I love how you point out that you are jinxing yourself and you just happened to film this before that glorious crash.

Taylor the Florida weather man.

All the 240s are modded and bashed up. Next up 350s

This is the advise everyone starting out needs. Just did my first drift weekend with my g35 coupe, and it was nothing but reliable. Welded diff, BC coilovers, steering wheel, traction control defeated and oil cooler. One thing Taylor didn’t mention is if you have a factory brembo car, a dual caliper setup is pretty pricey. I was able to function all weekend with a stock handbrake with a drift button.

I know these are older now but got my first missle Z and the Old Z content is great for watching. Cheers

Drift Dad, Weather Man, and Windy Boi.

Its not a Taylor Ray video if he doesnt mention the weather for a second!

1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!! You, Adam and Matt all convinced me to get a G35 sedan for every reason you said in this vid, but over a hr of driving straight! that's VERY impressive. I just got it out of storage yesterday and can not wait to hit the track! Great vid as always taylor! Keep it up! I have my fingers crossed for at least a 4 door z replacement if not a g35 sedan.

You insured and tagged the z and drove it to get coffee at least twice I believe.

Very nice Explanation Taylor. If I would have a drift car, it definitely would be a 350Z! In my opinion, they are the best in tandem runs. And the engines are amazingly reliable!

I love how you called it ! The 350z prices are so high right now it’s crazy !

Great insight, appreciate you sharing it

Awesome video taylor. I picked up a 03' Touring 6spd coupe in Silver 3 months ago for my daily/all rounder since I only have the funds for one car atm, I am so happy with it in stock from cant wait to feel how it changes with mods. Coilovers and GKtech bolt on angle kit next!

This is the video I really wanted, in two minds whether to get a 350z as a seat time car myself as I hate beating on my r34 GTT. Loads of useful information in this to make a reliable car. Cheers man !

Good unbiased info. on the car. Florida state needs to sponsor you for the weather reports! Make me want to move there SO BAD!!!

FDF Fab is the shit! Truck yeah Canada Fab! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Got to love the Florida weather updates! Right now we have the same temperatures in AZ and I’m loving it.

ayyyyyy FDF fab for the win! litterally every drift car in Ontario and even allot of cars in Quebec runs their kits! you wont be disapointed, the quality is just exceptional

Been so busy working i forgot how much i enjoy watching Taylor,hey bud if you get to read this May 11th pbir drift circuit,i already requested that day off lol you Adam,Ginge etc.is the only reason i go,🤙🤘✊👊💯

For anyone who doesnt like bc coils (honestly haven't heard any) it says a lot that you worked for them and saw their quality and behind the scenes and still say such good things. 🤷‍♂️

Thanks Taylor. awesome and important points for people who's in dilemma to select what to car to buy for drift.

taking your advice big time taylor. planning on throwing in a welded diff in my e46 and just sending it.

I've been slowing building an SR coupe and the more I watch you rip the Z, the more I consider trading it for one haha.

Great episode! Love that!

I just noticed the fact that Taylor's has been absolutely beating the shit out of his Z. VQ/HR really does stay strong, very surprising actually.

Hey man- if you’re ever in the norheast, come drive my stock powered e46 330i. It’s been probably the most reliable car in my club for the past 2 years, it’s driven over an hour to and from 15 events, some of them 2 days. Loaded up to 12 wheels and tires, canopy, tools, etc in there and drove it to each drift day. It’s my ultimate seat time car. It’s a simple budget build, BC coils, welded diff, slr super angle, dual caliper hydro setup. Slr I bought new, coils I bought brand new in their box, “used” for $500. Only issue I’ve had is that some gaskets and seals started leaking more than I’d like last year, after 230k miles and 15 events, so this winter I’ve refreshed almost every seal and gasket. It’s a car that I’ve upgraded as I’ve evolved as a driver, and everyone I let drive it can’t believe how well set up it is for how little I’m really into it. 7k front, 8k rear on the BC, but the suspension geometry makes it an effective 4-5k in the rear I think. I’ll be down in WV at panthera sometime this season, as this is the first time I’ve ever had a tow vehicle and a trailer! Finally!!

Love the videos man...

I used to work for Hothckis so its cool to hear about people using it and likeing it

Great video! Thanks !

I Know that you and Adam, told TJ to get a Z what do you think that he did on event then went and JZ swap it. I know your a Seat time guy, and he seems to be more of an Builder without building to much. Great Video. Also Support North American Companys FDF fab :D

You Matt and Adam made me decide I’m getting a z before building a dank 1j s13

Thanx I needed that!

