DO NOT Drift These Cars! 🙅‍♂️

[@sacyrus]

i’m convinced with the way Alex speaks that he translates all his video scripts to chinese and then back to english before he reads them.

[@kyushyn]

it feels like those mobile game ads with the english voice actors reading the translated scripts lmao

[@ikupreza]

either that or their ai generated 💀

[@SkatingBMXfreak]

Why is that he also sounds sorta like Steve Buscemi?

[@newendoria1232]

nah you really made me laugh out loud

[@DaeCRG1]

what?

[@wyaspence]

I loved the part where he showed good alternatives

[@Ozijll]

Ik right the part where he explained that bmw and Nissan are good beginner platforms is so good

[@EarlofBusterbrook]

e36

[@KilsE90]

You do know the e36 is extremely unreliable, right??

[@EarlofBusterbrook]

@@KilsE90 You have an e90 you can’t talk

[@kyototomokui6676]

@@EarlofBusterbrookHe’s right though, you can’t even start an E36 without every warning light flashbanging you and the engine possibly exploding into flames.

[@Pandaprintspro]

Fun fact, the FD that you ended up showing is owned by James Deane and has an SR20DET instead of the normal 13B rotary

[@abymondesir23]

Lol

[@masonchristensen5115]

My dad has 2 friends back in the day, one was swapping a sr20 into a rx7 and the other was swapping a 13b into a 240sx.

[@Pandaprintspro]

@@masonchristensen5115 sick

[@RexLlewellyn-le5se]

@@masonchristensen5115240sx owners are an interesting breed. It’s almost like their brain can’t comprehend bad decisions

[@masonchristensen5115]

@@Pandaprintsprolol yeah I owned 2 240s and my father did as well but there's definitely a reason why they are so rare nowadays. Most guys abused them sadly or did stupid swaps like a 13b lol

[@gorbdonfreeming]

G35 and hell, even LS400s are great starter drift cars. They have enough power to kick the ass end out (and yes you can 110% drift an automatic). And they may not be great competition cars, but they are great starter cars to introduce you to the feeling of drifting.

[@beastonthis805]

Power sliding a ls is not drifting 🥸

[@gorbdonfreeming]

@@beastonthis805 That’s not power sliding. They can actually drift. It’s not hard to initiate a drift in an automatic. A good hand brake helps, a lot of ls400 guys use the sc300 hand brake set up on their drift cars.

[@Glibber_globbers]

@@beastonthis805 🤓

[@Glibber_globbers]

@@gorbdonfreeming fr, I drifted my daily keep liberty at one point and it did a whole 70 degree drift, pretty good for a 200-300 hp 3.7 L NA V6

[@yaboileeroy3038]

@@gorbdonfreeming I remember reading about a team who raced a late model El Camino with a 3-speed auto and did fairly well. Only automatic in the competition.

[@bulldogg117]

83 fb w/12a. 188k miles, plates were split at 140k for the first and only time for a corner seal leak then resealed as is. Still to this day turn key year round with a working omp, no premixing. Rotarys are reliable if you maintain them like every car needs with the single exception of plugs and oil changes a little more frequently.

[@ryans9869]

Also if you drive the absolute snot out of them they will be more reliable because it will clear out any carbon deposits that might otherwise seize the engine up

[@moremiatas]

​@@ryans9869 gotta rev that bih out! Rotaties that sit will always fail before a rotary that's abused constantly with regular maintenance.

[@jzKudo]

Bruh what beginner said aite Imma cop a rx7 😂

[@kugelblitz1557]

I mean my plan is to buy my father's rx-8 off of him and fix it up because it has 60k miles and hasn't been driven enough so the seals are rotting out and I want to rebuild it myself, do a few upgrades and then use it as a track/drift car. I'll even pay him more than he'd get selling it to a dealer or something because I know what I'm going to have to deal with more than I would know buying a used car from someone else.

[@jzKudo]

@@kugelblitz1557 I said 7, RX7, 7 RX’s , not 8

[@javier-qs2hd]

@@kugelblitz1557rx8s are ugly tho rx7 is gorgeous

[@kugelblitz1557]

@@javier-qs2hd ugly they may be, they're still beasts of track cars because of how well balanced they are and they're usually cheaper than an rx-7. If I were buying both from random people I'd take the 7 but I know what I'm getting into in terms of issues with this particular 8.

