hello!, newbie here

[8gti9]

my name is mike and i drive a vw gti, but it's starting to get boring. i've done quite a few mods to it with the exception of forced induction. i'm starting to like the drifting scene, you guys have any suggestions of what car to buy to get started. so that means i'd have to sell my gti 16v. i don't have a deep pocket so the option of getting a r32 or r33 series cars are out. either a toyota or nissan would be cool. just gotta keep in mind i've been workin' on vw's all my life and that is all i know so pls be descriptive on what motor (engine code) or series cars.

thnks. glad to be here.

[LaYzIeNoY]

well the toyota AE86 is a really ood car to learn to drift, kinda hard to find in the states nowadays

the 240sx is a another nice car for dirfting
the S13 89 to 94 i believe are good but have understeer, easy to correct with the replacement/modification of the front suspension

the S14 also nice doesnt have the same understeer problem as well

the SR20DET engine is good for drifting as the weight is alittle better also square motor so rev better
of course for drifting the KA24DE[stock] is fine as power is not a major issue, in the sport

the first thing that you would want to do is to fix up the stock suspension at least i think so [like the bushings and what not] many people recommend just going ahead and upgrading to aftermarket parts if you need repairs/replacement, but i kind of think it would be good to get used to the stock fell of the car dyour drifting beforegoing out and doing big changes.

the drift bible is also a very helpful DVD, dvd is just better because consant rewinding fastforwarding a tape is bad

the best thing that you can do is to just practice thats all really, what i suggest is the use of empty parking lots with nothing or very few things to hit, work on basic movements at first then after getting better the use of cones to make simulated corners and turns would be a gewd idea, i usually take them form construction area and road repair areas, careful tho their is a thread on bad things that had happened to people doing this

find a used tire store in your area and pick out yourself some good ones or you could get a extra new set[expensive but whatever you want], this is alot easier if you get a 240 with stock tire/rims and go for new rims because then you can just use a tire iron and jack to change to drifting tires [This trick helps you save your daily tires]

this post is really long but i just wanted to be complete well as best as i can remember right now....

P.S. just a suggestion but ask at the drifting section and other drifting forums for a more diverse answer i mena here your asking 240sx owners

[Miata Master]

Drift your gti i's very impressive to see a guy drifting in a front wheel drive car. a ton more skill is need.

[8gti9]

Originally Posted by Miata Master

Drift your gti i's very impressive to see a guy drifting in a front wheel drive car. a ton more skill is need.

i thought of that but i think it'll be easier to do with a rear wheel drive.

[8gti9]

Originally Posted by LaYzIeNoY

well the toyota AE86 is a really ood car to learn to drift, kinda hard to find in the states nowadays

the 240sx is a another nice car for dirfting
the S13 89 to 94 i believe are good but have understeer, easy to correct with the replacement/modification of the front suspension

the S14 also nice doesnt have the same understeer problem as well

the SR20DET engine is good for drifting as the weight is alittle better also square motor so rev better
of course for drifting the KA24DE[stock] is fine as power is not a major issue, in the sport

the first thing that you would want to do is to fix up the stock suspension at least i think so [like the bushings and what not] many people recommend just going ahead and upgrading to aftermarket parts if you need repairs/replacement, but i kind of think it would be good to get used to the stock fell of the car dyour drifting beforegoing out and doing big changes.

the drift bible is also a very helpful DVD, dvd is just better because consant rewinding fastforwarding a tape is bad

the best thing that you can do is to just practice thats all really, what i suggest is the use of empty parking lots with nothing or very few things to hit, work on basic movements at first then after getting better the use of cones to make simulated corners and turns would be a gewd idea, i usually take them form construction area and road repair areas, careful tho their is a thread on bad things that had happened to people doing this

find a used tire store in your area and pick out yourself some good ones or you could get a extra new set[expensive but whatever you want], this is alot easier if you get a 240 with stock tire/rims and go for new rims because then you can just use a tire iron and jack to change to drifting tires [This trick helps you save your daily tires]

this post is really long but i just wanted to be complete well as best as i can remember right now....

P.S. just a suggestion but ask at the drifting section and other drifting forums for a more diverse answer i mena here your asking 240sx owners

those cars are so hard to find , i've look everywhere even ebay. most of those cars are already done up, but it looks like i would want a 180sx/S13 they look way better, but can't be picky.

anyknow a website where they sell these kind of cars?

[Miata Master]

Finding a 180sx is gonna be tough as crap, just go with a 240sx and swap in an Sr20 same thing. except not RHD and not complete JDM. search all car site autotrader.com, cars.com, american classifieds if they are up near you. Even ebay and as far as engines google. I have heard good things about venus auto and they have good prices and are in CA., like 90% of JDM importers