Drifting

**Dave-TransAm** · 02-02-2010, 01:09 PM

Aight so I LOVE to drift. I have done it a couple times in my Trans AM but I don't like the idea if drifting a Firebird at all! Can you guys give me some ideas of good drift cars to buy that wouldn't be more than maybe $4,600? I don't care if its an American made car or not. If you guys look on craigslist just keep in mind that I live in AZ. Thanks.

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Nissan 240, probably best light weight cheap drift car... But I am an American guy, I would pick up a 3rd gen.

**Knight** · 02-02-2010, 02:23 PM

Fox body mustangs arent too bad. older rear wheel drive imports are pretty cheap and should work well too.

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Knight

Fox body mustangs arent too bad. older rear wheel drive imports are pretty cheap and should work well too.

That or contact Iroc Z, he has one for cheap. Reallll cheap.

**ls1camino** · 02-02-2010, 04:44 PM

Anything that is rear wheel drive with IRS (Independent Rear Suspension)...240s, Miatas, Corvettes, etc.

**tatertot91** · 02-02-2010, 04:49 PM

maybe an rx7

**wheeliE-maxx** · 02-02-2010, 05:30 PM

Why don't you like the idea of drifting a bird? They're not as well balanced or light as they typical drift car, but the power oversteer on demand helps I'm sure

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 05:36 PM

I always thought my old Trans Am was easy to drift... It was natural, lol.

**fbod91** · 02-02-2010, 05:37 PM

toyota mr2/240sx

**wheeliE-maxx** · 02-02-2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

I always thought my old Trans Am was easy to drift... It was natural, lol.

Didn't turn out well in the end though. Kidding

**wheeliE-maxx** · 02-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by fbod91

toyota mr2/240sx

I wouldn't think you'd want a mid engine car

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

Didn't turn out well in the end though. Kidding

I think it did help destroy the rear end, so yea... At least over time I think it helped. I really needed SFC's...

**Transamws6** · 02-02-2010, 05:45 PM

I think i have an idea pertaining to why you don't want to drift your t/a, but i'd go for a 91-97 240sx, an AE86 Corolla, or a 2nd gen rx-7.

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Transamws6

I think i have an idea pertaining to why you don't want to drift your t/a, but i'd go for a 91-97 240sx, an AE86 Corolla, or a 2nd gen rx-7.

I would not do it with stock rear end, or stock suspension. But allot of cars will need mods if you intend to do it allot, at least most F-Bodies have the power.

Edit: Or you mean his current? Because no, that's a collector, lol.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 02-02-2010, 05:51 PM

How is a '94 t/a a collector?

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

How is a '94 t/a a collector?

He has a GT only made for one year, and only 43xx something... Around here, for a low miles one... People ask for a stupid amount for it...

**Transamws6** · 02-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

I would not do it with stock rear end, or stock suspension. But allot of cars will need mods if you intend to do it allot, at least most F-Bodies have the power.

Edit: Or you mean his current? Because no, that's a collector, lol.

I don't think thats quite a collectors car, please, correct me if im wrong, but if i can remember correctly, i read in my firebird book when i was younger that in 1994 they actually made more T/A GT's than base t/a's. Again, i could be completley wrong, and please correct me if I am because im too lazy to google it.

And I was just thinking he might not want to drift it because he may not want to run the risk of wrecking his car.

**SHines-IT** · 02-02-2010, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Transamws6

I don't think thats quite a collectors car, please, correct me if im wrong, but if i can remember correctly, i read in my firebird book when i was younger that in 1994 they actually made more T/A GT's than base t/a's. Again, i could be completley wrong, and please correct me if I am because im too lazy to google it.

And I was just thinking he might not want to drift it because he may not want to run the risk of wrecking his car.

Fast google, http://www.thepontiactransampage.com/production.html

Edit: NVM that site says two different things... To my understanding the GT was only made for one year and in limited numbers.

**86 IROC-Z** · 02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Lots of people saying 240's....

There are still ones that exist that haven't been wrapped around a tree/streetlight?

**wheeliE-maxx** · 02-02-2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

He has a GT only made for one year, and only 43xx something... Around here, for a low miles one... People ask for a stupid amount for it...

We had a '94 gt brand new back in '94.. Wasn't worth anything then or now. Neither is our '00 Formula m6 ws6 silver hardtop. It's much rarer I promise.
Also: the gt is pretty much just the tall wing