370Z Drift Project + angle + stability + control

URA

teknolust72

Hey URA, even with your modified tie rod setup, and shaved off bumpstops, are you experiencing more ackerman angle at full lock? Any issues with overcentering the powersteering rack?

URA

I can tell its a lot of ackerman because of the scrub but cannot tell if its more at full lock than half lock and i'm not having any over centering issues.

URA

teknolust72

Are you running your front tires in opposite rotation/backwards?

I cant tell if you're at full lock in some of your pics. If you are, then it looks like I will definitely need an angle knuckle of some sort. Everyone in SoCal is pushing for reverse entries nowadays, and with my current setup, I cant even get remotely close to that

URA

I have no idea if full lock is in pics.

Yes I'm running the front Anti-directional because it helps grip over dirt/rocks. Just my experience.

If you want more angle then you will def need new voodoo13 kit or custom lower control arms...they are just physically in the way of much more angle.

If you plan to compete maybe this platform is not ideal at this time. What is your current setup?

teknolust72

Im running a custom spindle that I had made in Japan, similar to the T-Demand one (ƒvƒ�ƒA�[ƒ€ “úŽY SKYLINE V36)

Basically, shortened knuckle with a modified tie rod point. My lower control arm is still intact (shortened bump stops), mostly because at my current height and wheel setup the tire would catch on the fender and will jerk the suspension.

I'm actually doing this in a G37 sedan, so suspension points are the same. The major difference between the Z and my sedan would of course be the heavier weight in the rear. This helps in weight transfer, so I can get a long entry and get a decent amount of rotation. And just like you, I'm scrubbing the fronts, dropping speed, and just waiting until the "corner opens" to get back on to it. However, without the extra angle for the next corner switch back, lock-to-lock is too shallow, and I end up losing the drift.

to be honest, I'm pushing the car to drive like a 240SX, so I may be asking too much out of the chassis layout at the moment....

URA

nice! do you have pics of any drifting? if so, just post!

240's are so well sorted we just need more testing with these cars to figure them out.

URA

Update : April

Added 20MM Z1 spacers to all 4 corners (on top of arp extended studs)
- no longer any front clearance issues
- feels more stable having almost 40mm wider track.

photo 1 by URA7x7, on Flickr

Z34Life

Any New Updates on this Sub'd!

PharmDZ

Awesome build man! Haven't seen a Z other than forsbergs built for drifting quite yet. I drove that englishtown track during a HPDE... Scary experience if you're not drifting lol

noonanr1

Building my Z as a drift car also. I drift at Clubloose North in NH. Last season was my first time drifting the car and it was bone stock. Made it to 4 events and had an absolute blast. Currently I have done Tomei exhaust, ISC coilovers, ASD handrake with dual caliper setup, welded diff, SPL solid diff bushings, wired switches for YAW sensor and brake lamp. Should be a much cooler experience than last season with these mods done.

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B&W_Evader

Awesome mods on this one for sure! In for info on the ABS-Delete / proportioning valve swap. Anyone know of a DIY on this / parts list? And thanks for puting in a link on the Yaw sensor switch. The one in the DIY no longer works.

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Rusty

Think you got a combintion of things going on at one time. The ABS, Stability Control, and the throttle-brake nanny program.

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URA

Only a matter of time before it all goes into the trash.