u should learn how to drive a race car before u build one. walk before u can run kid. i can guarantee u cant just build a drift car and expect to be able to handle at min 400whp sideways.

 

Start tracking you car and start replacing things that you notice are reaching there limits

 

id say screw it ..import an R34 from japan,canada,iceland..theyre eveywhere..then you have a show quality car and TT(time attack) car all in one..not to metion there are very few in the states,you'd be somewhat unique..or for that matter get an R35

 

What he said.

Start by getting some 18" rims, good tires, and a nice set of pads/rotors. Move on from there based on what you perceive to be the limitations on your car.

Need handling? Get coils, alignment.

Need power? Get some bolt-ons.

Etc.

Remember, to improve as a driver, you don't want to mod the car until you absolutely have to in order to get faster.

 

sell him your vr4 =] thats unique, untouched and would be a pretty sick car if done up properly

 

I say do what you want, just be careful and think about everything very seriously before you go through with it.

 

^x10 don't just jump on something do a lot of research, ask questions.

 

well said^^. Alot of high hp cars I race with lose control then lose the race. You should start with autoX stock. Then begin modding towards better handling, then to track racedays. Lightweight 18" wheels and r-comp tires. Stiffer springs and sway bars. Upgrade brakes. STB. Shed weight where you can: lighter race seats, remove spare and backseat, lighter exhaust. This is a good start.

 

just mod one thing at a time so you can fine tune the car

 

u need to decide what type of racing u would like to do so u can build ur car. first off u will need to build ur engine up, then fi it. role cage i would go with a 6 point role cage. racing seats, i mean this is alot of work and i would really search this site for good information regarding everything. these people on here know their **** and probably more than happy to help u.

 

I'm a broke college student after all the beer, car payments, bolt ons, and o yea more beer , so can your dad help pay for my mods?

 

upgrade driver first


then upgrade car

 

Think of a 120 mph crash. And then other cars going 120 mph crashing into your stopped, wrecked car. And your inside.

Not saying that racing is bad, it just has a lot of risks and if you crash the car it's gone. There's a lot more ways to make your car bad ***.

 

as you mentioned you sound like you have no idea of what you really want, just generalizations.

if you want to do racing, it will be tough to call it a show car or something badass, but that depends on how crazy you go in one direction or not.

For racing I suggest you first look into your local SCCA and NASA charters to see what local events are around you if any. Then pick a field of racing that best suites your experience level (not your finances or ultimate power goals). The grow your skills and the cars development from there.

If you've never done any type of racing, then I suggest starting with some basic Auto-X events. You can learn a lot from the car, stock. You dont have to keep it stock either in auto-x. Feel free to add stiffer rate struts and springs, larger sway bars, strut bars and additional chassis bracing. Wider stickier tires early on will hide some of your beginner mistakes. Also make sure you have fresh equipment in there such as new or healthy pads/rotors/lines/fluids (all fluids i.e. clutch, brake, trans, oil, coolant, steering, diff etc).

I could go on, but you really need to get out to some driving events and see what direction you want to go. HPDE's are another good one (High Performance Drivig Experience/Exhibitions/Education), you're local SCCA or NASA should be able to tell you when and where they host the HPDE events. Typical SCCA auto-x event will get you at least 2-4 runs on a cone course, most HPDE are double that from what i've seen and have been told.

http://www.autocross.com/texasregion/

Also some shops to look into, Forged Performance, SGP racing, SPL-Parts, and Import Parts Pro. If memory serves, I think they are all Texas based and all very reputible.

Also look into the local Porsche and BMW Car Club of America chapters as they often host numerous track days and racing events that may have open slots for alternative vehicle owners.

Just cause you have the money I wouldn't go spending it right away. If you stay with a fairly loaded interior you may be able to justify the extra power of a turbo or supercharger system, but if you lighten the car and do good NA mods and a short final drive you may find that to be adequate for most events. Don't go out there looking to beat everyone, you will end up broke and upset because there is always someone faster and with more money!

Focus on your skills in your particular car and improve those first. I also would suggest maybe starting with a cheaper car like a 240SX, but the G35 is equally as capable since you already own it. I say this because the G35 will feel a little piggish on most auto-x courses, but on most road-tracks it should be a great starting point.

 

drifting ftw!