[@mgm105]

@@javier-qs2hd only ugly with stock front and rear bumpers. Through on some different aggressive bumpers and it really looks like a brand new car

[@OhhthatsCody]

The g platform is an excellent way into drifting don’t give it a bad name because some takeover kids hit people with them

[@A7exandersca7es]

I can't speak for other g, but g35 is not man. It was sold as an "executive car" and has baby seat loops in the back because they were hoping Noone would lock the differentials...

[@omarijohnson2318]

Lol what are you smoking plenty of drift cars have the same rear view😂 and it comes with a lsd and it’s not uncommon for people to lock their diffs…

[@Bloobrie]

Yep. They’re literally the same chassis as the 350Z and those make awesome drift cars. Stupid reliable

[@thewalkerxx479]

​@Bloobrie I was about to say the exact same thing Bro. Kids these days man🙄

[@ischwhit6747]

There's a dude who runs a non turbo Z31 drift car, and all he's done is coilovers. It drifts like a professional Forumla D car. The Z platform has always been a solid platform

[@ItzDazaman]

I think zxs are awesome cars. Cheap and dope. The VGs are known for their reliability though. Great cars if you at least have some idea of what you are up to with the engine

[@Spud_Farmer]

Zs are the best beginner drift cars

[@24kNick]

That’s a lie

[@itzybp1985]

Yeah dude people sleep on the z31. Have a feeling the guy in the video was talking about the z32 but he showed z31 footage

[@Bloobrie]

Ye a ton of people run 300ZX’s

[@jagerhunt1309]

z31 is actually a fantastic candidate for a drift car with the na being 50/50 weight dis and the turbo a 51/49

[@rcermelo]

Rear suspension sucks

[@ryans9869]

@@rcermelo that is an easy fix

[@rcermelo]

@@ryans9869 done some mods on mine but it still drives like an '85 turbo 😁

[@iiXtcy]

Weld some rear subframe mounts n rear sub swap it from a s13 n you can upgrade rear suspension

[@iiXtcy]

@rcermelo

[@AnyrArisen413]

The z31 300zx isnt tough to work on at all, thats just his older brother. It does lack serious aftermarket though so I still wouldnt recommend it to a rookie.

[@nitrosilver9604]

starting off on this car is giving me a good insight into how hard finding aftermarket parts can be. still fun though, love it regardless of how difficult it may be.

[@FoggyWaterFishing]

What about z32?

[@AnyrArisen413]

@@FoggyWaterFishing it has the complete opposite problem, plenty of aftermarket but its a nightmare to work on. Trust me this is not a good car unless you take it to a professional.

[@rcermelo]

​@@FoggyWaterFishing way to heavy

[@ryans9869]

It shares a lot of parts with the sx so aftermarket isn’t too terrible

[@Irapotato]

The z31 platform isn’t really very heavy in base 2+0 config. No airbags, no traction control, no abs, cheap parts. Only issue is support.

[@RPDSfinest]

Exactly lol it’s lighter than a 350z and just as easy to work on, it’s the lack of aftermarket support that’s the issue.

[@abymondesir23]

With that cramped engine bay 😂

[@itzybp1985]

​@@abymondesir23 fym "cramped engine bay" dude I got acres of fucking real estate under the hood, z32s and z31s ain't the same homie

[@sendingit2601]

​@@abymondesir23z31 is nothing like its baby brother z32. Engine bay super easy to work on

[@Irapotato]

You can fit an LS in a stock z31 bay, you have no idea what you’re talking about. Zoomer ass.

[@kyototomokui6676]

For those who think the 300ZX is a good car for drifting, he was specifically referring to the Z32.

[@Paia_76]

"worst cars to drift" me: bruh, for me its a skill issue 🗿

[@francoisdvanderwesthuizen]

Here in South Africa we love the BMW E30's and E36's, they are light enough, have enough power to get that rear end sideways and easy enough to work on

[@handletemplate]

i want an e30 so bad

[@Austinandjules]

Every time this dude opens his mouth i realize how little he knows about vehicles.

