[Scott]

Ok, it's time for some truth in this thread.

I really can't see how the S2000 is like the new AE86, and is automatically a great drift car, for several reasons.

1. The AE86 Corolla is a popular choice for drifting because it was a cheap, lightweight RWD platform with affordable parts, and was easy to work on. It really isn't superior by any means. And on that note, the S2000 is not cheap, parts tend to be on the expensive side, and for it's size, it really isn't all that light.

2. The stock suspension characteristics of the AP1 S2000 work against drifting. If you look at the sway bar diameters and spring rates, you'll see it is in fact biased toward oversteer. However, the peaky power and short wheelbase often translate this into snap oversteer, and not incredibly easy to control.

3. The S2000 chassis was built through and through to negotiate turns with grip. It performs best when all 4 tires are holding traction. This also dispels the myth that drifting is faster than grip in a racing situation (barring abnormal racing surfaces such as dirt and ice).


So, can you drift the S2k? Most certainly. Is it "good" for drifting? That's a bit trickier. While, yes, it can be setup for drifting, it is hardly the ideal car if you don't want to put some time, tuning, and plenty of money into it.