FPV's Wild 'DRIF6' Concept Breaks Cover

Motoring Channel Staff - 28/Feb/2006

FPV Typhoon DRIF6 Concept Car Built for drifting, the DRIF6 generates 380kW of power and 700Nm of torque, enough to get the wheels smoking FPV DRIF6: Specifications Body: Lightweight F6 Typhoon, 4-door sedan Engine: Turbocharged/intercooled 4.0-litre DOHC in-line six cylinder Turbocharger: Garrett GT 35/40 Induction system: Hand-made twin-plenum manifold with custom three-inch pipes from turbocharger and intercooler. Ram air intake from lower front bumper into K&N pod filter Engine Management System: Customised calibration Exhaust: Stainless steel 3-inch straight-through with side outlet Intercooler: Front mounted 600mm x 300mm x 75mm Power: 380kW (517hp) Torque: 700Nm Clutch: AP Racing twin-plate Differential: Locked rear differential, 3.73:1 final drive Brakes: Cross-drilled and ventilated 355mm x 32mm front and 330mm x 28mm rear rotors with Brembo callipers. HIS braided hoses. Pull-operated hydraulic handbrake with Tilton brake proportioning valve. Seats: Momo Steering wheel: Momo Harnesses: Four-point Momo race harnesses Battery: Optima; mounted in rear of cockpit with central-mounted kill switch Gauges: VDO monster tacho, Autron tyre pressure monitoring system Wheels:19x8 inch five-spoke alloy in Dark Argent Tyres: 245/35 ZR19 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Lubricant: Castrol Edge 0W-40

Khumo Red Drift Tyre

I came across to this article at http://www.driftworks.com/articles/khumo-red-smoke-drifting-tyres,6.html

The driver and their technical members tried to show off some creative inventions that will give a red smoke when spin up,Well enjoy the story by Mr. Phil.

Today myself and Brett Castle went to Rockingham to test an experimental tyre for Khumo Tyres. It's a Kumho Estca, but with a difference. Due to some very clever chemical reaction or gypsy voodoo or something, it gives off a red smoke when spun up

There were 6 of these tyres in Europe, and I really wouldn't care to guess exactly how much they currently cost to develop and manufacture in such a small number. Needless to say there are now only 2 of these tyres in Europe, thanks to myself and Brett 'testing' them thoroughly

They are a 280 treadwear rating, and built around Khumo's road legal/track tyre, just for reference, Toyo's very sticky Proxy T1-S has a TWR of 280, so these really do have some traction. They are currently only available in 255/40/17, so we had to fit them on to a set of R33 GTR wheels. Initially in testing we were having massive understeer issues due to the extremely soft compound of these tyres, but once they were worn in a little, things started to come together nicely.

After our short scrubbing session, it was time to do the after lunch Drifting demo for the small invite only crowd. We used the main staight, in the same way you may have seen HKS Europe's S15, Nomura's R34GTT and Kazama's S15, with some very close twin drifting in the baking heat for about 10 minutes, this equates to four dead red tyres, and 140degree oil temperatures, see the flame pictures for proof

We had a great day, and would like to thank the GT Battle guys for arranging it, and Khumo Tyres for inviting us, but also for acknowledging our fantastic sport and pushing forward with new ideas, now let's get those Orange versions under development.

Pictures Courtesy of Glen at GT Battle.

UKM Drift Event ..not bad

Event DetailsEvent Name: Campus Dori '08 Chapter 1 - UKM Bangi : Temasya Gemilang Kolej Kris MasOrganiser: UKM Bangi, Drift.com.myVenue: Dataran Gemilang, UKM BangiDate: 17th February 2008Time: 9.30am - 6.00pmCondition: DrySpectators: FREEParticipants Info- Event Format: Free Run- Entry Fees per drifter: RM70- Maximum number of participants: 30Rules and Regulations- Helmets must be in good condition and worn at all times in the track.- A minimal of 3-point seatbelts must be worn at all times in the track.- All loose items in the vehicle must be secured.- No oil leaks of any kind will be tolerated.- The organiser reserves the right to decline entry or disallow a vehicle to enter the track if the vehicle is found unsafe.Proposed Schedule9:30am - Registration10:00am - Free Run start1:00pm - Lunch break2:00pm - Free Run continues6:00pm - End of eventRegistrationRegistration and payment can be made through TT session. If you can't attend TT, you can arrange for an online transaction. Please contact Yoong (019-3236353) for more information. Spaces are limited. First come first serve

KL, Malaysia drifting ,,really show off

Illegal KL drift at Merdeka square. There were and some of them just show off,,and some of them are real good.