I'd say the same thing about an e36 m3. Super reliable in stock form and its the same deal with swap kits, you can put a ZF trans behind a jz super easy

I think the your z is awesome and wouldn't change a thing. I would like to own it myself. It's got me searching for one...

YESSS YOU WENT WITH FDF 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Ya I want one to get into drifting, I agree the 350z looks just OK but with a wing they clean up a bit

I Never had any interest in these chassis then took a g35 as trade. The car already had full exhaust, intake,radiator, clutch flywheel, steering wheel and drop springs. Even with the terrible stock angle, its absolutely the most controllable car I've driven. Its big guy friendly, I'm 6' 3" 250lbs and have a ton of space, even with the stock seats. I love the damn car now and I've been a life long import hater 😂

I had this car for a year now I like it better than other cars I've had like 335 n54 and rsx type s

I was watching this video like wait didn't these arms break 😂. Covid19 times going back watching old z videos. You need another z maybe you might find another one you can drop the ls out the Miata in 🤔

super cool guy, loved this video

You are the MAN !!! i few month im baying a DE to keep learning Drift !!!! the BK1 IS RIP LOL.......

Very informative. I've slid in the rain and snow but never had a dedicated track car and I've been looking at some 350z and they seem pretty simple and reliable I think you helped me decided. Thanks bro

I wish you, Adam, and Ginge would all go LS cars so it was nicer to listen too 😂 but love the videos man!

I watched this when it came out, and I'm watching again and I have to say, a 99-04 mustang GT is probably just as good of a starter car. Similar price, similar power, similar weight, more TQ, the 4.6V is stupid cheap and super reliable, they have a factory oil cooler option if you want that and a coilover and Angie kit from Jon Duncan/Steve Mass will run you about $3000 total depending whether you get their stage 1, 2 or 3 kit or if you go with Jon's bolt on angle bracket. The bracket won't give you the most angle, but it's a huge improvement over stock and it's about $400-500.

Great vid

Dude there were so many of these at the event

Lol I was really confused up until about 11 mins in thinking you hadn't shown us the repairs you had done after the crash :)

Lol U called Cleetus Leroy when showing the broken control arms 😂 lovely Freudian slip

This is a good video and very helpful. I'm looking for a seat time z or g. Hopefully I'll find a good one soon.

I am about to pick one up for drifting. And well at Jump Start Garage we brake more then what we personally build hahah

A 4 door G35 manual is a good daily drift car, I'm buying my friends but he knows my intentions and he tells me to get a beater instead. Lol His is better than most people's daily drivers and that's why I want it, so I can have both of my daughters in the backseats also

Super helpful video for me as I'm getting into drifting with my 350z and seeing what suspension components I need! Besides angle do you have anything else in the front? Trying to see if I would need front upper camber arms with my gktech angle kit I ordered

How does one contact Martin for a tune?

350z I’m my near future I think. Thanks Taylor!

Great video theres a ton of info in here vs you making a 30 min vlog where you talk about your channel for 28 minutes and then the car for 2 minutes somewhere but label it "everything you need to know to build a drift car"

It's cool to see that the miata v1 changed Taylor's mindset. Cheap seat time...

Would love to move to the states, bit as of right now I live in Norway and the prises hete are way different so over hete it is a different story. First of all, the cheapest 350Z Out on the old interweb is listes at 8100 dollars or 69.000 norwegian kroner. And on top of the price, that is an unregistraded car that is impossible to Get registratet on the streets due to some stupid rules considering import of cars.. If you want the cheapest registrated 350Z you Will need aproxemently 26 grand.. So over here it’s the BMW e36/46 witch is the go to starter car if you want the car to be registrated and kost in the 2-3000 dollar area. The bmw’s are the same story as you are telling about the 350Z regarding parts, upgrades, engine swaps, diff, driveline and so on.. Love Your videos man and hope to see you in Norway some times with, or without Your car. Gatebil is the event to bring Your car over in case you have the oppertunety. Keep up the good work and keep popping out good content like you do now, Happy thinking and the best of wishes from over the pond!😎

Ditch that clutch safety switch. That's how you kill thrust bearings!

Sad part is that Z's are already fairly expensive in my area. Been watching for one for while and I haven't found one for under $6k while I can find plenty of sun $2k Miatas. That said I still plan on getting a Miata not because I want to drift, but I want a good all around car. I wanna autocross, run laps in a circuit, maybe take a run or 2 down the drag strip. I wanna do it all with one car and we all know that Miata Is Always The Answer

Yo Taylor,😃 I like the chainsaw pin on your hat, I'm a logger and my whole family is and is in the forest industry, where did you get it??? I street drift a full size long bed chevy truck!!! Suspension modded built 400, crazy hard to drift!!!!

