how to make an AUV drift worthy

[ghosthunter]

peeps, sorry na lang kung overly naive ung topic. i'm just curious if, theoretically, you can turn your average RWD auv into a drift machine

in the first place...is it possible?

what kind of work needs to be done? suspension upgrade? lowering?

assuming unlimited funds... yes.

Basically the following stuff will need upgrading/changing:
engine - more HP and not diesel. Need to get a high reving engine.
transmission - with more HP, the stock unit will not do nor matched with a new motor.
rear axel - limited slip differentials will be prefered to open differential.
suspension - leaf springs are NOT a drift machine's suspension, upgrade with coil spring based suspension. Also massive lowering will be needed to lower the center of gravity. Bigger stabilizer bars to minimize yaw. Stiffer springs and matching dampers to control rebound.
rollcage - chassis stiffening to avoid flex and personal safety in case the worst happens.
seats - bench type seats will not hold you in a slide, racing seats will help keep control.
brakes - rear drums will not give good control and braking modulation.
wheels - (i assume you know why by now)
chassis mods - adjusts vehicle center of gravity. Replace roof panel, doors and fenders with lightweight composite material.


Basically, it would be simpler to build it from scratch and drop an AUV bodyshell lookalike over it.