Drift Car Suspension Setup - How It Works! (Everything You Need To Know)

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  • One of the most common questions I get is how do you setup a drift cars suspension, coilovers, sway bars, alignments, tries, etc. So we go in depth and explain exactly how to setup a car for drifting.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 214

  • @Duarteesi
    @Duarteesi 5 років тому +175

    you're way too underated as a youtuber man. You have fire content , sick builds and very very informative videos. It's actually not that common to find a youtuber that does all that and actually knows how to properly explain how stuff works. Thanks for this video Taylor I learned a lot from it

    • @coleriding6671
      @coleriding6671 5 років тому +3

      Completely agree man. Thank you Taylor for always going the extra mile and keeping it real!!

    • @S_T_R_Y_X_X
      @S_T_R_Y_X_X 5 років тому +3

      FACTS

    • @14sxn
      @14sxn 5 років тому +2

      so truuu

    • @BOOSTx_x
      @BOOSTx_x 4 роки тому +2

      Edirry4 I completely agree

  • @emi9643
    @emi9643 5 років тому +79

    ttttyt, i love this, im saving this video. Please make more ttttyt, make this a series, i dont care what you talk about, just teach me stuff, i could listen to you talk for literally hours

  • @living.sideways
    @living.sideways 5 років тому +49

    this is probably the best drift alignment video out there!

  • @thedestroyer3262
    @thedestroyer3262 5 років тому +51

    "Tech talks w/Taylor" Should be a series.

  • @Freeman_AF
    @Freeman_AF 5 років тому +21

    I just had a discussion with someone yesterday that insisted you didn't want grip in the rear for drifting. Thanks for the in depth breakdown! You were able to vocalize what I was not.

    • @lb9gta307
      @lb9gta307 5 років тому +2

      Man, I was just looking at the comments on a video of drift cars warming their tires on Hot Rod Magazine's IG. Even with Forsberg explaining what's going on they're still saying "But it's understeering. It should be set up to oversteer."

    • @nathanlewis5782
      @nathanlewis5782 4 роки тому

      Psh. when you're getting sideways, who needs control?

  • @Backwardsboi24
    @Backwardsboi24 5 років тому +8

    I don’t think there’s a better person to explain this then you, your experience, knowledge and explanations are so great! So glad we finally got this video that really showcases that and helps me and I’m sure many more people learn!

  • @odye30
    @odye30 5 років тому +14

    I am sure that everybody is on their garage at the moment trying to fix their suspension set up. Great video Taylor!! Greetings from Greece!

  • @pastaalalamborghini
    @pastaalalamborghini 5 років тому +7

    Great explanation. Being able to effectively communicate a technical topic with out coming off douchey and with out using a bunch of jargon shows you have a high level of experience and knowledge of the topic. Well done, I subscribed because of this video
    EDIT - and TTTTYT is funny and you should run with it
    Another EDIT - Props for also being able to do this while basically talking to yourself, its so easy to get lost on tangents and stray from the actual topic while explaining technical stuff you're passionate about.

    • @Taylordrifts
      @Taylordrifts  5 років тому +1

      Thank you! This was a really nice comment to read I’m glad you liked it. I’ve wanted to do videos like this for awhile because I know how little I knew when I started out and I’ve learned so much over 8-10 years of doing this from a lot of great people and if I can help someone jump the first few steps of trying to figure it out it gets them driving and progressing faster.

  • @scorn86
    @scorn86 5 років тому +40

    ttttyt series! do it!

  • @dreamdrifts4275
    @dreamdrifts4275 5 років тому +3

    Super informative and not boring either! Which can be a hard task to accomplish; well done! I'd be interested to hear you talk about the other suspension settings like dampening and preload/rebound as well. I threw my coilovers in my Z three years ago and haven't touched them since other than ride height and dampening so I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

  • @leodriscoll2929
    @leodriscoll2929 5 років тому +7

    As in depth this is, I am surprised you never talked about steering acumen, and how it can affect handling. Great job explaining how it all works though, very helpful.

    • @TankRust
      @TankRust 5 років тому

      I think you mean Ackermann! But yes, a mention of that would have been good.

