Need Help Setting up 240 for drift

lordy lordy sweet240 · 10-04-2007, 02:39 PM

Hey Everyone, I just bought an 89 240sx. I want to get into drifting. I'm starting with suspension and an engine, but i was a little confused about what suspension parts I need. Is there a certain site for drift suspension. Whats the difference between track and drift suspensions. The first thing that i'm going to buy are the swaybars, but what lenght? What brand is the best. What other parts are essential for drifting in the feild of suspension? Thanks for the help.

**Ronald Mcdonald** · 10-04-2007, 03:41 PM

Ok, first off, do lot's and lot's of research.

If you are going on a budget, get some badgerworks coilovers. Badger Werks: For the Win

Then get a Battle version/or any other mult-link setup. You can get those through tons of sites, like Enjukuracing.com

Don't even worry about the motor until you have the suspension done, and you are comfortable driving the car with that setup.

Make sure you do all the general maintenance on your car, cause drifting is the most harmful motor sport, besides rally racing.

It would be good to attend a few autocross events to get a feel for the limits of the car, and yourself.

That's all I'm going to say for now.

lordy lordy sweet240 · 10-04-2007, 05:59 PM

thanks guys. Also, I'm not sure what trim this car is. Ti doesnt say on the title or VIN number. It has power windows, locks, all around disk brakes. No sunroof. Cruise control.

**Ronald Mcdonald** · 10-04-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lordy lordy sweet240

thanks guys. Also, I'm not sure what trim this car is. Ti doesnt say on the title or VIN number. It has power windows, locks, all around disk brakes. No sunroof. Cruise control.

Sounds like an SE, but check it out with this site:

THE GARAGE GUIDES - 240SX VIN / Model ID Decoding

4wheeldriftS13 · 10-07-2007, 06:23 PM

Make sure the car runs well, replace anything necessary, knocks,creaks, leaks, tie downs, loose parts, learn how to drift it stock then worry about coils.. it all depends on your budget..

EroticA · 10-07-2007, 06:31 PM

a welded diff and cheaper coilovers will do you wondering for the beginners stage of learning to drift.

titan uranus · 10-07-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lordy lordy sweet240

Hey Everyone, I just bought an 89 240sx. I want to get into drifting. I'm starting with suspension and an engine, but i was a little confused about what suspension parts I need. Is there a certain site for drift suspension. Whats the difference between track and drift suspensions. The first thing that i'm going to buy are the swaybars, but what lenght? What brand is the best. What other parts are essential for drifting in the feild of suspension? Thanks for the help.

Ok first, weld the diff, or buy an expensive 2 way.
as far as what supension parts you need, coil overs, tc rods are the best place to start.
The track models are for track use, usually much stiffer etc etc, street models will ride a little nice but wont perform as good.
Do not waste your time or money as sway bars right now. and they dont come in lengths, the come in diameters.

**REY** · 10-07-2007, 09:37 PM

^^ thank you guys for POSITIVE responses to this member's question...
All of the ignorant sarcastic responses have been removed and you have been warned.

titan uranus · 10-07-2007, 10:34 PM

Try to make it out to a desoto drift test and tune, everyone is willing to help teach, and we have a couple pro drivers who come out to instruct.

EroticA · 10-07-2007, 10:35 PM

ya what chris said... refer to my previous post too... if this kid doesnt pick up my open diff, i have a diff ill sell you. all you have to do is get it welded.

doodoobrown69 · 10-08-2007, 12:40 AM

if i could go back and do it again this is what i would do.

1. fix anything broken(like that one guy said), replace brake pads
2. buy some new front tires
3. cut the springs (or buy coilovers).
4. weld the dif.
5. drive your car as much as possible.

from what ive learned, drifting a car that you put 1,500 into is sooooooooooooo much more fun then drifting a car you put 5,000 + in to.

the S13 is to cars what the AK47 is to guns.

drifting is about finesse(and reliability) not power, at least to me it is

titan uranus · 10-08-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodoobrown69

if i could go back and do it again this is what i would do.

1. fix anything broken(like that one guy said), replace brake pads
2. buy some new front tires
3. cut the springs (or buy coilovers).
4. weld the dif.
5. drive your car as much as possible.

from what ive learned, drifting a car that you put 1,500 into is sooooooooooooo much more fun then drifting a car you put 5,000 + in to.

the S13 is to cars what the AK47 is to guns.

drifting is about finesse(and reliability) not power, at least to me it is

+1 except for the cut springs thing

4wheeldriftS13 · 10-08-2007, 01:49 PM

I forgot to mention weld the diff, but I thought a differential change (clutch type, QUAIFE, Welded) was implied after you learn how to drift the peg leg.. learn to drift without relying on the welded diff.

asia989 · 10-10-2007, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheeldriftS13

I forgot to mention weld the diff, but I thought a differential change (clutch type, QUAIFE, Welded) was implied after you learn how to drift the peg leg.. learn to drift without relying on the welded diff.

u go from peg leg to viscous then to welded

senor honda · 10-10-2007, 04:10 PM

I would get sway bars first to keep it stable. Lower it, but only to the point for now, that stock adjusters are still used.

Stay with skinny tires until you have some horses to break the car loose. Get cheap tires from the junkyard, until you get a tire sponsor. Hit some practice/autocross schools to get the feel of driving/sliding. Check TR's events/autocross/forums.

Big s-bar on the back will bring the back around. Get one cheap from the junkyard. I have made brackets to mount stock double s-bars on my car.

