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06-12-2005, 04:55 PM
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1977 TE Cortina
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Perth WA
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a Ford setup for drift racing, the Corty is not the best way to go and as I am hoping to become more involved next year I am looking to purchase a beguinners vehicle, nothing to serious just yet, thought a 2L turbo esky would be a good way to go but how would it go handling wise??? and does anyone know what the safety requirements are in this sort of an event???
Very keen to make a start so any comments would be appreiciated. |
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06-12-2005, 11:43 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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Escorts are great handling little cars and very controllable. i wouldnt know what it is like as a drifter as that is a sport that i havent looked into, but with a turbo, it should have enough power to get the back out easily.
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06-12-2005, 11:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canberra
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Some guy at college had a stock Esky and that thing had no problem driftn. It seemed very controllable too. Was awesome to watch even though being really stupid.
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07-12-2005, 10:28 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
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The most important modification you need for drifting is a good LSD so the first thing you should consider is whether one is readily available that will fit the car you choose. The car should have good balance and weight distribution between the front and rear, a low centre of gravity, and a long wheel base helps as it keeps the car stable. You might want to look into what sort of suspension is available or can be made to fit, most drift cars use very stiff coilovers.
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07-12-2005, 10:47 AM
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Before you can drift properly you'll probably need:
LSD Stiff Body/Chassis Stiff Suspension(pref coilovers) Bucket seat/small steering wheel Make sure your car is in good shape mechanically, and serviced at least every 5000km. Ensure your handbrake works well. If this is going to be a dedicated drifting car, strip out the interior and any sound deadening(use a hair dryer or head gun and paint scraper). This is dependant on how much better balance you want. If you haven't had much experience drifting, get a copy of Drift Bible. This video shows the different styles of getting the **** end out, and a begginer course of how to start drifting. If the Esky isn't turbo yet you may want to use the AE-86 methods of each style. |
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07-12-2005, 12:13 PM
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1977 TE Cortina
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Perth WA
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Thanks guys, I have an LSD in the corty that will go straight into an esky, but indi says a longer wheel base would be better so maybe it would be worth converting the corty and giving an esky a miss and then spend the money on the suspension????
Where can I get a drift Bible from??? It wouldnt be sold at Kmart surely??? |
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07-12-2005, 01:02 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
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You can buy it at Autobarn.
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Setup for drift racing
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