This thread is intended to put together all of the important topics concerning drifting so that we can have a more focused section and not have a bunch of repeat question asking. Topics should include: steering angle, LSD talk, hydro and stock Ebrakes. If I missed anything please feel free to add, and hopefully we can get a mod to help bring some structure with stickys to this section.
Steering Angle:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1602598
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1564479
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1470644
Sean Loves Angle Stuff
LSD Talk:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1604680
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1603757
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1650106
Ebrakes:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1545687
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1597683
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1567412
Drift Related Mods:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1533515
Bash Bar Install
Just about everything you could want to know on building a full spec drift car:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1623819
Last edited by TheM3nsah; 02-01-2012 at 09:35 PM.
-Andrew Mensah
Good idea!
One of the steering mod threads is for an e34?
What's the next step for steering mods beyond rack spacers?
cut/reweld knuckles. theres a few threads about what guys have done.
post em and ill update it.
-Andrew Mensah
Good amount of info in my new build thread. Hope this can help everyone! I wish I had it!
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1623819
nice work M3nsah!
Im sure we can add a ton of topics to this over the next season
I'd be interested to know what tire pressure you guys are running. I know chelsea's running very low tire pressure in the back but his e36 has more power than a lot of us...
my usual is 25-30psi front and 45psi rear depending.
Last edited by dirty30; 04-22-2011 at 02:59 AM.
what kind of rear alignment specs are you guys running with some success in drifting?
new projekt 11JZ111...
For sale???? say it aint so....
as close to 0 camber as possible on the z(e)30 rear end. it sure cambers in fast under load
also a hint of toe out, but thats all personal preference.
i run 22psi in the rear tires.. they are less likely to chunk .. that way when you are drifting it will heat up a bit.
E30 Turbo 2.8L - 60ft - 1.70 :: 1/8th - 6.99 :: MPH - 105.47 :: 1/4 - 10.66 :: MPH - 132.53
Daily E36 M3 - 60ft - 1.790 :: 1/8th - 8.20 :: MPH - 84.68 :: 1/4 - 12.81 :: MPH - 107.05
*RIP* E36 M3 - 60ft - 1.944 :: 1/8th - 8.64 :: MPH - 80.00 :: 1/4 - 13.55 :: MPH - 99.95
Cool2seat's TTstg1 E36 M3 - 60ft - 2.123 :: 1/8th - 8.44 :: MPH - 87.71 :: 1/4 - 12.94 :: MPH - 107.95
thanks Dom. I was talking mainly about toe, the eccentrics will only pull 1.25* camber out, hopefully the AKG subframe spacers can bring it back to near zero.. they did help noticeably with tire wear.
i was thinking a bit of toe out too.. stability in way far out transitions is what i'm looking for.
also.. in the m44 equipped runs i was using about 40psi in the rear tires, now with the m50 i've dropped to 35psi cold pressure. they heat up quick and at lower pressure they last longer.
new projekt 11JZ111...
For sale???? say it aint so....
i wish my car looked like all of those.
i still play around with it but last event i ran 34 front and 40 rear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEeKlpWNgZA
MY youtube video drifting Z3
So does anyone want to cover or share there experience in suspension tuning?
Im just curious to what adding caster, moving steering racks, etc. I've noticed differences in sliding from car to car but something specific has to help with transitioning and overall feel. When I'm sliding my e36 I find myself fumbling with with steering wheel and constantly helping the car steer, where as when I'm driving a Nissan s14 I'm almost letting the car drive itself and only catching/ releasing the steering wheel. Anyone have any tips on how you've got your e36 chassis to basically "float"
Caster and ackerman are the primary contributers to self steer. Generally the more Caster you have the more self steer the have. Stock E36 alignment is lacking in caster. A good set of camber caster plates and offset FCAB's can make a world of difference. You should be aiming for more than +6* of caster in my experience.
+1. whoshaunq it looks like you might have e46 arms on your car (judging by how much front camber you have)
e46 arms, aside from the other reasons why they're bad, reduce your caster by quite a bit - when i installed them in my e30, with stock offset CABs the steering wouldn't really return to center.
regardless of what kind of arms you have, get a pair of offset CABs like piner mentioned and you'll have a much better time in your car
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