Ivaan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm tempted by the Santa Pod Drift day, but concrened about engine and clutch. Anyone else drifted their BEC? Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Nope! Two years in to ownership, I still granny away from rest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Morris Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I don't have a BEC, but plenty of years ownership of bikes and Blackbirds, I don't think I woudl like to put a BECthrough so much stress, the clutch is quite small and witht he added weiht and traction of the Caterham I think you will need a new set of plates afterwards (at least they easy to change, but you will also need oil and filter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade_runner Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The Low torque, super sticky tyres and chocolate ital axle don't make a good combination on my blade for drifting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 I thought that would be the general opinion, though with over inflated hard rear tyres, and very little weight on the back, it might not put too much strain on the drivechain. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 It would only be the clutch I'd be worried about - having done a number of autotests in sevens over the years (with loads of handbrake turns, donuts etc. on exactly the same ditchfinder rear tyres inflated to 50psi or whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Dave Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Drifting won't be about dumping the clutch from a standing start, so I would have thought you might be ok (he says, not knowing much about BEC)? The drift will be initiated by braking, then turning and giving it some throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Snake Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Your clutch will expire The 1/4 mile would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Why would the clutch suffer As long as you don't need to dump it to start the drift it should be fine I would have thought? Unlike the 1/4 mile where you'd be hitting it hard every start and gearchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeandlizzy Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I would try it, you won't need to pop the clutch as much as you think, especially on the bigger/faster drift course. The straight line course could be worse, especially if you slip it a lot on the launch and, well, a whole lot more boring than drifting! only one way to find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSL Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 If its a Busa no need to use the clutch to start it drifting, just turn in & hit the gas, can't stop mine going sideways even on the stickiest Kumho's 😬 Busa clutch's are very strong as long as you dump them in a rapid fashion rather than try to slip them whilst using high revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I would have thought it's suitable, provided you initiate the slide with a reverse flick and a bootfull of throttle. In that case the clutch is stationary and will last indefinitely. If OTOH you are obliged to use the clutch to initiate the slide with some wheelspin, then it may not be long for tyhis world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks for all the pointers. ... as Jake says there's only one way to really find out. The Ital axle has been upgraded ( LSD ) and strenghtened to take the power ( about 170bhp ) The clutch gets plenty of stick on the road, and I can easily intiate a slide on roundabouts / junctions, so I guess drifting will be no worse, though I don't continually try to get the rear hanging out. No issues after 6,000 mile, but as I have no trailer, the car would have to be drivable to get home. I'm still getting used to the car, and a drift or handling day is required to learn more. I'm sure I'll get some more opinions at Llandow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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