Choosing a car for a beginner drifter

Choosing a car for a beginner drifter

7:23 AM  Cars for Drifts  No comments

The average price of a car for drifting is approximately $ 50,000. By the standards of racing is certainly not expensive, but not all of us can afford to buy such a car. That's why now will talk about what kind of car is reasonable to choose a beginner, you do not spend the extra money.

You are probably wondering: Why on cars I start practicing drifting? The answer is very simple and follows from the reasoning: you do not need the old and dear, that was not a pity. Because to think that you will not "vpisheshsya" very reckless.

The following is a summary of the most frequently used cars for drifting.

BMW

Looking at the world drifting becomes clear that European cars are just drifting in the brand BMW 3 Series in the bodies E-30.E-36.E-46 and very rare in the configuration M-Power, for a beginner it is approached to 325 BMW in the back of E-30 or E-36, the price of a wheelbarrow will be approximately equal to 2,500 - 7,000 USD, but there are also more expensive. As for the M-power, then the E-30 is now very difficult to find, and the price of E-36 and E-46 is quite large. Cars BMW with a label "M" is not suitable for a beginner.

Conclusion: The presented model BMW are not suitable for a beginner is not because they are not likely to drift, but because they will cost you quite expensive not only to purchase, but also to maintain. Use this car is only if you have a bunch of extra money.

Mazda

Speaking of Mazda, this car is not for beginners. In drifting cars of this brand are presented in the form of models MX-5 (miata), RX-7 and RX-8, very rare for Russia, are very expensive to maintain and almost everything in order (except probably is only the RX-8 is available as officially in Russian). For a beginner it is approached to the MX-5 engine with 110 hp 1.6 Prices are starting from 6000 USD That's just the price of parts will not be small.

Bottom line: if there is a possibility you can get the MX-5, but should take into account those expensive. maintenance and spare parts.

Toyota

In this area, Toyota has provided a small, rear-wheel drive, easy avtomobilchik Toyota Corolla Levin AE 86 in Japan, it is called the Hachi-Roku, and 2nd the name Toyota Sprinter Trueno, the car was produced from 1983 to 1987. AE 86 is the only remaining rear-wheel king (all the others are front-wheel drive). This vehicle started drifting King (Keiichi Tsuchiya). Engine 1.6-liter, 130 hp weight of 960 kg. perfect weight and is already on LSD. This car is considered to be a legend, and in spite of his advanced age, he is still revered and respected drifters in all countries. For the beginner this is the best car, but not the cheapest. 

It is believed that this car is not bought, chase him around the drifters and say that this car is simply not possible to find. Boldly stating that all of this nonsense, these cars are fully in Japan. The price in Japan is from 1000-5000 USD + Rastamozhka 3200 cu (For the amount of capacity. 1.6 cu * 2) + shipping 500-1000 cu if only you do not do it, and even where you will add an average of 2,000 cu for all sorts of stuff. As a result, we get the best price in the world of car for drifting somewhere in the region of 10 000, which unfortunately is not exactly the same as the price of the car for a beginner, but if your budget allows you to take it, then take it down, it is no wonder its values ​​around the world.

By passing the AE 86, is also suitable for the beginner and MR 2 but the price starts at 10,000 USD.There is still Supra, but the price the car starts from 15,000 USD for a beginner too cumbersome and expensive to maintain.

Bottom line: if you have connections in Japan, you've been there or just you have 10,000 USD then you should take a Toyota Corolla Levin AE 86 - the best car for a beginner.

Nissan

Well, the most common brand of car for drifting is Nissan. Cars of this brand are mainly used in family Silvia (200sx its European equivalent) S13, S14, S15. Engine modifications were such: CA18DE-1.8 liters without the turbine, CA18DET - 1.8 liters. a turbine, SR20DE - 2 liters. without the turbine, SR20DET - 2 liters. a turbine. These vehicles are ideal for drifting, and if you take and collect Drift cars from around the world that half of them will be a Nissan in these bodies. For the beginner S15 - a dream for the future (the price of about 15 000), again due to the fact that it would be a pity to kill. A better start with the S13, there are 2 options in the back of the car. The first was produced 1988-1993 and is exclusively Japanese version with right-hand drive, this car can be purchased for $ 3000 and the likelihood that the engine will CA18DE-1.8 liters without the turbine on the machine is 90% and not immediately add another $ 3000 average Replacement engine SR20DET (this amount will go down box, engine, clutch and work). 

