Guest check_engine Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 The longer wheel base in the 2+2 is definetly an advantage and a 260z chassis without engine should go for cheap since they aren't as desirable as the 240z. Drop an sr20det in, it will save weight in the front. A heavy rb engine will make the car over-steer, and the sr20 can make good power and has alot of aftermarket support. Save as much as you can on the aboved mentioned components b/c your gonna have to blow most of your money on the suspension. As far as suspensions go, try posting at www.drift411.com , they can probably get you headed in the right direction. Remember that drifting is about controling a slide, so building a predictable suspension is key (most D1 cars actually handle really well). Best of luck! p.s. Where did you find that red Z?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I would have thought that the shorter wheelbase is better, longer wheelbase gives better straight line stability which results in more reluctance to turn. But thats the theory, in practice I don't know. Guess that the long wheelbase would be easier to control, if you could get its arse out enough in the first place. One thing though, a S30 would have to have the body stiffened up a lot so you could use the hard suspension setup required for drifting. A really good full rollcage or else a half cage plus chassis beefing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grimlynsan Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 p.s. Where did you find that red Z?! Ah... so you like the 180sx meets Z. I think its the only non-Z i'd ever want to own. (presuming I don't win the lottery or something). I found it on some guys site. I have it bookmarked at home and will post it up. Has lots of excellent stuff. I think i'll stick with the 2+2 I have. The engine conversion is a little while off yet anyway and I won't be drifting with an L26. (even if it has SUs and a mild cam!) Thanks for your input guys. It largely confirmed what I had already thought- that the longer wheelbase would provide a nice 'pendulum' effect which would be useful for drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest check_engine Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 A few more things you might want to consider. Get a vlsd, or at the very least weld your diff., it makes drifting ALOT easier. If you have sway bars, take the front ones off, or at least use lighter ones in the front and beefier ones in the rear. Use smaller rims, 15s at the most. A smaller contact patch will make them easier to get loose. Use bald tires in the back, with the pressure a little cranked up. You can get them for free at most tire stores, which is good b/c you'll be going through alot of them. Use good tires in the front, dial down the pressure a little if you want. You need your front tires to grip so that you can control your slide. Also, some people seem to prefer drums in the back cause they are easier to lock up. I don't have any experience with them, just passing on some info a few friends of mine swear by. Finally, get alot of duck tape and secure the e-brake button down so that it moves freely, you'll be using it all the time. Keep your seat belt on, you can't control a drift if your sliding in your seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grimlynsan Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 p.s. Where did you find that red Z?! Here: http://www.pape.ws/allan_and_rosanne/Z-Car_Stuff/ Theres a whole lot of useful stuff on this guys index. I hope he doesn't mind me publishing it. I don't remember how I found it but I keep it bookmarked for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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