***If this has been covered in a previous thread, please refer me to it and I’ll delete this one***
Calling all 240 experts. (Special thanks to nissanguy_24 for the “S-Class” thread. Would love to see more chapters )
So like many people on this board, I’m new to Drifting and I’d like to come and join in. So first things first, I’ve got to get a car. I’m torn between the lighter weight of the S13 and the more modern looks of the S14 **(side note: does anybody know the curb weight & the wheel base on these vehicles?)**.
So once I have the car ($3K-$7K), I can modify at will. Now here’s my question:
I’m sitting here looking at pics from Irwindale & Laguna and I’d like to know (with reasonable assurity), to build a comparable car to those competing in the D1 events, what will I end up spending?
I know I can compete in drift events in “stock” form and I will (at first). BUT, I also know that down the road as I get better, I’m going to want what Gushi and Kazama have. Can you please give me and the others that are looking at this sport for the 1st/50th time an idea of what you’d have to spend to get:
“Built” Turbo Motor (presumably an SR20DET) with all the goodies (intercooler, harness, etc.)
Tranny and Drivetrain to handle the 400+HP
Purpose built Suspension w/mods for massive steering angle
Carbon Body panels and Aero kit
Interior (cage, seat, etc.)
Anything else I’ve not listed
Wheels and tires
Please guys, understand I'm thinking “long-term” here. I know the steps needed for the driver to get to the D1 level. Assuming as a driver you get to that level, I’m talking just the car. What do those D1 guys have in them $$. Also note that except for the Motor assembly and exterior paint, we’ll handle all the labor ourselves.
Thanks you for your time……..
Calling all 240 experts. (Special thanks to nissanguy_24 for the “S-Class” thread. Would love to see more chapters )
So like many people on this board, I’m new to Drifting and I’d like to come and join in. So first things first, I’ve got to get a car. I’m torn between the lighter weight of the S13 and the more modern looks of the S14 **(side note: does anybody know the curb weight & the wheel base on these vehicles?)**.
So once I have the car ($3K-$7K), I can modify at will. Now here’s my question:
I’m sitting here looking at pics from Irwindale & Laguna and I’d like to know (with reasonable assurity), to build a comparable car to those competing in the D1 events, what will I end up spending?
I know I can compete in drift events in “stock” form and I will (at first). BUT, I also know that down the road as I get better, I’m going to want what Gushi and Kazama have. Can you please give me and the others that are looking at this sport for the 1st/50th time an idea of what you’d have to spend to get:
“Built” Turbo Motor (presumably an SR20DET) with all the goodies (intercooler, harness, etc.)
Tranny and Drivetrain to handle the 400+HP
Purpose built Suspension w/mods for massive steering angle
Carbon Body panels and Aero kit
Interior (cage, seat, etc.)
Anything else I’ve not listed
Wheels and tires
Please guys, understand I'm thinking “long-term” here. I know the steps needed for the driver to get to the D1 level. Assuming as a driver you get to that level, I’m talking just the car. What do those D1 guys have in them $$. Also note that except for the Motor assembly and exterior paint, we’ll handle all the labor ourselves.
Thanks you for your time……..
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