Why The 350Z Is The BEST DRIFT CAR! (Don't Believe Me? Just Watch..)

[@MichaelS537]

I love how you point out that you are jinxing yourself and you just happened to film this before that glorious crash.

[@donogoobo9992]

Cleetus had the suspension loaded and went over some sharp/uneven paving. That broke the right arm. The car hopped again and the landing/wall contact broke the left side. Uneven paving aggravated the high suspension loads.

[@MichaelS537]

@@donogoobo9992 Oh I know what happened I was just pointing out how he said he was jinxing himself just before it happened.

[@bruhmomento1319]

@@donogoobo9992 didnt know, thanks

[@Ajrubioooo]

Michael 🤣

[@slowrps13]

Taylor the Florida weather man.

[@Ajrubioooo]

BenniBenson 🤣

[@odeem18]

This is the advise everyone starting out needs. Just did my first drift weekend with my g35 coupe, and it was nothing but reliable. Welded diff, BC coilovers, steering wheel, traction control defeated and oil cooler. One thing Taylor didn’t mention is if you have a factory brembo car, a dual caliper setup is pretty pricey. I was able to function all weekend with a stock handbrake with a drift button.

[@jdkosen4480]

You should get the part shop max lca it is awesome and makes a huge difference its just under 1k but it also comes with an angle kit

[@shaneroberts8668]

I know these are older now but got my first missle Z and the Old Z content is great for watching. Cheers

[@WildBoyCris]

I love how you called it ! The 350z prices are so high right now it’s crazy !

[@freshcoastdrifttracks6074]

1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!! You, Adam and Matt all convinced me to get a G35 sedan for every reason you said in this vid, but over a hr of driving straight! that's VERY impressive. I just got it out of storage yesterday and can not wait to hit the track! Great vid as always taylor! Keep it up! I have my fingers crossed for at least a 4 door z replacement if not a g35 sedan.

[@jaredanthony8070]

For anyone who doesnt like bc coils (honestly haven't heard any) it says a lot that you worked for them and saw their quality and behind the scenes and still say such good things. 🤷‍♂️

[@misterwiggins757]

I just noticed the fact that Taylor's has been absolutely beating the shit out of his Z. VQ/HR really does stay strong, very surprising actually.

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Very nice Explanation Taylor. If I would have a drift car, it definitely would be a 350Z! In my opinion, they are the best in tandem runs. And the engines are amazingly reliable!

[@fredperras49]

ayyyyyy FDF fab for the win! litterally every drift car in Ontario and even allot of cars in Quebec runs their kits! you wont be disapointed, the quality is just exceptional

[@jeepsterdaddy37]

You insured and tagged the z and drove it to get coffee at least twice I believe.

[@trancet]

Its not a Taylor Ray video if he doesnt mention the weather for a second!

[@Ajrubioooo]

chris ennis 👌

[@anotherbmwguy]

Hey man- if you’re ever in the norheast, come drive my stock powered e46 330i. It’s been probably the most reliable car in my club for the past 2 years, it’s driven over an hour to and from 15 events, some of them 2 days. Loaded up to 12 wheels and tires, canopy, tools, etc in there and drove it to each drift day. It’s my ultimate seat time car. It’s a simple budget build, BC coils, welded diff, slr super angle, dual caliper hydro setup. Slr I bought new, coils I bought brand new in their box, “used” for $500. Only issue I’ve had is that some gaskets and seals started leaking more than I’d like last year, after 230k miles and 15 events, so this winter I’ve refreshed almost every seal and gasket. It’s a car that I’ve upgraded as I’ve evolved as a driver, and everyone I let drive it can’t believe how well set up it is for how little I’m really into it. 7k front, 8k rear on the BC, but the suspension geometry makes it an effective 4-5k in the rear I think. I’ll be down in WV at panthera sometime this season, as this is the first time I’ve ever had a tow vehicle and a trailer! Finally!!

[@2CabrasLocas]

Good unbiased info. on the car. Florida state needs to sponsor you for the weather reports! Make me want to move there SO BAD!!!

[@Channel_60]

Drift Dad, Weather Man, and Windy Boi.

[@Ajrubioooo]

Nickk IRL 😂

[@behradsays]

I've been slowing building an SR coupe and the more I watch you rip the Z, the more I consider trading it for one haha.

