Best Drift Car Coupe or Hatch S13..

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Hello there, i was wondering if there is any difference in drift even between the Hatch or Coupe Nissan 240sx S13 87-93.

I know that S13 Coupe is lighter than the Hatchback, but it does make any difference on drifting.

I saw lots of drifting videos the S13 Coupe and the hatchback. The Major mistakes it was for the Hatchback hitting on the wall or just spin out during drifting.

I think it all matters on the driver skills, I'm sure both vehicles S13 coupe and hatchback gives same results for drifting. Its only about either you like coupe or hatch nothing else... but if you know any answers between the coupe or hatch difference on drifting event please let me know about it.

I'm sure there is a little advantage or disadvantage for both type cars coupe and the hatch, I think the hatch can drift better inside and the coupe drift better outside on the corners.

Guys correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not an expert on drifting but the way I see it on the videos it tells me alot, now I want someone to tell me about real drifting experience between the Coupe or the Hatch hitting corners...thanks

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i already purchase a coupe now i'm looking for a drift car s13 hatch or coupe..

Please Vote what car would you pick for drifting the Coupe Or the Hatch S13 1989-1993.
 
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it is not lighter.. and if it is, maybe 10lbs max. there is no other difference besides a hatchback and a trunk, and there is no "better" one. They both perform identical. It's whatever you feel more comfortable in/styling you like better. But.. if you want to get into an argument, since the Hatchback in America was the only one to offer a Limited Slip as an option, I would have to say that the Hatchback is better.
 
Brian said:
it is not lighter.. and if it is, maybe 10lbs max. there is no other difference besides a hatchback and a trunk, and there is no "better" one. They both perform identical. It's whatever you feel more comfortable in/styling you like better. But.. if you want to get into an argument, since the Hatchback in America was the only one to offer a Limited Slip as an option, I would have to say that the Hatchback is better.
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Please, Please, Please don't offer information if it's not correct... the base model coupe is 50lbs lighter then the base model hatch and almost 150lbs lighter then the top of the line hatch (this can be fixed with weight reduction on the hatch) The coupe has a slightly stiffer frame then the hatch because of the solid supports and trunk rather then the longer hatch opening (it flexes in between the back supports) this can also be fixed by adding chassis support bars etc.. I have driven both coupes and hatches, they do feel different stock.. I have personally only drifted coupes so I can't personally comment on which is better, but I have heard that the coupe is easier to drift.

There are differences between the two but it really comes down to driver prefrence.
 
Kenrik said:
Please, Please, Please don't offer information if it's not correct... the base model coupe is 50lbs lighter then the base model hatch and almost 150lbs lighter then the top of the line hatch (this can be fixed with weight reduction on the hatch) The coupe has a slightly stiffer frame then the hatch because of the solid supports and trunk rather then the longer hatch opening (it flexes in between the back supports) this can also be fixed by adding chassis support bars etc.. I have driven both coupes and hatches, they do feel different stock.. I have personally only drifted coupes so I can't personally comment on which is better, but I have heard that the coupe is easier to drift.

There are differences between the two but it really comes down to driver prefrence.
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why would you compare a base model coupe to a top of the line hatch? 50lbs? show me this proof from NISSAN. On both window stickers with the curb weight they were the same so how about you go cry your coupe sucks and you suck too!
 
Ok so far we have results.

2 Votes for the hatch
1 Vote for the Coupe

Keep voting what would you prefer the Coupe or the Hatch S13 for Drifting.

So in some point ===>> The coupe has a slightly stiffer frame then the hatch because of the solid supports and trunk rather then the longer hatch opening (it flexes in between the back supports) this can also be fixed by adding chassis support bars etc.. Sounds pretty good. Anymore info's or Tips..
 
Brian said:
why would you compare a base model coupe to a top of the line hatch? 50lbs? show me this proof from NISSAN. On both window stickers with the curb weight they were the same so how about you go cry your coupe sucks and you suck too!
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http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/Used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2218/Act/usedcarreviewspecs/

The coupe and HB are base model weights 31lbs difference, The Vert is the SE weight 2800lbs both the coupe and HB are over 2800lbs in SE form.

I'm just stating the facts here, I never said the HB was not a good car... coupes do weigh less and they do have stiffer frames these are facts....

Argueing with people over the internet is like competeing in the special olympics even if you win you're still retarded..

