Okay so I've been meaning to do this for a while but only getting around to it now. I bought this little MX5 back in March as a standard 1.8 Jap import Eunos with the intention of building my first drift car (on a budget).
Had a bit of fun when it had the LSD but after talking to a few people I learned it wasnt all that dependable for drifting so whipped the torsen out and in with a welded diff.
Next thing I was advised I needed was extra lock, so instead of butchering arms and what not I decided to go down the cheaper route of lock spacers for the time being to see how I got on at it first.
Its very simple and for 4 pound posted I had nothing to lose.
And took it from this
to this
I didn't think 5mm spacers would make much difference but you can really notice it when its needed!
Next I wanted a decent roll bar just incase worst came to worst so after keeping a close eye on Ebay for a few weeks up popped this one from TR Lane and I got it for fairly reasonable money.
Then I got a set of TA Technix coilovers for it as comfort wasn't my main priority and they were very budget friendly.
Out with the old and in with the new
Then I got a friend to install a hydraulic handbrake and make a bracket for the bucket seat. Got some harnesses to keep me anchored also and a Sparco Racing steering wheel.
Also relocated my battery to the centre of the boot as it makes it much more accessible for disconnecting or to jump start if ever needed.
So then I was ready for my first day at drifting and man was it fun. And the old girl never missed a beat all day and gave no problems!
One thing I did notice after a quick check under the bonnet at the end of the day was the power steering fluid had overflown. Seems to be quite a common thing for the cars.
Interested to see if anyone else on here is drifting anything like this. Small, cheap and cheerful until I get a bit more practice.