Getting into the drifting scene

[skull&bonez]

Hey guys! I might be getting an s14 zenki soon. I'm new to Nissan's, but not to cars. I own a Honda right now and I am in search of a job so I can get rid of it. I want to start drifting, but I am a beginner. When I manage to get enough money what would be the best way to start (I already know of the drift bible) and what are some starter mods?

[Brian]

Try to go to a track like Willow Springs or something.

1. bucket seat
2. LSD
3. coilovers


you will be able to do a lot with those 2 things.

[kOOpA]

Try to go to a track like Willow Springs or something.

1. bucket seat
2. LSD
3. coilovers


you will be able to do a lot with those 2 things.

Is this some kind of riddle?

[Brian]

lol . typo.
not going to fix it though.

[towlie]

I iz confused

[kalypso123]

just pick two

[zooopreme]

Get yourself a real differential. None of that welded bullshit that 90% of "daily drifters" are using.

[Matej]

Body kit and a Pedobear sticker.

[240drifter1]

Drift charm and dildo knob.

[Tampwns]

And drift balls

[Young Sileighty Kev]

RHD conversion!

[Brian]

Hey man!
stay slideways

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Drift button.. How did you guys miss this?

[skull&bonez]

Guys no sarcasm. I wasn't one of those Honda ricers. I want to spend very little to start just to see if I like drifting. If I do, which I most likely will, I will spend more. If I don't I will use it as more of a track car. It's going to be my daily driver as well

[TeamFRAT]

Just save us all the favor and not buy that.

[dizzariot]

I have one for sale that isn't a total piece of shit. Full NaVaN aero and baller AMEs...that need a refinish...

[Brian]

follow my guideline in post #2.... except do all 3 things instead of just 2.

[trxrx7]

lsd or welded diff
coilovers
drift button

once you got that:
suspension arms
bucket seat
motor

after that:
remove all the banged up body panels
get a nice bodykit and work wheels

and BAM= drift car :D

[Young Sileighty Kev]

lsd or welded diff
coilovers
drift button

once you got that:
suspension arms
bucket seat
motor

after that:
remove all the banged up body panels
get a nice bodykit and work wheels

and BAM= drift car :D

Maybe some nice wide rims too?

[skull&bonez]

I have one for sale that isn't a total piece of . Full NaVaN aero and baller AMEs...that need a refinish...
I don't want to start with a car that has mods on it.

[skull&bonez]

No body kit or flashy stuff. I want the abused look to it. Also what the hell is with the damn drift button....

[racepar1]

No body kit or flashy stuff. I want the abused look to it. Also what the hell is with the damn drift button....

It makes it so that you don't have to hold down the release button on the e-brake handle to get it to unlock. Then you can pull your e-brake and just let go, rather than holding the release button all the way down. It's kinda hard to concentrate on making sure your e-brake is all the way down right after initiating a drift. You've got more important shit to concentrate on at that point.

[Brian]

also called spin turn knob.

[Young Sileighty Kev]

People buy body kits to abuse their cars its not just for show. Ohh yea neon zip tie ur body kit together with zip tie stitches and a zebra front lip for that Drift Status, LOL

[trxrx7]

@young sileighty kev of course, its a sin not to have wide crazy wheels on a drift car lol.

@skull&bonez trust me the more mods your car has and the more its set up for drifting the better, it will be way more controllable and your gonna but down some way nicer drifts. if you are afraid of breaking aftermarket parts that you bought, then drifting is not for you, crashing is part of drifting!

[KOUKIboy]

Body kit and a Pedobear sticker.

Hahaha this guys speaks the truth!!! lol but yeah Coilovers is a must!!! and a welded diff....

[zspeedrft]

drift bible ey? thats cute

[Hashiriya415]

Not a single smart person in this thread.
A kid that wants to learn how to drift? hmmm, NO!
You don't just get up and decide to drift. It won't get you anywhere.
Most important thing is to learn grip driving. Spend a couple of days on track or mountains and learn the car and what RWD is all about.
Bucket seat is very good investment
after you spend some time with factory diff, look into clutch LSD
Keep learning grip driving, about 5 track events will do good.
Then at the 5th event practice on turns with plenty of run off. Try going in real fast and brake hard and late. Let the car initiate its own drift, scary but fun and you should learn from this. Couple of power over drifts. Then sign up for drift event and practice other stuffs like e-brake/ feint/ clutch kicks... etc

[Brian]

^^^^
Yeah listen to this guy

everybody else is stupid as hell.

[Penguin]

Try to go to a track like Willow Springs or something.

1. bucket seat
2. LSD
3. coilovers



Boom. Not necessarily in that order - LSD/VLSD is a must though. I would stay away from a welded. If your s14 is a base or has a worn out unit I would definitely start looking around. RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH. Google is your friend. There is a plethora of information about what fits and what doesn't. If you're semi mechanically inclined you will have a good time with this car.

[va240dude]

If you're not doing this already, make friends with people who drift bro, don't be a loner...

[ILoveJDM]

If you're not doing this already, make friends with people who drift bro, don't be a loner...

^ great advice. you'll learn 10 times faster, and potentially be saved from trying stupid shit the first time around and save your car.

wayy to many kids "trying" to learn by throwing their car around corners and hitting a curb.

[TMW]

^^^^
Yeah listen to this guy

everybody else is stupid as hell.

hahahaha

to the OP

- bucket seat
- LSD
- coilovers

maybe some interior parts later, and wheels and stickers

[skull&bonez]

Haha I am defiantly NOT scared to damage the car. I actually like the look. The s14 will be the se because I think it comes with a ka24de. I know grip driving but with fwd. I'd have to say my favorite types of drifts are feint and power over

[S13-JOhNy.]

