The Drifting Thread

[canu_50]

I would also not run much more then -0.5 rear camber, the car is very predictable at -.2 like i have now.

Curious guys, how your clutch holds up?? i have about 10-12 drift day on those and seems to still be pretty good, even tough i know it doesn't bite like when it was new! I am wondering how long will it last!

[canu_50]

Originally Posted by JackSmiley

Yeah, im actually gonna get the arms and toe links. You said something about the stance LCA, what's so good about them compared to the other LCA's in the market?

You're toe must be out of whack right now with your camber alignement...(for the rear)

[Scooter Style]

Anyone running sway bars at all? I am considering beefing mine up to reduce some of my snap back on low speed corners.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by canu_50

I would also not run much more then -0.5 rear camber, the car is very predictable at -.2 like i have now.

Curious guys, how your clutch holds up?? i have about 10-12 drift day on those and seems to still be pretty good, even tough i know it doesn't bite like when it was new! I am wondering how long will it last!

Not sure but I'm willing to bet a couple years easy so long as you're not launching every start and kicking the clutch 20 times per run. When it's time to replace, I would just grab a lightened flywheel and stage 1 clutch.

Originally Posted by Scooter Style

Anyone running sway bars at all? I am considering beefing mine up to reduce some of my snap back on low speed corners.

Snap back??

I think everybody on this forum who goes to drift events frequently are running stock sways. I am too.

[Scooter Style]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Not sure but I'm willing to bet a couple years easy so long as you're not launching every start and kicking the clutch 20 times per run. When it's time to replace, I would just grab a lightened flywheel and stage 1 clutch.





Snap back??

I think everybody on this forum who goes to drift events frequently are running stock sways. I am too.

cool. I assumed so, but figured I would ask.

used to my built S13 and lots of suspension, tires, and power. Been a while since I have drifted with such a stock(ish) car.

Running a shake down tomorrow before local drift event with the new Fortune Auto's. using stock tires, and will probably get some 215's kenda's to use (local to me)

[canu_50]

I am running stock sways also, i might try a bigger front when i have a bit more power, but for now i don't see why i would need one!

As for the clutch i am pretty gentle, i don't think it's going to be worst then my R32 Skyline.

As for the snap back, i assuming you are talking about the transition, you need to be more carefull then with a S13. S13 you can throw them and they will sit nicely but this car you need to anticipate a little bit more, but if you stay gentle with the steering you shouldn't have a problem!

[TylerLieberman]

It's because of the Torsen diff. It makes transitioning a bit difficult to stay consistent. You can handbrake while transitioning and it works well but regardless of how quick you do it, is slows your momentum down and with the lower power, you want to keep it up.

A legit 2 way diff would make it much better.
@philstar can probably commenton this because he switched to a tomei 2 way diff and said the car improved drastically after doing so.

[Scooter Style]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

It's because of the Torsen diff. It makes transitioning a bit difficult to stay consistent. You can handbrake while transitioning and it works well but regardless of how quick you do it, is slows your momentum down and with the lower power, you want to keep it up.

A legit 2 way diff would make it much better.
@philstar can probably commenton this because he switched to a tomei 2 way diff and said the car improved drastically after doing so.

Ahh. 2 way does make a lot more sence.

[canu_50]

i would agree on that!!!

[TylerLieberman]

[QUOTE=canu_50;1153374]I would also not run much more then -0.5 rear camber, the car is very predictable at -.2 like i have now.
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What did you use to get that alignment? I thought they ran about -1 stock and even with LCAs and toe links, it was hard to get much less then -1 camber for the rear.

[canu_50]

[quote=TylerLieberman;1159192]

Originally Posted by canu_50

I would also not run much more then -0.5 rear camber, the car is very predictable at -.2 like i have now.
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What did you use to get that alignment? I thought they ran about -1 stock and even with LCAs and toe links, it was hard to get much less then -1 camber for the rear.

well that's the thing.. i don't run anything for the rear.. But when i had put it on the alignement bed i was around -.2 on each side.

But most people i see on stock alignement gets around -.5 to -.3 so i didn't really ask my self any question.

But i had done my alignement on my re-11 which are wider and shorter diameter then oem set up.. doubt it change anything but mehhhh...

[JordanWho]

Hey guys,

Great thread! I've been setting my car up for drift as well so very happy to find this thread. Keen follow this to learn some tips from you all and maybe share a few of my own experiences along the way.

Originally Posted by ultra

How to the clutch, gearbox and rear end (diff & axles) hold up on this car?

My car is pretty damn low and I've been running 18/9.5 with 225/40's on the rear and yes I among many have broken an axle. Seems to be a common thing if the car is being drifted and running lowered suspension. It's due to the altered suspension geometry.

Originally Posted by Scooter Style

Anyone running sway bars at all? I am considering beefing mine up to reduce some of my snap back on low speed corners.

I'm running Cusco front/rear strut braces and rear sway bar. For me personally, I felt the rear sway bar made a big difference. The back end of the car just stepped out much easier. Well worth the upgrade.

Feel free to checkout my build thread in my signature and he's a few pics from a recent morning drift session we did on Wednesday. Just click to enlarge.

Cheers.

[executivekoala]

[QUOTE=executivekoala;1163464]So I've starting getting more serious with learning and I have seen in a few other threads, how are everyone's axle's holding up? I know its been asked before but I wanted to know if i just just buy some extra axles for when they do snap.

[JordanWho]

[quote=executivekoala;1163471]

Originally Posted by executivekoala

So I've starting getting more serious with learning and I have seen in a few other threads, how are everyone's axle's holding up? I know its been asked before but I wanted to know if i just just buy some extra axles for when they do snap.

I snapped mine and I know of at least three other guys that have snapped theirs. Seems to be a common problem if you've lowered your car a lot and are drifting. Running wider/heavier tyres on the back probably doesn't help either.

I guess it kind of depends on how you drive and how you setup the car. I shattered a bearing casing and replaced the entire rear axle set with a 600hp rate axle from the driveshaft shop. If you want to be safe maybe keep one close by. When I did mine Toyota quoted me $1700 + fitting AUD for only the left hand side section of the axle PLUS a four week wait for the part to come out of Japan. They denied my warranty claim but that's a whole other story. The DSS were able to get me one shipped to Australia in a week and it only cost me about $1000 landed. It's obvious why I didn't go with Toyota.

Best advice I can give you. If car is low and you drift in the dry, order one.