[@kyototomokui6676]

How so?

[@itsm3267]

As someone who drifts, the 350z and v6 mustangs from the 2000s are cheap options that have tons of parts and people who know how to work on them if you are trying to get into drifting

[@Mattjohnson793]

Even the v8 mustangs are good. And Camaros. I just bought a grand marquis because it was a good deal. Luxury and a 4.6. It is really easy to throw the rear end out in that car

[@JohnDoe-mx1sq]

They showed the easy to work on and inexpensive 300zx too...

[@sendingit2601]

Lmao right? Its a lil sad the z31 gets bunched with the z32 and its reputation

[@Aminmotors]

G35 is one of the best drift platforms. Infinite aftermarket support, low entry cost, and they excel at going sideways. The FC RX-7 is a great affordable platform if you know your rotaries. The 300zx is a fair point though.

[@minimanadam]

Thunderbird and cougars ARE AWESOME druftmobiles...lolol I used to be able to swing mine around corners like noooooooothing..

[@Mattjohnson793]

Here it is. I was waiting for someone to talk about the American cars. And I gotta say crown Vic’s are great at sliding around.

[@L3giT_Hax]

A light car with a 1.6 to 2.0 4 cyl is the best way to drift cheap. Rear wheel if you want to drift on easy mode.

[@Dbo3fly]

Definitely would like to hear your top drift platforms, for beginners. Will we be surprised?😮

[@beastonthis805]

I doubt it

[@suitedmonkey0]

Nah this mans biased af lmao

[@ltelias4215]

Nissan A31 Cefiro, why pay for a busted up $40,000 S chassis when you can get a cheap ass 4 door Sylvia counterpart for like $5,000

[@MV-ri7zu]

330 E46 is probably as good as it gets in price to performance ratio.

[@Dbo3fly]

@MV-ri7zu ahh I will look that one up.

[@Smokeyjoedamanedamythdalegend]

I learned to drift on a 2000 ford ranger. Anytime it rained the truck would drift every corner without me trying and I learned to correct it safely. After a while I said screw it and made it slide on purpose when the road was wet. I got older and I thought it the constant drifting was annoying so I got an actual car with traction control, couldn’t make it spin out of you tried. I got older older and realized the new computer car isn’t so fun and my plan is to sell it off and drop a new engine in the old ranger. It’s still in my yard all it needs is an engine, I’d daily that any day and it took me like 8 years to realize it.

[@Mattjohnson793]

This is it. I love being able to put my foot down and throw the rear end out in my c10. I eventually got tired of the 350hp sbc I had and I went too far for my daily with a 440cui ls7 and a 3l whipple but that’s not the point. Lol

[@ri-rax1055]

Bro doesn’t even know about v35 skyline. Look up kazuhiko nagata bro was a legend.

[@nitrosilver9604]

I have a 1985 Z31 300ZX and while it's tricky to work on, it's a blast. I'm not too into drift culture and it pains me to see people make them drift cars. They seem really fun as far as driving them goes, but drifting them seems bad, because it's true. They are pretty heavy for a sports coupe.

[@thecrims0nguy101]

Gotta love the Mazda r7x

[@AlanWolfeMusic]

I personally like the Nissan Skyline 3r2 GRT

[@duycardomilos4322]

@@AlanWolfeMusic i prefer the yotota sapru myself

[@MrMortal_Ra]

@@duycardomilos4322I think my favourite is the Nison grt 3r5

[@DTHPLYZ]

I love the r7x and the yotota 86ea

[@chrisjosekuehl]

Mini trucks are great starters, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Chevy, all the mini trucks are great and share components with their car counterparts.

[@Official818KILO]

Imagine telling me not to drift a drift car😂

[@MakanouchiNoIppo]

Hes not telling you morron hes marking the bad drift cars and hes right the rx7 needs time (smh humanity dosent know about)

[@Official818KILO]

@@MakanouchiNoIppo who tf is u talking to goofy

[@anasamru5810]

​@@MakanouchiNoIppoonly the engine we should worry about. Just swap with another engine.

