I have a 1996 BMW e36 328is (2.8L inline 6) and while it's not as fast as the m3, the price barrier to entry for it is miles better than the m3. I bought it second-hand from another drifter with SLR angle, welded diff, BC coils, hydro, plus seats, bar and harness for 6500. The price of a relatively clean e36 m3 would have cost me triple that and i'm realistically only down maybe 40 to 50 hp. When i feel like i'm ready to really dig into it then there's tons of options for s52b28 (e36 m3 motor) or LS swaps available, or you can even rebuild the m52b28 with forged internals and go stustustustu if you're into that. the E36 is a hell of a car.
Really any American v8 from early 90s-2010 and their v6 variant work really well. Everyone just wants to clout chase and build the hero/legend JDM cars. Don't get me wrong, I'd love love love to have a FD3S, 240/S14/S15, or JZX100 but the wallet says otherwise. Drifting is one of the last low bar to entry sport car events that are more about skill versus how deep your pockets run. Some cars and setups do make it easier but end of the day, drivers with more seat time and focused practice tend to do well in just about any car you put them in.
I agree! The only awkward part about drifting is the guys that start with power can only drift with power. Throw them in something low hp and they are dog water haha. Most American cars do the thing great though!
E36 at least in central Florida are rare at junk yards so finding parts specially body panels is getting hard. I have a 4 door 325. The 2.5 i6 makes rated 190 at crank so maybe 160 wheel. It will spin the tires but depends on the diff you have. Some have a 2.9* rear gear this will make it tough even with 15s (ask how I know) if you snag a diff from an auto 325 you get a 3.91 but it’s open so weld it. That rear gear will light up anything in second and clutch kicks keep 3rd going. Mine has the 3.91 welded, budget coilovers and eBay angle blocks with e46 lower arms. It does great in tight/small courses but wider tracks I struggle a bit. I’ll either LS swap it or sell it for a s197 mustang gt
Low power can be fun! I have homies with a e36s and e46s that run big tracks! I use to drift a m30 e28 😂😂😂 it was a ripper we just ran 195 or 205s on the back it felt great!
Don’t get me wrong it rips just the stock power level is easy to out grow. Specially if you’re buddies are tandeming Zs or any chassis with a ls swap or boost. 😅I’m the slow one in the group driving foot to floor. Learned a lot of car control and momentum driving but ya boy now wants some torque for them doors 😆🤘
I got an E46/5 for 1500 euro. That's the Compact model, and this one has a 2 liter 4-cyl. It's maybe a little bit heavy compared to an E36 Compact, and of course doesn't have much power. But the price is excellent for a rust free car with good condition everything. Handling great. Just build more speed and it'll go sideways. 6-cyl or forced induction upgrades are always on the table. Cheap supercharger actually looks like a fun option for 4-cyl BMW.
I just picked up a new edge mustang for 2k that was v6 but the previous owner had a built gt that he crashed and swapped his built 2v in I need to fix a gasket somewhere cause i broke it but ive had alot of fun I still wanna do what poe boys did and cut up the suspension to be like the angle kit chrisfix got and learn how to drift
Picked up a 98 mustang gt to turn into a drift car, and damn is that 4.6 just way too much going on for the low power it makes, sadly mine is a very so now it needs a cage which costs more than I paid for the car😂 we'll see how it goes I suppose
@@pop_pops_garage huge engine bay. So any engine can fit. Decent aftermarket support. Shit angle from factory but some re drilled knuckles solves that enough to slide it. I have a LS swapped one and it’s a riot to drive.
@@Tailored_Creations nice man! i dont have any friends that mess with them so they aren't really on my radar. i know people either love or hate the 7mgte though haha
That’s it. I’m drifting the m3. Let me just finish this massive expensive build I have planned for it first 😂
do itttttt youll have so much fun!
I have a 1996 BMW e36 328is (2.8L inline 6) and while it's not as fast as the m3, the price barrier to entry for it is miles better than the m3. I bought it second-hand from another drifter with SLR angle, welded diff, BC coils, hydro, plus seats, bar and harness for 6500. The price of a relatively clean e36 m3 would have cost me triple that and i'm realistically only down maybe 40 to 50 hp. When i feel like i'm ready to really dig into it then there's tons of options for s52b28 (e36 m3 motor) or LS swaps available, or you can even rebuild the m52b28 with forged internals and go stustustustu if you're into that. the E36 is a hell of a car.
I agree boss! E36s are great! Just be sure to do the subframe reinforcement plates. I do a ton of them!
Really any American v8 from early 90s-2010 and their v6 variant work really well. Everyone just wants to clout chase and build the hero/legend JDM cars. Don't get me wrong, I'd love love love to have a FD3S, 240/S14/S15, or JZX100 but the wallet says otherwise. Drifting is one of the last low bar to entry sport car events that are more about skill versus how deep your pockets run. Some cars and setups do make it easier but end of the day, drivers with more seat time and focused practice tend to do well in just about any car you put them in.
I agree! The only awkward part about drifting is the guys that start with power can only drift with power. Throw them in something low hp and they are dog water haha. Most American cars do the thing great though!
Totally agree man. Keep it cheap, keep it fun!
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man i fly FPV and i go chase drift cars with my fpv drone and have been thinking about dipping my toes. it looks like a lot of fun for sure!
