370z drift setup?

Z370Z011 · 08-09-2012, 10:50 AM

can't find much info, doesn't seem like much people drift their Z.
anyone know what would be a good set up? what things would i need to make it a good drift car?
thanks

Japanjay · 08-09-2012, 07:11 PM

Because most people can't afford to ball the car up in a wall and then walk away wiping their hands clean of every owning one. Wear and tear is also not the cheapest to fix or maintain on this new of a car.

Cmike2780 · 08-09-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z370Z011

can't find much info, doesn't seem like much people drift their Z.
anyone know what would be a good set up? what things would i need to make it a good drift car?
thanks

locking diff, more power, stiffer suspension and a shitload of tires.

Japanjay · 08-10-2012, 12:25 AM

Where do you plan on practicing at? When I lived in japan I had buddies that did it on the weekends in the industrial yards. Even had one guy ball a supra up head on into a 3 foot high concrete wall that seperated the side walk from a the parking lot at one of the business. Car was needless to say totaled... Even on some closed courses you take a very good chance of ball it up into a wall.

Z370Z011 · 08-10-2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

Where do you plan on practicing at? When I lived in japan I had buddies that did it on the weekends in the industrial yards. Even had one guy ball a supra up head on into a 3 foot high concrete wall that seperated the side walk from a the parking lot at one of the business. Car was needless to say totaled... Even on some closed courses you take a very good chance of ball it up into a wall.

You've forever traumatized me. Lol
Well I mean I didn't want to get too serious about it. Just wanted to be able to slide the car around on occasion. Or be able to go to a track every now n then.. Just wanted to have some fun in it. I live in L.A

Kingbaby · 08-10-2012, 02:14 AM

please buy a 1-3k 240sx to learn to drift...unless your Z is already paid off?

theDreamer · 08-10-2012, 08:15 AM

PM VDC_OFF, he drifts his Z in many Texas events and does fairly well.

VDC_OFF · 08-10-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

locking diff, more power, stiffer suspension and a shitload of tires.

What he said! But out the box it is ready to drift especially with the sport package.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

PM VDC_OFF, he drifts his Z in many Texas events and does fairly well.

Awe thanks sweety

Im about to enter my third event in the Z on the 19th. Still have a lot more practicing to do before I get really good at controlling this car around every turn.

VDC_OFF · 08-10-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

please buy a 1-3k 240sx to learn to drift...unless your Z is already paid off?

^ This is you have never drifted before or dont have a safe event with no walls. I only enter events in tracks with no walls or parking lots with no barriers.

Z370Z011 · 08-10-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

^ This is you have never drifted before or dont have a safe event with no walls. I only enter events in tracks with no walls or parking lots with no barriers.

I was also looking into places with no walls or barriers as well!

I haven't really tried drifting it yet, just a couple doughnuts. But good to hear that there good drifters! Gonna start sliding it

Z370Z011 · 08-10-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

out the box it is ready to drift especially with the sport package.

Still have a lot more practicing to do before I get really good at controlling this car around every turn.

Any tips or advice on drifting it?

I feel like its a heavy car in comparison to a 240sx which is what I'm more used to.

VDC_OFF · 08-10-2012, 04:25 PM

Yes I came from a 240 as well and noticed that the 240 since it was light was great on short turns but ran out of power on big high speed turns. This car is the opposite. My biggest tip that most people fail to instruct on is steering. Steering is everything, as soon as you initiate the drift you have to throw the steering wheel all the way in the opposite direction because this thing gets sideways quick. Do that and just feather the throttle until it's under control and you will see this thing go forever, more gas more smoke

I like clutch kicking versus ebrake cause it's easier, but you will see that this car makes so much power you don't need either. I can initiate by just stepping on the gas.

Check out my vid in my journal below, I show a lot of mistakes you can learn from lol.

clintfocus · 08-11-2012, 02:43 AM

solid rear end bushings, good control arms, clutch diff, diff cooler, a good adjustable coilover, good clutch/flywheel, bolt on power should suffice, no bigger then a 275 tire in back

VDC_OFF · 08-11-2012, 09:01 AM

One thing that I think my car could use more of is steering angle. I feel it maxing out on some turns causing me to stop drifting. If you can find some fab shop to create some custom knuckles that might help but thats not until you get a little better.

Are you from LA or L.A. ?

Chuy · 08-11-2012, 10:45 AM

Do you think it would be possible with the auto tranny?

08-09-2012, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	370z drift setup? can't find much info, doesn't seem like much people drift their Z. anyone know what would be a good set up? what things would i need to make it a good drift car? thanks

08-10-2012, 08:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	PM VDC_OFF, he drifts his Z in many Texas events and does fairly well. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-10-2012, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Yes I came from a 240 as well and noticed that the 240 since it was light was great on short turns but ran out of power on big high speed turns. This car is the opposite. My biggest tip that most people fail to instruct on is steering. Steering is everything, as soon as you initiate the drift you have to throw the steering wheel all the way in the opposite direction because this thing gets sideways quick. Do that and just feather the throttle until it's under control and you will see this thing go forever, more gas more smoke I like clutch kicking versus ebrake cause it's easier, but you will see that this car makes so much power you don't need either. I can initiate by just stepping on the gas. Check out my vid in my journal below, I show a lot of mistakes you can learn from lol. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos Last edited by VDC_OFF; 08-10-2012 at 04:55 PM.

08-11-2012, 09:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	One thing that I think my car could use more of is steering angle. I feel it maxing out on some turns causing me to stop drifting. If you can find some fab shop to create some custom knuckles that might help but thats not until you get a little better. Are you from LA or L.A. ? __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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08-09-2012, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Because most people can't afford to ball the car up in a wall and then walk away wiping their hands clean of every owning one. Wear and tear is also not the cheapest to fix or maintain on this new of a car.

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Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Where do you plan on practicing at? When I lived in japan I had buddies that did it on the weekends in the industrial yards. Even had one guy ball a supra up head on into a 3 foot high concrete wall that seperated the side walk from a the parking lot at one of the business. Car was needless to say totaled... Even on some closed courses you take a very good chance of ball it up into a wall.

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08-11-2012, 10:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 16	Do you think it would be possible with the auto tranny?