Just like most project cars, this S15 Silvia was acquired to serve as a daily driven tuner car and ‘play’ on weekends. However things took on a different turn as the owner decided to pursue a no expense, all-out build. His new-found goal was to turn it into a functional drift and show car and […]
LATERAL D BACK WITH A BANG
I know I promise Brent every time i see him that I would start blogging asap! Here it is Brent! Finally!! First of, I would like to introduce myself. I am Bryan Revilla, and I love cars! As some of you readers know, I compete professionally at LATERAL DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. This is actually my […]
Drift Car Build-Up: Engine, Drivetrain and Wiring
Engine The weapon of choice for propelling the car is an RB20DET, a 2.0-liter DOHC inline six cylinder engine with ceramic turbo and a side-mounted intercooler. (more…)
Drift Car Build-Up: Chassis, Suspension, Brakes
Chassis Preparation After the alignment, the car was then brought to DMF Drift Garage for seam welding to stiffen the chassis for a rigid platform. In preparation for the process, the stock RB24S engine was taken out of the car also in preparation for the new engine transplant. Seam welding minimizes the chassis flex making […]
Drift Car Build-up: Choosing a Project Car
Drifting is one of the fastest growing high intensity motorsport events today. Its popularity has gained greatly due to the movie The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift and the Japanese Anime series Initial D. And with the organization of the professional drift competitions such as the D1 GP Championships and Formula Drift, the sport […]
Drift Toy
Once regarded as an executive’s car, the Nissan Cefiro was a popular car in the early nineties when it was released. But now, the car is seen in a different light or in drift terms as a different approach angle. (more…)
Drifting in the Philippines
Drifting refers either to a driving technique utilizing a difference in slip angle between the front and rear tires of a car, or to a sport based on the technique. (more…)