Bad car for drifting? What to do to it?

Hello, I have a 2003 dodge neon, would like to drift it, however, i do not believe that it would suit the needs for drifting. I would like to keep the car, but i am wondering what might be needed to do to it. I'll try to give some more info if anyone would like to know more...only 4 cylinder, but i could probably upgrade to something else. Hope someone can help.

[Cavi Mike]

Sell that piece of crap and get something rear wheel drive.

either get rid of it or get a rwd conversion kit(EXPENSIVE!!!)

[socalwrench]

It is impossible to be competitive when drifting a FWD car. Either keep the Neon for daily abuse, or sell it and buy some that is RWD.

Converting it to RWD is possible, and I recall one guy that did do it successfully. However, it took about a thousand dollars and extensive fabrication- with over a year of work.

Almost forgot to mention- besides a thorough inspection to make sure the car is safe to drive hard, I would recommend a LSD and performance brake pads (front and rear) for starters. Next, would probably be a clutch, high temp brake and clutch fluids, then better tires (suspension, gears and engine power come later).

[sivart33]

Originally Posted by socalwrench

It is impossible to be competitive when drifting a FWD car. Either keep the Neon for daily abuse, or sell it and buy some that is RWD.

Converting it to RWD is possible, and I recall one guy that did do it successfully. However, it took about a thousand dollars and extensive fabrication- with over a year of work.

Almost forgot to mention- besides a thorough inspection to make sure the car is safe to drive hard, I would recommend a LSD and performance brake pads (front and rear) for starters. Next, would probably be a clutch, high temp brake and clutch fluids, then better tires (suspension, gears and engine power come later).

i think you are somewhat retarded..

you DO need a rwd car. no question about it.

many cars out there, search them up.

weld the diff at first most shop will do that for around 100 dollars. and then work on suspension. and a seat.


the one thing that everyone passes over. its the oldest best 3 things to get for drifting. its lsd (welded), coils, and then a seat. then you go to other suspension parts.