in search of the ultimate affordable drift car

[jpk]

Hi,
currently i own a Ferrari Mondial 3.2 of which the smooth performance suits me but the performance is limited. I am concidering a TVR (T350). The power is amazing but during a testdrive i got scared by the car "not willing to go straight'. During a quick gearshift the car changes a few degerees in direction which you have to correct by steering to prevent an unwanted offroad experience. My questions: Is this generally occuring at the T350 or was this just a bad example? Is it something you will get used to and is part of the TVR experience and you will love it after a while. or is it because i am not used to a RHD car...
Has anyone experience with the T350 compared to a BMW z3 M coupe? cheers JP

[Wildfire]

Not tried a Z3M, but if you to hammer the throttle to the floor in any TVR you will get loss of grip on the rear. You can't be lead footed in these cars, you need to be progressive.

[Mr.Chips]

Wildfire said:

Not tried a Z3M, but if you to hammer the throttle to the floor in any TVR you will get loss of grip on the rear. You can't be lead footed in these cars, you need to be progressive.

Ditto all that. If you drive a T350 (or any TVR for that matter) smoothly, it is incredibly rewarding. If you give it loads of welly very suddenly, you are likely to end up in the ditch/hedge etc.

[cheeky]

It's very easy to avoid it happening and still go FAST

[bluebottle]

jpk - did you mean that you were getting torque steer or was the back end stepping out?
Can't say as i have ever come across torque steer in a TVR, the chassis are very good, but wishbone bushes do wear out quickly if the car is "used" and that could induce a similar feeling.

[Nacnud]

Don't forget the lairy twitching experienced crossing the dashed white line with the pedal firmly buried in the Axminster.

I find it's much better to pull out, straighten up - then nail it

[Wildfire]

If you want the ultimate affordable drift car a GRP TVR is not the car I would be looking at. One mistake and you will end up with a serious repair bill. Unless tens of thousands is affordable to you. The Ulitmate Affordable Drif car is a Nissan Sylvia/200 SX of some style.

[slikk]

Learning to control the car by driving it and not relying on traction control etc. is half the fun !

Kim

[UpTheIron]

Gazboy said:

I utterly nailed a Tuscan in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th and it was fairly planted- it didn't get unstable until I took my foot off the loud pedal in 5th, then the car decided to try and swap ends. I also found a Tamora absolutely rock solid in damp conditions.

You weren't trying hard enough then

[whitey]

Gazboy said:

I utterly nailed a Tuscan in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th and it was fairly planted- it didn't get unstable until I took my foot off the loud pedal in 5th, then the car decided to try and swap ends. I also found a Tamora absolutely rock solid in damp conditions.

Try using more revs when you dump the clutch and a touch of steering lock as you change gears. That will liven things up