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ripnbst · 01-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Why is it that some guys in the formula drift series are drifting Z convertibles rather than the coupes? Aren't they inferior in stiffness, weight, etc? I was just wondering what you guys thought the reasoning was behind the choice of convertibles.

While we are on the topic of the Z convertibles in the Formula D series that Braille Auto Z that Sherman was sliding looked sooo nasty! If that is his new car I cant wait til he gets used to that thing. He looked pretty sketchy driving it.

blu808 · 01-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Nissan gives verts away to promote their sales, and because they are what they always have left over.

zugoi · 01-08-2009, 05:54 PM

Plus drifting with the top down looks sick and guarantee's you get laid after.

azndoc · 01-08-2009, 05:56 PM

Drifting is retarded.

Matej · 01-08-2009, 06:01 PM

They just wanna b unique yall.

lflkajfj12123 · 01-08-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Drifting is retarded.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

They just wanna b unique yall.

and nissan doesn't know how to promote their products anymore

s13.dark1 · 01-08-2009, 06:16 PM

i bet they do have many verts left over but its just sick and it doesnt get so hot in there. it might not be as stiff at the coupe or wat not but they dont keep those things stock

DoriSaruMark · 01-08-2009, 06:17 PM

maybe because it's easier to build a cage when there's no roof?

lflkajfj12123 · 01-08-2009, 06:18 PM

this is drifting

we don't care how rigid the chassis is

landins13 · 01-08-2009, 06:20 PM

nothing like wind in your hair and smoke in your face

JDS Performance · 01-08-2009, 06:22 PM

if you were a Pro drifter you could drift anything you like!

and if you want to be a pro drifter to get laid - I would recommend trying to be a porn star insted

INeedNewTires · 01-10-2009, 04:26 PM

what makes them heavier is the roof motors, and extra mechanism's and panels that make up that a convertable... on those pro cars all of that is removed so i bet its in fact lighter than a coupe.

2nd, easier to build roll cage, fab other stuff. And if its a pro car then the chassis is stiff as fuck from all the work done so thats a moot point as well

3rd like mentioned less hot for driver, easier to get in/out prolly too. Probably more exposure if you get your helmet off and take a slow lap by the crowd.

I'm not a pro or anything but this is what i've observed.

g-via · 01-10-2009, 04:34 PM

so they can pile in more import models

Z_Spool · 01-10-2009, 05:12 PM

It's a lot easier to toss the bits and pieces that fly off in a crash in a vert than a coupe too.

FRpilot · 01-10-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDS Performance

if you were a Pro drifter you could drift anything you like!

and if you want to be a pro drifter to get laid - I would recommend trying to be a porn star insted

hahahahaha

Z33dori · 01-10-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoc

Drifting is retarded.

i second that statement

240Z28 · 01-16-2009, 03:28 AM

that looks awesome... i would love a convertable

s13Carlo · 01-16-2009, 03:53 AM

you guys are all wrong, its so you can hop in n out no problem without opening your door, duuuuuuuuuuuh =]

ericcastro · 01-16-2009, 03:56 AM

Its so the birds in the stand will recognize them in the paddock.

mr.jdm · 01-16-2009, 05:39 AM

ive thought about drifting a convertable. how many cars fly by you and D1 or formula drift and are completely full of smoke? smoke cant build up with the top down

David Steele · 01-16-2009, 05:31 PM

Because its the only free air conditioning mod that doesn't take power from the engine.

sillyvia13 · 01-16-2009, 06:48 PM

Drifters are often homless...
look at John J Rambo.

deadpirate · 01-16-2009, 08:27 PM

because with a vert you dont have blind spots.

you can see what is going on around you.

LongGrain · 01-16-2009, 08:35 PM

because who cares...

zerke · 01-20-2009, 12:28 PM

z convertibles are fucking ugly

Otto347 · 01-20-2009, 02:08 PM

^^^^yup yup vert anything is

sijia10358 · 01-20-2009, 04:44 PM

verts are awesome!! if your good you can drift anytime even a Civic Si!

ATLspeed · 01-21-2009, 12:36 PM

^^ i just got back from drifing my convertable Geo Metro 8-speed RB/SR/KA/CA hybrid....its like 2035780257084432908 hp and o2u350725093298 tq...its siiick...and its left wheel drive (only the driver side wheels move the car)

*but i see it more as just wanting somethin that ppl will take notice to more

fckillerbee · 01-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATLspeed

^^ i just got back from drifing my convertable Geo Metro 8-speed RB/SR/KA/CA hybrid....its like 2035780257084432908 hp and o2u350725093298 tq...its siiick...and its left wheel drive (only the driver side wheels move the car)

*but i see it more as just wanting somethin that ppl will take notice to more

haha...fuck...maybe a little too far? hahahahaha

fckillerbee · 01-23-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sijia10358

verts are awesome!! if your good you can drift anytime even a Civic Si!

jack...I see you saying this with your face soooo animated. haha

"you can drift ANYTIME even a civic Si" love that!