[@Ajrubioooo]

behradsays 👌

[@austinrode3974]

I used to work for Hothckis so its cool to hear about people using it and likeing it

[@SDSGarage89]

FDF Fab is the shit! Truck yeah Canada Fab! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@z33tanner]

Awesome video taylor. I picked up a 03' Touring 6spd coupe in Silver 3 months ago for my daily/all rounder since I only have the funds for one car atm, I am so happy with it in stock from cant wait to feel how it changes with mods. Coilovers and GKtech bolt on angle kit next!

[@TheAidas95]

Great insight, appreciate you sharing it

[@Ajrubioooo]

Aidas Martinkus 👌

[@JCU84]

All the 240s are modded and bashed up. Next up 350s

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

ikr XD

[@Ajrubioooo]

EHX_Gaming 👌

[@ktcyvis]

and as of now checking on facebook marketplace and craigslist....you are correct

[@Kouki.S14]

You called it. Lmfao. FRS is next.

[@jdkosen4480]

350 really needs lca’s tho if you lower it much, the 2 peice system fucks you over, i would say go gk tech if you got money part shop max if you dont have as much

[@jamescraigson5069]

I had this car for a year now I like it better than other cars I've had like 335 n54 and rsx type s

[@afizulzakaria]

Thanks Taylor. awesome and important points for people who's in dilemma to select what to car to buy for drift.

[@jtmorrow20]

Got to love the Florida weather updates! Right now we have the same temperatures in AZ and I’m loving it.

[@Ajrubioooo]

jtmorrow20 👌

[@Elver_Galarga_jugo]

I watched this when it came out, and I'm watching again and I have to say, a 99-04 mustang GT is probably just as good of a starter car. Similar price, similar power, similar weight, more TQ, the 4.6V is stupid cheap and super reliable, they have a factory oil cooler option if you want that and a coilover and Angie kit from Jon Duncan/Steve Mass will run you about $3000 total depending whether you get their stage 1, 2 or 3 kit or if you go with Jon's bolt on angle bracket. The bracket won't give you the most angle, but it's a huge improvement over stock and it's about $400-500.

[@ahamedkhan232]

taking your advice big time taylor. planning on throwing in a welded diff in my e46 and just sending it.

[@Kennedy_tattooist]

This is the video I really wanted, in two minds whether to get a 350z as a seat time car myself as I hate beating on my r34 GTT. Loads of useful information in this to make a reliable car. Cheers man !

[@JoeySkidz]

Very informative. I've slid in the rain and snow but never had a dedicated track car and I've been looking at some 350z and they seem pretty simple and reliable I think you helped me decided. Thanks bro

[@StockyBaldman]

Ya I want one to get into drifting, I agree the 350z looks just OK but with a wing they clean up a bit

[@shaolincruz2891]

Been so busy working i forgot how much i enjoy watching Taylor,hey bud if you get to read this May 11th pbir drift circuit,i already requested that day off lol you Adam,Ginge etc.is the only reason i go,🤙🤘✊👊💯

[@zxKrookedxz]

this dude had a control arm SNAP and send him into a wall and he still praises this chassis. you can tell he praises this thing take his word when he says its a good car

[@lb9gta307]

It wasn't the chassis' fault the control arms broke. That was the fault for the manufacturer of the arms and he knows that.

[@zxKrookedxz]

@@lb9gta307 i know but still imagine if you are driving and a piece of your car breaks, you think "this things a piece of shit" not "damn isr always making shit products". well actually you would probably think them both but you get the point

[@Taylordrifts]

It was pbm. Not isr. And fortunately I see cars for what they are. Not just a culmination of pieces. If I had 3 engines blow up. I wouldn’t feel the same way. But an aftermarket arm breaking. That has nothing to do with the chassis.

[@LilSaint001100]

Rev up engine has the hole or markings on the valve timming actuators in the front. It looks like a circle on each bank on the front

[@240sxpert3]

You Matt and Adam made me decide I’m getting a z before building a dank 1j s13

[@joshua_lee732]

Sad part is that Z's are already fairly expensive in my area. Been watching for one for while and I haven't found one for under $6k while I can find plenty of sun $2k Miatas. That said I still plan on getting a Miata not because I want to drift, but I want a good all around car. I wanna autocross, run laps in a circuit, maybe take a run or 2 down the drag strip. I wanna do it all with one car and we all know that Miata Is Always The Answer

[@rylan8815]

Everything except the dragstrip lol if it sticks it won't go anywhere, that's if it's stock though...

[@davidschmidt8391]

Lol I try to drag race my Miata all the time and never win!

[@SlickRick214]

A 4 door G35 manual is a good daily drift car, I'm buying my friends but he knows my intentions and he tells me to get a beater instead. Lol His is better than most people's daily drivers and that's why I want it, so I can have both of my daughters in the backseats also

[@lpatierno84]

I Never had any interest in these chassis then took a g35 as trade. The car already had full exhaust, intake,radiator, clutch flywheel, steering wheel and drop springs. Even with the terrible stock angle, its absolutely the most controllable car I've driven. Its big guy friendly, I'm 6' 3" 250lbs and have a ton of space, even with the stock seats. I love the damn car now and I've been a life long import hater 😂

[@lpatierno84]

Aaaannnd I sold it...

[@derxgarage2121]

Lpatierno84 😂😂😂😂

[@Ajrubioooo]

Lpatierno84 👍

[@Undrscorejor]

If you shim the VLSD’s with the right size shim, then it fully locks the gears and acts just like a welded. Plus shims are only 3-5$ from the Nissan dealer. Just make sure it’s a 0.8mm shim.

[@projectjwoo]

I am about to pick one up for drifting. And well at Jump Start Garage we brake more then what we personally build hahah

[@joshroberts6721]

It's cool to see that the miata v1 changed Taylor's mindset. Cheap seat time...

[@Sagekable]

I'd say the same thing about an e36 m3. Super reliable in stock form and its the same deal with swap kits, you can put a ZF trans behind a jz super easy

[@onlyetm]

I Know that you and Adam, told TJ to get a Z what do you think that he did on event then went and JZ swap it. I know your a Seat time guy, and he seems to be more of an Builder without building to much. Great Video. Also Support North American Companys FDF fab :D

[@chrissyaerts9821]

Dude there were so many of these at the event

[@Ajrubioooo]

Chrissy Aerts 👌

[@whoisthis4130]

Great video theres a ton of info in here vs you making a 30 min vlog where you talk about your channel for 28 minutes and then the car for 2 minutes somewhere but label it "everything you need to know to build a drift car"

[@DriftJEDI]

How does one contact Martin for a tune?

[@jonathanmaxey9551]

Its probably not consuming oil. The 3.5 have issues with the inner timing cover seal leaking internal. There is two different paper gaskets on the back side. Also the valve covers are bad about leaking into the spark plug tubes. Have to replace complete assy.

[@jonathanmaxey9551]

Also the secondary timing chain tensioner are prone to wearing down. You will have a rattle at start up or at 2k rpm under load

[@lynnmckenney1987]

I can't believe these were 3k...

[@bdmoney925]

I think the your z is awesome and wouldn't change a thing. I would like to own it myself. It's got me searching for one...

[@2CabrasLocas]

Ditch that clutch safety switch. That's how you kill thrust bearings!

[@BlueBerryFPV]

Lol U called Cleetus Leroy when showing the broken control arms 😂 lovely Freudian slip

[@Ajrubioooo]

Justin Backues 🤣

[@dylanburch5379]

I was watching this video like wait didn't these arms break 😂. Covid19 times going back watching old z videos. You need another z maybe you might find another one you can drop the ls out the Miata in 🤔

[@hondacota4rt]

Non drifter here, question time. Why do you run on a drift only car rear brakes? Why not just fronts on the pedal, rears on the hand brake? Aren't the rear brakes contra productive while left foot braking?

[@keith455]

This is a good video and very helpful. I'm looking for a seat time z or g. Hopefully I'll find a good one soon.

[@keith455]

Oh and prices have gone up. Almost $5k for one now

[@fredramsey8965]

The cd009 is a good trans, but the damn adapter plate costs the same as a T56, seems like it's better to sell the cd009 and save the cash on the $1500 adapter plate. Definitely a great swap platform.

