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skull&bonez · 02-14-2013, 01:53 PM

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 · 02-14-2013, 01:54 PM

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 · 02-14-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Is this some kind of riddle?

Brian · 02-14-2013, 02:03 PM

lol . typo.
not going to fix it though.

towlie · 02-14-2013, 02:21 PM

I iz confused

kalypso123 · 02-14-2013, 02:26 PM

just pick two

zooopreme · 02-14-2013, 02:38 PM

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

Matej · 02-14-2013, 03:20 PM

Body kit and a Pedobear sticker.

240drifter1 · 02-14-2013, 03:36 PM

Drift charm and dildo knob.

Tampwns · 02-14-2013, 03:41 PM

And drift balls

Young Sileighty Kev · 02-14-2013, 03:49 PM

RHD conversion!

Brian · 02-14-2013, 03:51 PM

Hey man!
stay slideways

PeaceOnesxWai · 02-14-2013, 04:45 PM

Drift button.. How did you guys miss this?

skull&bonez · 02-14-2013, 04:51 PM

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 · 02-14-2013, 04:53 PM

Just save us all the favor and not buy that.

dizzariot · 02-14-2013, 04:56 PM

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

Brian · 02-14-2013, 04:56 PM

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

trxrx7 · 02-14-2013, 04:57 PM

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

Young Sileighty Kev · 02-14-2013, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Maybe some nice wide rims too?

skull&bonez · 02-14-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzariot

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 · 02-14-2013, 05:07 PM

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

racepar1 · 02-14-2013, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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....

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 · 02-14-2013, 05:12 PM

also called spin turn knob.

Young Sileighty Kev · 02-14-2013, 05:12 PM

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 · 02-14-2013, 05:13 PM

@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 · 02-14-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

Body kit and a Pedobear sticker.

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

zspeedrft · 02-14-2013, 05:24 PM

drift bible ey? thats cute

Hashiriya415 · 02-14-2013, 05:36 PM

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 · 02-14-2013, 05:38 PM

^^^^
Yeah listen to this guy

everybody else is stupid as hell.

Penguin · 02-14-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

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.

02-14-2013, 01:53 PM	#1
skull&bonez Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fontana Age: 26 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Getting into the drifting scene 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?

02-14-2013, 02:03 PM	#4
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	lol . typo. not going to fix it though. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 03:51 PM	#12
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Hey man! stay slideways __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#16
dizzariot Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 5,127 Trader Rating: (47) Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I have one for sale that isn't a total piece of shit. Full NaVaN aero and baller AMEs...that need a refinish... __________________ *The mark of a true sucka: 'RARE JDM' & 'OLD LOGO NISMO'*

02-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#17
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	follow my guideline in post #2.... except do all 3 things instead of just 2. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 01:54 PM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	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. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 02:21 PM	#5
towlie Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,496 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I iz confused

02-14-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	just pick two

02-14-2013, 02:38 PM	#7
zooopreme Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,772 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	Get yourself a real differential. None of that welded bullshit that 90% of "daily drifters" are using.

02-14-2013, 03:20 PM	#8
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Body kit and a Pedobear sticker.

02-14-2013, 03:36 PM	#9
240drifter1 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1,505 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Drift charm and dildo knob.

02-14-2013, 03:41 PM	#10
Tampwns Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sacramento Age: 28 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And drift balls

02-14-2013, 03:49 PM	#11
Young Sileighty Kev Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Inland empire, Hemet Age: 26 Posts: 984 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	RHD conversion!

02-14-2013, 04:45 PM	#13
PeaceOnesxWai Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Drift button.. How did you guys miss this?

02-14-2013, 04:51 PM	#14
skull&bonez Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fontana Age: 26 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

02-14-2013, 04:57 PM	#18
trxrx7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: canada Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

02-14-2013, 05:07 PM	#21
skull&bonez Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fontana Age: 26 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No body kit or flashy stuff. I want the abused look to it. Also what the hell is with the damn drift button....

02-14-2013, 05:12 PM	#23
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	also called spin turn knob. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

02-14-2013, 05:13 PM	#25
trxrx7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: canada Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	@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!

02-14-2013, 05:24 PM	#27
zspeedrft Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LoS AnGeLeS Age: 37 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (54) Feedback Score: 54 reviews	drift bible ey? thats cute __________________

02-14-2013, 05:36 PM	#28
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 33 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	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

02-14-2013, 05:38 PM	#29
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	^^^^ Yeah listen to this guy everybody else is stupid as hell. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

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