GT86/BRZ Drift Setup (Angle Kits, Suspension, Alignment, And More)

How to set up your GT86, FRS, or BRZ for Drifting. In this video we go over angle kits, suspension components, proper alignment settings and much more with a very experienced BRZ driver from Knuckle Up in Texas.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Feel free to follow along and communicate with us on IG but please leave all car setup questions in the comments below so everyone can see! My IG: @ichigodrift Christians IG: @Christianpratt

[@kylemackenzie635]

If you own a zn6 and consider yourself a driver, this is LIFE CHANGING content. The information being given induces SO much inspiration for zn6 drivers all around. Thank you Nick.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Hahaha thank you for the kind words man! Just having fun making these videos :)

[@jerrydriftss]

1:50 Coilovers 3:35 Rear end essentials 5:00 Lower control arms 7:00 Angle Kits 14:20 Steering Secret 19:08 Camber and Toe 21:40 HKS Turbo Kit

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you Jerry!!

[@tylerlieberman3307]

I wrote a super long post on the ft86 forum about this very topic a decade ago when people like myself, Phil, Slava, and others were trialing stuff and taking these cars out to events across the country in nearly stock form.

[@tylerlieberman3307]

I still have that post bookmarked I think and a lot of other info if you ever wanted to talk about the topic a little more in depth

[@Nick_Ramirez]

@@tylerlieberman3307 I would love to read your thoughts on this topic. Feel free to send me a link here or on instagram @ichigodrift. Thanks for reaching out!

[@tylerlieberman3307]

@@Nick_Ramirez word. DM sent 🤙🏻

[@MrMjrcruz]

Last bit of knowledge, I could chime in with, is dont be scared to mess up or crash. Its part of drifting, go and have fun!!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Make sure you can at least afford to crash hahaha but yea definitely.

[@energetic479]

yeah i def plan on not crashing thats why ive been doing hella hours on sim and a lil bit in snow gt86 is not a cheap car, 40kcad brand new

[@GainzJPN]

Just got a later model 86GT and this is gold

[@halfwaytobedlam3234]

amazing info. thanks to both you guys for making this

[@Nick_Ramirez]

And thank you for taking time out of your day to leave a comment. I appreciate you!

[@thelastsignature]

This was gold! Thank you for the wealth of information Christian 💯

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you Christian!

[@henrybaez3319]

This was awesome 🔥 learned so much! Thank you!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks for watching! glad you learned something.

[@angelherrera9358]

Soooo much valuable information in this video. Been watching your videos the past couple days and you have a great amount of information, hope your channel gets the recognition it deserves!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you Angel, I am glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for taking time out of your day to leave a comment.

[@xCavght]

For the subframe bushings, air hammer and a sawzal is the way to go, used the torch, went to push the rear diff bushing out and it exploded in my buddies face so , be aware they are gel filled

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks for the comment, I hope it can help someone out. Appreciate you!

[@Keisuke42]

Bukkake

[@rawrbrz]

the steering assist module is a huuuuge brain blast moment :O

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Yes it seems to be the key! I hear Wysteria steering controller paired with 17+ electric steering is the best combo.

[@DJxCasper]

Dope content as always homie! Can’t wIt to drift with you again!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks bro miss you!

[@ohmikegoodness]

Thanks! Great info, very helpful for a beginner like myself

[@Nick_Ramirez]

NP! Glad my video helped :)

[@coleallan185]

Love this content, this is what I need

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Glad you are enjoying the videos bro! More to come:)

[@driftn_]

Awesome video! didn't know why the power steering always sucks in my BRZ drift car, but glad I can fix it now with a PS knob thanks Nick!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

No problem man glad you found the fix!

[@shadowchrome_]

my fav channel fr and i dont even have a zn6 yet lmao, nonetheless its such a good channel to watch, proper content, honest straight to the point stuff, reminds me of the good old days of youtube

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you so much man I am glad you are enjoying the vids! Yessir gotta always keep it real.

[@NoLivesForLife]

Very informative and luxurious hair

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Oh wow. Thank you for that.

[@anis.5824]

Looking to get into this platform to start my lifelong dream of drifting. Thank you for the knowledge Nick, and thank you Christian for sharing your build!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks for watching man! This is the perfect car to start drifting with :)

[@sherman8681]

🫶🫶🫶 appreciate the content like always, im waiting for some heatmaker knuckes 😁

[@Nick_Ramirez]

YESSSS I am hyped for those.

[@peterschier8616]

This inspired me to get a GR86. Thanks Nick.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Nice, almost as good as GT86!

[@coleallan185]

Get a gt86/brz

[@peterschier8616]

@@coleallan185 alas, i already had one! Got rid of it a couple years ago because it was clapped

[@energetic479]

@@Nick_Ramirez what makes the brz better if you dont mind me asking cuz i have a old gen one

[@kunsoloplayer5819]

The 🐐 no🧢

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Is KUN KUN top 5 baddest in the game?

[@Keisuke42]

I got Cusco rear lower control arms to adjust camber, and I can’t get it to 0 degrees without getting some adjustable tie rods in the rear. FYI

[@PadraicDoherty-yi8wz]

The only thing I would of wished for was tire sizing and wheel setup in this video, any chance for some information or a part 2 ?

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Hey! Check out one of my earlier videos "how to drift a GT86" it has all the information you need

[@Rippin-Rich]

Have any more info on the steering control assist thing? Where to get, how to install? Work on Gen 2?

[@bmx_nick0932]

Ik this video is old but what would be a good wheel setup as in rim size and what tires are a good bang for your buck?

[@Death_by_touge]

Hmmmm I have the gktech kit and Megan inners and I have never gotten an alignment I just eye balled it lmao it feels good when drifting and doing figure 8s but I am no expert and the steering control box intrigues me

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I think you should give it a shot! only $50 and everyone I know speaks really highly of it. I would get a proper alignment too if you have a good race shop around you!

[@vyviid]

Anyone know if the steering assist controller works on zn8/ gr86? I'll have to check if the power steering unit is the same part before ordering one.

[@wickedjonnyg2410]

Does anyone know if they make a power steering control kit for a 2023 gr86 or if the one for the gt86 will work?

[@ash_katchem2186]

Can anyone tell me how to keep my front sway bar links from hitting inner walls? at full lock and especially when on a pivot. (Everything is adjustable, and have white line sway bar/endlinks all around as well as Megan racing lca, p2m inner an outer tie rods, for now soloeworks coilovers, also not even running more than -1 camber)

[@rattlesnake1982]

what rims n tyre specs are u running on the front?

[@tristenantolini1512]

Thank u

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you for commenting man!

[@ryanhagen9303]

My question… pedal dance, track box, or pull the fuse? And why? I know you say just pull the fuse in one of your older videos, but I recently came across track box while digging around online. I plan on daily driving the car most of next summer but also plan on attending some drift events around the mid-west. Appreciate the videos and thanks for the info!!

[@sherman8681]

I’ll would say pull the fuse, most people even myself drive/drift without it and it saves money.

[@ryanhagen9303]

@@sherman8681 awesome! Thank you! Money saved goes toward track days!!

[@christianpratt6681]

Pull the fuse for sure. Good way to learn the car in all conditions and how it will respond without any handicaps

[@ryanhagen9303]

@@christianpratt6681 thank you!!

[@coleallan185]

For whatever reason when I put my quick release steering wheel on it turned off abs and traction control

[@lane_mac]

have you heard that Julian is working on Heat Maker knuckles for the zn6? I might get a zn6 as my next drift car JUST for Heat Maker Knuckles hahaha. Good video man I enjoyed it

[@ThrashRacing]

I have them and will be using them on our TD06 ZN6 here in Japan 😁

[@lane_mac]

@@ThrashRacing 😮 I'm excited to see how they do!

[@christianpratt6681]

Heatmaker knuckles should be a great option. I believe they added roll center correction similar to pbms knuckles so that’s exciting.

[@wiscoSTi]

hey Nick would like your opinion on running no front sway bar?

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I say keep it on

[@LH1271]

Does anyone know if the PBM angle kit makes your OEM traction control unusable? I read that on a forum but not sure the accuracy. I want the PBM angle kit but still want to drive the car on the street as well... and I've had a few moments where the Trac Control really saved my rear end haha so ideally, I want to keep it.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

no idea boss sorry. Hopefully someone will see your comment and reply to it.

