3 series drifting?

[RicR_wana_B]

ok i have never drifted before and i just wanted to know how an 83 bmw 3 series would handle in drifting... its rear wheel drive and it has LSD which i dont think will help in the whole loosing traction department and it has i think 160 Hp and i think around 170 tq. not sure on that, its my brothers car by the way and i was jw how well u guys think it could drift... all replies would be greatly appreciated

[GTR2b]

two words...

Wet pavement.

[drftk1d]

The older bmw's tend to have more lively handling (aka oversteery). My advice is to check the bmw forums.

[flylwsi]

more words?
find some videos of BMW's drifting.
there are TONS.

8200rpm.com (or .net, don't remember)
has tons of euro cars drifting.

it's a rwd vehicle, you can drift it.

[RicR_wana_B]

thanks for the link

[bbs190e]

are u sure a 3 series has 170 torgue.the 325 had 120 hp with torgue around there what model is it if it is an 83

[RicR_wana_B]

that might be it... i think he he has done a couple'a things to it, i was probably way wrong on that guess but ya it is an 83 325i. but if it does have 120 torque how well would it fair on the drift course or just kinda practicing/messin around in an open parking lot

[Boss San]

Is it a manual or auto.?
Take out all the interior except for the drivers seat and it should be loads of fun.
Wet pavement will work whether or not you've got 100hp or 500hp.

[RicR_wana_B]

its stick, although the shifter is kinda shitty, especially gettin into second gear which might cause problems

[drift starlet]

i am from ireland drifting compation before last here had a e30 325 win it with my brothers e30 m3 come second after spinning on last lap they are a great car and the number one messing car on irish roads careful few have LSD only the 325 sports always have them

[RACER D12]

E30s are GREAT drifters because they are light. Yours should be under 2500lbs. And LSD should help you drift.

[Boss San]

Have you tried replacing your shift linkage? Your 2nd gear snycro might be worn out.

I do believe the E30 M3 would be the ultimate car for drifting to come out of Europe.
I've been looking in to getting a 2002tii and make an old skool drifter, or maybe a 318is.

[RicR_wana_B]

it only has LSD because the old differential broke or somethin happened to it and when he went to buy another one the dealer he bought it from actually sent him the wrong one but it was an LS so it worked out for the better. but yes the car is extremely light thanks for your help guys

[Grenyaer]

LSD will help you drift because when your trying to break traction, it will transfer torque to the wheel that isn't spinning enough, therefore keeping your traction broken and keeping you sideways.

[drift starlet]

any one here heard of an M.I.G diff