Can you drift a e46 318i?
Run a limmy or welded diff and it will drift fine. Just give it plenty of man foot and be committed.
Is the e46 a good drift car?
Registered. The e46 is definitely a great platform to build off of, and with the dropping price, I can see them shooting up in popularity in the next couple of years. I bought my 325ci with the intention of it being a dedicated drift car, and so far, I’m loving it!
Can you drift an automatic e46?
OP, yes you can drift in an automatic. You can even drift in a front wheel drive car with brake modulation.
Is the BMW 325i a good drift car?
It’s a good drift car, although you need to do some work on it, rims&tyres. Some weight reduction and suspension work. Don’t forget to change the clutch into a performance unit. That’s all you’ll need for some nice beginner sideways driving ! ! !
Can you drift an open diff car?
Drifting with an open differential is extremely dangerous. Attempting to drift with one will lead to one of three outcomes: One tire breaks traction, both tires break traction, or one tire breaks loose, and the second loses grip after.
iS E46 open diff?
I realize that the E46, or atleast the non-M cars are supposed to have an open diff. As far as I know, that means that all of these cars should be one-wheel-peel or one-tire-fire, a one-legger; however you want to put it.
Can you drift 325?
A 325 with a welded diff can drift really well.
Is BMW E90 better than E46?
For example, the E46 330i ZHP offers better performance than the E90 325i. That said, in general the E90 wins the performance aspect. Model for model, the E90 offers more power, torque, and quicker acceleration compared to the E46. The E90 transmissions are also better and slightly faster at shifting.
What’s the best way to drift a 318i?
As for actually drifting a 318i, (not an iS, big difference in insurance – if that’s the problem), as has been said above just pump the rear tyres up to 50psi or more and avoid big bubbley tyres. Also try and remove any extra weight from the car to help out.
Can a BMW 318 drift in the wet?
NE England If you’re absolutely adamant about picking up a 318, then get the 318is, a little more power and dropped on coilovers with a welder, it should go well enough, just give it some manfoot and you’ll be flying. in the wet – yes. I’ve got a 325 engine in mine now though.
Is the E36 318i 4dr good for 2nd gear?
I’ve personally drifted an e36 318i 4dr on 195/50/15s at 50psi in the bone dry and it could lap a decent sized 2nd gear island all day, with even the option of modulating the throttle (a bit).