My drift story and my new Z
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My drift story and my new Z
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I just purchased a 05 base model black on black 350Z manual. I plan to daily it and drift it. I started drifting 7 years ago and I've built several 240's along the way. I did daily drive and drift my first S13 so I am aware of the draw backs. My last drift build was my most extensive.
I bought it rust free like this,
I built it to this
I put this down at 11psi. I was going to go to 20psi but I had the wrong spring in my boost controller.
Then I drifted the **** out of it.
This past year I was drifting at No Star Bash and either I messed up or something broke and I hit a wall... Hard. Here is a sick action shot.
I was planning on fixing the car, but I decided its been a long enough road and it was time for something new. I parted it out and bought the Z. This is a car I've always wanted.
Now for my plans. I am ordering a stock VLSD and some blizzak tires for winter (I live in WI). By next summer I will have Stance coilovers and a OS Giken Super Lock 1.5-way LSD I will put in my other pumpkin. I want to get work equip rims, but while I save up I will probably start with XXR 968's with 20x9 up front and 20x11 in the rear. I want it to look like this.
The fallowing year I plan to get a Nardi wheel with Bride low max seats and a Cusco bolt in roll cage with door bars. I will be keeping my interior. I also am looking into getting an app radio 3 and installing it in the dash where the stock navi goes. In a few years I plan to swap in a LS1.
That's my story and I'm just saying hi.
I just purchased a 05 base model black on black 350Z manual. I plan to daily it and drift it. I started drifting 7 years ago and I've built several 240's along the way. I did daily drive and drift my first S13 so I am aware of the draw backs. My last drift build was my most extensive.
I bought it rust free like this,
I built it to this
I put this down at 11psi. I was going to go to 20psi but I had the wrong spring in my boost controller.
Then I drifted the **** out of it.
This past year I was drifting at No Star Bash and either I messed up or something broke and I hit a wall... Hard. Here is a sick action shot.
I was planning on fixing the car, but I decided its been a long enough road and it was time for something new. I parted it out and bought the Z. This is a car I've always wanted.
Now for my plans. I am ordering a stock VLSD and some blizzak tires for winter (I live in WI). By next summer I will have Stance coilovers and a OS Giken Super Lock 1.5-way LSD I will put in my other pumpkin. I want to get work equip rims, but while I save up I will probably start with XXR 968's with 20x9 up front and 20x11 in the rear. I want it to look like this.
The fallowing year I plan to get a Nardi wheel with Bride low max seats and a Cusco bolt in roll cage with door bars. I will be keeping my interior. I also am looking into getting an app radio 3 and installing it in the dash where the stock navi goes. In a few years I plan to swap in a LS1.
That's my story and I'm just saying hi.
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what up fellow sconnie, i test drove your z about a month ago. will never do black again so passed on it and bought a 04 track in le mans sunset with 17k on it. good luck with your build let me know of some drift events locally i will come check it out. more of a road racer myself but like the drifting. if your in the valley next summer we should hook up and go for a cruise i am in oshkosh.
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Welcome. Just curious, why are you ordering a stock VLSD only to swap it out next season?
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tatman7 - Hi fellow Wiscosinite. I'm down in Sheboygan. I love drifting at USAIR in Shawano, which is right near you. It's one of the best drift tracks in America. I will be drifting there again next summer. I enjoy track events too, but every time i do it I just want to slide the corners. I've done that a fair few times and I only end up pissing people off. So I just drift now.
Syner - I plan to swap my diff seasonally. In the fall, spring and summer I will drive with the OS Giken, and in winter I will use the VLSD. I would imagine the Giken would be too aggressive for snow and might be dangerous. The VLSD will actually help me drive around in snow so I don't get stuck pulling the one wheel wonder.
iideadeyeii - It was crazy. At first I tensed up and braced for impact, but in the end I loosened up trying not to break any bones. I was uninjured. I had so much adrenaline from the drifting and the crashing that when I got out I laughed. It took a while for me to calm down and then I just got angry.
