370z drift setup?

URA · 02-28-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

When I use the ebrake its on tight low speed turns and I also use it with a feint move. First I swing the car away from the turn then towards the turn, then I yank the ebrake and counter steer. Works pretty well with me.

I really dont recommend just using spacers on these cars. I thought of doing that until I saw how short and stubby they tie rod threads were. You will be left with very little threads so it wasnt worth it to me. You might want to hit up George Marstanovic and see if he can make some of these for the 370z. Im sure he will if there is enough interest. Steering Angle Rack Spacers - Maverick Motorsports

I made 6mm units and it leaves enough thread for drifting IMO. unless you drift with potholes. The issue is not so much the thread as it is the wheels wanting to turn more than the lower control arm lets you. I've shaved some of the lower control arms for more angle...it will be enough until an angle kit is made for the 370z. (I have a set of narrower wheels for the front to test)
Been developing this car with the help of 2 FD drivers.

sibalar · 03-03-2014, 01:18 PM

URA, do you have any pictures of how you grinded the lower control arms? I'm still waiting for Voodoo13 to give more information on their drop knuckles, but I bet they will be crazy expensive.

URA · 03-14-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sibalar

URA, do you have any pictures of how you grinded the lower control arms? I'm still waiting for Voodoo13 to give more information on their drop knuckles, but I bet they will be crazy expensive.

I will have to take one pic next time.

URA · 03-30-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sibalar

URA, do you have any pictures of how you grinded the lower control arms? I'm still waiting for Voodoo13 to give more information on their drop knuckles, but I bet they will be crazy expensive.

there is a pic of the damage from the wheel
370Z Drift Project + angle + stability + control

VDC_OFF · 04-03-2014, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chknhawk

^^NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Well I just signed on the house and it looks like ill be keeping the car afterall... now that its been completely parted out

Time for build 2.0

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Originally Posted by URA

Yea Chris has been really helpful and Miro has been super with helping me understand drift setup / driving and balancing things out.

Adapters won't solve the bigger picture since the lower control arms are in the way,+ the caster is not very much stock (need arms to adjust) and the Ackerman angle is def not for drifting on this car. The Angle kit that Chris is working on takes care of all these issues as far as angle, caster,camber,ackerman, and controlling bump steer is concerned.

ABS is a problem ... and working on pulling it out.

Thats awesome that you get to work with them. Super jelly! Weve got a lot of 350 drivers over here but Im the only 370. As far as the adapters I shaved the bump stops off and I still have the same steering angle so I need something until Voodoo releases their kit.

VDC_OFF · 03-03-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by URA

I made 6mm units and it leaves enough thread for drifting IMO. unless you drift with potholes. The issue is not so much the thread as it is the wheels wanting to turn more than the lower control arm lets you. I've shaved some of the lower control arms for more angle...it will be enough until an angle kit is made for the 370z. (I have a set of narrower wheels for the front to test)
Been developing this car with the help of 2 FD drivers.

Yeah our courses are pretty bumpy :P

So now Im curious to know who is helping you haha. 370z drivers like Forsberg and Castro? Im going to still see if I can get some adapters made, Ive just been focusing on buying a house lately and possibly selling the Z.

chknhawk · 03-12-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Yeah our courses are pretty bumpy :P

So now Im curious to know who is helping you haha. 370z drivers like Forsberg and Castro? Im going to still see if I can get some adapters made, Ive just been focusing on buying a house lately and possibly selling the Z.

^^NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

guess you gotta do what you gotta do though. Im subbing this thread. Anyone have any recommendation on coilover settings. I have stance GR+ and I am trying to dial them in for AUTOX... im guessing the same setup for drift would apply with maybe a little more neg camber up front. Maybe an alignment printout or something? thanks!

URA · 03-14-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Yeah our courses are pretty bumpy :P

So now Im curious to know who is helping you haha. 370z drivers like Forsberg and Castro? Im going to still see if I can get some adapters made, Ive just been focusing on buying a house lately and possibly selling the Z.

Yea Chris has been really helpful and Miro has been super with helping me understand drift setup / driving and balancing things out.

Adapters won't solve the bigger picture since the lower control arms are in the way,+ the caster is not very much stock (need arms to adjust) and the Ackerman angle is def not for drifting on this car. The Angle kit that Chris is working on takes care of all these issues as far as angle, caster,camber,ackerman, and controlling bump steer is concerned.

ABS is a problem ... and working on pulling it out.

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sibalar Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: virginia beach Posts: 6 Drives: 11 370z Rep Power: 14	URA, do you have any pictures of how you grinded the lower control arms? I'm still waiting for Voodoo13 to give more information on their drop knuckles, but I bet they will be crazy expensive.