[@Bloobrie]

@@MakanouchiNoIppoif u learn about rotaries you can make them work reliably

[@gr1mkeks]

​@@anasamru5810the guy in the video said that smacking into walls is all you need to worry about, engine replacements are expensive and can be risky for beginners

[@chiron01]

The G35 is literally a 4 seater 350z. The two door G35s are very good drift cars and are very reliable. It is the same front-mid engine platform as the 350z, which has been a very popular drift car for years. Same engine. Same everything other than body panels.

[@sacyrus]

also Z31s aren’t that heavy, the heaviest version ever made was only like 3100lbs and some of the early base models were as light as 2800lbs

[@itzybp1985]

I'm telling you dude, I don't drift but I do autocross and the fact I have a base model zenki has allowed me to bunch above my pay grade.

[@roninavi]

Coming from someone who currently owns a 300zx, this is pretty accurate, although it’s pretty good for getting sideways, and you can get a lot of angle on the stock suspension. It will also get out of its own way to smoke tires

[@TheLamboPro3199]

A 2010 Nissan 350Z is one of the best drift cars for beginners

[@floristolsma2229]

Can you explain why the g35 is the worst? You said that we won’t believe why but you never followed it up

[@andrew_gencoupe]

He got you good

[@beastonthis805]

He didn't have anything to follow up with lol

[@thomasunsworth7089]

Arguable, z32 was my first project car and still my current drift car many years, never really been bothered by working on them, once you understand them they’re pretty simple, and they drift incredibly well

[@jamesalbright6155]

I can confirm , dont jump into a g35 turn off traction control with no suspension mods -> curb alert

[@GeeShmrda]

Truth

[@DriftNick]

Skill issue.

[@tommysea605]

Speaking from experience orrrr?

[@infelicitas]

facts, put mine in a ditch

[@jamesalbright6155]

@@DriftNick was able to hit 2 mans holes perfectly with both my back tires , sent me into a fast spin to the curb

[@maggiepie8810]

Older RWD Volvos, especially the I6 or the I4 Turbo models, are another decent pick. Super easy to work on, amazing parts availability (volvo still make parts for older models), and both cheaper to repair and more reliable than BMWs. The N/A i4 models are a bit underpowered, but they can often be picked up so cheaply that an engine swap might be within your budget if you're not getting a BMW. If you're in Sweden, were most Nissan sports cars are somewhat rare, old Volvos are what I'd recommend. Many also came with an LSD out of the box, since Nordic winters with an open diff might be less than ideal.

[@yonderlizard1805]

Aww man I love RX-7’s

[@jack_orourke_sb]

Some of the best looking cars ever made imo

[@CoolGuy20115]

Speaking from my experience, I know that a top fuel dragster is the best car to drift

[@clutchbleach2057]

Bro needs to stay in his lane 😂😂 wheels,tires, fitments

[@zeeman857]

Good beginner drift cars are literally any American Muscle car. V8, manual transmission, literally minimal effort. Just gotta know how to hold it

[@samuelprince6248]

"Its heavy" Well yeah its a drift car

[@hype_no7803]

As a 300zx owner (z32) can confirm it sucks to work on, of course it has a lot of potential to be a good drift car if you put in the money.

[@Shadowvalley3]

G35’s are great drifters for $4k+ mods, it’s so relaxing beating the shit out of a 4k car rather than a can I’m still making payments on😂

[@VegasD702]

Im glad you called it a "sideshow" and not a street takeover like they do in l.a.

[@markholzem4191]

This guy doesn’t know anything about drifting. Thinks just cuz he worked at a wheel shop he knows everything. This is click bait

[@wilurbean]

Get a crown vic, weld the diff, gut the inside. Done. Body on frame = easy body work

[@Pa.th.et.ic00]

G35s are the budget friendly z for drift

[@petzouqi76]

"They're not nimble, they're heavy." Famous last works before witnessing a Challenger drift build.

[@joec6108]

Name another engine that will do a 15 minute burnout @ 11,000 rpm and not explode.