[@evanfield580]

The c6 vette is a really good reliable drift car surprisingly

[@jarentimmer9226]

YESSS YOU WENT WITH FDF 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@kurtistharp2031]

If money were no object, I would legit get a first gen Q45 and buy one of those RB engines from Japan since they're making brand new ones now

[@McGrathMotorsports]

That is not a rev up. Just a quick way to tell is the timing cover with be waffled not flat and the rev limiter is 7k for rev up normal DE is 6500. Hope this helps someone.

[@Taylordrifts]

Rev up lower intake* not that the engine is a rev up.

[@McGrathMotorsports]

@@Taylordrifts ah I got you. 😂

[@elicarey421]

i wish i could get a 350z for $3000. in my neck of the woods (utah), they're around $6000-9000 for stock ones that already look like they've been drifted for 5 seasons.

[@jake77515]

You can get them for that price. You just have the wait it out. Or use Copart and just replace a few broken parts.

[@isaachepworth7066]

Fr I'm in Utah too and they're either super expensive or convertible 😭😭

[@elicarey421]

@@isaachepworth7066 or automatic.

[@isaachepworth7066]

@@elicarey421 yuppp. And omg the 240s here are the worst. Brz and various BMWs are where it's at haha

[@Mousyy]

I know this is like 4 years old and I'm no real life drifter myself but it seems like 350z's are STILL the way to go now a days. You'll be meme'd on a bit but god damn can those things do some agile shit.

[@noahchristensen5311]

Just bought a G for this reason right here... Hard to find g's and z's in Michigan though

[@shawndr84]

Can you list the most basic set up I'd need to get started

[@Ajrubioooo]

shawndr84 Coilovers, seat, gktech $200 angle kit. Done

[@Lynkan_]

350Zs are so great cars for drifting and i would really like to get one but the problem is that here in sweden an 03 with a engine that has rodnock costs 7000$ :(

[@bannablitz247]

Maybe in florida Zs make sense but in arizona it looks like they are no less than 4500 and there aren't all that many

[@iameatingtrifle]

Lol I was really confused up until about 11 mins in thinking you hadn't shown us the repairs you had done after the crash :)

[@Cody.Wright]

Thank you because I was also confused

[@ThyWillRotRonn]

I'm also gonna say I hate mustang's but you could buy into a 96 mustang for half the price, still daily it, beat on it, itll be reliable with good aftermarket support and insurance doesn't equal the value of the car per year. And have plenty of power from the get go.

[@konradmto9303]

Great episode! Love that!

[@Ajrubioooo]

KonradAqua 👌

[@BB-pf2cs]

What's the current consensus of 370Z and drifting?

[@tommyjsullivan]

Great video! Thanks !

[@Kylev2002]

super cool guy, loved this video

[@bigmikepimp2003]

After the crash you should go wide body over fenders

[@SwissVegabondFalcon]

Could you please make a parts list with links? I know you are thinking about getting a sedan to drift. I believe you should get a 2006 Infiniti G35 due to the fact of parts redundancy making it easier to make a quick fix or diagnose a problem with either the engine or parts of the wiring harness because you will usually have a functional car as a reference as well as a temporary parts donor to find a solution to the problem. By owning the "Z" and the "G" you will always have a car to drive!

[@kapaunlogan]

I'm 110% very happy I chose a 350z over anything else, I have driven maybe 10 events since starting drifting and have only welded the diff handbrake and changed oil and I have learned a ton and never worry about breaking down, now I have gktech angle on the way and BCs soon hopefully

[@thisislargemouth5566]

E36 bmw is a solid choice for a drift car too

[@jasonpetrich4141]

Yo Taylor,😃 I like the chainsaw pin on your hat, I'm a logger and my whole family is and is in the forest industry, where did you get it??? I street drift a full size long bed chevy truck!!! Suspension modded built 400, crazy hard to drift!!!!

[@snakes5506]

You are the MAN !!! i few month im baying a DE to keep learning Drift !!!! the BK1 IS RIP LOL.......

[@sithlordsoup]

12 years strong 😎

[@kittykat2740]

I have a huge interest in drifting, I drive a rsx type s which I obviously can’t drift. Been looking in getting a reliable salvage title 350z. Thoughts ??

[@williamstru2119]

350z I’m my near future I think. Thanks Taylor!

