# BMW Drifting/Pics form parking garage 9/7/2008

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [September 8, 2008, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803 "2008-09-08T08:30:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/21 "2008-09-10T07:03:37Z")

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> [@JClark](#):
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> ^^ Word. I just put my crazy built 3.73 in. Driftin’ tiiiime.

what do you need for a drift car, high or low numbers on the diff?

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/22 "2008-09-10T07:04:57Z")

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Doesn’t really work like that, but he’s got his crazy variable ramp diff because he’s a badass.

But I suppose since most drifting is done under 100mph you’d want a relatively high final gear ratio, Jesse’s I would say would be about perfect for a dedicated drift M3. Though it is, of course, not.

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/23 "2008-09-10T07:12:36Z")

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Suspension tweaks and alignment and its serious drift time. The diff isnt perfect for it, but it’ll work. Next time we’re at Calabogie and my main man Cory is on the lens, I’ll get some new smoke show shots.

For a ratio you want whatever lets you leave the trans in the same gear for the whole slide.

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/24 "2008-09-10T07:19:44Z")

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> [@JClark](#):
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> Suspension tweaks and alignment and its serious drift time. The diff isnt perfect for it, but it’ll work. Next time we’re at Calabogie and my main man Cory is on the lens, I’ll get some new smoke show shots.
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> For a ratio you want whatever lets you leave the trans in the same gear for the whole slide.

How much suspension tweaks are needed to go from track setup to drift? like caster/camber/toe, all those

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/25 "2008-09-10T07:32:28Z")

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To do it right its a complete spring change for me, shock adjustments, alignment, disconnect front sway bar, etc. But I can do most of it by disconnecting the front bar and a rear toe change. Alignment settings vary widely depending on the car.

I’ve never set up a car exclusively for drift which is why I want an S13 240 drift car to play with. Usually I just get bored waiting for Tom, Jon, and Jason and start driving like a jackass. :nana

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/26 "2008-09-10T07:35:17Z")

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> [@JClark](#):
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> To do it right its a complete spring change for me, shock adjustments, alignment, disconnect front sway bar, etc. But I can do most of it by disconnecting the front bar and a rear toe change. Alignment settings vary widely depending on the car.
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> I’ve never set up a car exclusively for drift which is why I want an S13 240 drift car to play with. Usually I just get bored waiting for Tom, Jon, and Jason and start driving like a jackass. :nana

can u drift it a little as is?

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/27 "2008-09-10T07:36:00Z")

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This is a picture thread…not a BMW drifting/racing thread.

JClark GTFO or give me JClark points.

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/28 "2008-09-10T07:36:03Z")

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Of course

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/29 "2008-09-10T07:36:33Z")

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> [@K20powerz](#):
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> This is a picture thread…not a BMW drifting/racing thread.
> 
> JClark GTFO or give me JClark points.

You need to stop saying GTFO, it’s repetitive and annoying.

Now you GTFO.

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/30 "2008-09-10T07:37:18Z")

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> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#):
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> You need to stop saying GTFO, it’s repetitive and annoying.
> 
> Now you GTFO.

You need to stop criticizing my posts Benjamin.

now GTFO, freedom of speech!

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/31 "2008-09-10T07:37:34Z")

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:rofl Benny drifting BMWs was by far the most interesting thing posted in this thread = BMW drifting is relevant.

Benny! Official ruling please.

How about we all GTFO? Lock 1.

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/32 "2008-09-10T07:38:19Z")

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This thread is now about drifting BMW’s

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/33 "2008-09-10T07:39:25Z")

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> [@K20powerz](#):
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> JClark GTFO or give me JClark points.

i’d be like minus infinity ;D :lol

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/34 "2008-09-10T07:40:09Z")

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> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#):
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> This thread is now about drifting BMW’s

No. It’s photographs from the other night

now GTFO with the drifting BMW talk…make your own thread Benjamin.

> [@votblindub](#):
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> i’d be like minus infinity ;D :lol

Wrong. That would be you with all your useless VIP and Nissan drifting OT pics you post.

I have some rather funnay comments on hurr.

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/35 "2008-09-10T07:41:27Z")

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SCORE! Another BMW drifting thread.

K20- Video of fwd ebrake pull or traysliding = immediate +20 JClark Points.

[![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/jclarksince86/th_MVI_0036.jpg](http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/jclarksince86/th_MVI_0036.jpg)](http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/jclarksince86/?action=view&current=MVI_0036.flv)

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/36 "2008-09-10T07:41:34Z")

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Damn it feels good to be gangster.

Thread is now about BMW drifting and Photos from the other night. In that order. Please continue.

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**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/37 "2008-09-10T07:43:29Z")

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[youtube=425,350]Ocn-tFIvbOY&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube=425,350]\_L82Z6MtD9E[/youtube]

BAM!

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**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/38 "2008-09-10T07:44:25Z")

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> [@JClark](#):
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> SCORE! Another BMW drifting thread.
> 
> K20- Video of fwd ebrake pull or traysliding = immediate +20 JClark Points.
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> [![http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/jclarksince86/th_MVI_0036.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/4/b4a37ba60cb1983f2a1b8c044071af7c91d38871.jpeg)](http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h136/jclarksince86/?action=view&current=MVI_0036.flv)

HAHA WINNAR!

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**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/39 "2008-09-10T07:44:35Z")

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Well that’s just sad.

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-drifting-pics-form-parking-garage-9-7-2008/238803/40 "2008-09-10T07:44:42Z")

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Of YOU foo! Traysliding \> drifting.

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