Drifting has become a phenomenon, not just for teenagers and young adult men, but women and older adults are participating in this most unusual sport. There is quite a large debate among drifters as to what cars can actually drift, what cars are best for drifting and what cars can absolutely not drift.

Our focus will be on whether or not the Nissan 300zx can drift, is it considered a good drifter and how does the weight of the 300zx affect its drifting capabilities. Nissan Sport Magazine is the expert Nissan magazine, and they love to see exactly what Nissan's are capable of. In 2005, Nissan Sport Magazine decided to test the 300zx Twin Turbo and the 300zx 2 + 2, to see what they were capable of in the drifting arena.

Before we drift, what exactly do we know about the 300zx that makes it different than the "typical" drifting car?

• The 300zx is FAST! The ability to reach 60 mph in around 5 - 6 seconds makes it an incredibly quick sports car, and with engine modifications, turbo modifications, or boost kits...it is even faster.

• The 300zx is heavy. The 300zx weighs in at a little over 3,500 lbs! This was and still is unheard of in what is considered to be a fast, agile sports car.

Many so-called "experts" claim that the 300zx can't drift because of its weight. Well, Nissan Sport Magazine wanted to find out if this was truth or myth. Let's see what their road tests showed:

• You CAN drift the ZX! It has an amazing right turn drift, but it requires an experienced drifter. Where some cars can be drifted by first-timers, the 300zx is not one of those. A key factor to drifting this particular ZX is the E-Brake. The emergency brake requires a harder jerk than other cars, due to the type of brakes that are on this model.

• The four drifts that were conducted on this ZX model completely destroyed a set of high-end Bridgestone tires!

• Nissan Sport Magazine also noted that less wheel flicking and more throttle, creates a better drift in the ZX. What additional factors play into drifting the 300zx?

Modify, modify, and modify some more! You can customize your braking system with performance brakes, you can use sup-up the turbo with a turbo kit, or simply do some minor tweaks with air intake and strut bars. Ok...so now you know what it takes to drift, but you have to find the best place to get your modification parts. I ALWAYS use Modified 300zx.

Jennifer Lassiter is a mom of four girls, and a advid fan of the Nissan 300zx. She enjoys shopping for aftermarket accessories and putting new touchs on her car. She also runs her own business.

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