  • @rattelmanmotors5266
    @rattelmanmotors5266 5 років тому +5

    sooooo underrated this man is so smart learned so much from this vid

  • @isaacsellers4757
    @isaacsellers4757 5 років тому +3

    Liking the nerd info, I already know what most of the terminology, but I like talking about specific setups and tech stuff. Great vid Taylor, keep up the good work

  • @jolti9535
    @jolti9535 9 місяців тому +1

    this is gonna help me tune the pro cars in AC so much better

  • @dobbzmotorsport3939
    @dobbzmotorsport3939 5 років тому +4

    Great video man! Your videos are always super informative, definitely going to watch the coilover vid. Its crazy how tuning in video games has taught me, through trial and error, all of the things you've explained here. Its also interesting to explain to people not used to drift tuning that you essentially set it up for understeer characteristics, which is counter-intuitive initially. (hard front, soft rear springs, stiff front A.R.B., soft rear, etc). I also like to run toe out in the front, helps at full angle with those situations where you may over rotate, to get it back (backies etc) Cheers!

  • @beepboopbyKC
    @beepboopbyKC 5 років тому +1

    This is one of the best videos I've watched on youtube, thanks so much Taylor! Keep up the great work. Learned a ton from this, as someone genuinely interested in learning as much as possible about suspension and theory.

  • @jamietoolin8352
    @jamietoolin8352 5 років тому +1

    Gonna need an off seasons type edit from you with the Miata

  • @robevans3980
    @robevans3980 5 років тому +20

    Great video. Way too much bolting on Parts and not enough making them work properly going on in amateur Motorsports. Great work explaining.

    • @Rusiputki
      @Rusiputki 5 років тому

      You ever been to autotest/gymkhana and so on?.... Nobody ever shares their technical knowledge and "secrets". Now compare to sports, say going to table tennis and you will have 10 people telling you how to improve, technique, muscle memory etc...

  • @cfoadventures6210
    @cfoadventures6210 5 років тому +2

    Everyone hit that like button and get Taylor all the traffic! This video is so informative and awesome!

  • @hoosierhoodrats7684
    @hoosierhoodrats7684 5 років тому +6

    Definitely more videos like this! Good job!

  • @jordanmelville1
    @jordanmelville1 5 років тому +2

    Loved this video on how you explained I definitely took notes watching to remember can’t wait for the coilover video 😮👀🚘💨

  • @mickstrick_91
    @mickstrick_91 5 років тому

    Brilliant video man, its something I've asked you about before so thanks for taking the time to make this! Specifically having the comments on what each adjustment actually does for the cars feel which is the main thing I wonder about! More in this series would be awesome if there's other stuff you could do, even doing welding? Main things being the things you learned that you found make huge improvements in your welding as you learned. For me it was an autodimming helmet and watching the weld pool to really gauge penetration which I figured out myself as no tutorials I watched had even mentioned this. Overall I'm loving the videos, please don't go too commercial like Adam :(

  • @dmvchannel3280
    @dmvchannel3280 5 років тому +1

    This is intense! I am working on my first LS Miata. I have so much to learn. Thank you!

  • @zachprieur7890
    @zachprieur7890 5 років тому

    Great info here! Also the bind in the steering shaft makes a lot of sense cause that restriction is multiplied by the hydraulic advantage.

  • @EastSlideKillah
    @EastSlideKillah 5 років тому

    literally everything I been spitting knowledge to my little brother that wants to get into this life
    Good shit dude to have on the webs

  • @wanazim39
    @wanazim39 4 роки тому

    Good content bro. You made it easy for non tech background peeps to understand. Keep it up!

  • @ambrosepearce413
    @ambrosepearce413 5 років тому

    Great info Taylor, thank you! I don't know if you noticed this or not. The gold flake in your car causes all reflections to be yellow. It makes me think of the grassroots Japanese drift cars with yellow headlights. When I was young I wasn't a fan, but the have growing on me. I seen a video of guys drifting Dodge vans in Japan. One of the vans had yellow headlights. For some reason or another I feel in love with it. Maybe you should tint your headlights yellow. I think it would look good with your paint.

  • @JeffMendoza
    @JeffMendoza 5 років тому

    I'm happy you found the source of friction in your steering. I'm setting up by BC's on my IS300, this is great help, thanks.

