| I know drifting isn't a popular form of high performance driving with Z32 owners, but I know there are those that are curious about it and even want to give it a try with their Z. IMO, as long as a Z is out on the track, it's all good with me. So I thought I'd share some picture of my latest drift event and share some information with regards to drifting the Z and where some improvements can be made. On to the pictures. 
Whoopsie, spun out. Redlined 2nd gear while doing a burn out. Crazy smoke.
 Tires roasted fast, hahaha. And.... I think I found out what are the limiting factors in drifting a Z32.
1. Steering angle.
2. The VLSD The Z needs more steering angle to recover from deep angle drifts. I found myself having to enter a little bit more shallower just so I could hold it sideways with the amount of countersteering I can do.
This however will be remedied soon. The VLSD, although it still works and locks properly in my car, off throttle, it becomes tricky. Everything unloads and making transitions can be very difficult. With the weight of the Z, and a lot of sideways momentum, a transition can cause a pendulum effect with the VLSD not locking, swinging the car back past what you can hold it, and send you into a spin out, which it did to me several times, hahaha. However, we quick steering inputs and corrections, and precise throttle control, you can get the transition down. I was able to get the hang of the transitions as the day progressed which made me happy. Now I know what I need to make the car a bit more consistent. A clutch type differential, and more steering angle. Hope this help those wanting to drift a Z32. BTW, the day didn't go on without some battle damage, lol. I managed to hit a cone that was lying on its side with my side. I saw it coming, and I was already headed for it sideways. Oh well, just a minor ding on my door. No biggie. I still love my car. Shit happens when you actually track a car :D Overall, I think I'm getting the hang of this drifting deal, ahahah. Newbie competition next month. We'll see how that goes. Hope this information helps those curious about getting out their with their Zs and shows people that it is very possible to drift a Z32 pretty decently.
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So went out to have some fun with the car - 
12:10:36 02/18/09
