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Old 06-25-2011, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PurePontiacKid
ugh so much misinformation in this forum.

weld the LSD? wtf?

cam will do you no good

clutch is a good idea, stage 1 is basically stock though (what I've got) Stage 2 is a way better idea

knuckle arms, I'm assuming shorter ones? yeah that doesn't work without a shitload more mods to the control arms and ****, stock angle is fine for getting sideways.


guys get off his case about needing MOAR POWAR to drift (for instance, AE86 Corollas, like 85whp MAX yet there's people sliding them all over the place, and very well at that.)
welling the diff is the poor mans way to keep the rear end locked... as far as everything else, im still learning about datsuns, i used to drift a miata so im using my info off what i did to the miata and applying it to my 280.
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Old 06-26-2011, 01:16 PM
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Why a 280zx for drift? Yeah it may look cool but its gonna cost you waaaaay more than most options out there.
zx for street fun and auto-x is ok.
If your gonna build a drift beater there are a MILLION 240sx's out there with a million low cost parts.
Why not save some money and beat the **** out of one of those than a Z?
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Old 06-28-2011, 04:40 AM
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Old 06-28-2011, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sonethirty
Why a 280zx for drift? Yeah it may look cool but its gonna cost you waaaaay more than most options out there.
zx for street fun and auto-x is ok.
If your gonna build a drift beater there are a MILLION 240sx's out there with a million low cost parts.
Why not save some money and beat the **** out of one of those than a Z?
it costs what, $50 to weld a diff? that's all you really need to slide...

anything else is just to help it slide better.
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Old 08-16-2011, 11:14 PM
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i just got an 81 280zx that i want to make a drifter. i read through this whole thread and really didnt get a whole lot to run on. what is a good parts list that would get me started? also would a R180 welded diff fit in my car? my buddy has one hes selling but i dont wanna buy it if it isnt compatible
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Old 08-17-2011, 08:18 AM
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^^^ Welcome to ZDriver!

Let me consolidate the thread discussion for ya:

Originally Posted by NismoPick
Just build your car to race... there's no "set in stone" rules or guidelines. It's your car.

But... some things that will make life easier:
-LSD
-Coilovers
-More hp than your stock 120.
-Lots of $Money$

Originally Posted by jverz
i can't agree that you focus on power. For drifting you need good suspension, tires, and LSD.

Originally Posted by PurePontiacKid
clutch is a good idea, stage 1 is basically stock though (what I've got) Stage 2 is a way better idea

knuckle arms, I'm assuming shorter ones? yeah that doesn't work without a shitload more mods to the control arms and ****, stock angle is fine for getting sideways.
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Old 08-17-2011, 05:47 PM
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thanks, that helps actually
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Old 09-27-2011, 05:45 PM
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i have coil overs
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Old 10-01-2011, 09:12 AM
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i have coil overs
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Old 10-13-2011, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FubarI33t
5 lug swap and the Toyota 4 piston calipers
Im putting a 4 barrel supercharged 350 5 speed in my 79' 280zx and need more braking power what Toyota has those 4 piston calipers and is it a pain in the *** to do the swap?
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Old 10-13-2011, 05:44 PM
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Simple - pads.

Don't forget to swap in a CVT rear end....
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