01-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#1
ripnbst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 34 Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pro drifters and 350Z COnvertibles Why is it that some guys in the formula drift series are drifting Z convertibles rather than the coupes? Aren't they inferior in stiffness, weight, etc? I was just wondering what you guys thought the reasoning was behind the choice of convertibles. While we are on the topic of the Z convertibles in the Formula D series that Braille Auto Z that Sherman was sliding looked sooo nasty! If that is his new car I cant wait til he gets used to that thing. He looked pretty sketchy driving it. __________________ In the market for a Clean Coupe

01-08-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Nissan gives verts away to promote their sales, and because they are what they always have left over. __________________

01-08-2009, 05:54 PM	#3
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Plus drifting with the top down looks sick and guarantee's you get laid after. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

01-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#10
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	nothing like wind in your hair and smoke in your face __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

01-08-2009, 06:22 PM	#11
JDS Performance Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 3,127 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	if you were a Pro drifter you could drift anything you like! and if you want to be a pro drifter to get laid - I would recommend trying to be a porn star insted __________________ http://www.240SXTECHDVDS.org http://www.JDSPerformanceTurbos.com

01-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Drifting is retarded.

01-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#5
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	They just wanna b unique yall.

01-08-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
s13.dark1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oakland Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i bet they do have many verts left over but its just sick and it doesnt get so hot in there. it might not be as stiff at the coupe or wat not but they dont keep those things stock

01-08-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
DoriSaruMark Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: so cal Age: 37 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe because it's easier to build a cage when there's no roof?

01-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#9
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,480 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	this is drifting we don't care how rigid the chassis is

01-10-2009, 04:26 PM	#12
INeedNewTires Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,527 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: INeedNewTires Feedback Score: 4 reviews	what makes them heavier is the roof motors, and extra mechanism's and panels that make up that a convertable... on those pro cars all of that is removed so i bet its in fact lighter than a coupe. 2nd, easier to build roll cage, fab other stuff. And if its a pro car then the chassis is stiff as fuck from all the work done so thats a moot point as well 3rd like mentioned less hot for driver, easier to get in/out prolly too. Probably more exposure if you get your helmet off and take a slow lap by the crowd. I'm not a pro or anything but this is what i've observed. __________________

01-10-2009, 04:34 PM	#13
g-via Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so they can pile in more import models __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

01-10-2009, 05:12 PM	#14
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 35 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's a lot easier to toss the bits and pieces that fly off in a crash in a vert than a coupe too. __________________ -Robert R.

01-16-2009, 03:28 AM	#17
240Z28 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	that looks awesome... i would love a convertable __________________ SPEED KILLS!! Drive a Honda and live forever!!

01-16-2009, 03:53 AM	#18
s13Carlo Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 805 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you guys are all wrong, its so you can hop in n out no problem without opening your door, duuuuuuuuuuuh =]

01-16-2009, 05:39 AM	#20
mr.jdm Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cen cal Age: 35 Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive thought about drifting a convertable. how many cars fly by you and D1 or formula drift and are completely full of smoke? smoke cant build up with the top down

01-16-2009, 05:31 PM	#21
David Steele Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Altamonte Springs Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Because its the only free air conditioning mod that doesn't take power from the engine. __________________ MSengineering, VH45DE S13.

01-16-2009, 06:48 PM	#22
sillyvia13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: nh Posts: 1,645 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Drifters are often homless... look at John J Rambo.

01-16-2009, 08:27 PM	#23
deadpirate Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: riverside..yea broooo Age: 34 Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	because with a vert you dont have blind spots. you can see what is going on around you. __________________ On Track Motorsport Supply-saftey stuff call TOM @ (805)484-3435

01-16-2009, 08:35 PM	#24
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	because who cares...

01-20-2009, 12:28 PM	#25
zerke Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Monica Age: 32 Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	z convertibles are fucking ugly __________________ RIP S13

01-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#26
Otto347 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Upstate NY Age: 41 Posts: 1,700 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	^^^^yup yup vert anything is

01-20-2009, 04:44 PM	#27
sijia10358 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal! 626! Age: 31 Posts: 1,075 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	verts are awesome!! if your good you can drift anytime even a Civic Si! __________________ [email protected] TIRE CENTRAL "DONALD" 626-227-0150 DRIFT SPEED "QUOC" 562-342-9000

01-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#28
ATLspeed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eden, MD, USA Age: 34 Posts: 921 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ATLspeed Feedback Score: 14 reviews	^^ i just got back from drifing my convertable Geo Metro 8-speed RB/SR/KA/CA hybrid....its like 2035780257084432908 hp and o2u350725093298 tq...its siiick...and its left wheel drive (only the driver side wheels move the car) *but i see it more as just wanting somethin that ppl will take notice to more __________________ 93 s13 Vert - 2jz/cd009 -- parted/sold 95 Supra Turbo

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