The second option in the back of S13 - is its European counterpart, LHD, 200SX which was issued in 1989-1998, as well, and this car was sold in the Japanese market, the difference is that in Europe were set engines CA18DE and CA18DET and sold on the Japanese machine even with SR20DET engines. Car 200SX (S13) with SR20DET engine but can be difficult to find, at least have to go to Vladivostok, and it will cost about 8,000 USD for right-hand drive counterpart. Find the car with the engine CA18DET - 1.8 liters. the turbine is much easier and the price will be around 5000 - 6000 cu (LHD) is of course better to replace the engine on SR20DET, but in principle all still have strong options CA18DET. The difference Car Nissan Silvia S13 and the Nissan 240SX (S13) is in the external differences while filling completely identical. Also novice suit S14 (price of 8000 USD).

Nissan SkyLine also succeeded in drifting, although not very suitable for this. For a beginner and not very rich drifter, it can be interesting, since it is the best value for the number of horses under the hood (the price of 8000 per cu turbo coupe on the mechanics).

Conclusion: For the beginner perfect Nissan Silvia S13 (200SX). Also, if there is a possibility you can purchase S14, 240SX and Skyline.

As a result, I want to highlight one more point:

- The cost of 2 000-10 000

- Rear-wheel drive

- Year: 1985-1993

- The engine 150 - 200 hp

- Average technical condition (many still have to change it)

- Subject to dents, scratches, rust, etc. (That was not so sorry)

Yes, the newcomer need such because starting and not being able to do, you'll love in case of kill your car. Will wear the engine, gearbox, clutch, brakes, body, etc. because drifting is driving almost always at his limit. And will be a long time before you learn to drift without causing harm to the car and it agragatam.

If you take an expensive car, you will be hard to learn to drift, as you will not think about drifting, but about how to not be imprinted somewhere.

The most important thing - it's not afraid to break the car and focus on drifting. Good luck in choosing cars!

Read More

Best car for Drift ~ Nissan Silvia

Best car for Drift ~ Nissan Silvia

1:26 AM  Cars for Drifts  No comments

Drifting - the art of driving car steered drift. To show good results the model of car for drifting always are thoroughly trained.Yellow Nissan Silvia S14 in the body of William Ghoukassian team 2NR-Works - the most powerful and perhaps the most beautiful and interesting car that takes part in the Championship "Formula Drift".

It is not surprising that every performance on the track, William - is not only a demonstration of driving skill in the drift, but the original and spectacular show. How, for example, his speech at the fourth stage of the Championship "Formula Drift", which was held on September 6 in suburban "Sorochanah." William Ghoukassian on his Nissan Silvia S14 took second place, causing public enthusiasm spectacular passage of the track.William MGUPP graduated as an engineer-technologist, he has his own business, but most of all he carried away cars and tuning. It is a freedom-loving people, does not like restrictions and can not live without the extreme. The car he drives from 16 years, participated in a variety of disciplines in drag racing and circuit racing in Mjachkovo. And then became interested and drifting. Just three years ago, he went to the Honda Civic and preparing it for the ring. But like many others, seeing as the Japanese drift sharply even want to go rear-wheel drive and managed to master the technique of skidding.

Therefore, selling "Honda", began to search for a car that is suitable for drifting. As a result, initially bought the "vegetable» Nissan Silvia S14 97-years with an automatic transmission, primarily because he liked yellow. On global tuning guys from 2NR-Works have reflected immediately. After all, her boss thinks that it must look beautiful: high speed, high angle skid more smoke from the wheels, and of course, the machine should be bright and original, catches the eye.All that could alter in the cabin, it was pereshito Alcantara with fabric inserts. Fabric by designer Emilio Pucci for this has been especially imported from Italy.

The brake system is taken Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX

For example, the color of the car is now a positive image complements the "Yellow» M & M's, in whose image appears on a par with William "Red" Vitali Vavilov for Nissan 200 SX S14. Suddenly emerged during the tournament a joke about the M & M's, the boys are very fond. And they decided to put pictures of these characters on their machines. So now they stand at the event a couple of M & M's, delighting the audience with their merry as images and vibrant performances.

