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Reese · 08-29-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 240sxinprogress

Haha I didn't mean that I wanted to find videos to learn, just to get a feel for how the different events go and see what goes down at them. I didn't think I was gonna learn by watching how to videos haha

If your car is ready for freedom moves and you drive on sunday then just find me and i will teach you.......i can explain the process until im blue in the face on the forums but if you show up ill just show you and have you sliding but the end of the day...

Reese · 08-29-2011, 01:04 PM

i really wish i could hold a small clinic...somewhere.

Renegade_ · 08-29-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reese

i really wish i could hold a small clinic...somewhere.

Depends how far you want to drive. The oval is still around and if you keep it small I could set something up for you... problem is the distance.

Reese · 08-29-2011, 01:27 PM

yeah i thought about it but in order for me to go up there i would need to be convinced people would go....

kunt_masha · 08-29-2011, 11:00 PM

throw on a 42r and youll be fine

reese - do it!

240sxinprogress · 08-31-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Reese

If your car is ready for freedom moves and you drive on sunday then just find me and i will teach you.......i can explain the process until im blue in the face on the forums but if you show up ill just show you and have you sliding but the end of the day...

Really? That would be amazing, but unfortunately, the 240sx I was planning on purchasing was taken off the market, so now I'm back to square one looking for a car, although I do have another one in my sights but it still wouldn't bE close to ready in timE for freedom moves.but once it is ready and if you decided to have a clinic id definitely be t here ...quick question once my car is ready ill be gointhrough a lot of tires ive been trying to figure outwat kind and wat size... Because my car womt be very powerful rite awayi wud think I shud get thinner tires just so its easier to break traction, bur I'm provably wrong lol.. Wat tyoe and size do u think I shud use oe wat kind do u use? Thanks for allthe help...

JLAWDET · 09-01-2011, 04:29 PM

I daily mine all the time. its my only car. its sees limiter and tires smoke daily as well lol change your oil regularly, keep up to date on maintenace and buy nice **** n youll be fine. it sucks driving in winter time but i drove it everyday last winter and didnt miss a single day of work. i love my car lol its all in what u want to do. Boost is best too IMO

Will@R/TTuning · 09-02-2011, 02:26 PM

REESE... Im down for something small...

Seat time is the most important part to learning. Its all a matter of time before you get to a point that your happy with and then you progress from there.

supraghost · 09-03-2011, 10:12 AM

im down for a clinic as well... im sure my gf would be down too

Reese · 09-07-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Will@R/TTuning

REESE... Im down for something small...

Seat time is the most important part to learning. Its all a matter of time before you get to a point that your happy with and then you progress from there.

agreed,,imma see what i can find local in PA but something small would be nice

thefro526 · 09-08-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 240sxinprogress

Actually strike what I said before; Ive been looking at some tutorials on how to weld a diff, and it looks relatively simple, I couldn't do it rite now cuz I don't have a welder but I'm sure I could borrow/rent one. Quick question anybody- do ALL traces of oil need to be out before I weld? And is it necessary to get it sandblasted after welding to remove Any small pieces? Some say yes, some say no, but will it affect the welding in anyway? I wasnt sure so I wanted to check here..

Don't know if anyone answered this but:

You want to TRY to remove ALL of the Gear Oil that you can. Best method I've found was to let the diff drain for an hour or two to let as much of the oil out as possible and then to blast the spider gears with 2-3 cans of brake cleaner. The cleaner the gears are the better your welds will come out.

From there it's just a matter of making sure your welds have proper penetration which can be problematic on lower powered machines since the gears are cast iron and require quite a bit of heat to weld. Most people use a torch to pre-heat the spider gears before welding. Once they're warm they weld like butter.

Also, there are a bunch of ways to weld a diff, and some are stronger than others. The most common method seems to be to weld the spider gears together where they meet and call it a day. Some shops will add gussets to increase the holding capacity of the welds - this is pretty much the best way. See below for picture of gusseted diff.

Also, there's the option of getting a spool. They're ~$400 or so.

icedout · 10-12-2011, 07:33 AM

i'd be down for a Drift lesson!

jdmwill · 10-12-2011, 06:03 PM

daily drove drift set up 240's for the past 4 years. as for set up coilovers, welded diff and a sweet clutch to get you started.

stover · 10-12-2011, 07:41 PM

i dont own a "driftable" car but if you guys held a "clinic" and had a car for people to use if they couldnt supply their own i would totally be in, ive slid my truck in the rain a bunch but id love to get some seat time in a car

08-29-2011, 01:04 PM	#42
Reese Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Member #19347 My Ride: TST Since Oct. 2006 iTrader: (0)	i really wish i could hold a small clinic...somewhere. __________________ "Theres no cupcaking in Drifting To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. " My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. yo! --

08-29-2011, 01:27 PM	#44
Reese Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Member #19347 My Ride: TST Since Oct. 2006 iTrader: (0)	yeah i thought about it but in order for me to go up there i would need to be convinced people would go.... __________________ "Theres no cupcaking in Drifting To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. " My To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. yo! --

08-29-2011, 11:00 PM	#45
kunt_masha Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Coatesville & Manayunk, PA Member #671 My Ride: wide low dumb e30, heavy slow 350z iTrader: (0)	throw on a 42r and youll be fine reese - do it! __________________ Formerly SlitZ

09-02-2011, 02:26 PM	#48
Will@R/TTuning Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Horsham To Lansdale Member #14734 My Ride: 1991 Nissan 240SX (S13) iTrader: (0)	REESE... Im down for something small... Seat time is the most important part to learning. Its all a matter of time before you get to a point that your happy with and then you progress from there. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-12-2011, 06:03 PM	#53
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	daily drove drift set up 240's for the past 4 years. as for set up coilovers, welded diff and a sweet clutch to get you started. __________________ I LOVE MOJO CHICKEN

09-01-2011, 04:29 PM	#47
JLAWDET Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: northwales Member #19814 My Ride: 89 240sx hatch iTrader: (0)	I daily mine all the time. its my only car. its sees limiter and tires smoke daily as well lol change your oil regularly, keep up to date on maintenace and buy nice **** n youll be fine. it sucks driving in winter time but i drove it everyday last winter and didnt miss a single day of work. i love my car lol its all in what u want to do. Boost is best too IMO

10-12-2011, 07:33 AM	#52
icedout Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: B-town area PA Member #1105 My Ride: Supra iTrader: (1)	i'd be down for a Drift lesson!

10-12-2011, 07:41 PM	#54
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	i dont own a "driftable" car but if you guys held a "clinic" and had a car for people to use if they couldnt supply their own i would totally be in, ive slid my truck in the rain a bunch but id love to get some seat time in a car __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy