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SnapS13 · 11-01-2011, 07:00 AM

MotoIQ's first articles in a series on how to setup a grassroots drift car without all the high dollar engineering the pros use.

Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 1 > MotoIQ > Magazine Articles

Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 2

Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 3
http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...up-part-3.aspx

Pandapants · 11-01-2011, 07:42 AM

Pretty boring read. A little disappointing considering the other articles at motoiq. Just a bunch of plugs for companies and no real useful information about damper valving.

*revcyanide* · 11-01-2011, 07:49 AM

basic, the title said basic, wtf do you expect.

it was very well set up for someone who knows 0 about suspension, which i believe was it's intent. all the info was irrelevant to me, as it's nothing i don't know, but for someone just starting out and wants to learn the basics, it was well written.

SnapS13 · 11-01-2011, 09:43 AM

I think he is just setting the pace for a series of articles. Gotta start with an intro basically. The next one I'm sure will have more useful info for the beginners.

SnapS13 · 12-05-2011, 05:48 AM

Added part 2!

Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 2

Phate · 12-05-2011, 08:41 AM

Awesome articles. Mike Kojima rules.

landins13 · 12-05-2011, 09:04 AM

so i just read 4 pages of : you should get coilovers but not cheap ones and dont make the car too low or too stiff.

Really.....

SnapS13 · 12-05-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landins13

so i just read 4 pages of : you should get coilovers but not cheap ones and dont make the car too low or too stiff.

Really.....

The second article is more informative.

hksztss · 12-06-2011, 06:07 AM

how to set up car

rims turbo body kit diff coilovers , oops done

yellowxhoodie · 12-06-2011, 09:37 AM

Except your completely wrong^

In no particular order, first three mods should be Coilovers, Seat, Diff

bataangpinoy · 12-06-2011, 09:41 AM

should be 4 mods.

good wheel and hub to bring wheel closer to you
seat and rails
coilovers
diff.

*ILoveMyRHS13* · 12-06-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bataangpinoy

should be 4 mods.

good wheel and hub to bring wheel closer to you
seat and rails
coilovers
diff.

Agreed, oh and fucking tie rods. Because fuck bending stock shit.

*s13_maJiK* · 12-07-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveMyRHS13

Agreed, oh and fucking tie rods. Because fuck bending stock shit.

No doubt. Seen way too many people snapping/bending them at drift days. I'd also add RUCA's to the list.

sugarkouki · 12-09-2011, 03:37 PM

^^^^^^^this.

SlideOrDie831 · 12-09-2011, 03:42 PM

Mike has some awesome articles.

Jerrys14q · 12-09-2011, 06:27 PM

so far we have
wheels
coils
seat
diff
tie rods
rucas

anything else

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-09-2011, 06:53 PM

Top 10 things to have a pretty solid daily and track fun car! No order here but should be done before!

SOME NICE SIZED WHEELS TO RUN A GOOD SIZE TIRE FRONT AND REAR! DOESN'T NEED TO BE HELLA FLUSH 18X12 -52 OFFSET EITHER. A GOOD 17X9 AND UP WOULD BE GOOD TO RUN, YOU CAN RUN ANY TIRE FROM A 215/50/17 STRETCH TO A 265/45/17 STRAIGHT GRIP STATUS!

1.bucket seat

2.diff

3.coilovers (a good spring and shock combo will work but will cost almost the same as some decent coilovers)

4.aftermarket tie rods (tein is the way to go)

^^ those are the big ones i would do! These others are just lil bits that help everything come together!

5.rucas

6.tension rods

7.toe arms

8.good steering wheel setup that brings the wheel a bit closer to you

9.good clutch setup

10.good brakes/setup

also what alot of people over look is!! Good gripping tires up front!

Jerrys14q · 12-09-2011, 10:37 PM

What tire size would you use for a 17x9.75 wheel (xxr)

SnapS13 · 12-09-2011, 11:11 PM

I run a 275/40 on my 17x9.

pacotaco345 · 12-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerrys14q

What tire size would you use for a 17x9.75 wheel (xxr)

how much power do you make?

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-10-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerrys14q

What tire size would you use for a 17x9.75 wheel (xxr)

I try to run 235/45/17 at the very minimum

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-10-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnapS13

I run a 275/40 on my 17x9.

Is the side wall kinda muffin top?

SnapS13 · 12-10-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb25_s13*CHUKI

Is the side wall kinda muffin top?

Nope, perfectly square like it should be. None of that stretched tire BS...

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-10-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnapS13

Nope, perfectly square like it should be. None of that stretched tire BS...

Yea that stretch tire fad is extreme, maybe a tad bit of stretch like running a 235 on a x9 would be ok but people who do freaking 215/45 on 10s and 10.5 or the ever more extreme stretches

SnapS13 · 12-10-2011, 04:24 PM

Smallest I'd ever run on a 9" wheel, is a 245. Just personal opinion, lol.

Jerrys14q · 12-10-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacotaco345

how much power do you make?

i have a stock KA
235 45 17 sound good there $62 dollars a piece

Jerrys14q · 12-10-2011, 06:29 PM

never mind i was looking at the rubber thread ill just rather go 245 45 17

Jerrys14q · 12-12-2011, 11:39 PM

any one know anything about Feal suspension, im thinking about buying pbm coils but now im think about feal or apex now

uraznfriend · 12-13-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb25_s13*CHUKI

Top 10 things to have a pretty solid daily and track fun car! No order here but should be done before!

