Lurch

Ahh thats fair enough....

I don't know if i can send the event and you be able to see it on whatsapp

I just had a look at the event and it doesn't seem like there is going to be a show side to it this time. 

Ill keep my eyes open for the next one that might be of interest.

What time is the meet tongiht ???

I honestly don't know when it last had the fluid changed! i am intending to get it welded but all the drifting experienced garages around me are wanting £200 for it doing...feels a bit much.. so just trying to find somewhere that does it cheaper.... so i haven't really bothered about the fluid.

pressures are at 30psi fronts 35 rear..

lowered 30mm and got as close to alignment as possible,

no welded diff or anything...

Round 2 will be something similar I'd guess and thats on the 6th of May. 

If I were you Irfan id just use driftlands facebook for there events.

Thanks for the reply,

I don't know if more aggressive with the flick is an issue, but maybe the clutch kick needs a bit more aggression. 

it can't be the lock or angle as im not getting that far. it just goes straight as I try to initiate.......

Sounds like its something i just need to work through checking everything, need to get a dry day and see if it does the same then........ and if so work through everything.

Hi Drifters,

I was out for a little skid last night (private roads obviously) but it was a bit wet. 

I don't know if its a lack of skill, poor front tyres, set up, or just the way things go but I was really struggling with trying to initiate. I don't have a working handbrake so was trying to use the flick and kick. but would consistently understeer at anything over 10 mph... 

Do the Z's naturally understeer?

I have my alignment at about 0 toe front and rear, I have 225/40 on the front and 235/40 on the rear. all fk453's at the time.....

Any idea's on how to fix it..... I've not been out in the dry to know if it's just the wet...

TIA

I’ll be in Jamaica then sorry :/

RDX at rockingham is highly spoken of.... they use 350z's aswell. combine that with it being BDC drivers that run the day and do the coaching you know you are going to get a great amount of knowledge

**Disclaimer - I personally haven't used any of these experiences - so take any information with a pinch of salt. 

Right Guys bit of an odd one. 

I had my first drift day and it was great. I struggled with understeer a lot that day.

Wondering what the best next mod would be for about £150

6 hours ago, The Chubby Ninja said:

Yeah it was a great day but really challenging, some parts of the track had loads of grip while other parts were like ice! You done really well and don't worry about not being perfect first time out we've all been there. Just need to get that diff welded now to get some proper control of the car. Look forward to seeing you up there again

i think that is exactly the plan... get the diff welded and if money allows a hydro then get back out there.....just need to rember the tow straps the next time

It was a blast! Had such a great time can’t wait to go again. 

Safe me to say I wasn’t very good at it but was getting better as the day went on I think. 

Thanks again @The Chubby Ninja For all the help and advice. By the way your car is epic.  

Time me to save up for the next one  

Massive thank you to @The Chubby Ninja for lending me an extra set of wheels. makes a massive difference! im not having to worry about tyres at all now

So i have my seat fitted and in i have all the stuff together.... just one more set of tyres to mount tonight and im ready to go!!!!

im starting to get excited now. can't wait to get the video together and ill post it up!!!

Right I never managed to get an alignment. guessing it should be alright for what i will be capable of. Massive shout out ot @The Chubby Ninja for the loaner wheels.

I managed to get my seat in and fitted but not harnesses i guessed that would be better than the slidey leather seats.

all in i think im good to go. 

heres hoping

On 05/01/2018 at 13:58, docwra said:

Diff is also £700 + fitting, bit much for your first go.  Regarding Geo, a standard setup would be fine but the more neg camber you have the better for drifty and track purposes, youll have added some when lowering. 

 

 

I don't think I will every justify a 2way - might as well just weld it. 

Thanks for all the advice guys  

i don't expect to be getting much heat in them at all like i say im still really new to this so i doubt ill be linking much at all....

16 minutes ago, StevoD said:

For reference I usually do anywhere between 6-10  new tyres a day 

I may have massively underestimated the number of wheels I need...........

I messaged driftland last night and they have said they might have a tyre service but it will depend on if they have a free member of staff. Not sure what to do ... its only 4 hours of drifting but i don't wanna spend all the money to get there and paying to drive then just get a few laps...

anyone know if there any local garages to driftland that would be open to fit them on the day ?

I went for the Bimarco expert seat and omp direct fit subframes the seat is a great fit and I’m hoping the rails will get me low enough. 

Right that means id have one set of rears to use....... i thought they would have the tyre changing avail. I don't expect to use to much rubber but I have a set that have maybe 2mm i was going to use them first then change to the ones with about 4MM on them... i should probably just change the 4mm ones on now and hope they last...

If i am getting the diff welded where would you recommend ??

Also i think we have met before at the Nandos meets at the fort and the Quay that used to happen with Hensh and the guys ??
 

4 minutes ago, The Chubby Ninja said:

You won't need to take water as you can get water from the taps there. I'd highly recommend getting the diff welded before you go as drifting with the vlsd is dangerous in my opinion (I ended up rolling my last z drifting with it lol) I'd be taking more wheels aswell, I was drifting there on Sunday and the track dried quick and a good set of tyres were lasting 3/4 mins a set. Obviously if you're just starting you won't use them as fast  but even 4 to burn on your first day. I should be drifting that day aswell so feel free to park next to us in the pits. Il even come out with you and give you some pointers if you'd like? Are you on Facebook?  I'm easier to contact on there if you need any help

Hey mate thats awsome thanks. Is there tyre mounting facilities Im hoping to have 4 sets for the day - I don't want to go welding the diff if it ends up being not for me - I already have you on facebook i think?? Stephen Brown ??? Im based in Glasgow just by costco 

Right so that's my oil change sorted and I have some coolant to top up if I need to. didn't go ahead with the diff oil change as I am intending to weld it at some point. My bucket seat has arrived but I'm just waiting on the subframe arriving so that should hopefully arrive this week then I can get that in. all being well I should be drift ready in about a week. 

Any tips on driving??? I've skidded around in carparks and stuff in the past but this is my first legit event. anything I need to be aware of in advance?

2 hours ago, StevoD said:

Put 40ish psi in rear tyres 

Cheers Steve. I will do  

6 hours ago, Ekona said:

Never had an alignment??!! Jeez, that’s shocking: Should be done annually at the minimum. 

 

Really you want want to go to someone who can tailor the setup for you personally, but at this point even going back to OEM so that the wheels are at least pointing in the same direction would be a start. 

I’m pretty sure they are pointing in the same direction why wouldn’t they be? 

In terms of tailor the setup for me how would I really know what’s right for me. 

As it is the car self steers pretty well and it doesn’t pull to either side at all really (a little to one side but that’s normal no?)

Ill get get it done at work then and get them to keep it as close to spec as they can for now. is there anything I can get them to do that will help at all? More front toe? less front toe?

By the way thanks for all the help

I have to say I grew up in Yorkshire and live in Scotland. Anywhere past south yorkshire is the south. Anywhere north of that is the north. 

Having said that that it can be measured different ways as has been suggested. Population density has it in snareston. 

People per gregs has it on some weird line 

and actual distance has it at Leeds.