[@Evolution_Xfq]

bro really is tesla fan 💀💀💀

[@mykillerarby]

G35/350gt when they came out were praised by a japanese drifter and won a drift competition despite its weight

[@waywardmoose2020]

Heavy cars are easier to start drifting, especially a front-heavy one like the 300zx

[@blue6gun]

Z32 300zx's have a cramped engine bay, Z31's do not. The Z31 isn't really heavy tho so much as suspension geometry is effed. They were designed for endurance and comfort after all, and have much more in common with the 280zx and S12 200sx than any of the newer Z's. The aftermarket support for Z31's has never been more active and new mods are coming online all the time but they still suffer from a severe lack of options. The toughest part is just the failing electronics tho.

[@a456987]

Good drift platform for beginners would be 350Z or Mustang, lots of Aftermarket support for both

[@RetroTheory01]

Z31 300zx (pop-up headlights) is hella easy to work on in my opinion

[@iiXtcy]

Super simple engine …

[@triple-stan]

Volvo turbo with a red block best thing to start drifting with.

[@pigeonsil240sx]

id love a z31 200zr. this came with rb20det making it muuuuch easier then vg to work on compared to a z31 300zx

[@Bishops1414]

Tokyo drift got everyone thinking you can easily drift whatever you want when that is simply not the case.

[@iRayVR]

350z. just put an angle kit on and you can go drifting and have so much fun

[@Da1nstantClassic]

G35s and side shows radiate that section 8 energy

[@blara_300z]

Lack of aftermarket parts for the Z31 is my only issue

[@sendingit2601]

It takes a while to get websites found but I PROMISE theres alot of support for it. All of it tends to be expensive but excellent parts

[@SteezyKyung]

Maxima’s are great drift cars to build & work on & also daily.

[@timsunmey7143]

Now now a mid 80s 300zx drifts like a dream

[@xv8852]

I own a z32, I agree on the point of the VG platform being difficult to work on, but imma have to heavily disagree when you say they aren't nimble, these cars are extremely tight in the handling department and only become better once chassis tuning is introduced (which you will do anyways if you own a 90's JDM)

[@TheEsquirePodcast]

mustang gt is a stock drifter (i got a 2013 and love hitting right and left turns on the roads, it gets nice wheel spin and it gets up and goes quick)

[@Mario_RX7]

My NA FC RX7, with rear steer delete, FA coilovers, and a bride seat was a solid drift car. I would drive it to an event, drift it, and drive back home with 0 issues. Only retired it from drifting because parts are getting expensive and harder to find.

[@LordJTE]

Rx7's are pretty reliable you just have to know Wankel engines a little bit.

[@gbshaw107]

Sounds exactly like what a bought not built would say.

[@maxxlr8tion578]

Can confirm, 300zx is a nightmare to work on, but idgaf, full send boi!

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Best drift car hands down....crown Vic 06-11

[@bradleyedens109]

Calls out RX7's for reliability then proceeds to recommend a BMW 🤣🤣🤣

[@validonsummer1453]

I really don’t think the issue is with sideshows, it’s how the crowd acts and frankly that’s not the drivers fault. Change my mind

[@sagenbabin8786]

Yeah need more rotors A Dorito low compression gives it low power

[@goofygoodpasture8511]

Personally, I’d do a miata(low power lots of mod potential) or a e36(not too expensive, good long wheelbase)

[@Railking546]

Honestly if your a beginner I highly recommend a 2002 Lexus is300 or a new edge mustang. Both are inexpensive and easy to drift

[@mrchilled85]

my 1st drift car was a nissan silvia s12 with a sr20det swap and still own the car 15 years later and still great fun to drift

[@gh0stfe4]

From MIAS 2023, Subaru BRZ is a good drift car, just destroy your clutch first

[@godlychicken2524]

In the end, go with an 80-90's volvo 240

[@Mefdash2]

You'll gain extra bonus if u drive a slow yet lightweight, low grip car.

[@CottoNeo]

I've been in love with G35s before people even discovered it.

