Looking for a drift project now. Opinions.

This is going to break your hearts...

I am contemplating selling my CRX. For a drift beater.
Figured my hatchback is good enough for a DD... Anyways.

I looked at a few cars over the past couple days. Not looking for something expensive, or RHD at all... Something simple. So I found an 83 Corolla SR5. Found out the 4age swaps in easy, perhaps even the 4agze too.

Aside from RWD, what do I look at for a drift car?
You guys are definitely experts. Give me some pointers?
The SR5 I am looking at is only like, $500... so that would work well for more aftermarket parts. Or is it more worthwhile to just import a JDM car?

Just looking for opinions.

Depends how rusty your corolla is. And SR5 sucks. You want GTS.

Honestly, you don't need much to learn how to drift.

I would recomend:
- a decent clutch (you will be clutch kicking lots in a corolla)
- decent brakes (so you don't fly off the track hitting the tire barrier, such as myself)
- an e-brake that will lock the tires (depends which way you want to initiate, there are many different ways, I have found e-braking to be the easiest to learn)
- And basically an "I don't give a fuck about my car" attitude because your car will take a thrashing.

Adam.Gts wrote:

Honestly, you don't need much to learn how to drift.

I would recomend:
- a decent clutch (you will be clutch kicking lots in a corolla)
- decent brakes (so you don't fly off the track hitting the tire barrier, such as myself)
- an e-brake that will lock the tires (depends which way you want to initiate, there are many different ways, I have found e-braking to be the easiest to learn)
- And basically an "I don't give a fuck about my car" attitude because your car will take a thrashing.

Perfect. SR5 it is, 4age swap. $1500 for a beater. NICE

I was just going to say make sure you it has decent weight distribution. Sometimes having a RWD isn't enough, and power isn't everything.

Keep in mind old Hondas are making a big come back.... so says my super streets? So you were about to be in style.
However, I do fully support you journey into the world of drift. I personally hope you do decide to go through with it but I am bias. Just try to keep it off the streets and come out to the track If you have any questions about the season PM Soup, I am sure he can help.

Pick up or watch the drift bible if you already haven't it will discuss all you need to know to start.

buy jons supra(s)

DONT SELL A CRX!! THEY ARE THE BEST CARS IN THE WORLD!!!!!

Clint Eastwood wrote:

DONT SELL A CRX!! THEY ARE THE BEST CARS IN THE WORLD!!!!!

AE86's are nicer! Reminds me vaguely of a CRX, but with MR2 styling and RWD awesomeness.

buy a cressida. w58 swap and welded diff.

So I was bored tonight, and was looking at FF drifting.
Found out about some left-foot braking technique, which I will try sometime...
FWD can kinda drift apparently. But only kinda. It isn't near as pretty as RWD at all, and cannot compete.

Apparently this guy was good at FF drifting or something...
http://www.leftfootbraking.com/

JHMED wrote:

So I was bored tonight, and was looking at FF drifting.
Found out about some left-foot braking technique, which I will try sometime...
FWD can kinda drift apparently. But only kinda. It isn't near as pretty as RWD at all, and cannot compete.

Apparently this guy was good at FF drifting or something...
http://www.leftfootbraking.com/

just when you started to convince us that you had learned your lesson...

bahrx7 wrote:

JHMED wrote:

So I was bored tonight, and was looking at FF drifting.
Found out about some left-foot braking technique, which I will try sometime...
FWD can kinda drift apparently. But only kinda. It isn't near as pretty as RWD at all, and cannot compete.

Apparently this guy was good at FF drifting or something...
http://www.leftfootbraking.com/

just when you started to convince us that you had learned your lesson...

I was kidding. I think around 70% of the stuff I say on here is bullshit... except for the "I'm gonna learn to drift with a RWD car, and attempt to get good at it."

i will you sell you my supra, 3 transmissions, everything to turbo the car, and 4 sets of tires 2 sets of rims for $3500. its a proven drift car.

Bump for a good deal

JHMED wrote:

So I was bored tonight, and was looking at FF drifting.
Found out about some left-foot braking technique, which I will try sometime...
FWD can kinda drift apparently. But only kinda. It isn't near as pretty as RWD at all, and cannot compete.

Apparently this guy was good at FF drifting or something...
http://www.leftfootbraking.com/

you brought this up last year. we laughed at you hard. dont act like you just found out.

240sxy wrote:

JHMED wrote:

So I was bored tonight, and was looking at FF drifting.
Found out about some left-foot braking technique, which I will try sometime...
FWD can kinda drift apparently. But only kinda. It isn't near as pretty as RWD at all, and cannot compete.

Apparently this guy was good at FF drifting or something...
http://www.leftfootbraking.com/

you brought this up last year. we laughed at you hard. dont act like you just found out.

I remember the laughter. It still haunts my dreams. I didn't know about left-foot braking though. It can be applied to RWD cars too, and look a hell of a lot better.

I read a whole thread with good arguments. The conclusion they came to is that FF drifting is fucking lame, and not a real sport at all. Period, And it doesn't compare to RWD drifting,but it exists. RWD is cool looking, and a hell of a lot more functional. I don't need to list why it is better, seriously...
I remember the laughing.

god everyone is gunna have a fucking corolla !

Our drift scene is just starting, so it would make sense that it would be full of AE's and S chassis. I am sure if we all see this through and establish ourselves more we will see more diversity in the cars being used.

If I actually knew how to drift, I would tackle an Aristo.... but then again I would have to change my username and that seems like a lot of work.

1eightySX wrote:

Our drift scene is just starting, so it would make sense that it would be full of AE's and S chassis. I am sure if we all see this through and establish ourselves more we will see more diversity in the cars being used.

If I actually knew how to drift, I would tackle an Aristo.... but then again I would have to change my username and that seems like a lot of work.

Minibrute drift truck! And even DMCC doesnt have that much diversity.

Silvianow wrote:

1eightySX wrote:

Our drift scene is just starting, so it would make sense that it would be full of AE's and S chassis. I am sure if we all see this through and establish ourselves more we will see more diversity in the cars being used.

If I actually knew how to drift, I would tackle an Aristo.... but then again I would have to change my username and that seems like a lot of work.

Minibrute drift truck! And even DMCC doesnt have that much diversity.

I'm actually pretty excited to see that.

JHMED wrote:

Clint Eastwood wrote:

DONT SELL A CRX!! THEY ARE THE BEST CARS IN THE WORLD!!!!!

AE86's are nicer! Reminds me vaguely of a CRX, but with MR2 styling and RWD awesomeness.

QFT (not quoted for truth)

WReX wrote:

JHMED wrote:

Clint Eastwood wrote:

DONT SELL A CRX!! THEY ARE THE BEST CARS IN THE WORLD!!!!!

AE86's are nicer! Reminds me vaguely of a CRX, but with MR2 styling and RWD awesomeness.

QFT (not quoted for truth)

Buuuut WAAAAAAAH.

go drift the crx, you did say it was better than a wrx

So i bought a corolla for 150$. lol
I dont know what im going to do with it.

jdm_itr wrote:

god everyone is gunna have a fucking corolla !

i predicted this...
lame but seriously gotta start somewhere...
is there anyone gonna get a s2k drifting for once for the sake of honda lovers...
im getting sick of seeing bunch of non-honda reps out in the track...
sorry im biased and just had a long day...