Foxes are probably the best chassis you could possibly use for drifting. They are so easy to drive sideways at all speeds.

 

Check out Yves Faber on youtube. Absolutely amazing drifting in a fox. As far as suspension goes... the suspension needs to be really stiff and predictable (think maximum motorsports, griggs, etc... torque arm suspension would probably work best and be reliable). Everything would need to be tuned properly for a set amount of understeer. Good grippy tires are a must. Steering angle needs to be increased (fox is bad for this from the factory) and is accomplished with aftermarket front lower a-arms and steering rack limiters adjusted (read "removed"). Engine needs to have a lot of midrange and high rpm horsepower. A nice built 302 based stroker would be good for this to keep the front end weight down. Then add a supercharger for throttle predictability and higher HP levels.

 

Yea that guy is awesome. He's why I got this idea. Plus a fox just looks too good sideways. I know it's not a quick or inexpensive thing to do but I like the idea. Plus if I can get such thrills from drifting on forza (Xbox 360), doing burnouts and donuts in my sn95...I can only imagine how fun this would be.


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An SN95 would be great for this too. As far as high RPM power goes, getting it up top is a matter of the right combo of heads cam and intake. Head setup being extremely important to hold up to the high rpm abuse and not miss a lick. Probably AFR 185 or larger heads or equivelent, and a solid roller cam to hold up to the rpms. And a big intake (vic jr, TFS-R). And at minimum a block main gridle. A big dog block like dart or the Ford boss would be better.

 

pretty sure vaughn gitten has a drift fox

there are also these guys
https://www.facebook.com/teamponydrift

 

one hand all day. nice

 

These are the only fox drifting videos I've ever seen. And they are enough to make me wanna put mines into that kinda action. But until then I'll keep it goin on forza lol.


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Never seen the video till now...was pretty sweet

 

They need major improvements in steering angle range if you hope to have any real fun or be competitive with it.

 

There should be a drift suspension kit sold somewhere. Would taller/longer gears be in order also?


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Someone sells front lower control arms that are shaped like a T instead of an A. Those plus removing rack limiters makes a world of difference in front steering angle.

From what I've gathered from several friends of mine who do drifting here on the east coast, torque is more important than horsepower. You need an e-brake that can lock them up instantly, and a throttle that can light them up instantly.

Obviously you need to consider extended high RPMS and a lot of heat management too. You're not moving as fast as a road racer, and your radiator isn't flat to the wind either. One thing that's in your favor however is the engine isn't under load like it would be in road racing.

 

drifting is lame but foxes do feel pretty natural sideways.

 

To each their own for sure, but drifting is incredibly fun, and you don't need to be "competitive" to have the time of your life.

The club stuff goes much like a drag race, waiting your turn and people go individually. But instead of 14-10 seconds rowing through the gears, you're running 1 - 3 minutes depending on the track just gettin' it every which way you can, throwing the car all over the place, and making a mistake rarely results in an kind of collision.

It is a pretty awesome experience.

 

This steering wheel looks familiar to that previous video... I wonder if it's the same car in the hands of a professional drifter...

 

This steering wheel looks familiar to that previous video... I wonder if it's the same car in the hands of a professional drifter...

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That was the owner and professional driver. He just put that mask on for fun I guess. This is a totally different guy in a different car. this guy is a trainee or sumn lol. I believe the guy in the masked monkey vidoes was vaughn gittin jr.


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these guys are crazy....

 

I've drifted mine quite a bit, I would agree they need some improvements to compete in drifting competition.

 

bringing up an old thread...

check this out...

Video: Gittin Jr. Tests His Unique Skills In This Week’s “Tuerck’d” - StangTV.com