Got A Drift Car :)

[spence01]

Hi everyone

i just got myself a r34 4door for drifting (unlicensed)

mods: fmic, bov, pod filter, power fc, boost controller, brand new nissan H/duty clutch, exhaust.

also has suspension already

the car is sitting on 12 psi making arond 280 hp

whats the next little items i need ?

And the H/duty clutch hasnt gone in yet so if i should get another one just let me no please

cheers

[spence01]

here she is

[zoidbergmerc]

shit yeah, nice pickup.

I'd get another pair of wheels for the rear, some tyres, and go rip some skids!

Might think about sway bars too. See how you go first

[zebra]

As above plus save the money you are planning on mods to maintain the car, no doubt you will need new front and rear bars, lots of tyres etc

Dont get into the trap of constantly modifying stuff, Wait until you have oerfected sliding the car as is before chasing more power etc.

[spence01]

its got all sway and strut bars, got plenty of tyres and hopfully picking a front and rear bar up tonight for $150

[Run-It-Hard]

Just get as much track time as possible, seems like it's a decent base to learn in already.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

here she is

You'd probably want to lower it for better stability and handling for drifting.

Work on the Suspension / Braking / Tyres.

Power mods is not necessary if you are just starting out.

All should be good.

[zebra]

You'd probably want to lower it for better stability and handling for drifting.

Work on the Suspension / Braking / Tyres.

Power mods is not necessary if you are just starting out.

All should be good.

Why?

It would just f**k the roll centres going any lower than that

[Run-It-Hard]

braking?! standard calipers would be fine.

Get it out to the track, fix shit you break and when you feel your ready for more power, or more lock then go for it.

Oh, a must have is a good, supportive seat it makes a world of difference.

Edited October 21, 2011 by Run-It-Hard

[zoidbergmerc]

Just get as much track time as possible, seems like it's a decent base to learn in already.

1000 times this.

Your car is pretty epic already, just get out there and rip some skids

Maybe invest in a gopro too so you can not only upload to youtube and show off your maaaaad skills, but you can watch your videos and see what you can improve on and maybe get other pro people to comment too.

[Luke_GTS-T]

most important mod = welded diff / 1.5 way or 2way

[Granthem]

My advice - take the front lip off your silver bar and sell it on here. Thousands of R34 owners wants a genuine version of that front lip - no use smashing it against a tyre stack

[zebra]

I see a nice collection of cars in the background

a 33R a yellow GT-T and something else in the corner

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

braking?! standard calipers would be fine.

Get it out to the track, fix shit you break and when you feel your ready for more power, or more lock then go for it.

Oh, a must have is a good, supportive seat it makes a world of difference.

That's just me.

Upgrade brakes to take a higher heat range and more response.

Each to their own.

And yes, a racing seat will make a difference.

[Run-It-Hard]

most important mod = welded diff / 1.5 way or 2way

Negative, I learn't on an open diff. If anything it'll be better to learn with less. You'll then realise how things work/make it easier when you start adding parts to the car.

VLSD would be fine for now.

[driftnick13]

That's just me.

Upgrade brakes to take a higher heat range and more response.

Each to their own.

And yes, a racing seat will make a difference.

upgrading brakes is just a waste of money on a drift car, you won't have any issues with stock gear and half decent pads

get a decent seat, make sure the diff is locked and go drifting, you don't need anything else

Maybe invest in a gopro too so you can not only upload to youtube and show off your maaaaad skills, but you can watch your videos and see what you can improve on and maybe get other pro people to comment too.

dont get a gopro if you buy a camera as there shit

Negative, I learn't on an open diff. If anything it'll be better to learn with less. You'll then realise how things work/make it easier when you start adding parts to the car.

VLSD would be fine for now.

.....

just lock the diff, drifting without a diff that locks it just a waste of time and it won't teach you anything

Edited October 21, 2011 by driftnick13

[spence01]

i think the car has a 2 way diff now and suspension i dropped and is tucking 18'' tyres and has got a recaro bucket seat, brakes i will needa replace and what sort of clutch do i need? i got a H/duty nissan clutch but its brand new and not in the car yet

long story short...... it was my brohers car, he go it from SA and didnt license it, then f**ked the clutch so parked it up and owed my dad 13k so dad said that he will keep the skyline and dont worry about the bill and dad gave it to me :) (daddys boy much haha )

so yea i no the cars back ground and everyhing

and yes theres a 33 gtst (mine) 34 gtt (mums) 34 gtr (dads) 34 gtt (sisters) and yea....family of skylines

[zoidbergmerc]

Fuuuuuu, you lucky bastard! hahaha.

Sounds like your car is good to go mate, you've ticked pretty much every box we've suggested.

Just get a fire extinguiser and I think that'll do it. needs to be at least 1kg and have a metal bracket then placed with in reach of the driver.

That clutch should do ok. I've got a Jim Berry Full Monty for sale if you want it

[LTHLRB]

Speak to ISC-PERFORMANCE and get a set of n1 coil overs, rear camber arms, hicas lock bar, front caster rods, rear traction rods. Then just get used to the power you have now also a 2way diff is a must. Also make sure your handbrake is upto scratch.

[zebra]

You didnt read any posts at all did you