ive got a welded and daily drive. i dont mind it. ive also been driving w.o powersteering for awhile. its not that bad it does shread tires both front and rear. but if your planing on drifting you probly can get tires for dirt cheap and already plan on changing tires often so just go for it weld that bitch. say if you have a 50% tread tire on the front expect to change it in 2 or less months. and rain isnt so bad aslong as cords arent showing