[@LH1271]

@@Nick_Ramirez update: I got the GKTech kit and it works AMAZING. Got the v3 kit, so looks like it has been strengthened and lower chance of breaking tabs. Check out my drift video at AVS if anyone wants to see how it works😁 also, re traction control, with the angle kit, you can drive with the TC is sport/off, but it won't allow you to drive with TC on (it drags rear brakes on almost any turn)

[@Bonezu001]

Im wondering if he had any rubbing issues with the gk tech kit, been seeing alot on reviews and forums on that issue. Sofar having a 25mm or 30mm spacer fixes it depending what wheel spec u run ofc.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I believe he does run spacers for better fitment and that must also help with any potential rubbing. I am doing another video with him next week and will ask him for you!

[@Bonezu001]

@@Nick_Ramirez appreciate that homie!

[@TK-lc3np]

Had to pause the vid and order a steering assist controller from brunosteering as soon as i heard about that 😳

[@Nick_Ramirez]

lolll yea its a game changer fr

[@TK-lc3np]

@@Nick_Ramirez finally arrived, keen to install it and find out

[@Nick_Ramirez]

@@TK-lc3np Hell yea! lmk how it goes :)

[@cjrippy1906]

@@TK-lc3nphow did you like it?

[@wr3kless]

Yeah 4 -5 events for axles is pretty accurate for autozone lol

[@Nick_Ramirez]

That warranty though!

[@dontmissthe_elevator]

do you need to notch the subframe after installing the rise kit?

[@Nick_Ramirez]

don't think so

[@mcedjin9532]

Can someone make a list of the most esential mods for drifting?

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Already did! Scroll back on my content

[@nofears76]

Weld your diff When you dont gaz its will keep slide easier

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I would not recommend this. The stock diff is fine and there are actually a lot of benefits to running a 2-way.

[@falkon240]

Great video the audio is a bit quiet tho

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks for the feedback brother. Appreciate you.

[@rawrbrz]

if u wanna drift your 86 just wanna say id recommend against boosting it or at least keep the boost down. im sitting around 330whp and i blew my diff and rear axles with 50k miles on them just practicing figure 8s

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Get a two way diff and diff risers :)

[@rawrbrz]

@@Nick_Ramirez i feel u but maaan, really thinking getting a clapped 350z and sliding that instead is going to be less fragile and less expensive long term. engine swap alone on a 17' brz is gonna run about the cost of a used Z

[@Nick_Ramirez]

@@rawrbrz very true. These engines will never be cheap unfortunately.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Bruh the Keichii Tsuchia driver mod made me laugh so much

[@Nick_Ramirez]

hahah Im glad someone appreciated the thumbnail. Thanks for watching bro!

[@S14josh]

Someone send me a link to the steering assist control module please

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I wonder if they are sold out. They used to be super simple to find. Those mf owe me a bag I really should have put an amazon affiliate link in my bio or something hahaha.

[@sillyrk1954]

Whats that power steering controller called? I want to get one but cant find them.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

I always found it jus by googling GT86 or BRZ power steering controller. It should be a little black box with a twistable knob/dial thing to adjust power steering,

[@sillyrk1954]

@@Nick_Ramirez thanks man. I love that you replied it means a lot. Im a 17 year old who has been in love with drifting since 8 years old. I have yet to go to an event but I’m getting close to my dream. This video proved very useful and ifs good content. Thanks for the help.

[@ilovecabbagges]

the quinn car

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Quinn car

[@MrSpryte1]

finally it’s friday 🫶🏽

[@stayhooked]

What front bumper is that on thumbnail

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Artisan Spirit Rep

[@rubbish8613]

Did you see the yellow uras kit?!?!?!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Yes! I will go see it in person at Tokyo Auto Salon next weekend and upload a video about it:) Nomuken san said that is not the final product but I am liking the direction they are going in for sure.

[@rubbish8613]

@@Nick_Ramirez can't wait to see your video! Notifications on😎

[@Nick_Ramirez]

@@rubbish8613 AHH thanks bro I appreciate that!

[@tuna974]

Sigh time to manual swap 😢

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Tuna you are not manual?!?!?!?!? Manual swap it is!

[@24kNick]

what are ur thoughts on k swapping it .

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Run the fa20 to the ground first

[@24kNick]

@@Nick_Ramirez i dont have one yet , i was just wondering bc i would probably buy one with a blown motor as im more fimiliar with working on inline 4 engines and k series have unlimited potential and plenty of parts for all power levels .