    • @Dabagel100
      @Dabagel100 5 років тому

      ikr, that would have driven me crazy

  • @xSOFAxKiNGxBAKEDx
    @xSOFAxKiNGxBAKEDx 5 років тому

    Thanks for this info!!! Im going crazy getting my 350z how i want it...i love you long time for this one man!!!!

  • @brandensmith7703
    @brandensmith7703 5 років тому +12

    Get a Mechanical engineering degree bro, awesome info, will have to watch it a few more times to grasp the knowledge. Use a whiteboard in later videos to help explain.

  • @ihatepinkfloyd
    @ihatepinkfloyd 5 років тому

    Best video yet! Watched and rewatched every second of it, if I could like it 100 times, I would.
    Make more

  • @COSMICKID1235
    @COSMICKID1235 5 років тому

    Tutor Time With Taylor is my favorite time.

  • @kyleupchurch6822
    @kyleupchurch6822 5 років тому

    Taylor
    Thank you for having videos over 10 minutes!

  • @dumkaz0r
    @dumkaz0r 5 років тому +1

    Please TTTTYT series!

  • @nathanlewis5782
    @nathanlewis5782 4 роки тому +1

    Smh. This should have more views. Nice work man!

  • @Eggx86
    @Eggx86 5 років тому

    I cannot tell you How HAPPY I Am to Hear This!!!!!!!!

  • @CraigDoesDrift
    @CraigDoesDrift 5 років тому

    Great vid bud! Will be watching it again for sure, probably while lying under my car working out what the hell i’m doing 🤦‍♂️

  • @Jamesfurtado128
    @Jamesfurtado128 5 років тому

    This makes me so wxcited for the next drift day.

  • @86Spain
    @86Spain 4 роки тому

    im just sitting here taking notes
    superb content! subed right away

  • @Scott-Tim
    @Scott-Tim 5 років тому +2

    Absolutely loved it! I don’t drive a car that’s capable of drifting(ep3), but, I have a hand full of friends that love the sport. I continually watch your feed just to learn a new aspect of the car game.
    Thanks so much for the content. #letherriptaterchip

  • @David_Dcal
    @David_Dcal 5 років тому

    Great video Taylor extremely informative! I vote for more of these particularly your Z specs.

  • @zero3nnafpv136
    @zero3nnafpv136 5 років тому

    can you show how you would align it on the track with "basic" alignment tools? great video!

  • @lucianosenisi4323
    @lucianosenisi4323 5 років тому

    Please do more of these videos it's so helpful and I learned alot

  • @ZPDrift
    @ZPDrift 4 роки тому

    Good video man. Chasing grip in my S15 at this moment and this helped . Cheers !

  • @curlyfry7331
    @curlyfry7331 5 років тому +2

    Now I can have sick set ups on my cars on Car X drift racing lol

  • @TheDimeogod
    @TheDimeogod 5 років тому +2

    Ben looks so funny in your ride along. Reminds me of Mr bean on the roller coaster haha

  • @MatheusSartor23
    @MatheusSartor23 5 років тому

    Congrats for the awesome content! 👏👏Drift driver from Brazil

  • @715101
    @715101 5 років тому

    Sweet thanks I was going to ask for a vid on this on the Miata... I didn't and you delivered anyway🤔

  • @DAMDIndustries
    @DAMDIndustries 5 років тому

    I just switched to 14k rears on my M3, it has a horrible ratio of like .42 so my 14k rears turned into ~6k. balanced well with the 8k fronts at .9ish!

  • @disuye
    @disuye 5 років тому

    Excellent video mate - super informative, do more of these knowledge blasts!

  • @MrFoulksy
    @MrFoulksy 5 років тому

    So happy you fixed it man. Time to rip it.

  • @ArodPR
    @ArodPR 5 років тому +3

    I like this kind of videos thank you!

  • @hooptyshondasandhairpins4541
    @hooptyshondasandhairpins4541 5 років тому

    the opening was def funny bud i got a giggle out of it

  • @jamietoolin8352
    @jamietoolin8352 5 років тому

    Loved the video. Very knowledgeable and informative! 10/10 would watch more like it

  • @Skatinsince1997
    @Skatinsince1997 5 років тому +4

    I always like toe out in the front, I feel like the car turns in quicker.