MMMmmm Kay... drop the subject.
 
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coupes and hatches use the same frame also fyi so to say that one has a stiffer frame is bs unless it's aftermarket.

and the s14 is not only 25lbs heavier than the s13 either.
 
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Brian said:
since the Hatchback in America was the only one to offer a Limited Slip as an option, I would have to say that the Hatchback is better.
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Ok Now from 87 to 93 all the 240sx/s13 Hatchback comes with the Limited Slip Differential I just want to make sure if it is, because my friend that has the 93 Coupe 240sx he told me that his car don't comes with the Limited Slip Differential, so thats 1 stepback for the Coupe No LSD/Limited Slip Differential. While the Hatch S13 comes with the LSD but its a little heavy and not stiffer than the Coupe.

So thats a 50/50 for both sides.

LSD or better lightweight and stiff frame... sounds a very hard decision to pick. don't know what to say but every video i see for the hatch s13--> they spin out while drifting is a little hard to drift and I like that.

The Coupe looks hot as well, i just don't see too many Videos for the Coupes S13... I already spent 1 hour on videos let me try to find a video with the coupe s13 drifting and see what happens, is hard to find few more coupes drifting on video but there is alot of videos drifting with the Hatchback s13.
 
Spining out with a 240 is not the cars fault it's driver error, hatches don't spin out anymore then coupes.

Not all hatchbacks have a LSD only ones that were equiped with Super Hicas (very few)

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/tech/0205scc_silvia/ <---- Look

Picking the Chassis
The S13 240SX came as a fastback, coupe and convertible. The convertible is heavy, flexible and was only available with an automatic. If you're building a sports car, don't start here. Of the remaining body styles, the coupe is slightly lighter (about 50 lbs., depending on options) and stiffer, thanks to the added structure behind the rear seats.

The 240SX was available with ABS, a viscous limited-slip differential, and Super HICAS four-wheel steering. ABS from this era is relatively primitive, so we tend to avoid it. The HICAS system is probably another one to avoid. The rear-wheel steering is sometimes in phase and sometimes out of phase with the front wheels, and many people find it unpredictable and unsettling. There are several kits available to eliminate the system on cars that have it.
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HICAS is not that great so most people get rid of it.. but only cars with HICAS have a LSD so it's better to buy a car without a LSD (coupe or hatch) and swap one in later

Really it does not matter which you buy coupe or hatch both will be good for drifting and both can be modded the same ways, in stock form the coupe has a few advantages (that the hatch can make up for with a few mods) but you can hold more cargo with a hatchback... so that's a plus

Basicly.. if you like the way one looks better or you find one in really good condition for cheap buy it (coupe or hatch) i'm sure you wil be happy either way.
 
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yea, LSD was only offered as an OPTION and did not come standard on the hatchbacks. you gotta get a HICAS one or find a HICAS at the junkyard and take it's differential or get one from somewhere else or aftermarket. and they in America there are no such thing as 87 Nissan 240sx... they started in 88 only and aren't listed as 88, they are listed as 89. 89-90 SOHC KA24E engine.. 91-94 DOHC KA24DE engine.
 
kenrik.... you and me know the coupe is like 10X sexier and that's all that matters. about the hicas- I've seen like 1000 240's and only seen 2 that were super hicas ironically owned by 2 of my friends. It's easier to find a 240's on the street with an sr20 in it.
 
last year there was atleast 3 a month at u pull it... guess that means the hicas and abs didnt work too well hahahahahah
 
this thread is pointless because there is no real difference between the hatch and coupe, if u cant drift a hatch u r not gonna be able to drift a couple and the other way around
its not the car its the driver
 
just get an AE86 Corolla GT-S and you will automatically become a good drifter and then you can drift everything! I use to had one but it was a SR5 and look now at my avatar; I can drift with Yoshi's kart in Mario Kart SNES
 
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Here we go again the whole AE86 driving skill thing lol. But I agree with what someone said, it all about the driver. You should be able to drift them both if you know what your doing.
 
I love the whole coupe/FB war. People seem to get offended when someone says anything good about a coupe lmao

Its driver pref. The coupe IS stiffer. I like the look of a coupe better. FBs are the most popular.
 
FB holds 10+ tires, coupe holds like 4-6, thats why i choose fb.
 
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