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Author:  Nongan [ Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Drifting Slants?
Well here in the hilly back country section of Oregon a lot of people enjoy the hobby of drifting. I was wondering if anybody on the forum has intentionally drifted their slant for fun or competition? I have gotten my Dart sideways before in corners (safe, controlled environment, before I get flamed it wasn't public roads) and I am amazed how well it responds in a drift. I have driven a few cars that are specifically set up for drifting and I can say my car can actually compete for ease of drifting, and comfort; I don't have to listen to a ricey exhaust drone under me or look at a very barren interior.
Author:  raPoM [ Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:05 pm ]
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I drift my truck around corners when it rains,and not on purpose :lol: Really a slant six a body is a fairly balanced car,and set up right it could be a great drift car. The torsion bar front and rear leafs make for very stiff/tough front and rear suspension,which is a good thing for drifting. If you really want to get into it I would suggest front and rear sway bars,poly bushings,light 16-18" wheels with lo profile tires,and some kind of baffeling in the oil pan to keep from starving the pickup under intense cornering.Also baffeling in the fuel tank would be a good idea also.

Jared
Author:  Dart270 [ Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:35 am ]
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On wet pavement or gravel roads, a Slant A-body is a thing of beauty. Even on dry, they are quite controllable in a drift.

Lou
Author:  sandy in BC [ Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:46 am ]
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In the snow baby.......
Author:  Nongan [ Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:30 pm ]
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Well it looks like PIR (Portland international raceway) is going to have a couple fun drift track days, if I feel up to it and give it a try I might take the dart up there for the day and tear up some tires. I can suprisingly get this almost stock car to spin the tire(s) just by powering on at the right moment. The only thing that concerns me is the 7 1/4 peg leg, I don't think it will take the abuse. Oh well, I might just trailer it to and from the track and swap rears the day after if I have to.

If I end up going I'll try and get some footage of a sideways dart
Author:  Dart270 [ Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:45 am ]
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Yes, snow goes without saying. I probably put 10k all sideways miles on beater cars in WI winters...

Lou
Author:  sandy in BC [ Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:26 am ]
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There is no driving school to compare with Uhlar the Snow God....
Author:  Dart270 [ Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:21 am ]
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Agreed. All hail Uhlar...

Lou
Author:  Volare4life [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:01 pm ]
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yes, and i have a beastly F-body (2dr Volare), and need moPOWA thats why I got a big ass holset HX-35W and just scored an unbelievable deal on a '97 stang T5 and '07 16" hellinbrand wheels, and as soon as the tax return hits low pro's will be going on lol !!!!!

-Mike
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:23 am ]
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I drifted mine up and outta the driveway yeaterday Morning after the Ice storm here in the Pittsburgh area!


:-)


Greg
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