I want to set up my 2003 350z to drift and I don't know the first thing about it. Can anyone help out, any knowledge on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

 

umm . . . well have you ever drift a car before first off ?

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No not really, not correctly atleast

 

There are drifting schools that are starting to pop up all around you might check into it... its soooo much fun

 

Just a question....What was the last movie in theaters that you have been to?

 

I know what you are thinking but know I have not seen tokyo drift yet, I did however watch a Japanese DVD called BEST MOTORING. It is a series, and the have one on drifting and also one on the 350z. You should check them out they are cool.

 

I did eventually want to go to a drifting school or class but I would like to set up my car, so it will be a little easier and if possible safer when I do drift

 

I woudnt drift a 350 unless ived drifted for a while or not in any place where i can hit something, its a brand new car... buy a bucket for 500 but and kill it.

 

I planned on doing it in a huge parking lot, but not go all extreme with it. I buddy and myself want to built a 240sx into a drift car and I was wondering what the basic were that needed to be done to set it up. But I do want to also drift a little in the 350z

 

if you get caught drifting its wrekless driving its alot of money and insurance crap...

you should do it somewhere, where you know 100% cops dont roll,. and somewhere you can speed off to... usually you dont stay at a spot for more then 10 minutes.. unless its TOTALLLY in the middle of nowhere.... and dont crash there because you will give the spot away and everyone will think youre lame and make fun of you...

 

thats exactly what happened to Glendora Mountain Road...Initial D wannabes **** it up for everyone

 

thanks for the advice everyone. but does anyone know the basics to setting a car up for drifting?

 

alright look, the easiest way is to use the e-brake. after you get that...nevermind. just don't wreck the car.

lol bow wow

 

Here you go bow wow...

https://my350z.com/forum/drift/118700-how-to-setup-a-350z-for-drift.html

 

LSD for starters, if you have the base model like me.
Other than that there is really nothing you "need" for drifting imo except practice, and driving skill. I take my 300zx n/a out to wide open backroads near where I live, no one is ever around and I get good practice there without the safety hazards.
Still haven't drifted the 350 though...lsd....*sigh

 

no setup necessary for the z. it drifts pretty well in stock form. i wouldnt recommend changing anything besides lsd to start off, and if you have the stock one, dont bother replacing that either till you get good enough.

 

OK thanks Daytona. But a quick question: a buddy and myself want to buy a 240sx and put a sr20det engine in it and make it a drift car. So in that case, I know you would start from the ground up, but what would be the most important thing(besides the engine) to set the car up to drift?? anybody with knowledge on the subject please leave feedback, it would be greatly appreciated!!

 

 

as I posted earlier I have not seen tokyo drift yet. I am new to this wedsite, so I am just asking questions in hopes that someone with knowledge will answer them.

 

I started drifting my 350Z two weeks ago, and it's not that hard to get started. I have an autocrossing background and a little track experience. I'm getting a Nismo 1.5 way LSD in a couple weeks. That should help a lot. I got some good advice from a friend, and it helped immensely.
Get into second gear, the lower end of the powerband where you have lots of torque but not too much speed. Start to turn the car so you feel the weight shifting, then mash the gas to break traction. Start countersteering and continue to accelerate until the car straightens out. You can swing it back the other way and take advantage of the snap oversteer if you are in an S turn or a parking lot. The hardest part is finding the confidence. Sensing the weight transfer is easy. The front suspention needs to be stiffer than the rear for a decent drifter. 12kg/mm front and 8kg/mm rear springs are good, and there are several coilover options with this setup. I'm a noob, but at least I'm out there giving it a shot and having a pretty good time. (In a safe location)