Ford Drift Car - Page 3

mrbaxr6t · 14-02-2009, 12:18 PM

sorry guys but I have never understood drifting. I have seen it many times and from a spectator standpoint its just well <yawn> until someone smashes something.

tex · 14-02-2009, 12:45 PM

What's initial D?

Some of you lot writing in a foreign language.....????

mrbaxr6t · 14-02-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tex

What's initial D?

Some of you lot writing in a foreign language.....????

initial d is anime series - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_D

347_XR8 · 14-02-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fev

i've seen a small block chev in an AE86 before lol people do some crazy things

but Sr20det - how can you consider that a tractor motor? its one of the best 4cyl's ever made..

Ever heard one? They sound like a tractor.

Cookie-XR8 · 14-02-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbaxr6t

sorry guys but I have never understood drifting. I have seen it many times and from a spectator standpoint its just well <yawn> until someone smashes something.

same the good bit is the crash lol

bloggs24 · 14-02-2009, 07:27 PM

I love watching drift shows, you guys gotta watch Formula D its mostly about the competitions, after a few episodes you'll find yourself really getting into how competitive it is once you start learning about the drivers, teams and there cars. I highly recommend getting yours hands on a few episodes!

Lukeyson · 15-02-2009, 12:19 AM

sleekism, are you from Coffs?

motorcycles4eva · 15-02-2009, 12:43 AM

get an escort or a cortina..

BlackLS · 15-02-2009, 01:21 AM

If you have a bit of money perhaps look at setting up a RWD Focus? There are turnkey V8 RWD kits for the LR model. And there was a XR6T powered LS Focus in
NZ a year or 2 back as well.

Realistically, if you want to spend as little money for the most result, get a non-registerable imported Jap car.

347_XR8 · 15-02-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

Realistically, if you want to spend as little money for the most result, get a non-registerable imported Jap car.

The most sensible and logical thing said in this thread.

Stattic · 15-02-2009, 03:37 PM

my mates 180sx is completely stock (other than exhaust) and its a decent drifter... someone else we know has an r33, rebuilt, bigger turbo, done a lot of mods and ive seen him skate on a straight road about 200 metres before

Nikked · 15-02-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dusty86

that's josh young, he is building up another coupe AE86 that is going to be pretty crazy

It would have to be crazy to top his old one!

max_torq · 15-02-2009, 07:11 PM

Basically run anything as long as it has a live axle and good torque. The TF cortina would be the latest smaller car that fits the bill.

There should be more that can be done to make a drift cars suspension; such as a transverse a-arm. This links the bottom of the diff via an a-frame to the front on the trailing arms, drops the roll centre to the pivot under the diff and eliminates tramp, would have to be good for a drift car.

347_XR8 · 15-02-2009, 08:03 PM

So you cant slide IRS cars?
Street isn't track.

bloggs24 · 15-02-2009, 08:46 PM

i thought its better to have a car with irs to drift, gotta have the tight/strong lsd or lokka though.

347_XR8 · 15-02-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bloggs24

i thought its better to have a car with irs to drift, gotta have the tight/strong lsd or lokka though.

Half right..IRS = good. Means rear adjustable grip.

LSD...unless its a mechanical, you will face trouble.

Nikked · 16-02-2009, 05:51 PM

1.5 or 2 way LSD would be the way to go...IIRC

motorcycles4eva · 27-02-2009, 07:08 PM

found the drifter for you..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbHEPbS9ZeU
this is a purposely build drifting volvo...

this one on the other hand.. im not sure how it would drift...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLtMh20qIp8

i got this from another forum...
''1986 Ford Mustung SVO
(now this is one ugly car it looks like the front half of a mitsubishi scorpian on the back half of an xd falcon!!)
however it did come with a 200hp 2.3L Turbo 4 cylinder, uprated suspension including beefed up anti-sway and stabiliser bars, a Traction-Lok differential (LSD).

1987 Alfa Romeo GTV6
weighing 1300kg and powered by a free revving 160hp 2.5L V6 it doesn't have oodles of power.. what it does have however is a transaxle. this is when the transmission, differential and rear disk brakes are all mounted in one package located at the rear of the car, this offes near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution

and finally

1989 Porsche 944 S2
with a lovely 3.0L 4 Cylinder (That is correct three litres four cylinders!)
superbly set-up rear-drive chassis and a proven track record (944 challenge series). you can pick up LHD Porsche 944 for next to nothing.

SO WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS? THE WIERDER/WACKIER/RARER/MOST UNIQUE THE BETTER!!!!''

KPOJ · 27-02-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gnarlyau

just buy a mustang and put a rb26 in it? lol

lol!!! we tried drifting our mustang on a closed track day at winton. I highly recommend against it.

But truthfully you need plenty of power for drifting.

Are you going to strip the car completly (drift only car)? or have a weekend warrior?

Turboconvert · 27-02-2009, 08:04 PM

My brother is into drifting a bit. He has a r32 gtst skyline that is off the road at the moment getting a rb26 conversion done (far better base than the rb20 in terms of power). From my understanding, (and ironically the reason why the sport started in Japan) the reason you see a lot of jap cars in drifting is that the jap cars such as skylines, slivias, 180s etc is because of the exceptionally low centre of gravity and ability to handle. That coupled with the fact that where each car lacks, it is relatively easier to get your hands on parts more ready suited to driftin at a cheaper price than what it would be for an aussie car. Thats not to say it cann't be done. Just not as easily as a jap car.

I suggest you take a look at secretdrift.com.au. my brother is a part of that forum as well as some of his mates who also drift. There you will find a vast supply of drift knowledge and expertise at your fingertips. And please dont take this post as completely true. This is just my understand that I have picked up from being in the odd conversation with my brother about drifting. Sorry for the long post.

**Falcon Coupe** · 27-02-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by motorcycles4eva

SO WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS? THE WIERDER/WACKIER/RARER/MOST UNIQUE THE BETTER!!!!''

Well you did say weird. One horsepower drifter.

Mongoose · 27-02-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by motorcycles4eva

SO WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS? THE WIERDER/WACKIER/RARER/MOST UNIQUE THE BETTER!!!!''

Well, as far as unique goes hows about a mid 70's cadillac fleetwood? They seemed to be able to get very easily sideways back in the 70's...

Gammaboy · 27-02-2009, 09:38 PM

Oscar Meyer Weiner-mobile? You said wierd and wacky...

vanman_75 · 27-02-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Well you did say weird. One horsepower drifter.

thats fn funny thanks for that lol...

Kamshaaft · 27-02-2009, 11:19 PM

There's a lot of fun to be had in an Old Mazda. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0psPSAfX4lg You can have similar fun in an old Astron six powered Sigma.

Psi-Pop · 28-02-2009, 12:58 PM

A Escort with a 2 litre Pinto with a turbo and EFI on the side would be a great little car, though the short wheelbase may provide some twitch in it. Or if the budget grows a Cosworth would be insanse.

On the other hand like a lot of people have suggested, a Turbo E Series, lots of cheap parts, lots of torque, lots of fun and different to most of the drift crowd.

Bad Bird · 28-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Not a sensible suggestion, but cool none-the-less:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0tKxdFqRxU