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Originally Posted by JST2KWIK
I hear you on the college thing, it really blows trying to finance a drift car and go to school/pay for school. Haha, and no problem glad it helped and most of the guys forget that they were all uneducated clueless people at one point too, and love getting on people's cases when questions are asked.
As to other stuff that was said, LSD's really aren't super necessary, welding your diff is easy, inexpensive, and effective. And if it breaks? OMG!! Weld it again big deal. Worse comes to worst, buy a spare def for like $20 and have that one welded too so you have a backup in case one blows up on you. $1500 for a KAZ two way can go wayyy further in a 240 especially for a budget build.
Just being at a drift event and watching all the guys do their thing is also really helpful. I've learned a lot from quietly observing as well as checking out people's setups - both pros and Joes. Like GmFwd said, the clubloose parking lot events are a great place to start. I've never driven in one (I'm still finishing my car) but they are a step up from the IKEA lot  and the CL guys will give you tips and pointers too. |
Alrite, thanks man. In all honesty, my car modifying experience has been limited to helping a friend change his cams and manifold (horrible experience haha), installing a body kit, and helping install a new exhaust system, so I would not trust myself welding a diff. How much does it usually run to have one welded? And is that like a normal operation, that I could take my car to a performance shop and they could do it no problem, or is it like a homemade alternative to buying an LSD?