If you're looking for a drift car, I'd avoid the 300ZX altogether. The early Z31 is pretty much a heavier 280ZX (Almost 700 pounds more) while the later Z32 is more designed for road racing. Even if you get a sweet@ss 300ZX TT, the HICAS system that Nissan puts on the Z32 makes it hard as hell to drift. An N/A Z32 wouldn't even be worth your time since it doesn't have the power to push it's massive weight. Not to mention that with drifting, you'll be spending a lot of time under the hood. 300ZX's are notorious for having to get their engine pulled to do just about anything. However, if you're getting out of drifting and looking more towards a track whore or cruiser, the Z32 could be a fun project.
Some good reading info on the 1st Gen. Z car.
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z...Z/default.aspx
Originally Posted by Ran Kizama
I got a 1975 280Z with an RB and I can't really say it's a car I would want to use as a first time drifter. The weight distribution is about 80/20. A lot of that is probably the RB but even without it, there's literally nothing in the back except for the fuel tank. The horrendous weight split makes it really tail happy. Even with a 225/55/15 tires, I have still have trouble keeping traction even in a straight line. Still, if that's the route you want to take, then best of luck. E.Radatz Motorsports is in Woodstock and they specialize in old-school Z's. Give them a call for more specific info.
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