William Ghoukassian his car

Gathered in the team seven years ago, 2NR-Works were engaged in that in their spare time have modified the cars and take part in various competitions. Therefore, with the implementation of the idea of ​​making this an interesting and Sylvia like nothing on earth drift car, they started with great enthusiasm. As a result, a year later, after numerous experiments and investments of about 100 million dollars has turned out a truly original both technically and externally car.This car is really interesting to all. It accelerates to 320 km / h. Everything that is done in it, serves both to increase the capacity and reliability for.In drifting you can do far less power than the one that was eventually achieved, but because the machine in the first place was built by the owner for himself, and William loves speed.

It all started with a replacement motor as William initially did not suit the 4-cylinder engine, and he wanted to have a more "pot" under the hood. At first, the guys wanted to put a RB20, but decided that this is not enough, and put RB25. The result did not satisfy them, and soon they changed it for the famous 26th motor.In Russia - this is the first installation project RB26DETT, the legendary engine from Nissan Skyline GT-R, a Nissan Silvia. Such an experiment was only abroad. So to find adapters for the motor swap was not just a lot to think out and finish their own by "trial and error". To increase the power of this engine was also installed a new set of turbines TOMEI Arms, by which power is brought up to 668 horsepower.Nozzles, shafts, aulety - almost all of the motor is made by the company TOMEI. During operation of the engine and other systems of the car corresponds to the "brain» Apexi PFS.

Along with the replacement of the motor immediately changed automatic transmission of the mechanical Nissan Skyline R32. Generally, the design of the machine parts from many Skyline all generations 32, 33, 34. For example, almost all the transmission of this car skaylaynovskaya. Supports transmission and engine were initially also taken from the 32-th "Skye", but was later replaced by a similar production NISMO.When the motor is set, it became clear that it is necessary to change the subframe, because the new engine sub-frame home is not compromised. One entailed more. Because the engine is longer than the standard, everything shifted back, and had to change the drive shaft, which was made to order. Then changed to a native differential LSD TOMEI 2 WAY. After replacing the differential had to be replaced and the rear sub-frame, which took from Skyline.

Suspension first met on the standard levers. Besides racks KTS, who immediately booked into Japan. The other levers have been changed after tried to drive and realized that the car is going too shaky. Therefore, all the levers have been replaced by GCs also firm KTS.Brakes were single piston, which, naturally, could not stop such power. Therefore, they changed a few times until you find the most suitable to stay on the brakes of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX. Have also been installed reinforced brake hoses.Rods and lugs were too weak and were replaced by teynovskie. Otherwise, the steering is standard.

The cooling system has been changed quite significantly: the installed pump and thermostat Nismo N1 with an early opening temperature to prevent overheating. The place of the radiator, which was originally occupied Koyo aluminum radiator is paired with two high-speed fans MRA. In the back made a lot of holes to the engine compartment of hot air coming out.Family, iron in the vehicle were only doors and roof. Everything else is made of plastic. To put your favorite wheels William, forged 18th NISMO GTLM-4, the body was extended to 2.5 cm in the rear and 5 cm from the front. Rear wheels width of 10.5 inches, they can put the 335-th wheel. Besides the fact that they are lightweight and very reliable, they still look great. In general, the appearance of William Sylvia looks really stylish and beautiful.

Sardovsky spoiler, body kit and mirrors Origin. In addition to the external beauty and body reinforced with struts framework.Car interior equip no less original. The rear seats are removed. All that could alter in the cabin, it was pereshito Alcantara with fabric inserts. Fabric by designer Emilio Pucci for this has been especially imported from Italy.Most panels are replaced with carbon fiber. In addition to the dashboard SARD were installed sensors that control the vital work of the engine. Among them frm measuring the exhaust gas temperature, fuel pressure sensor, lambda AEM, showing the quality of the mixture.

In this revision of Sylvia naturally did not stop. At William and his team constantly having new ideas, how else can you improve the car technically, and make it even lighter, stronger and more original.For example, the color of the car is now a positive image complements the "Yellow» M & M's, in whose image appears on a par with William "Red" Vitali Vavilov for Nissan 200 SX S14. Suddenly emerged during the tournament a joke about the M & M's, the boys are very fond. And they decided to put pictures of these characters on their machines. So now they stand at the event a couple of M & M's, delighting the audience with their merry as images and vibrant performances.

See the car in all its glory will be in the near future in Sorochanah, in the finals, "Formula Drift" on September 27 in which to find out who will be the best pilot of the "Formula Drift" in 2008! And William is definitely one of the main contenders for the title!

Read More