[@Ajrubioooo]

William Stru 👏

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

I just wanted to note these have okay steering angle stock to drift. Not for events obviously but a casual track day. Unlike a lot of other cars with atrocious steering angles. *cough* C5 *cough*

[@kimdotnet8151]

how to check oil in the vq lol. I have such a hard time trying to get a good dipstick reading.

[@ryan.graham]

I agree with this

[@Taylordrifts]

You gotta do it cold otherwise it’s useless.

[@ryan.graham]

@@Taylordrifts I've always gone by the school of thought that the engine is supposed to be warm

[@kimdotnet8151]

I check it after I let it sit over night or after work. Its just the dipstick is so messy everytime I pull it out I don't know how to read it. I just end up topping it off every 1k miles.

[@toby3299]

I started with bmw e36 and 240sx s14 at the same time but I say get what you can afford

[@tjjusten6266]

Is that a crack in the LH side lower control arm in the first shot?

[@MrHonda250F]

Would love to move to the states, bit as of right now I live in Norway and the prises hete are way different so over hete it is a different story. First of all, the cheapest 350Z Out on the old interweb is listes at 8100 dollars or 69.000 norwegian kroner. And on top of the price, that is an unregistraded car that is impossible to Get registratet on the streets due to some stupid rules considering import of cars.. If you want the cheapest registrated 350Z you Will need aproxemently 26 grand.. So over here it’s the BMW e36/46 witch is the go to starter car if you want the car to be registrated and kost in the 2-3000 dollar area. The bmw’s are the same story as you are telling about the 350Z regarding parts, upgrades, engine swaps, diff, driveline and so on.. Love Your videos man and hope to see you in Norway some times with, or without Your car. Gatebil is the event to bring Your car over in case you have the oppertunety. Keep up the good work and keep popping out good content like you do now, Happy thinking and the best of wishes from over the pond!😎

[@aidenhyndman4554]

Great people at fdf I've met Josiah (the owner) a few times and they do great shit there

[@mykrrrr]

Love the videos man...

[@pureplays6302]

I only knew this was an older video because you sound a bit different, also, the control arms weren't broken. I personally can't use a 350z because I'm too big

[@macberry4048]

What really made it cool was everybody in the crew started using the 350z like a drift missile.

[@BradLancaster86]

Yes, canadian parts... Also I like the "Call BC, ask for Taylor's 350z spec.''

[@ahmyb6412]

I like the 350z and e46 body style

[@asdlbvlgbb123456789]

I wish you, Adam, and Ginge would all go LS cars so it was nicer to listen too 😂 but love the videos man!

[@ssmokerjoe]

I agree i like the 350s but id like something with a back seat even if its a small one i had a g35 loved it i kick my self for getting rid of it everytime i think about it haha

[@werterion]

me and my friend both have g35 sedans (skylines lol) we both got ours for under 1000 compared to the coupes going for as much as 7000 with nothing done to them at all. consider a sedan 35 parts are plentiful and 90% of the parts of the coupe are direct bolt on to the sedan.

[@ssmokerjoe]

I have a coupe the brembo edition one and i traded a wrx i paid 3500 for and this guy came to my job with 5250 cash in literally a paper bag i said sold have fun with her haha

[@mikepoppjr]

Well they're going up now so you were right

[@nikothecrazygreek]

Il say that my vlsd has been pretty good as of yet But yes welded is definitely more consistent

[@MikeKraemer87]

Exactly why i got my G35, they're crazy reliable, killer style and aftermarket support out the ass. Can't wait to drive the VQ until it dies and then ls swap it.

[@atipsuttisaragara868]

can you put the part list for your drift build in the description?

[@keith455]

I'm having a hard time deciding what to get. 350z, g35 or z vert. Do the verts also make good drift cars or should I stick to coupes?

[@DmitriyKl]

Great video, but WHERE do you guys get these cars for 3k? All I see are 5k and up, even auto

[@karumosr3219]

Hey Taylor what kind of tires do you use that lasts longer?

[@johnsimons6748]

How does the 350Z compare to the E36 when used as a simple low budget seattime driftcar... I must admit I life in Holland so a E36 is cheap to buy and aftermarket parts are also cheap and realy widely available.

[@Jason-os6tx]

Wow i never would have guessed those things only had a 4qt oil capacity, my e46 with the 2.5l holds 7.5-8qts lol