Wait for rainy day. Take your Honda to the parking lot.
Rip that e brake up.
Power slide into a pole.
Buy a Nissan repeat the process.

[Bumpkin203]

The s14 will be the se because I think it comes with a ka24de.

This is the stock engine in all 240sx except the ka24e in 89-90.

All usdm s14s have a dual cam ka stock, regardless of trim.

[Kaomon]

check this thread out.... it basically gives you a simple run through of what in theory you should need to setup the car for drifting. But the most import thing you need is seat time nonetheless!

ALL THOSE NEW TO DRIFTING OR RELATIVELY NEW, CAR GUIDELINES! (http://www.clubloose.com/clubloose/forum/index.php?topic=1127.0)

[dizzariot]

The only mods are the NaVaN aero (which is a stock option and is NOT aggressive) and the coilvers which you NEED.

Anyways, thought I'd just drop some suggestions. Good luck.

[skull&bonez]

What's so special about NaVaN aero?

[xoxide]

What's so special about NaVaN aero?
JDM Tyte yo.

Just sexy OEM aero.

[skull&bonez]

JDM Tyte yo.

Just y OEM aero.

To be honest I don't really like it

[xoxide]

Im not surprised.... People that like Honda's usually are lacking in the taste department.


On topic- you dont need anything to go drift. Get a 240, and weld your diff (if you have an extra 6-900 laying around you can buy an LSD, but it is not necessary at all), and go spend your money on tires and entry fees. Coilovers should be your first investment, along with adjustable control arms (you really only need rear toe/RUCA's to begin with, if you're on a budget). Anything past a welded diff and coilovers are just luxury's you dont need right off the bat.

[holemilk00]

Megan coils are the best for drifting. And you should just run some diamond racing steelies because they are strong, cheap to replace, and if you get 15's you're car will be low and tires will be cheap.

[skull&bonez]

So should I practice in an open lot?

[feito]

Haha I am defiantly NOT scared to damage the car. I actually like the look.
omfg... At least find a chassis that's already abused/beat to hell, that way you dont ruin another 240, we already have plenty of those. And hey, it will already have the look you're going for ;-)
Listen, this is what you do:
Find an s13 that's been beat to shlt, primered and covered on sticker preferably
Cut the springs about 20 coils
put a straight pipe on the exhausted ka and a short ram intake with a vatozone filter
hang a lucky charm on your tow hook.
Head to your nearest empty parking lot (double check there is no public, cops are ok) and tried to drift it as fast as you can while going around the thickest pole you can find. If you missed the pole, repeat the last step till you do.

[lflkajfj12123]

1. high speed internet
2. tumblr
3. a time machine to 2001

drift off

[skull&bonez]

I'm too big for an s13. I don't like the flip ups and I don't want to convert it. The body needs to be in ok condition so my parents don't flip out. I kind of want to do it on public roads:wan:

[holemilk00]

And lock this mother fucker up. /thread.

[skull&bonez]

Haha go ahead lock me up. /thread

[ManoNegra]

spend a small fortune building 'drift' car
that you can't really drive anywhere without
blowing up your oil pan or worrying about theft
take a lot of pictures
take some more pictures
get featured in a magazine (blog will do too)
sell car and claim to be 'over it'
repost 'glory' pics on forums to remind fools how OG you were/are

congratulations you have succeeded at the 'drift scene'.

[fliprayzin240sx]

No body kit or flashy stuff. I want the abused look to it. Also what the hell is with the damn drift button....

So you want the car to look like a pile of herpes? Fuck you, get a fucking honda if thats the case...dont need another moron to trash another S-chassis.

[imoverherre]

I'm too big for an s13. I don't like the flip ups and I don't want to convert it. The body needs to be in ok condition so my parents don't flip out. I kind of want to do it on public roads:wan:

Dude i met a 6'7 or 9 tall guy that drive a s13 I'm 60% you not as tall has him or taller then 6'2 trust me you fit. And keep it off public roads you could tell that watching Tokyo drift 2 time in a role made you what to drift huh?

So you want the car to look like a pile of herpes? Fuck you, get a fucking honda if thats the case...dont need another moron to trash another S-chassis.


+1 on this guy take his advice or at least buy a s13 that's already a missile there cheap. Also don't go out thinking you HAN or that red neck guy form the movie you'll end up trashing you car around a street light and Mami and papa are gunna hit you with a belt.

Have fun.

[240drifter1]

Someone who doesnt know how to control a car wanting to street drift.. Way to shine cali.

[xoxide]

So you want the car to look like a pile of herpes? Fuck you, get a fucking honda if thats the case...dont need another moron to trash another S-chassis.

He already has one lmao.



Dont talk about street drifting on here, it'll get you banned pretty quick. In fact, dont "learn" to drift in an open lot unless its at a sanctioned event. Is the quick thrill of "learning" to drift around a pole in a parking lot worth the thousand + dollars you'll spend when you get caught and cited for reckless driving, public endangerment, impound fees, etc etc? Think of all the events and parts you could've spent that money on.

My Coupe had more head clearance than my S14 does.

The body needs to be in ok condition so my parents don't flip out
This explains alot.

[Corbic]

^^^^
Yeah listen to this guy

everybody else is stupid as hell.

pff wtfe

the most importing thing is dumping a shit ton of money into a drift car, engine swap, turbo kit, hella flush stanced wheels, body kits, JDM Parts...













then part it out for an Evo.

[240drifter1]

pff wtfe

the most importing thing is dumping a shit ton of money into a drift car, engine swap, turbo kit, hella flush stanced wheels, body kits, JDM Parts...













then part it out for an Evo.


Ouch. :faint:

[S14DB]

Haha go ahead lock me up. /thread
OK :lockd: