"You Can't Drift a 300zx."

This is 300zx is my drift project... This video is to show you some of the challenges I face drifting my 300zx, and some of the inherent flaws. The 2+0 N/A is front heavy, has a short wheel base, and the rear subframes often need tons of work (wheel hop). This DOESN'T mean you can't drift it, in fact I love the quirky characteristics of the car, and I like the challenge. I'm excited to learn more about the car, how to drift it, and build it into capable drift car. I love hearing all of your guys' comments and experience! Thanks for Watching!
Alex's channel: / @alexbaucom
Here's my favorite 300zx drift channel: / @dark_slider6059
^He has a 2+2 N/A that he beats the absolute shit out of, go check him out!

drifting on 17 with stockish suspension will be hard no matter what car you drive, also you will end up breaking weakpoints because of this.

[@natezgreat]

I agree, the 17s don’t make the awkward gear ratio any better either. Stock 300zx wheels would work way better as drift spares.

[@Reecerudd1]

Mate, have you heard of a ford au falcon..

[@masterchief1527]

So you suggest 16s to drift? I can agree with that

[@khronoh8577]

Very true I got a 02 is300 and drifting with 18’s is practically impossible, put stock 17’s and it slides like butter

[@1uzrichmond]

@@natezgreat The first thing you need to do is weld the diff and put the bigger tires in the front and the smaller one in the back with 50 psi your gonna fucking be ice skating believe me check out my Channel if you can

[@michaelmiguelitoo]

Title should be, “You can’t drift THIS 300zx”

[@ueltrades9479]

Yea fr lol

[@natezgreat]

lol

[@duedideb]

Yea you just need tuning to drift it

[@R3CKLESSRHINO]

Facts

[@jacksonbuck888]

Emphasis on "You"

[@dallmann.z3281]

I've done all adjustables and coilovers on my z32 na slicktop and it has 220k on it. Isn't the most ideal chassis but I love sliding her.

[@natezgreat]

What coils did you get?

[@dallmann.z3281]

Bc racing.

[@stemco.productionz1868]

I put 15’s on mine lowered with angle and it goes

[@daviddyess3938]

I learned to drive a manual In a 93 300zx twin turbo. Belive me, you can absolutely drift in a 300zx. The guy that owned it was a master at it. He once on a whim drifted around a friend's car in a parking lot while standing out of the t-top. He was tall. I was in the passenger seat at the time.

[@natezgreat]

This man must have been chad thunder cock!

[@DeathbeforeSumo]

@@natezgreat lol

[@Gringle_]

i was there i was the t top

[@tufogabe6422]

With stock suspension, you gotta shift that weight around to your advantage and countersteer early. Good stuff 👍

[@TonyMontana-jg2gu]

I see this channel blowing up soon.. best of luck to you kid. You got this

[@seattimeheroes]

Get a welded diff so you dont deal with old worn out stock lsd problems opening on you, bucket seat will help you be in better control and not yeet the car into a ditch, and better suspension will get rid of that body roll/make car movements more predictable. A lot of your issue is banana handing the wheel and not enough experience driving (we all start here). Start messing with tires pressures now and make it a habit. Keep at it dude! Cheers! ✌️

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

everything except the welded diff. rebuild it properly.

[@manbearozzie]

@@xxmeanyheadxx my 300zx has had a welded diff for like 20k miles including 15 drift events and its been fine. He should 100% just weld the diff

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

@@manbearozzie what if he wants to daily it lol

[@manbearozzie]

@@xxmeanyheadxx I daily my G37 with a welded diff. Also never had any issues

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

@@manbearozzie it's not terrible just kinda harder on tires and suspension components

[@spring6meow]

I found the short wheel base, underpowered and heavy made these a death trap for drifts 🤣

[@natezgreat]

I love it though lmao

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

I don’t consider 3100lbs heavy.

[@spring6meow]

@@39PSIOnTheDaily for a JDM sports car its fat. For a GT car its about right.

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

@@spring6meow 3100lbs is not fat. A Mk. IV Supra TT is 3650lbs. A 3000GT VR4 is 3700lbs. A BNR32 GT-R is 3100lbs. Would you call a BNR32 GT-R fat - you know, the car that got banned from racing for being too dominant?

[@spring6meow]

@@39PSIOnTheDaily in race spec not a street car ya gronk 🤣

[@kodogtwh]

1. naturally aspirated Zs are underpowered, period. 2. it has interchangeable rear suspension with an R32 GTR and S chassis cars, so that wheel hop is either an issue with your particular car, or its a problem with every car and can be corrected 3. diff aint weak.

[@cooliecrewspeedshop]

could be bushings with the wheel hop issue too, at that age everything is worn out

[@Cobra_427]

@@cooliecrewspeedshop I 2nd this, every single bushing in the rear of my Mustang was bad when I got it, it wheelhopped so bad that it felt like the rear axle would come loose, now she has poly bushings back there and never wheelhops, I know with fresh, stock bushings these Mustangs still wheelhop a bit, but a wheelhopping 300ZX is not normal by any means

[@natezgreat]

Yep, the whole rear end needs reworking lol.

[@johnnypolex]

I had a similar NA Z32 with wheel hop 15 years ago. Replacing the rear shocks with some cheap ones fixed the issue.

[@tigrisphotosynthesis9796]

@@natezgreat start with quality coilovers and an alignment. it will get rid of the hop

[@fortnite-cm8wy]

dude what, i watched this video and fully expected this to be a 300k+ channel. keep it up bro

[@Votebymail]

i have a 92' twin turbo, upgraded ecu and rebuilt engine but its on coils, that change made the world of difference for mine. just clutch kick and the whole cars spinning out. great video, got my sub

[@natedostalik3538]

The head phone mount is so funny 😂😂, nice 300zx I always wondered if these were good drift cars

[@Ethan-qg1tr]

great video and thumbnail. try a welded diff and more momentum when using 2nd. i drift a g35 and our cars have no acceleration in drift whatsoever so you need all the entry speed you can get. great driving, would love to see a followup video

[@natezgreat]

Welded diff soon! I’m planning to do some stuff with the subframe too. Thanks for watching man!

[@AFellowDoktuh]

@@natezgreat yeah, some chassis stiffening will go a long ways with this car. My brother had a 98 z32 NA and that car was a soft floaty boat. After he stiffened the chassis, upgraded his suspension and welded his diff it became a much more capable vehicle. Still didn't stop me from drifting circles around him in my 1990 S10 square body.

[@novex_media]

I was almost your 100th subscriber and I got a na 300zx project car right now that idk much about so you’ll probably be a good channel to give me inspiration

[@natezgreat]

Don’t give up! it can be super challenging, and you might want to pull your hair out, but its worth it. Feel free to dm me on Insta if you need help @natez.great

[@jeffreymohrlock5503]

I slide my 2+0 300zx TT around on occasion at a track. I'm far from being a expert, but some things I have learned is getting a good suspension setup like a powertrix full adjustable setup helps alot. When you get aftermarket tension arms you can adjust the caster to get a little more wheelbase. It helps keep the cars weight settled through the slide. Also, either welding he diff, or replacing the stock viscus diff if its slipping will also settle your car a bit more.

[@natezgreat]

Nice! Having the car be more predictable would be a BIG upgrade. If I’ve learned anything from reading the comments, it’s that I need to overhaul this suspension.

[@caged4699]

drifting is a vicious cycle of having fun, something breaking, replacing it, and so on

[@boosted_japbro5171]

Love the content. Good shit bro! ❤️

[@lambomatt2]

Was going to say was na being underpowered, saw some good drift builds of them have a good time on your project

[@walirifai]

Great driving, you make it look easier than it actually is. I love your editing style! Subbed!

[@natezgreat]

Thanks!

[@Heinrick192]

Max sent me lol, you've mastered the algorithm! Good stuff.

[@natezgreat]

Thanks Chris! Lol I don’t think I’ve mastered it, but hey, I’m having fun a least.

[@bluubot4711]

now this is content ive been looking for!

[@Michael-ud4pw]

Had a fully built naz32. It's designed to grip not slide. Great car. Best ever

[@monkylondon]

Subbed👍 Deffo sort suspension like viewer's have said, also can try dropping front tire pressures a bit to combat understeer and running good front tires but only so far you can go on stock suspension. Enjoyed that many thanks

[@batman3698]

Didnt expect to find mr monky here. Big fan

[@gershwillquenchyourthirst221]

@@batman3698 me too!

[@osnariderz5075]

Great Video dude keep it up you might go viral

[@natezgreat]

Thanks man! I don't know about viral... lol, but I'll keep posting!

[@TrevoPhD]

I get whistlindiesel vibes from this... I'm gonna sub ✌️

[@tonyt3509]

Sick slick top yo. Probably gonna need some coilovers though and I think rear subframe collars/spacers can help with wheel hop somewhat. Still, I think it's the short wheelbase of these cars that make it real snappy and harder to get sideways consistently.

[@jonathonsheldon344]

Gotta have a 2+2

[@natezgreat]

Thanks for watching! I definitely need coils... I'll be doing an overhaul of the subframe in the future, because DAMN the wheel hop is atrocious!

[@patricks.7951]

Reminds me of trying to drift my old SC300 lol, had to essentially do a Scandinavian flick on asphalt to get it sideways.

[@Emilthehun]

It's your choice of wheel and tire setup. I had one of these like 20 years ago , and with 16s and 225s , it had no problem spanning 2nd gear.

[@TrackMania753]

That was awesome I’m subscribing

[@tobieogletree2246]

solid sub fram bushings and diff bushings with help with transitions in between drifts

[@davezaffina1983]

2+2 tt swapped with the na diff and coilovers is awesome for drifting

[@patrickethridge]

I grew up with one of these living on dirt roads and while it does lack power it slid very well. Right before I sold mine I remember drifting it around a huge overpass at 115 mph in 4th. Please don't take this the wrong way but yours kinda sounds like it's running like doo doo. I'd definitely check those vacuum lines out if that's what you think it is. Pro tip for the clutch replacements since you'll probably burn through them like me...use a swivel joint on the socket and about 36" of extensions to get the top transmission bolts.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

You don’t have to guess the condition of his car. You can see it

[@masondowney9639]

I’ve got one of these cars man… so cool to see someone sending one of these haha. Would love to see more content like this

[@natezgreat]

On it.

[@masterchief1527]

I get my 93 NA 2 + 0 to drift real easy in 2nd without even giving it much throttle. Never redlined it once to drift if

[@ninjacrap832]

Love that spot, keep on tearing it up!

[@VeilSideZ32]

Need a 2+2 for drifting, 50/50 weight and a turbo swap helps for power too

[@nicholasupshaw3921]

Insane drifts as usual, good shit Nate

[@natezgreat]

I wuv u nick

[@pustinq4ko647]

damn this vid is a banger , keep it up bruh

[@natezgreat]

Thanks homie

[@RotaryMarx]

smol channel looks underrated

[@Nickdirt420]

Upgrade suspension and welded diff and you're golden man

[@GORBACHEV77]

Very nice bro!

[@bencrosbie6003]

Props to you for just sending it anyways! ✌️

[@momentomoriwrath]

quality channel, i subbed

[@RocSteadyChannel]

That slick top thooo! ❤️

[@themoto199]

Gives me some Hoongarage vibes (if u don't know, you neeeeed to watch him.) Lol I'd love to see more vids like this. I'm 19 with my own tt swapped z32 300zx. 430 HP, when it hits that turbo it spins out lol. I have a vid too. Love this vid lol, can't wait to see more hopefully 🙏

[@natezgreat]

Thank you, more coming in the future!