Il say that my vlsd has been pretty good as of yet But yes welded is definitely more consistent

Rev up engine has the hole or markings on the valve timming actuators in the front. It looks like a circle on each bank on the front

Hey Taylor what test pipes do you have in your car/recommend my friends nitrous Z has Megan racing and it has blown the flex pipes out twice

this dude had a control arm SNAP and send him into a wall and he still praises this chassis. you can tell he praises this thing take his word when he says its a good car

If you shim the VLSD’s with the right size shim, then it fully locks the gears and acts just like a welded. Plus shims are only 3-5$ from the Nissan dealer. Just make sure it’s a 0.8mm shim.

Yes, canadian parts... Also I like the "Call BC, ask for Taylor's 350z spec.''

If money were no object, I would legit get a first gen Q45 and buy one of those RB engines from Japan since they're making brand new ones now

Just bought a G for this reason right here... Hard to find g's and z's in Michigan though

The c6 vette is a really good reliable drift car surprisingly

Wow i never would have guessed those things only had a 4qt oil capacity, my e46 with the 2.5l holds 7.5-8qts lol

I'm 110% very happy I chose a 350z over anything else, I have driven maybe 10 events since starting drifting and have only welded the diff handbrake and changed oil and I have learned a ton and never worry about breaking down, now I have gktech angle on the way and BCs soon hopefully

I started with bmw e36 and 240sx s14 at the same time but I say get what you can afford

I have a huge interest in drifting, I drive a rsx type s which I obviously can’t drift. Been looking in getting a reliable salvage title 350z. Thoughts ??

I'm having a hard time deciding what to get. 350z, g35 or z vert. Do the verts also make good drift cars or should I stick to coupes?

True truee!

Post more videos of anything please

Is that a crack in the LH side lower control arm in the first shot?

I like the 350z and e46 body style

its a beautiful car

I only knew this was an older video because you sound a bit different, also, the control arms weren't broken. I personally can't use a 350z because I'm too big

Could you please make a parts list with links? I know you are thinking about getting a sedan to drift. I believe you should get a 2006 Infiniti G35 due to the fact of parts redundancy making it easier to make a quick fix or diagnose a problem with either the engine or parts of the wiring harness because you will usually have a functional car as a reference as well as a temporary parts donor to find a solution to the problem. By owning the "Z" and the "G" you will always have a car to drive!

The cd009 is a good trans, but the damn adapter plate costs the same as a T56, seems like it's better to sell the cd009 and save the cash on the $1500 adapter plate. Definitely a great swap platform.

Loved how it sounded like the car busted ass upon failure on the track.

Great video, but WHERE do you guys get these cars for 3k? All I see are 5k and up, even auto

12 years strong 😎

What really made it cool was everybody in the crew started using the 350z like a drift missile.

What about the power cut out for left foot braking n gas. Or the VDC cut off?

350Zs are so great cars for drifting and i would really like to get one but the problem is that here in sweden an 03 with a engine that has rodnock costs 7000$ :(

Is the vq35de reliable ?? What year should I get. And can I honesty daily it without much problems?

I agree i like the 350s but id like something with a back seat even if its a small one i had a g35 loved it i kick my self for getting rid of it everytime i think about it haha

I'm also gonna say I hate mustang's but you could buy into a 96 mustang for half the price, still daily it, beat on it, itll be reliable with good aftermarket support and insurance doesn't equal the value of the car per year. And have plenty of power from the get go.

I know this is like 4 years old and I'm no real life drifter myself but it seems like 350z's are STILL the way to go now a days. You'll be meme'd on a bit but god damn can those things do some agile shit.

24:04 #BARRATHEWORLD !

E36 bmw is a solid choice for a drift car too

I was wondering if you still used the tire sprayer

Will the bc coilover setup work as well on a g35? I’ve been contemplating ordering your coilover with your specs for the g35. Please lmk!

Can you list the most basic set up I'd need to get started

Great people at fdf I've met Josiah (the owner) a few times and they do great shit there

I just wanted to note these have okay steering angle stock to drift. Not for events obviously but a casual track day. Unlike a lot of other cars with atrocious steering angles. *cough* C5 *cough*

Meanwhile, my oil light turns on... Oh that's the noise I'm hearing LOL still runs great other than having to feed it oil every day.