i have a 82 with the suspension of a 85 and what tires would work best for drifting such as size and off set and so forth

 

Please use the Search function located at the top of the menu bar. This question, along with other drift questions, has been asked many times. You'll find the answer you need.

 

Skinniest cheapest tires for the rear, then overinflate the hell out of them. Redneck drifting 101

 

this KID has 4 posts all either where do I drift? or what drift parts do I need?

just ignore him.. he will go away after he smacks his car into a curb trying to drift on the road.

 

Such a sad ending

 

he probably will though.

 

soak your tires in bleach. drive down said road when commin to turn throw car in reverse. it will grind a bit but just push harder. you will start to drift.

 

lol watch another movie lol

 

wrap your car around a pole and sell the parts to people who actually have a clue??

 

.. Though I agree with the basic sentiment.. I think you guys are just being a lil on the ******* side...

As for you question; find someone who is good at drifting and see if they will teach you how to drift and then go and modify your car. Will be way less expensive and probably won't kill you.

 

need a lsd in the rear mate..
wet roads and go for it only on a track tho

i reckon ease off guys quit bein toss buckets

search for driftlanta hes the drift guy on the forum

 

i use stock rims with toyo 800's

 

Yes there is help on here for newbies! This forum is to help fellow RX-7 enthusiast but you guys are quick to bash them with the same ol shizzle. To each his own you know!

 

hey guys that are bashing me.......... puck off.........im was just tryin to get some insite on places to do so as for my skill i have what it takes. i believe that you aint **** thats why you bashin on others.

 

well man if you had skill you wouldnt be asking what tires

 

I myself wasn't bashing you, for the record. Since you're new, and apparently a lot of newbies don't know how Forums are laid out, I informed you to use the "Search" function. You're not the only newbie we scold for not using the search function.

Driftlanta is a user on this board who drifts his 7. I've conversed with him about how he has his setup, so look up his posts, see what he's written down. This'll help point you in the right direction. Also note, drifting is not a easy as the movies make it look. It takes a lot of seat time on a secured course.

And, you said "you have what it takes". If that was the case, you wouldn't be asking what you need on your car to drift. I also suggest you watch what you say because a remark like your last one just might get this thread locked and/or you banned.

 

Just to let you know, if I really wanted to practice drift (and I have in a parking lot) I would do what I posted as starters. I do not have a LSD rear but you can get both tires to spin. I have somewhat dry 175/60/13 michelin (¿sp?) weatherwise tires, just overinflate them and have at it.


Also, do a search.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/panhard-drift-setup-663272/
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=drift

 

ok not to all get off on the wrong foot i have knowledge and my objective is to put as many posts of eithier a good question or a dumb one as long as i get the posts thing down so that i can email certain individuals so sorry if i affended any one

 

No biggie man. We all are new at one point or another.

 

Driftlanta would be the main man for you to contact with any questions. He's helped me out a bit. As far as the posts thing....no idea what you mean by that unless you mean having thousands of posts.

And, your best way of practicing drift (aside from a designated road course): when it rains, find a huge parking lot with no obscurments or parking barriers in the way and have at it. Start with donuts, then figure eights, and so forth.

 

A good LSD is really needed, a welded diff is the easiest to drift with. I don't drift, but i have driven friends' drift car. The 12A does not make enough power to drift, you will need to make more power and get a lightweight flywheel with a heavy clutch to get it sideways. Suspension is really important, the stock rear end set up on the fb makes it really hard to slide, you will need a panhard and tri-link. Most people start out with cheap tires for the back and grippy tires for the front (RE-01R, Neova, Azenis, RS2), once you get better, you will need good tires front and rear.

 

The rear end will come out on you, but mostly during a power slide. Or, if you can shift the weight properly. Anyways, seat time is the only real way to learn.

As far as power goes, a turbo will probably be in your best interest. It doesn't have to be huge and running 6 psi should do you just fine.

 

Man I can't believe you guys ripped on him so bad... Yea his question was very basic, and would probably be better answered on a drifting forum that doesn't mean we need to flame him!
Like everyone said get some crappy rear tires and start playing around in the rain in some secluded area, the rest will come with time....

 

Now we are going places. We are not born good drivers so I would suggest attending a drift school of some sort. This will help keep your driving record clean and insurance rates down.

 

how to drift your STOCK fb.

1. MAKE SURE YOUR ENGINE IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND YOUR TRANSMISSION AND YOUR REAR AXLE.
2. Get an extra engine, transmission, rear differential + extra half shafts (axles).
3. Get some hard rubber tires, and an extra set of rims (2), by hard I mean cheap rubber, but not too cheap. A guy used to be able to get spring stiffeners for the rear springs, I have seen them on a few parts cars, but too corroded to utilize.
4. Find a place to practice legally, track or permission in a lot.

Drifting a 101hp car is done best with spacesaver spare tires at a track for chits and giggles, I am going to surmise your cars modifications are deep and meaningful, and your of the utmost ability to act responsibly with whatever your going to do.