few minor upgrades (i always find its best to start stock, learn how it reacts and upgrade to suit your needs) I am using sustec pro DD coilovers, tannabe front and rear tower braces, seam welding, full roll cage, FULL (i mean full) weight reduction, Skyline viscous differential, Koyo radiator w/ electric fan setup, Corbeau drivers side seat, sparco 4pt harnesses, various minor Mods. i think its going to be a pretty fun machine to drive. All around i think its going to make a strong competition car when im finished with it. However i was wondering if anyone had any imput for me, any suggestions on where to go, what to mod, etc etc. let me know what u guys think!
-Jack
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Smart kid- "Holy S%it is that a skyline GTR?" Me- "No its a 240 SX with a body kit and a right hand drive conversion" Smart kid- "Oh... Do you have neons?" Me- YEAH! It is a GTR, Yeah it Lives with me in Arizona... Yeah, It is sexy... I love those who rev at me on the Highway... Little do they know the Power of GODZILLA! 425.6 AWHP its a start.... now all i need is the fuel system and i go from 18.5 PSI to 23.5 PSI |
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10-20-2005, 03:16 PM | #2 | |
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oh, almost forgot, here is what the car looks like with the roll cage... its going to stay like this interior... nothing in it.
http://www.gr8wheels.com/page/page/2546040.htm
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Smart kid- "Holy S%it is that a skyline GTR?" Me- "No its a 240 SX with a body kit and a right hand drive conversion" Smart kid- "Oh... Do you have neons?" Me- YEAH! It is a GTR, Yeah it Lives with me in Arizona... Yeah, It is sexy... I love those who rev at me on the Highway... Little do they know the Power of GODZILLA! 425.6 AWHP its a start.... now all i need is the fuel system and i go from 18.5 PSI to 23.5 PSI |
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10-20-2005, 03:48 PM | #3 | |||||||
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
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Next, Kick the sparco harness to the curb and get a Team Tech... Them is some beefy harnesses and still cost less than Rice takata. Overall your plans sound decent... What are you doing for wheels and "aero"? |
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10-20-2005, 04:17 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
go with some type x areo...its not to low and looks hella better than stock 240...for wheels...if its a comp drift car...just get some 5zigen FN, there realitivaly on the cheap side...and in good sizes and offsets..
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10-20-2005, 04:36 PM | #5 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
For now, ill be drifting on Advan 16X7s (still looking for better rims if anyone has a badass set of drift rims, ill buy them!) The sustec pro DD's are a little more of what Im looking for, tested them out in japan fer a while, they were amazing. Forgot, im using aluminium bushings in the car as well. Only using corbeau for the time being, blowing my load on a bride seat (depending on what i can get my hands on) in a bit, didnt want to weld a Corbeau into my car. Also, i trust sparco, they saved my life on multiple occasions, so i pay extra for nice stuff.
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Smart kid- "Holy S%it is that a skyline GTR?" Me- "No its a 240 SX with a body kit and a right hand drive conversion" Smart kid- "Oh... Do you have neons?" Me- YEAH! It is a GTR, Yeah it Lives with me in Arizona... Yeah, It is sexy... I love those who rev at me on the Highway... Little do they know the Power of GODZILLA! 425.6 AWHP its a start.... now all i need is the fuel system and i go from 18.5 PSI to 23.5 PSI |
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10-20-2005, 05:05 PM | #6 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Tension Rods, Traction Bars, and Tie Rods
then you'll be built like the shit and good to go
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10-20-2005, 06:27 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Sounds like a nice setup Jack!
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18x9 +18... Mmmmhhhmmm Or if you were a real man you could run the 18x11 -16 18x12 -27. the cars apart... you might as well tub the front Quote:
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10-20-2005, 09:29 PM | #9 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Correction, im drifting 16x8 rear 16x7 front. and yes i have the sustec pro DD on my car already.
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Smart kid- "Holy S%it is that a skyline GTR?" Me- "No its a 240 SX with a body kit and a right hand drive conversion" Smart kid- "Oh... Do you have neons?" Me- YEAH! It is a GTR, Yeah it Lives with me in Arizona... Yeah, It is sexy... I love those who rev at me on the Highway... Little do they know the Power of GODZILLA! 425.6 AWHP its a start.... now all i need is the fuel system and i go from 18.5 PSI to 23.5 PSI |
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10-20-2005, 10:25 PM | #10 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
i don't know if u seen pro drifter MAINTNENCE CREW bro but to keep a car ready fro drifting requires allot of parts.
this is what i saw at signal garage for dr drift car. 2 transmissions extra tension rods drive shaft axels and many extra parts...
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10-21-2005, 10:07 AM | #11 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Thanks..... for the info? Well, by comparison to what i was doing with GT this sport is cheap. But then again im not a Pro like tanaka san or Tarzan... so i dont have to worry as much about a maintenance crew.
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Smart kid- "Holy S%it is that a skyline GTR?" Me- "No its a 240 SX with a body kit and a right hand drive conversion" Smart kid- "Oh... Do you have neons?" Me- YEAH! It is a GTR, Yeah it Lives with me in Arizona... Yeah, It is sexy... I love those who rev at me on the Highway... Little do they know the Power of GODZILLA! 425.6 AWHP its a start.... now all i need is the fuel system and i go from 18.5 PSI to 23.5 PSI |
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10-21-2005, 01:28 PM | #12 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
Hey, i did have a question tho. I know what tie rods and tension rods r, i have a set of each on the way, but what are traction bars, and how can they help me drift? Thanks!
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10-21-2005, 01:59 PM | #13 | ||
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Re: Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
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Traction RODs - Are the one of the upper Control Arms on the rear of a 240SX. they are used to adjust rear caster. the only reason you'll need them is if you want the sperical joint and maybe lighter. |
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10-21-2005, 02:13 PM | #14 | |
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from what i hear also, traction rods will also stop wheel hop (not nessesarily stop, but help, along with subframe spacers, ect)...is this correct in me assuming this is true?
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10-21-2005, 02:24 PM | #15 | |
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Re: 240/180 Drift Project (and my drift story)
any part that takes an undampened spring out of the suspension (bushings) will help reduce wheel hop.
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