Only minor dents and dings, original paint; my starting point was in great shape.

This is the 240SX I am using for the project. It has been in the family since 1992 and was passed down to me by my father. Shortly afer learning to drive the manual transmission my interest in cars and driving increased and eventually merged with my interest in Japanese culture: Japanese car culture and specifically drifting.

It was shortly after this time that I knew I wanted to learn about drifting, and improve my car as I improved my own understanding and abilities. It would be a year later before I purchased my first upgrade.

At this time in my life I was fairly young, attending college as a freshman, and I did not get to drive the car frequently at all. Sadly this kept me from improving my driving skills as much as I could have.

I eventually gained more steady use of the car under one condition: It had to be stored for the winter. I agreed and accepted near full time use and possesion of the car (divorced parents living a few hours from one another). I worked and earned money until eventually I was ready to purchase my first upgrade: I set my sights on the category of suspension, since I was interested in drifting. My thoughts became more organized as I learned more, and the first step towards what became Project S13-D was taken.

Up until this point and about 6 months before I began driving the 240sx I drove a 90 Chevy Lumina. This car influenced my driving habits and style more than I may have liked it to, in hindsight. But my thoughts at that time were far from what my driving style would lean towards. I drove cautiously and carefully, taking my time down even the safest roads at never more than 5 miles over the speed limit. That is just the easygoing kind of driver that I was when I was learning.

Even now my driving is very relaxed and it's probably difficult to tell I have any interest in racing or drifting by my everyday driving style. One of my friends claims that I am the most relaxed and unlikely drifter he has ever met.

By: Ben C.

Towels are covering the seats, seats in okay shape

The interior is in excellent shape also. Like new aside from the shifter, wheel, and side signals.

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STATEMENT OF NON-LIABILITY

The author of this website does not encourage reckless driving on public roadways. The driving techniques and vehicle modifications shown in this webpage are intended for off-road use only and some of the modifications may make your car illegal for public road use. If you want to learn about drifting: more power to you but keep it safe and off of the streets; there are many on-track events for drifting, search for one in your area.

This website is about improving the performance and technique of the car and driver, mainly in respect to vehice handling. It deals with exploring the maximum ranges of tire traction, and in the case of drifting, pushing beyond that limit for extended periods of time. The closer a car comes to the limit of traction and the further it moves beyond the limit of traction the greater the chances of crashes when an error in judgement occurs.

If, while attempting to apply any of the ideas, procedures, or advice contained in this website, you should encounter any unfortunate or undesired circumstance, you will have done so through your own conscious descision. I disclaim responsibility for your actions, AND for your accident.