Hey guys, bought my 1200 a few weeks ago and spent every night on it since. Just wondering what do you guys think is the essential mods to get these toys sideways.

I had a local datsun guru have a look at my ute the other day, and his advice to get the back lower was this:
1-Remove the bottom leaf spring
2-Flip it upsidedown
3-Put it on top.

Is this a safe and successful way to lower the car? or will consequences come bite me in a few years time.

Last question is this, is the standard A12 engine capable of take it sideways I know drifting is about the driver but ofcourse the car does have some input also.

Budget drift build so shoot your ideas I'd love to hear them and implement them!

you need lots off hp before you even start before you start setting up the car . like a v8 or abig turbo motor

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Leaf flip was the budget answer to lowering the back of your car, Blocks or reset leafs is if you want to spend money.

Have a look through the Tech Wiki sections for the info your after as well

Blocks: moves diff from the leafs to lower the ute down
Reset: Flattens leafs to drop body towards diff (shorter shock might be needed)
Flipped: Flattens leafs to drop body towards diff (shorter shock might be needed)

You do not need mega hp! It really depends on the car you have and how you drive as to what you need.
The most important thing is using a set up to complement your style of driving and experience.
Have you ever drifted before? if not I suggest taking your car to a skid pan day, for some fun and practice.
Next step. Lock your diff. LSD is preferable, welding is acceptable but prepare to break axels.
Suspension. There are many Mods you can do, the tech wiki on this site is full of them. I suggest lowering blocks at rear, and stanza struts and LCAs at front. to give you more camber, but you will need to lower the front too.. so either king springs or go the whole hog, and get them moded for coil overs.

Lastly.. can the A12 make your car side ways.. short answer yes, and it will help build up your skill as Leighton Fine used to run his 4ac Sprinter(back when he started) before he finally started modding it. but you will need a longer run up due to the lower power output. Lighten the car as much as you can.. ie get rid of the sound deadner etc.
In the end though, you will find it cheaper an easier to buy an S13 silvia for drifting and modding, as you will tire of the older suspension, handling and power the Datsun will output without thousands of dollars invested.