Heavier bars come from top of the line cars......LX has bigger than DX's,
"sport" models have bigger than low dollar cars.

When you want someone to look at what size bars you have and what you should go to, based on how it handles, pm me. It might be a fun project
to help you out.

Buy me lunch at one of the schools, Ft Myers, etc. and we can try some setups....need to see what you have on it now.-Bob

Going to the JDM meet in Clearwater this Sunday 14 October?

10-04-2007, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
lordy lordy sweet240 Drift Project Car: 1989 240sx 1994 Turbo Accord 1970 Chevelle Malibu My TRGarage Las Cruces, NM : 6716	Need Help Setting up 240 for drift Hey Everyone, I just bought an 89 240sx. I want to get into drifting. I'm starting with suspension and an engine, but i was a little confused about what suspension parts I need. Is there a certain site for drift suspension. Whats the difference between track and drift suspensions. The first thing that i'm going to buy are the swaybars, but what lenght? What brand is the best. What other parts are essential for drifting in the feild of suspension? Thanks for the help.

10-08-2007, 12:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
doodoobrown69 Stinky Pink Car: My TRGarage : 9476214	if i could go back and do it again this is what i would do. 1. fix anything broken(like that one guy said), replace brake pads 2. buy some new front tires 3. cut the springs (or buy coilovers). 4. weld the dif. 5. drive your car as much as possible. from what ive learned, drifting a car that you put 1,500 into is sooooooooooooo much more fun then drifting a car you put 5,000 + in to. the S13 is to cars what the AK47 is to guns. drifting is about finesse(and reliability) not power, at least to me it is Last edited by doodoobrown69 : 10-08-2007 at 12:44 AM.

10-04-2007, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ronald Mcdonald Hatches are the jam! Car: '93 240SX Hatch My TRGarage Largo : 624639109	Ok, first off, do lot's and lot's of research. If you are going on a budget, get some badgerworks coilovers. Badger Werks: For the Win Then get a Battle version/or any other mult-link setup. You can get those through tons of sites, like Enjukuracing.com Don't even worry about the motor until you have the suspension done, and you are comfortable driving the car with that setup. Make sure you do all the general maintenance on your car, cause drifting is the most harmful motor sport, besides rally racing. It would be good to attend a few autocross events to get a feel for the limits of the car, and yourself. That's all I'm going to say for now.

10-04-2007, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
lordy lordy sweet240 Drift Project Car: 1989 240sx 1994 Turbo Accord 1970 Chevelle Malibu My TRGarage Las Cruces, NM : 6716	thanks guys. Also, I'm not sure what trim this car is. Ti doesnt say on the title or VIN number. It has power windows, locks, all around disk brakes. No sunroof. Cruise control.

10-07-2007, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
4wheeldriftS13 is at full-lock Car: Nissan mail truck My TRGarage at work : 568739525	Make sure the car runs well, replace anything necessary, knocks,creaks, leaks, tie downs, loose parts, learn how to drift it stock then worry about coils.. it all depends on your budget..

10-07-2007, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
EroticA banned Car: Lexus 2GS My TRGarage Sorrysota : 1196962214	a welded diff and cheaper coilovers will do you wondering for the beginners stage of learning to drift.

10-07-2007, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
REY Registered Banana Car: 85 AE86 GTS Hatchback My TRGarage : 62514179	^^ thank you guys for POSITIVE responses to this member's question... All of the ignorant sarcastic responses have been removed and you have been warned.

10-07-2007, 10:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
titan uranus Not cool enough for title Car: 89 240sx coupe, 94 prelude(FS) 74 Datsun 260z My TRGarage Brooksville Fl : 65130778	Try to make it out to a desoto drift test and tune, everyone is willing to help teach, and we have a couple pro drivers who come out to instruct.

10-07-2007, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
EroticA banned Car: Lexus 2GS My TRGarage Sorrysota : 1196962214	ya what chris said... refer to my previous post too... if this kid doesnt pick up my open diff, i have a diff ill sell you. all you have to do is get it welded.

10-08-2007, 01:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
4wheeldriftS13 is at full-lock Car: Nissan mail truck My TRGarage at work : 568739525	I forgot to mention weld the diff, but I thought a differential change (clutch type, QUAIFE, Welded) was implied after you learn how to drift the peg leg.. learn to drift without relying on the welded diff.

10-10-2007, 04:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
senor honda Installs it! Builds it! Car: Honda Accord-cowl Inducted, 351 CI Police Interceptor Air Filter with high rise hood My TRGarage around Tampa Florida, Paradise : 133332562	I would get sway bars first to keep it stable. Lower it, but only to the point for now, that stock adjusters are still used. Stay with skinny tires until you have some horses to break the car loose. Get cheap tires from the junkyard, until you get a tire sponsor. Hit some practice/autocross schools to get the feel of driving/sliding. Check TR's events/autocross/forums. Big s-bar on the back will bring the back around. Get one cheap from the junkyard. I have made brackets to mount stock double s-bars on my car. Heavier bars come from top of the line cars......LX has bigger than DX's, "sport" models have bigger than low dollar cars. When you want someone to look at what size bars you have and what you should go to, based on how it handles, pm me. It might be a fun project to help you out. Buy me lunch at one of the schools, Ft Myers, etc. and we can try some setups....need to see what you have on it now.-Bob Going to the JDM meet in Clearwater this Sunday 14 October?