  • @bighampton1017
    @bighampton1017 5 років тому +2

    dude read my mind because I was just thinking the other day that I wished you would make a video like this

  • @josselinledent9633
    @josselinledent9633 5 років тому

    Waiting for coilover video now :D very very very interested in valving !

  • @fastballfilms4214
    @fastballfilms4214 5 років тому +3

    I smell a TTTTYT merch incoming

  • @jaluna06
    @jaluna06 5 років тому

    Awesome man. Glad you found the issue.
    Tons and tons of great info. Thanks for sharing.

  • @duber1r6
    @duber1r6 5 років тому

    TONS OF GREAT INFO MAN! VERY WELL DONE!

  • @lynnmckenney1987
    @lynnmckenney1987 Рік тому

    Insanely informative!
    If you were looking to setup a car for (non competitive) drifting, but also drive to events, would you find the perfect drift suspension setup and soften it by a %?
    Or would something like the bc ds series be a happy medium?
    *I ask because I'm looking to pickup a drift car soon, but will have to drive it to events and have had back surgery. I can't really handle a 4 hr drive + drifting + another 4 hr drive on an insanely hard suspension anymore 🥲*

  • @scottmoore6131
    @scottmoore6131 5 років тому +1

    Watch out for that snap steer Taylor! I still think it’s an awesome car! Yeah buddy! Caster is your friend!

  • @blakehoskins9293
    @blakehoskins9293 5 років тому

    Great video man, thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep it up.

  • @111dontworry
    @111dontworry 5 років тому

    If any of you want to test what will happen if you change certain set ups, use a racing sim or forza even.
    Want to see what negative camber in the front will do to your car? Max it out on forza on a car that you've driven, take it on the track and see how it reacts.
    This will at least get you in the ball park of how things will react while under load and at different settings.
    Taylor, I wish I could pick your brain about suspension all day lol.

  • @deliverydude7359
    @deliverydude7359 5 років тому +1

    For the old subs...
    IM TAYLOR RAY AND THIS IS CLUB BRAINDEAD!!❤❤❤

  • @stephanmurphy7947
    @stephanmurphy7947 5 років тому

    All the gripz!!!

  • @abonacci8795
    @abonacci8795 5 років тому

    I would be so interested in an "everything you should know about coilovers video" my knowledge of suspension in general is lacking. U should see if bc racing can lend u some different coilovers so we can get a visual....

  • @MrNicoe36cabrio
    @MrNicoe36cabrio 5 років тому

    Wow, great explanation Taylor. Thanks for that!

  • @jetsmini
    @jetsmini 5 років тому +1

    Snappy snappiness 😂 love it

  • @laurentnikitin-drift534
    @laurentnikitin-drift534 5 років тому

    GREAT ! Was please for 35minutes even if I did the same tutorial video myself. Little things that make your experience even better!
    Just a kinda noob question, When you say a quarter inch of toe or else, where do you measure it physically?

  • @TeamLovetap
    @TeamLovetap 4 роки тому

    Awesome video man!

  • @SK8R6593
    @SK8R6593 5 років тому

    Great info!!! Do you think you can give some info on setting up damping on coil overs?

  • @Epok97
    @Epok97 4 роки тому

    TTTTYTYT: Taylor Tries To Teach You Things on UA-cam.

  • @MrTheTwiggy
    @MrTheTwiggy 5 років тому

    Excellent video. More of this please.

  • @1paizart
    @1paizart 5 років тому +1

    Super useful info. Thanks

  • @2CabrasLocas
    @2CabrasLocas 5 років тому +3

    Closest drift track? You boys ever been ta MEXECOOOOE?!?

  • @Glynallaway
    @Glynallaway 5 років тому +1

    Another quality video dude! Did you say that you was going to be doing a suspension 1? I got some mid spec coilovers on my daily that height & preload adjustable but I have no idea how to sort the preload properly! The manufacturer of the coilovers don’t really say much & what they do is in German. I have mine currently set to the “BC” preload as it was 1 of the only 1 I could find. As you used to work for BC could you tell my what the difference is & how it affects having to little & to much. That would be cool please brah. Well, if others would like that also! If not I’ll just sit in the corner with a sad face!😔😂

  • @waynelim9866
    @waynelim9866 5 років тому

    Exactly what I wanted to find for a while now, thanks for the information!
    Edit: (Subed!)

