halokilller

irvine area

halokilller

Would a 240sx s13 or s14 be the best option for me since I would have a lot of money left over for parts/tires and repairs? The g35 could also be an option but they seem to be much heavier and harder to drift since I am a beginner. I want to stay away from 2 seater cars, otherwise I would consider a 350z. I was just wondering what opinions you guys have about this. I dont have to stay within the nissan family, it could be any brand as long as it can drift and be a dd.

gearhead55

10k budget.

G35...






in all seriousness, tires are expensive, pick up a s13 with a KA, an lsd, and some suspension parts and call it a day.

ka-t

i have a car for you

1995 240sx
built sr with gt2871r
power fc and tuned making right under 400hp
on ksports

pm for more details if your interested

RacerfreakXXX

Either way a g35 or 350z will be about 10-15k for something decent and you still need about 5k worth of parts. 240sx or Miata or my favorite AE86 Corolla are you best options for finding something decent and rust free in the 4k+/- range. If you want to replace everything just buy a decent rolling chassis and put in a sr20 or ka and put in whatever parts you want. If you go with a miata go for the 94+ with the 1.8 and bigger rear end. Also if its a AE86 make sure its not a SR5 but a real GTS.

__________________

Edwin562

^^^This.....

kewilso3

s13 or s14, you can easily have a reliable 200-300whp car with some suspension work done and an lsd for 5-10k, in a car that's well under 3000 pounds. Plus the endless support on s-chassis and drifting. There's a reason everyone does it.

edit: it will suck more for daily driving than new options

halokilller

ya, but I can deal with it, I drive a 05 wrx right now but I wouldnt mind the change

halokilller

Im trying to stay California smog legal since i will be moving there, but thanks for the offer and nice car

shinobis13hb

Nothing is legal in ca haha. To be honest try to have a DD and a drift car for track. YEARS back when I had a KA I had gotten 2 ref tickets .. On a STOCK car.

halokilller

I dont have the space, but I would do that

maybe ill just take the risk of a swapped car

Tampwns

^^ LOL yeeeeeeeee

zooopreme

I would highly suggest to keep track intended cars on the track & have a daily on the side.

I don't know about your situation but everybody in my house has a place to go with their own cars. If my car isn't working, I've got no ride to school or work.

You've got plenty of money to have a stock 240 that you can maintain AND another car to lightly mod to learn how to drift in. LSD, coilovers, & tires are pretty much all you need to learn. Hell, you could even go with a stock SR for a little more power and adjustable arms if you need to correct your suspension geometry which isn't necessary when learning how to track your car.

And what's all this worry about the G being too heavy...it's pushing a lot more power than a S13 can. With a massive weight reduction, you're going to find yourself with a good platform. But gutting your car for a daily is so dumb. I'd rather have a presentable interior than save the extra weight for a daily driver/grocery getter.

__________________
For Sale #1 | For Sale #2

silviaks2nr

Drifting a car you plan to drive daily is dumb.

Buy a truck and a flatbed and a pos s13.

halokilller

I know its not the best of ideas, but thats my only choice. However, it wont be an issue if the car breaks down once in a while since I can borrow another car

mishimoto

I was going to agree until I read the next reply.

I am going to vote for s13 or s14 as well. Then you can spend some money on upgrades.

__________________
Mishimoto Automotive

halokilller

This seems like the best option to me, thanks for all of the replies!

zooopreme

Looks like you've thought of everything then.

Go buy a 240 for your track car, cry about it being on jack stands months at a time, and then refer to this thread and read the warnings that people gave you.

I guarantee you that 80% of 240 owners hate daily-ing their shit and wish they had another car to daily. If they say they're fine with DD their S-Chassis: they're either full of shit or have their heads so far up this trendy bullshit that they're in denial of the benefits of having a daily driver with virtually no problems that you'll find in a low car.

The problem with the S-Chassis is that being on stock shocks/lowering spring suck & being low sucks too.

__________________
For Sale #1 | For Sale #2

halokilller

Im not going to slam the car like most guys do, ill get adjustable coils and keep it almost stock height for dd and lower is for drifting events and such
I dont want to have to back out of drive way sideways or any of that

mowgli 240sx

best legal is stock oem

halokilller

yes, I will keep my car's engine stock as much as possible, atleast while I am just learning

joel1212

Edited out information

wangan_cruiser

been dd'ing my s13 for almost 6 yrs. i loved it even if its lowered lol i never had problems or never broke down on me.

zooopreme

You must be a part of the elite group of S-chassis owners that have a mint ass chassis csb, my s13 was fine when I got it too. But I hate dailying my shit with a passion & I've been driving this thing for almost 3 years now.

I had my pop's Highlander for a week & having a stock car felt great. The best feeling is driving without worrying too much about speedbumps, potholes, certain roads that will rape your asshole on shitty low budget coilovers.

A lot of S-Chassis trendy fanboys, like myself, can't truthfully say that unless their 4x4-ing their car which is ugly as a mother fucker.

And like a lot of people in this thread, we were suggesting getting two cars for 10,000 dollars if he wants to track one of them. And since OP isn't for that, I'm providing insight on what USUALLY happens. There are exceptions.

__________________
For Sale #1 | For Sale #2

halokilller

ya, ive heard that the ka is a really strong motor

halokilller

Thanks for the reply, I can always fall back and dd my wrx if I need to

halokilller

another point im trying to get at is if the stock ka is enough hp to drift

halokilller

never mind, found out that you just have to keep the car wide open due to the low hp

Akito86

whichever route you go, post pictures of your new buys sounds exciting and best of luck!

__________________
☆*Nissan-RPS13☆Nissan 350Z*☆ ☆*Toyobaru FRS☆Toyota XB*☆ ☆*o(≧▽≦)o*☆

halokilller

Thanks, I will