Drift Mechanic Available in SoCal - Looking for a Team

socalwrench · 10-22-2009, 08:55 AM

I'm a certified automotive technician with fabrication skills. I am looking for a drifter or team to wrench for (no pay necessary). I enjoy working on race cars, and want to get involved. If you're an amateur or Pro-Am drifter who needs a mechanic- let me know.

Greg Hazlett
GRH Performance
661-733-8715
grhperformance@yahoo.com

hhn2002 · 10-24-2009, 10:06 PM

wow you sure are nice. just one more reason why i need to get out of florida and to so-cal.

socalwrench · 10-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Yeah, I do enjoy living in SoCal.

11-09-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalwrench

I'm a certified automotive technician with fabrication skills. I am looking for a drifter or team to wrench for (no pay necessary). I enjoy working on race cars, and want to get involved. If you're an amateur or Pro-Am drifter who needs a mechanic- let me know.

Greg Hazlett
GRH Performance
661-733-8715
grhperformance@yahoo.com

Hi guys, Im a newbie. Nice to join this forum.

12-02-2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalwrench

I'm a certified automotive technician with fabrication skills. I am looking for a drifter or team to wrench for (no pay necessary). I enjoy working on race cars, and want to get involved. If you're an amateur or Pro-Am drifter who needs a mechanic- let me know.

Greg Hazlett
GRH Performance
661-733-8715
grhperformance@yahoo.com

do you happen to know what is needed for a good performing drift car? i mean engine and drivetrain?

socalwrench · 12-03-2009, 09:59 PM

My recommendations:

If you a beginner, I would recommend a car that you're comfortable and familiar with. If you're used to smaller cars- such as a Miata or 240z stay with them. In contrast, if you're used to a Mustang or GS400 stay with those. In my opinion, it would have to be RWD. AWD cars can be slid around (although the front wheels will constantly be trying to straighten the car out), and/or converted to RWD.

After you're used to sliding the car around, you can build a dedicated rear wheel drive drift car. The car should be a size you like (inc. wheelbase), have a seating position you prefer, have plenty of power to spin the tires and be highly maneuverable (w/ less than 3500 lbs). You'll also need a LSD, a decent clutch and decent brakes.

One last tip- use shorter gearing. For example, swap out your rear axle gears (ring and pinion) from 3.08 to 4.10. This will give you more torque multiplication, better acceleration, and be able to break the tires lose easier.

Feel free to contact me for more specific information.

10-22-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
socalwrench Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 72	Drift Mechanic Available in SoCal - Looking for a Team I'm a certified automotive technician with fabrication skills. I am looking for a drifter or team to wrench for (no pay necessary). I enjoy working on race cars, and want to get involved. If you're an amateur or Pro-Am drifter who needs a mechanic- let me know. Greg Hazlett GRH Performance 661-733-8715 grhperformance@yahoo.com

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10-24-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
hhn2002 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7	wow you sure are nice. just one more reason why i need to get out of florida and to so-cal.

10-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#3
socalwrench Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 72	Yeah, I do enjoy living in SoCal.

12-03-2009, 09:59 PM	#6
socalwrench Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 72	My recommendations: If you a beginner, I would recommend a car that you're comfortable and familiar with. If you're used to smaller cars- such as a Miata or 240z stay with them. In contrast, if you're used to a Mustang or GS400 stay with those. In my opinion, it would have to be RWD. AWD cars can be slid around (although the front wheels will constantly be trying to straighten the car out), and/or converted to RWD. After you're used to sliding the car around, you can build a dedicated rear wheel drive drift car. The car should be a size you like (inc. wheelbase), have a seating position you prefer, have plenty of power to spin the tires and be highly maneuverable (w/ less than 3500 lbs). You'll also need a LSD, a decent clutch and decent brakes. One last tip- use shorter gearing. For example, swap out your rear axle gears (ring and pinion) from 3.08 to 4.10. This will give you more torque multiplication, better acceleration, and be able to break the tires lose easier. Feel free to contact me for more specific information.