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT 4 роки тому

    Good info, learned a lot bout drift setup

  • @AvilesSkatez88
    @AvilesSkatez88 5 років тому

    been watching for so long man, my brother and i watch the vids all the time, love the work man keep that shii up !!

  • @jaywest4102
    @jaywest4102 5 років тому +10

    10,000 likes on the video and Taylor shaves his beard.

    • @shampooglue
      @shampooglue 5 років тому

      Never cut the beard! Lol

  • @dr.dodrugs8963
    @dr.dodrugs8963 5 років тому

    Toe in also helps with going straight..

  • @joelslifeofcars7221
    @joelslifeofcars7221 5 років тому

    Awesome video thank you I love this sort of stuff

  • @caseybaker5550
    @caseybaker5550 5 років тому

    Seriously want more ttttyt. That was a lot of info

    • @caseybaker5550
      @caseybaker5550 5 років тому

      I feel genuinely appreciated as a viewer.

    • @caseybaker5550
      @caseybaker5550 5 років тому

      Also I am editing together my first video right now and I seriously want to thank you for talking to me at formula drift Seattle last year. You were super cool to talk to and made me feel like you can still be a sociable human being while being a youtuber. Don't really know why I felt that way about the concept of being a youtuber but basically you inspired me to make videos so I can eventually make my hobby and what I love doing into a career. Thank you Taylor Ray for being as cool as you are and making such good honest content.

  • @e90lownslow14
    @e90lownslow14 2 роки тому

    I thought the rule of thumb was if you’re under steering too much and can’t get the rear end out then remove front sway bar or stiffen rear springs? It works for bmw z axel multi link suspensions.

  • @jfulleton
    @jfulleton 5 років тому

    Love your videos Taylor - Thanks for providing us with such great content!

  • @Pochodrifter
    @Pochodrifter 5 років тому

    Taylor you forgot to explain the dampening adjuster on the top of the coilover or do miatas not have that, idk I don’t own a one.

  • @ryangautier4273
    @ryangautier4273 5 років тому +1

    Taylor tell Ben to knock the dust off that busa that thing looks sad just sitting there

  • @haufperformance
    @haufperformance 4 роки тому

    Did you make a video on that front sway bar mount spacer?

  • @offsetgarage899
    @offsetgarage899 4 роки тому

    Awesome vid!! 🔥 im starting drifting and i don’t know where i can go to practice. where do you go??

  • @bam090793
    @bam090793 5 років тому

    Here in my garage. Knowledge.

  • @toad2039
    @toad2039 2 роки тому

    What are you thoughts on air suspension for drifting

  • @derx6666
    @derx6666 5 років тому

    Great content as always

  • @mrberg4616
    @mrberg4616 5 років тому +3

    How long has that huyabusa been sitting there? I been watching for a long time and never noticed it.

  • @ewannutley5396
    @ewannutley5396 5 років тому

    I love the detailed stuff

  • @NismospoolinOfficial
    @NismospoolinOfficial 5 років тому +1

    I learned today :)

  • @patrykkowalski6
    @patrykkowalski6 5 років тому

    can you do advanced suspension? like when and how to adjust dampers? or what do i adjust when car nice and smooth but snaps into big angle easy and drives shitty when at big angle where is drives really good when at shallow angle

  • @chrissyaerts9821
    @chrissyaerts9821 5 років тому +1

    Sandy wants to participate with the TTTTYT

  • @fosstheboss31
    @fosstheboss31 4 роки тому

    Hey man i have some questions i cant find answers to if you have time:
    Do all coil overs lower the vehicle?
    How do you pick coil overs for a drift car?
    How many coil overs do you need to buy for 1 car?
    Looking to get a 350z and learn to drift. Dont fully understand coil overs yet. Thanks if anyone has answers!

    • @pistonsoup3749
      @pistonsoup3749 4 роки тому

      Coilovers come as a set of 4! I would run stock suspension till you get nore seat time.

  • @danedrifts2575
    @danedrifts2575 5 років тому

    That looks like my Blue S14 at the 29 minute mark. Only that one is actually running 😅