Syner - I plan to swap my diff seasonally. In the fall, spring and summer I will drive with the OS Giken, and in winter I will use the VLSD. I would imagine the Giken would be too aggressive for snow and might be dangerous. The VLSD will actually help me drive around in snow so I don't get stuck pulling the one wheel wonder.
iideadeyeii - It was crazy. At first I tensed up and braced for impact, but in the end I loosened up trying not to break any bones. I was uninjured. I had so much adrenaline from the drifting and the crashing that when I got out I laughed. It took a while for me to calm down and then I just got angry.
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tatman7 - Hi fellow Wiscosinite. I'm down in Sheboygan. I love drifting at USAIR in Shawano, which is right near you. It's one of the best drift tracks in America. I will be drifting there again next summer. I enjoy track events too, but every time i do it I just want to slide the corners. I've done that a fair few times and I only end up pissing people off. So I just drift now.
Syner - I plan to swap my diff seasonally. In the fall, spring and summer I will drive with the OS Giken, and in winter I will use the VLSD. I would imagine the Giken would be too aggressive for snow and might be dangerous. The VLSD will actually help me drive around in snow so I don't get stuck pulling the one wheel wonder.
iideadeyeii - It was crazy. At first I tensed up and braced for impact, but in the end I loosened up trying not to break any bones. I was uninjured. I had so much adrenaline from the drifting and the crashing that when I got out I laughed. It took a while for me to calm down and then I just got angry.
Syner - I plan to swap my diff seasonally. In the fall, spring and summer I will drive with the OS Giken, and in winter I will use the VLSD. I would imagine the Giken would be too aggressive for snow and might be dangerous. The VLSD will actually help me drive around in snow so I don't get stuck pulling the one wheel wonder.
iideadeyeii - It was crazy. At first I tensed up and braced for impact, but in the end I loosened up trying not to break any bones. I was uninjured. I had so much adrenaline from the drifting and the crashing that when I got out I laughed. It took a while for me to calm down and then I just got angry.
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Very cool. That action shot is awesome. Glad you're ok and welcome!
I've been to Madison WI once for a conference, its beautiful up there. In the summer!
Good luck and I can't wait to see more pics
I've been to Madison WI once for a conference, its beautiful up there. In the summer!
Good luck and I can't wait to see more pics
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Welcome Chintzelman, nice S13! I drift a Z as well. I strongly suggest getting some aftermarket tie rods and cutting the steering stops to add steering angle. That made a huge difference in drifting my car. There are a number of write ups on this topic. PM me if you feel like discussing other Z33-specific quirks.
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That 240 made one hell of a turn around compared to the first pick. Sucks it got wrecked.
You'd probably be fine daily driving on the OS Giken in the snow. I've been driving with a Nismo diff and all seasons for the past two winters. Last one was coupled with 4.08 gears too.
You'd probably be fine daily driving on the OS Giken in the snow. I've been driving with a Nismo diff and all seasons for the past two winters. Last one was coupled with 4.08 gears too.
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RedScytheZ- Thanks
1973camarolt - Awesome. I probably will PM you. I'm trying to read and learn about any and all Z33 things both good and bad. More info is always welcome.
harman850t5 - Good to know. How do you like your new gearing? The Z was slower than I expected and I thought about going with a different gearing myself. I don't plan on doing any high speed runs so lowering my top speed isn't an issue. Was it a big difference when you did it?
1973camarolt - Awesome. I probably will PM you. I'm trying to read and learn about any and all Z33 things both good and bad. More info is always welcome.
harman850t5 - Good to know. How do you like your new gearing? The Z was slower than I expected and I thought about going with a different gearing myself. I don't plan on doing any high speed runs so lowering my top speed isn't an issue. Was it a big difference when you did it?
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Welcome. Nice to see a drift post that is actually meaningful. Most "drift" threads are usually created by 16 year olds that mommy and daddy bought them a Z and now they want to be DK on the streets.
Very nice S13! Sorry to see what happened, but hey, that is the risk of racing/drifting. Best of luck with the Z!
Very nice S13! Sorry to see what happened, but hey, that is the risk of racing/drifting. Best of luck with the Z!
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