JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Well, after umming and aaahing... I've finally decided to do it.... I've given the other half the NA shed for drifting. It already has been completely stripped out inside, matrix the lot. Having a 2-way diff, plate clutch, coilovers, recaro seat and harnesses it made much more sense than building up a 200sx... Thanks to Homer, I have a spare head and cams so I will be rebuilding a new head to go on the car. Will probably go NA-T in the long term but for now till the new BDC season starts she will be hitting the drift practice days once I've given it a fresh lick of paint from red to white. So with a bit of luck there will be a supra in the BDC next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Fair play! Great to see someone taking a Supra into skidding. Maybe you can convince Ash to do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Fair play! Great to see someone taking a Supra into skidding. Maybe you can convince Ash to do the same? Hahahaha, I've been spending the last days over at his getting various bits and pieces done on the car. I can't see him skidding his P&J, god forbid he chips the CF splitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Good luck with it Mel, Would love to have a proper go at this myself, maybe in a couple of years:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hahahaha, I've been spending the last days over at his getting various bits and pieces done on the car. I can't see him skidding his P&J, god forbid he chips the CF splitter I've heard about your exploits at the 'Pod with him, fitting fire-starting turbos and the like... I meant he should buy an NA and do it though, the TT can still be a daily driver... in fact, that gives me an idea. Supra drift team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've heard about your exploits at the 'Pod with him, fitting fire-starting turbos and the like... I meant he should buy an NA and do it though, the TT can still be a daily driver... in fact, that gives me an idea. Supra drift team? He phoned me up the other day asking if I knew what he did with his gloves.... I honestly can't say I remember, first thing on my mind was 'Where's the f*%£king fire extinguisher' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I meant he should buy an NA and do it though, the TT can still be a daily driver... in fact, that gives me an idea. Supra drift team? As Nike say...DO IT They are cheap enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Gav, have you still got the NA-TT-T you did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Gav, have you still got the NA-TT-T you did? Yup, she is locked up safely for now, pennies being a bit tight I'm pulling a Rob Sheffield with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Good luck to the other half. Have you done anything to give the car more steering lock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarrter21 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 are you going to be at the dwyb days at santapod then? im going again in october Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Good luck to the other half. Have you done anything to give the car more steering lock? No, not yet? Have you done anything in the area yet?? Happy to pinch ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) are you going to be at the dwyb days at santapod then? im going again in october Yeah, she will be taking it up just to get the hang of it. Not sure when the next one is, as we will be popping along with Ash. Edited August 27, 2009 by JustGav (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 i so wanted to do the same. pick up a cheap NA and turn it into a track toy, i was influenced by AlexM. his stripped out NA handles like a damn go kart!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 No, not yet? Have you done anything in the area yet?? Happy to pinch ideas I've only had one go at drifting so far, so no not yet. I've been looking around but not found a lot of information on it.. Might see you at a future DWYB event, hoping to get over for the September one at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've only had one go at drifting so far, so no not yet. I've been looking around but not found a lot of information on it.. Might see you at a future DWYB event, hoping to get over for the September one at least. Just been looking at your garage, Didn't realize it was an NA, so hopefully we can swap a few notes, I've gone one step further POSSIBLY with the stripping (but I seem to remember a thread where you went nuts , in that it pretty much has nothing behind the dash, everything other than the clocks and dash panels and seats has been removed (apart from obviously the pedals and like) I do know that they do suffer at high RPM and full lock with popping the PS seals so may have to look at that. I remember CW mentioning about using an MR2 electric power steering setup. I'll hopefully get the CDS for rollcage over the next few days and tacking that into place ready. As you have mentioned extending the lock would definitely be on the list, once I get back from the BDC this weekend, I may stick the car up on stands and see whats what in that area that can adjusted/replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarrter21 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 my first was at suprapod. cant make september date but going in october.gotta make sure the cars in shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I think you're at least one step ahead of me on the stripping front ( ). I've kept the dash, roof lining, doorcards (removed speakers), and centre glovebox for the sprint regs, heater matrix is still in there too (supposed to be very good for removing heat when drifting, so unsure about removing it - how do you defrost your windscreen?). Aircon, ABS(?) and remaining sound proofing are on the list. If I wish to sprint next year I can't do a lot more unless I install a cage. Is your car now going to be drift-only? I've read about the steering rack being changed to that from an LS400 to aid lock (on Soarer's) but I don't want to harm the track handling.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I think you're at least one step ahead of me on the stripping front ( ). I've kept the dash, roof lining, doorcards (removed speakers), and centre glovebox for the sprint regs, heater matrix is still in there too (supposed to be very good for removing heat when drifting, so unsure about removing it - how do you defrost your windscreen?). Aircon, ABS(?) and remaining sound proofing are on the list. If I wish to sprint next year I can't do a lot more unless I install a cage. Is your car now going to be drift-only? I've read about the steering rack being changed to that from an LS400 to aid lock (on Soarer's) but I don't want to harm the track handling.. Yeah, it will be purely drift. The aircon is out and the aircon rad is out so I should hopefully get slghtly more airflow anyway, but will be monitoring temps and that sort thing when she takes it out for it's first shakedown run. Will look into the LS400 idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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