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While we at the Drift Session believe that you can drift just about
anything with wheels, there are certain things that you should look
for when purchasing a vehicle. While any or all of these things are
not absolutely necessary, this list serves as a good starting point
for vehicle purchases.
Keep in mind that there
is no best vehicle for drifting. Everything is based off of personal
preferences and driving style. A 'best' vehicle would most likely be
one that is reliable and able to perform well and consistently with
your driving style.
While all vehicles have their advantages and drawbacks, the most
common drift vehicles tend to have these characteristics:
1.
Reasonably priced. If you get a car at a reasonable price you won't
feel too bad if you throw it into a guardrail. On the other hand, if
you've spent your entire life savings on your vehicle, it's going to
have an adverse affect on your attitude towards driving.
2.
Attainable. Look for what's available close to home and deal with
what you have. People have the misconception that the AE86 and the
240sx are the greatest drift vehicles on earth. Why else would the
Japanese use them for competitions unless they were the best cars
around? Chances are that the Japanese use them because they're
consistent with the vehicle buying characteristics on this list. Use
what you can get and then make the vehicle do what you want.
3. Cheap
to repair. You're going to end up breaking a few things on your
vehicle while drifting, so get ready to make a few repairs every now
and then. If you have to ship in basic replacement parts from Japan
every other week, it's going to add up. We looked at the cost of
vehicle maintenance / upkeep before so you know about building a car
that can be easily maintained.
4. Good
aftermarket product support. With popular tuning vehicles you'll
have access to more aftermarket performance and appearance products.
With more selection comes increased competition between
manufacturers and lower prices for consumers. Choose a vehicle that
will allow you to purchase and install upgrades on a regular basis
with little trouble.
5. Rear
wheel drive. Probably the most important characteristic of a drift
vehicle. While we at the Drift Session believe that you can drift
anything with wheels, regardless of drive train type, it will be
much easier to start out with a rear wheel drive vehicle.
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