JETURBO Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey guys n girls looking into buying a 180 for a bit of fun at the drift practices , not really for me but for the wife and id love to know what if there are any rules and regs that we would need to adhear to to go out and have a blast So far ive read that headlights,taillights,long sleve, long pants and an australian std helmet are the minimum but what about half/full cages bolt in ? Weld in ? Basically anything i would need to know before rocking up on the next saturday night to only be turned away.... Cheers in advance !! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol-pete Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 For practices all you need is long sleeves/pants and the helmet. Thats it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7061996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke55pig Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 What you have been told is correct aslong as all lights work u have a seat belt and long pants n shirt is all u need. although i recommend a half cage for a bit of safety it not a necessity. But what u MUST DO IS HAVE FUN !!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7062129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Cool stuff guys The wifes hell bent on having a drift car so we have been looking around at anything that already has a cage or half bare min just to up the safety level a touch more On that note please flick me a p.m if anyone has something ready for a slide around the 5k mark, dont want to spend heaps as i really dont know if she will like it enough to buy something decent so just a hack for now. Hope to be out at next prac to make arses of our selves Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7062304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean133 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 They dont check you or your cars at drift prac so doesn't matter about anything as long as you got a helmet on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7062343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a31rb25 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Tailem Bend Motorsport Park is used for drifting as well, there was a day there yesterday. If you're keen, I'm holding a private day there Nov 30th that I still need numbers for. PM me for more details. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7063456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hey that would be great, just put a deposit on a 180sx that is set up for drifting so we will see how it goes, going to chuck it on my dyno first and see if it is tuned like the bloke said and maybe have a fiddle with the power fc ( only tune ford xr6t's )so hopefully i dont blow it up lol Cant wait to get it out as the wife is hanging to learn how to slide and iam apparently the teacher ( only ever power skidded 400kw barges ) so its going to be a dumb and dumber type of thing i can see More details on tailem bend would be great as i know sfa Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7063759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ok fellas i know its not a skyline but its more drift related and this is where i think the skyline community will dominate This 180 has a drift button handbrake set up, what are the gains by going hydro handbrake if any ? Only starting out but if its "easier" ill do it because the wife will need everything on her side to tackle this art form Any info will be great Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7068303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krishy Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 after watching a few cars end up on their roofs, I would highly suggest that you get at the minimum a half cage for some sort of safety. Specially with those tyre barriers out there Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7068352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol-pete Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hydros are just a bit more dependable because you know its always gonna lock up 100% of the time. A standard handbrake that's nice and tight with some decent shoes will work just as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7068423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Arhh i see just a bit more of a consistency thing ! The car has a half cage and a pile of other bitz but i have nfi if there good or not, this is the list from the add, shout out if something needs to be changed or added please Nissan 180sx drift car Rebuilt s14 sr20det less then 1000km on it Tein coil overs all round S14 manual gear box Camber tops Surge tank set up Sparco 4 point harnesses Racaro bucket seat Koyorad alloy Radiator with thermo Fmic Holford motors cams spec bolt in half cage with harness bar Adjustable arms all round Catch can T3t4 turbo with braided lines Spiltfire coil packs Fuel pressure reg Boost tee Carbon fiber vented hood Locked diff 770 cc injectors Aircraft alloy winged and gated sump New flywheel New extreme drift clutch Oil cooler and filter relocation kit Metal head gasket Rocker arm stoppers 5stud conversion all round Brake upgrade Wide body front and rear Rear strut brace Engine damper Battery relocated Semi solid k frame bushes Apexi power FC with hand controller Drift BOV Rotas warped in federal 595 up front Also comes with spare rack ends wheel studs and silicon rad hoses Also with 8 spare rims 4 of which have 100% brand new tread. The interior has been stripped and sound deadening has been removed. Paint is a little rough but can include 8L of plasti dip if I get right price... This car was dynoed at Fisher performance 3 months ago at 242.5 rwkw. I Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol-pete Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 All you need to start with is decent diff (even a welded one with be ok), a working handbrake and a decent seat to hold you in. It looks like that car has all the essentials and more. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sweet , any pointers for the very novice drifter that may be some help ? I know its all practice but iam all ears from those who have done it all before Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Kaira RL Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Before I went out for the first time I went to watch it and see what the go was. When I got to actually go out I would just head for the middle of the corner with a bit of speed and then pull the hand brake on then turn into the corner. The car would start to slide the rear out. While I was putting the hand brake on I would have the clutch in getting the gear ready. Give it some revs and then remove hand brake and drop the clutch while turning opposite lock. I also hit the wall in last session but I had fun. Would love to do it again one day. You sound like you have got a good start with the car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cheers mate Been to watch a few times but i think it might be one of those suck it n see jobbys How about drift school, worth it or just to basic ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Drift school is worth every cent, the boys out on the track are super supportive and the vibe is awesome friendly. Get out there in whatever you got, don't stress about being over setup and you'll soon quickly workout what you need in terms of hydro, parts etc Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Maybe u should come out wayne as i know dani would appreciate it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezy Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Let me know when she is heading out and I'll see what I can do! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7069913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 We will be at the prac this sat at lala come say hi Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7071168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Well we did not make it out, chucked the 180 on the dyno late friday night to find issues, bloody head gasket had gone and we have custard filling The bloke we bought it off sent the new built engine to fisher performance to have his other better head fitted and a metal head gasket fitted and then tuned Well something happened warped or cracked or just not torqued up correctly, trying to get it sussed out now hopefully fisher come to the party but doubtful Anywhoo driving out to see the drift prac had a bingle in the F6 bad weekend but finally got out there to have a look and lots of fun to be had Just over a month to get ready for this track day at tailem bend now Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/433279-drift-at-lala/#findComment-7081538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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