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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Ok so what's the deal with these guys! They are completely awesome! I was just wondering if anyone could fill me in on how there car's are setup suspension wise to make them drift. I saw them featured on the homepage and checked out there youtube and they are the real deal. I always though fbody's couldn't drift because of lack of steering angle?

By the way, sorry for misspelling Swedish* Just got a little excited!
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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I would say that 100% of the cars that drift have modified their steering angle if they're competitive.

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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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I saw that video also, it looks really fun.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Most pro drifters adjust steering angle. More angle equals better points in comp. I would love to learn how to drift! Looks like a blast
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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I know that in order to drift we need lots more steering angle. That's my point! I thought fbody's couldn't get more steering angle from stock. And if you were able to increase it, how the heck would one go about doing it?
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check in the road racing section, a guy posted pictures a month or two ago. he chopped off the ears that the tie rod end mounts to on the spindle and welded it closer in.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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There was a guy on here who turned a V6 formula into a Drift car with an LS1 and modified his steering angle if you want to search it.
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