Suggestions for Drift Setup

[spaztikcamel]

Im trying to learn handbrake entries but my handbrake sucks balls.

Dann

make sure you get something to keep the button held in. I made that mistake once and it was enough to learn. unscathed but scary going backwards at 70kmh.

once you can do 90 degree handbrake turns its pretty easy to get a drift starrted with the handbrake. its just a lot faster than a scand flick or a powerslide. the main part is having the balls to get it out far enough.

[wazman]

If you intend on running non turbo setup then stiff suspension (coilovers with 8kg + spring rate) and a rear swaybar upgrade (i have whiteline one fitted) is definitely going to help .

Mx5 hand break only lasted me one day of track drift before the cable was too stretched and i was resorting to scando style clutch kick pre corner entries. I now run a hydro hand brake.

Step one . Massive help. more lock is needed! modified knuckles are best.....second would be rack spacers. i have both "GK tech" rack spacers (nissan s13 fit fine) and custom modified knuckles. Being short wheel base means it is snappier to drift than a Nissan silvia etc....more lock gives you more time to catch the back end when it steps out(and practice on the throttle). I drifted a nissan 180sx for 5years and could do continuous laps without a spin.....bought my mx5 and had to learn all over again! "S" series nissan pretty much drift themselves its that easy. Once you modify the lock you will notice front tyre rubbing.....you may need slip on or bolt on spacers. ( please note 5mm of thread is not enough for a wheel nut !!so no you can run 10mm slip on's!).

Mechanical 2 way diff (cusco etc) is more important than coilovers. The torsen wont lock completely (only up to about 80% i believe , someone correct me if im wrong) which make getting the car to slide un predictable for a beginner.Also this causes your slide to end sooner as this type of diff is designed to help get grip! not loose it... If you have the torsen then thats great cause NA guys pay stupid money for em..... sell it and get on yahoo auctions japan and find a 2way.....or contact someone like "import monster" to find one for you (or if your baller just buy a new cusco one).

oh and i would almost put bucket seat before coilovers too ! so much easier to feel what the car is doing when your held in place.

definitely run good tyres on the front ! federal 595 super steel ,goodyear eagle F1, advan s drive etc should be the minimum you use.......run the cheapest chinese crap you can find on the back with 60psi in em! (yes 60psi ! the harder they are the easier they spin!)(triangle, nangkang, jin yu, neuton etc = good rears).