Ohh for sure man! There’s definitely people who do it! It’s a blast! I bought a video from a guy who chased me with his drone a while back!
w video. cant wait to get my yata diff welded.
heck yah man! i have a bunch of miata content on my channel! even a how to drift a miata video!
I mainly want one for grip driving so this list should help with that also
Yah this probably would also be a sold list for rwd grip driving! Fwd civic >>>
E36 at least in central Florida are rare at junk yards so finding parts specially body panels is getting hard. I have a 4 door 325. The 2.5 i6 makes rated 190 at crank so maybe 160 wheel. It will spin the tires but depends on the diff you have. Some have a 2.9* rear gear this will make it tough even with 15s (ask how I know) if you snag a diff from an auto 325 you get a 3.91 but it’s open so weld it. That rear gear will light up anything in second and clutch kicks keep 3rd going. Mine has the 3.91 welded, budget coilovers and eBay angle blocks with e46 lower arms. It does great in tight/small courses but wider tracks I struggle a bit. I’ll either LS swap it or sell it for a s197 mustang gt
Low power can be fun! I have homies with a e36s and e46s that run big tracks! I use to drift a m30 e28 😂😂😂 it was a ripper we just ran 195 or 205s on the back it felt great!
Don’t get me wrong it rips just the stock power level is easy to out grow. Specially if you’re buddies are tandeming Zs or any chassis with a ls swap or boost. 😅I’m the slow one in the group driving foot to floor. Learned a lot of car control and momentum driving but ya boy now wants some torque for them doors 😆🤘
@@Anthony_drifts85 slow cars make great drivers!
I got an E46/5 for 1500 euro. That's the Compact model, and this one has a 2 liter 4-cyl. It's maybe a little bit heavy compared to an E36 Compact, and of course doesn't have much power. But the price is excellent for a rust free car with good condition everything. Handling great. Just build more speed and it'll go sideways. 6-cyl or forced induction upgrades are always on the table. Cheap supercharger actually looks like a fun option for 4-cyl BMW.
BMW is 100% the way to go in Europe! Sounds like a great choice!
I just picked up a new edge mustang for 2k that was v6 but the previous owner had a built gt that he crashed and swapped his built 2v in I need to fix a gasket somewhere cause i broke it but ive had alot of fun I still wanna do what poe boys did and cut up the suspension to be like the angle kit chrisfix got and learn how to drift
There’s a guy who makes knuckles for them! They take a bunch of cutting and hammering to get the cut knuckles to work but you got this!
The 05 is the body everyone wants but the engine isnt what they want. Lols mine makes 600whp though so i enjoy it
There’s a couple that have hp I’ve just never seen a actual fast one
4:36 the other part I was waiting on lol!
ive seen some ROUGHHHH ones haha
3:20 I was wanting for you to trash on em at one point hahaha
lololololol
Plastic Lego Hitler car for ppl who don't use turn signals
lol
@@i_i8924
I’m one of the buddies with the e46 but I did do an angle kit 😅 because why not 😂😂😂 only because I got the car for $1000
ohh i thought it was stock. i lied my bad lol
@@pop_pops_garage in my mind it’s stock 😂
@@DSTRAXNGarage yah we are gonna go with that! lol
Picked up a 98 mustang gt to turn into a drift car, and damn is that 4.6 just way too much going on for the low power it makes, sadly mine is a very so now it needs a cage which costs more than I paid for the car😂 we'll see how it goes I suppose
it will be worth it! they do the thing. its all about tire size and driver skill i think
What button were ya push when you were on dudes fender??
the head lights to make them go up and down haha
@@pop_pops_garage aaaah nice!
Mk3 supra. Super slept on
That’s not a bad move either! Idk a ton about them
@@pop_pops_garage huge engine bay. So any engine can fit. Decent aftermarket support. Shit angle from factory but some re drilled knuckles solves that enough to slide it.
I have a LS swapped one and it’s a riot to drive.
@@Tailored_Creations nice man! i dont have any friends that mess with them so they aren't really on my radar. i know people either love or hate the 7mgte though haha
Just dissed my 3V mustang bro idk how to feel about that
hahahahah all love! i have one here now im working on
Dang It made me legit think like everything rwd is taxed rn it’s crazy
yea drifting is getting crazy popular tbh
everythinggggg
Almost like there aren't lot of RWD cars available 😄
(supply & demand my friend)
not wrong! @@i_i8924
Im here because i had a g35 and want a new chassis
Hard to move from that tbh. What don’t you like about it?
@@pop_pops_garage the part where it got totalled
@@chrisvlogz6206 i see i seeee I’d hop back in another one tbh haha.
@@chrisvlogz6206 only other move would be to like build a 240 but that’s a whole different type of car than a stock ish z/g
@pop_pops_garage I got my eye on a few of the chassis u mentioned, just saving up
I’m fucking lost I want a drift missile so bad now
They are a blast!
Volvo 740/940 turbo
idk much about them but i wish i did
@@pop_pops_garage grab one up when you can. Can be had for cheap and you can’t go wrong. Can easily make 250hp with a few mods
@@Dillongshlong-tz9no interesting!!
how could anyone drift a 240 at this point. they aint making any more of them.
I have one 😂
drifting a miata looks boring asf…
You should watch some of the videos on my channel haha. You drift them very very very fast
they are much more exciting than long wheelbase cars
@@fehe6105 i agree! Super snappy and aggressive!