[@obsessedwithcars219]

Great video. Subscribed

[@KasparrTV]

I dig it. Just needs some more drift parts.

[@stormstormskling2323]

nice vid bro!

[@xxmeanyheadxx]

i had my first z32 at 18 years old all stock same color stick shift 1991. it was difficult but it's what i learned to drift in. then i got a blue one and a white one over the years. they drift :)

[@kenik2023]

It looks like you're doing just fine considering the car.

[@Itskylewalker]

Those cars feel exactly like bigger 240. The times I’ve driven them they drifted just fine.

[@natezgreat]

According to @Turner they share the same rear subframe... makes sense! I'll have to ride in my buddy josh's 240, Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreymohrlock5503]

@@natezgreat depends on the 240 we are talking about. the 300zx rear subframe is always going to be wider than any 240 by about 2 inches. The r33 GTR has the same rear subframe as a 300ZX TT. For the most part, you can bolt up most of these subframes to each other with a little modification or finesse depending on what model of 240 you are referring to.

[@zokusharuuku1091]

The first time I saw someone do an awesome drift it was in a 300zx

[@Ginji2012]

"goddamn alex" proceeds to shift as clean as possible after annihilating that drift

[@haruguchimane6921]

a Z32 drift car would be dope. check out satoru koyama's Z32 back in the late 90s/early 2000s, king of all the Z drift cars. people in japan have drifted quite a few of these.

[@llamasama4458]

I have a naturally aspirated 1993 zx. I used to drift it my accident if I ever took off from a stop sign with too much gas.

[@muffinlion6299]

Oh yeah on your second clutch kick. your front wheels were straight ahaha and the car was facing the grass. Lol I don't even drift and all of asudden I'm telling you what you did wrong ahahaha. I never seen your videos but I'm definitely gonna keep watching after that. Too funny ahahahhahaha

[@natezgreat]

Yeah I was trying to break loose that damn rear end lol. I should’ve ended it, and not went for it like a dip shit. I’m glad you like the vid!

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

Z32 Slicktop’s are super easy to drift. I’m unsure how you’re having issues with it. I’m happy to post a video of me doing the tricky “drift around a stationary object” in one on a rough surface if you have any doubts. You need to be more aggressive with the swinging out of the rear and then let the tires do the rest.

[@Fathom324]

The fuck? 600 subscribers? What is the Z32 flying fuck is going on? You earned a new subscriber my guy.

[@endlessapexofficial]

Sounds lovely

[@jakeclauson9863]

I had a z just like that and got it to do a 200ft powerslide from a stop. It was n/a. Loved that car.. wish I had another

[@natezgreat]

200ft?? Jesus H. Christ!

[@WoodyBmx25]

Try drifting a corolla. When I switched to my z it was like easy mode having way more power. And that was with a super busted lsd.

[@Overflowwith]

This title of this video should be "Who is Mike Myke?"

[@jaylb9413]

Yeah you can. Just gotta overhaul the suspension.... Diff and coilovers is a good start

[@corvette_jake7225]

I competed for years with a 1993 300zx 2+2 with a turbo swap. Best worst car I've ever had, was an electrical and mechanical nightmare but Jesus did it drive so damn good.

[@jds84jon]

I used to drift a na 2+2. I think the longer body had a better weight distribution then the 2 seater. Still a violent drifting car.

[@natezgreat]

Violent indeed! You really have to want it!

[@amirkade6166]

Simple weight reduct, weld diff, turbo kit with rods pistons and bearings your set👍

[@StolenS58]

is this spot in the naples area or ft myerss?

[@waynes.2983]

I drifted my 85 300zx all the time back in my younger years. Nobody even called it drifting yet. It was very controllable while drifting.