SOME NICE SIZED WHEELS TO RUN A GOOD SIZE TIRE FRONT AND REAR! DOESN'T NEED TO BE HELLA FLUSH 18X12 -52 OFFSET EITHER. A GOOD 17X9 AND UP WOULD BE GOOD TO RUN, YOU CAN RUN ANY TIRE FROM A 215/50/17 STRETCH TO A 265/45/17 STRAIGHT GRIP STATUS!

1.bucket seat

2.diff

3.coilovers (a good spring and shock combo will work but will cost almost the same as some decent coilovers)

4.aftermarket tie rods (tein is the way to go)

^^ those are the big ones i would do! These others are just lil bits that help everything come together!

5.rucas

6.tension rods

7.toe arms

8.good steering wheel setup that brings the wheel a bit closer to you

9.good clutch setup

10.good brakes/setup

also what alot of people over look is!! Good gripping tires up front!

Do most of you guys put the coilovers on without accommodating arms? ex. ruca, toe arms, tension etc...
How would you be drifting an a fucked up alignment??

azndummie · 12-13-2011, 04:37 PM

These articles are great!

11-01-2011, 07:00 AM	#1
SnapS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Basic Drift Chassis Setup MotoIQ's first articles in a series on how to setup a grassroots drift car without all the high dollar engineering the pros use. Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 1 > MotoIQ > Magazine Articles Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 2 Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 3 http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...up-part-3.aspx __________________ www.Turbo4.net Last edited by SnapS13; 02-20-2012 at 06:52 AM.. Reason: Added Article 2

11-01-2011, 09:43 AM	#4
SnapS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I think he is just setting the pace for a series of articles. Gotta start with an intro basically. The next one I'm sure will have more useful info for the beginners. __________________ www.Turbo4.net

12-05-2011, 05:48 AM	#5
SnapS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Added part 2! Basic Drift Chassis Setup Part 2 __________________ www.Turbo4.net

12-05-2011, 09:04 AM	#7
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 828 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	so i just read 4 pages of : you should get coilovers but not cheap ones and dont make the car too low or too stiff. Really..... __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

12-09-2011, 06:53 PM	#17
rb25_s13*CHUKI Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Killa kali Age: 23 Posts: 2,186 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Top 10 things to have a pretty solid daily and track fun car! No order here but should be done before! SOME NICE SIZED WHEELS TO RUN A GOOD SIZE TIRE FRONT AND REAR! DOESN'T NEED TO BE HELLA FLUSH 18X12 -52 OFFSET EITHER. A GOOD 17X9 AND UP WOULD BE GOOD TO RUN, YOU CAN RUN ANY TIRE FROM A 215/50/17 STRETCH TO A 265/45/17 STRAIGHT GRIP STATUS! 1.bucket seat 2.diff 3.coilovers (a good spring and shock combo will work but will cost almost the same as some decent coilovers) 4.aftermarket tie rods (tein is the way to go) ^^ those are the big ones i would do! These others are just lil bits that help everything come together! 5.rucas 6.tension rods 7.toe arms 8.good steering wheel setup that brings the wheel a bit closer to you 9.good clutch setup 10.good brakes/setup also what alot of people over look is!! Good gripping tires up front! __________________ What we have here is a failure to communicate

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11-01-2011, 07:42 AM	#2
Pandapants Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoFla Age: 22 Posts: 303 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Pretty boring read. A little disappointing considering the other articles at motoiq. Just a bunch of plugs for companies and no real useful information about damper valving.

11-01-2011, 07:49 AM	#3
revcyanide what is this i don't even... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Co springs, CO Age: 22 Posts: 1,784 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	basic, the title said basic, wtf do you expect. it was very well set up for someone who knows 0 about suspension, which i believe was it's intent. all the info was irrelevant to me, as it's nothing i don't know, but for someone just starting out and wants to learn the basics, it was well written.

12-06-2011, 06:07 AM	#9
hksztss Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: texas Age: 21 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how to set up car rims turbo body kit diff coilovers , oops done

12-06-2011, 09:37 AM	#10
yellowxhoodie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chi Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Except your completely wrong^ In no particular order, first three mods should be Coilovers, Seat, Diff

12-06-2011, 09:41 AM	#11
bataangpinoy Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Rochelle/Mamaroneck + Goshen, NY Age: 19 Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	should be 4 mods. good wheel and hub to bring wheel closer to you seat and rails coilovers diff.

12-09-2011, 03:37 PM	#14
sugarkouki Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long Beach Age: 24 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^^^^^this.

12-09-2011, 03:42 PM	#15
SlideOrDie831 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: 831 Cali/Fort Bragg Age: 23 Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mike has some awesome articles.

12-09-2011, 06:27 PM	#16
Jerrys14q Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Ana Age: 25 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	so far we have wheels coils seat diff tie rods rucas anything else

12-09-2011, 10:37 PM	#18
Jerrys14q Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Ana Age: 25 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	What tire size would you use for a 17x9.75 wheel (xxr)

12-09-2011, 11:11 PM	#19
SnapS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I run a 275/40 on my 17x9. __________________ www.Turbo4.net

12-10-2011, 04:24 PM	#25
SnapS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 371 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Smallest I'd ever run on a 9" wheel, is a 245. Just personal opinion, lol. __________________ www.Turbo4.net

12-10-2011, 06:29 PM	#27
Jerrys14q Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Ana Age: 25 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	never mind i was looking at the rubber thread ill just rather go 245 45 17

12-12-2011, 11:39 PM	#28
Jerrys14q Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Ana Age: 25 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	any one know anything about Feal suspension, im thinking about buying pbm coils but now im think about feal or apex now

12-13-2011, 04:37 PM	#30
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	These articles are great! __________________

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