[@Akotawolf]

Rx8 is honestly worth the money to drift it's a Hidden Gem

[@nitopygameplays]

Calls rotary unreliable. 787b : hold my coffee. (For context, the 787b was the final version a rotary 24h le mans car before the engine ban. It not only won the race, but the engine was in perfect condition at the end of the race.)

[@wefwefwef.]

My 300zx skids good, though it is broken rn 😂

[@Fulcrum205]

Why not the multitude of fox bodies? Mustang, Thunderbird, Mk 7, Granada, Capri, et al. They are stupid reliable with the V8 or 4 cylinder engines. RWD, reasonably light once you strip out all the interior crap. T-5 is the standard transmission. Parts (even dedicated race parts) are dirt cheap.

[@hilmermastin8986]

Okay hear me out a SN95 or 2nd gen crown victoria are surprisingly good starter drift cars due to the independent front and solid rear axle and the P71 vics have a limited slip rear diff like the stangs and they actually are relatively easy to hold angle with as long as you dont go over what your stearing limits at

[@kxfmfxpa55w0rdjacl8]

Well, For drift beginners I would suggest you to use Nissan Silvia S13, S14, S15, or maybe BMW M3, E30, Or just simply use E36.

[@JerzeyBoy]

All those you've mentioned are $10k and up.

[@twix2756]

No beginner is spending 15k on a setup

[@kxfmfxpa55w0rdjacl8]

@@JerzeyBoy Well, What about BMW 318i 1993? Because on some market it costed only $5.000 + or maybe you can recommend me something?

[@kxfmfxpa55w0rdjacl8]

@@twix2756 Okay, May you give me some recommendations?

[@jonathanlynn2613]

Sn95 mustangs are great starter drifters for those in North America.

[@jersey3686]

New Edge Mustang GT is a perfect beginner drift car

[@KEI60MX5]

My 350GT (G35) was my first drift car and it was easy as to drift, the only downside is the restricted turning circle.

[@yungxbreen923]

A 350GT? Your car was originally sold in Japan and is RHD?

[@KEI60MX5]

@@yungxbreen923 yeah man it was the full spec one in manual and brembo brakes, was rare as heck

[@pancratius8886]

My z32 has 290k mi, daily it to this day, looks like it has 100,000 miles on it, people constantly think its a 20,000$+ car based off its condition, but more like 2,500$. Super reliable car though, I drive it 3 hours away, to the drift track, hit 20 laps initiating drifts at 3rd gear at 50-60 mph, then drive back home, no issues. As long as you take care of it, and maintain it, these things are beastly reliable, but also beastly to work on though. Super hard car to keep drifting though, the steering angle is shit, and its super heavy, I give kudos to anyone drifitng one with stock LSD and stock steering angle, like mine, it aint easy.

[@xx_xboltzx_xxgaming2593]

Yea nah I'm fully convinced falcons are waaaay better stock drift cars, they come standard with the mighty Barra. And here in Australia you can get em cheap as $1000.

[@mvh_ian]

FD rx7’s can be very reliable, they are just prone to over revving, which is exactly what drifting does and everybody wants to drift the rx7.

[@m1chi13l]

Because of "side shows", yeah there's another euphemism

[@jpeg7352]

Honestly, any supercharged v8 sedan or coupe can do all the stuff. Just without the style with jdm stuff.

[@kadorikrunch]

G35 is one of the best starter cars right now cheaper than a 350 and longer wheelbase for more stability 😂

[@aixalexander5257]

The best drift car at pretty much any level are the bemers, they are reliable, those engines take the abuse like its nothing

[@avistorms]

Finally someone giving the z31 a shout out

[@ryurc3033]

350z+ stock 6.0, headers, cam.....done. Reliable, cheap easy....ish

[@A7exandersca7es]

Finally. Someone who understands why I totaled mine and will never again get another lol

[@chilledburrito]

Drifting is a culture where you do shit despite the downsides, not in avoidance of them.

[@jimmyvega287]

Im suprised 4th gen f bodies havent started taking over in the american drift scene. They arent too heavy, decent balance, and are simple as tractors. Easy as shit to work on, cheap as dirt, and only flaw is the optispark

[@Got-hamKnight]

I stumbled on " I won't probably believe why"