[@Launch.]

you def deserve more subs

[@kilosinge8511]

only 126 subs wtf remember us when u get famous pls

[@rcon777]

It would probably be better for drift if you get coilovers and fit some polybush to rear suspension

[@kingjay3301]

On side note 300 looks good w them rear oems

[@RoadRunnerZx]

I be drifting with 19’s man my 300z be having trouble but with the 16s u can definitely hold a good line and get more control

[@natezgreat]

Do you have the 19" g35 wheels? also yeah, getting some stock 16's and a welded diff will be the next order of business.

[@michaeltian]

thats a sick spot

[@Jon-vm3qw]

That black bumper makes it look like a Saturn

[@Prince_.A]

Nice we have the same exact front wheels!

[@natezgreat]

Radical! I love me some TE reps.

[@erattas]

for some reason i get a franz j vibe from this video

[@iownskulllighter]

Sick video

[@DOHCamm]

This is fire!

[@natezgreat]

Thanks!

[@allenrodriguez49]

G Pretty cool video must say those things are actually pretty rare and one of the coolest 90s cars it's in the supra rx7 era I would be hooking that thing up with new paint job body kit in a tasteful manor it was pretty fun to watch but painful at the same time to see you beat the shit out of this thing it's a really cool car Nissan would have been smart to remake this thing how this was

[@HKRUS-th9kv]

Currently watching this while drifting a 300ZX, what was this video about again I forgot

[@josemontano7767]

Damn I would restore this 300Z. I always wanted one like this.

[@natezgreat]

She's good from a far, but far from good looking...

[@roccossr6912]

Quality 🔥🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️💯💯💯

[@mrlt1]

Ngl the ending cracked me up when it went in the grass. The sound of an oh shit moment

[@TheBikemaster94]

Check the PSI on them rubbers or maybe switch to smaller wheels for more drift-ability

[@gavinoliver8074]

Pretty good content.... subbed

[@natezgreat]

Thanks Gavin!

[@XxcfirecraftxX]

Inb4 you get like a million subs, normally when I see a channel like yours in my recs it's not long until they get a mil.

[@natezgreat]

HAHA that’s very, very, far away. I appreciate it though :)

[@bobbross8862]

gave me some whistlin diesel vibes 🤣🤣

[@michealp4160]

Respect for posting even if it went to shit. subscribed

[@GIRLDADGARAGE]

I use to slide my na Z no problem. U need stiff coilovers/good suspension and lite wheels.

[@moderndaybenedictarnold2097]

A 300zx TT?! Bad ass car

[@natezgreat]

Na :(

[@WildTroll7]

New sub 🤙💪

[@CrispusAttucks2315]

Shout out to that engine for taking that workout. Todays motors would be throwing codes and bearings.

[@natezgreat]

Yeah, it's a tank! hopefully the TT oil pump I put in helps out with the whole sub-orbital piston and rod situation.

[@GearsAndGuns]

Is that on "nova road "

[@imbroke69420]

It might not be good for drifting, but it is good for the highway. 😎

[@AERIOUS]

Awesome video!!

[@natezgreat]

Thanks!

[@wesleystevenson8669]

this why i got a 2+2 and turboed it :) slides like a 240

[@FiendTheatre]

kinda sick actually

[@kookdrifter]

Drifted 2+0 and 2+2 for a while. Definitely a challenged to learn on But once you do, drifting any other car becomes so much easier. Also drifting z32s, you get good at feints 🤣

[@natezgreat]

Ha! You’re so right. I’ve been drifting an e36 as well as the z32, and it feels wrong how easy it is compared to it.

[@Slickz32]

any tips for a beginner with a fully restored 90' 2+2 5spd on 18" rpf1s cars on teins with a fully refreshed suspension, diff,bushings , engine trans ebrake etc.

[@dallasvb9052]

need welded and stiff suspension bought it once u get angle its great