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Hi Guys/Gals
So, I thought I will share my project of building a car that I will be using to enter into SA's drift nationals.
First the History.
To make a short story, long....it all started when I bought Need4Speed Underground 2. I popped it into my PS2 and started playing.
The first car you could buy in the game was a Nissan 240sx and I was totally in love with the cars sleek lines and the way it drove on in the game. Then I saw a few drifting vids at a cousins house and the same cars where used for drifting. I was instantly hooked with the ability to control something that is out of control. Its sorta like a Rodeo of motorsports.
After some research into drifting and all the money I saved up, it was time to buy my first car. I phoned dealership after dealership and asked for the cheapest rear wheel drive, turbo charged car. After about a month of phoning around I came across a company that specializes in coupes and they might have what I was looking for. So, I popped over and this was the place I was looking for. Old Ferraris, Mustangs, Porsches, Lancia Intergrales.
I was in motoring heaven that had a 80’s/90’s feel. All the sports cars of that era under one roof.
Well, before I continue with my story, a brief summary of the Nissan 240sx/200sx/180sx S13
Between 1989 and 1994 Nissan released a 2 door sports coupe that had different Names in different countries and each had various trim according to the market in that country. A quick break down below
US- Nissan 240sx (Slowest with a truck engine(real) to suit the Yanks need for big capacity engines)
Japan – Nissan 180sx (fastest 2.0 turbo)
Rest of the world – 200sx (Inbetween power 1.8 Turbo)
Back to my story...
So the hot blonde MILF sales lady showed me a few cars and thats when I saw the first 200sx in the corner of the showroom. Midnight Blue which was the same colour as my SX in Need 4 Speed.
It was an instant connection.
So, its time to drift....or so I thought. After a couple of doughnuts all the oil moved to one side and I ran bearings on the motor.
With the money I saved for my mag wheels I decided to repair it and drive it decently as it was my only mode of transport.
From that time 10 years ago to till about 2 and half years ago. Not a single problem and for about 2 years I was doing 5000km a month as work required it.
In 2011, I decided to change the engine and I started to collect parts. Once I had everything, I sent it to one of JHB’s top drift mechanics and he assembled it to my specification.
I got the car back about a few months ago and because I did everything at once instead of doing a few modifications at a time. It took me a while to learn how to drive it as it is a different type of fast.
After beating a few of the current flagship model cars and at the rate at which it increases to dangerous speeds coupled to the fact that I don’t have the wizardry of the newer vehicles in terms of safety, I’ve decided I will only enjoy this vehicle on a race track.
So, I would like to share my experience with you all...
Tonight, I will post pics of my grassroots beginning and how I got to where I am and then we can continue as I try to progress in the SA drift arena.
Thanks for reading..
So, I thought I will share my project of building a car that I will be using to enter into SA's drift nationals.
First the History.
To make a short story, long....it all started when I bought Need4Speed Underground 2. I popped it into my PS2 and started playing.
The first car you could buy in the game was a Nissan 240sx and I was totally in love with the cars sleek lines and the way it drove on in the game. Then I saw a few drifting vids at a cousins house and the same cars where used for drifting. I was instantly hooked with the ability to control something that is out of control. Its sorta like a Rodeo of motorsports.
After some research into drifting and all the money I saved up, it was time to buy my first car. I phoned dealership after dealership and asked for the cheapest rear wheel drive, turbo charged car. After about a month of phoning around I came across a company that specializes in coupes and they might have what I was looking for. So, I popped over and this was the place I was looking for. Old Ferraris, Mustangs, Porsches, Lancia Intergrales.
I was in motoring heaven that had a 80’s/90’s feel. All the sports cars of that era under one roof.
Well, before I continue with my story, a brief summary of the Nissan 240sx/200sx/180sx S13
Between 1989 and 1994 Nissan released a 2 door sports coupe that had different Names in different countries and each had various trim according to the market in that country. A quick break down below
US- Nissan 240sx (Slowest with a truck engine(real) to suit the Yanks need for big capacity engines)
Japan – Nissan 180sx (fastest 2.0 turbo)
Rest of the world – 200sx (Inbetween power 1.8 Turbo)
Back to my story...
So the hot blonde MILF sales lady showed me a few cars and thats when I saw the first 200sx in the corner of the showroom. Midnight Blue which was the same colour as my SX in Need 4 Speed.
It was an instant connection.
So, its time to drift....or so I thought. After a couple of doughnuts all the oil moved to one side and I ran bearings on the motor.
With the money I saved for my mag wheels I decided to repair it and drive it decently as it was my only mode of transport.
From that time 10 years ago to till about 2 and half years ago. Not a single problem and for about 2 years I was doing 5000km a month as work required it.
In 2011, I decided to change the engine and I started to collect parts. Once I had everything, I sent it to one of JHB’s top drift mechanics and he assembled it to my specification.
I got the car back about a few months ago and because I did everything at once instead of doing a few modifications at a time. It took me a while to learn how to drive it as it is a different type of fast.
After beating a few of the current flagship model cars and at the rate at which it increases to dangerous speeds coupled to the fact that I don’t have the wizardry of the newer vehicles in terms of safety, I’ve decided I will only enjoy this vehicle on a race track.
So, I would like to share my experience with you all...
Tonight, I will post pics of my grassroots beginning and how I got to where I am and then we can continue as I try to progress in the SA drift arena.
Thanks for reading..
