Monday, January 19, 2015

New photos. New drifters...

Just wanted to share some photos taken by our resident photographer Wasim.  I also wanted to thank our students Tal Tamir and David Kim for attending our class.


The 350z now runs wheels by STR racing.  The color, style and size seem to work with the car well.  



Friday, December 26, 2014

What car do you recommend for Drifting?

I get asked this question quite a bit especially by students that just finished a day of Drift 101 lessons..  If I were to recommend a car that is reliable and fun to use, it would have to be the Nissan 350z.


Obviously, there are the staple drift cars such as the Nissan 240sx, but these cars are not cheap anymore and not everyone has the time to find a decent 240sx that hasn't been overly modified.

Before you hit the track in your newly purchased Nissan 350z, I would recommend purchasing a new aftermarket Limited Slip Differential (LSD).  Make sure the differential is properly installed and broken in before you hit the track.  A couple of other items that help but not necessary (yet) are adjustable front control arms and aftermarket inner tie rods.

Don't forget to bring spare wheels and tires too.  Unfortunately, the 350z is limited on truck space, the one thing that I don't like about the Z but with some thought and planning, I have seen drivers bring spare wheels with room for tools and other equipment.

Pay attention to your temps throughout the day.  If your car rums dangerously hot after a session, I would suggest purchasing an aftermarket oil cooler and radiator.

Have fun and be safe.





Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Tow rigs..

While I was up in Northern California during a private track event, I ran into a driver that was using an ambulance to tow his Lemons race car.  I parked my bus next his and took a couple of photos.




Friday, August 30, 2013

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Taka's "Flying 86" shirt available at Megan Racing.

Recently, Megan Racing has designed a new shirt for Taka Aono celebrating 10 years of competing in Formula Drift with his AE86.  The label. "The flying 86" will be sold as a series of limited quantity shirts.

Be sure to preorder your shirts in time for 86fest coming soon.