Another Toyota 86 is heading to the 2012 D1 Grand Prix season according to the Speedhunters Facebook page. This one will be driven by Manabu Orido but no Subaru engine inside this one! The Toyota 86 chassis is taking a Lexus IS-F V8 engine and should officially be the first V8 swap in a Toyota 86/Scion FR-S platform. It is a shame that D1 will have three of these in competition while we only will see one in Formula Drift for 2012.

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The Florida drifter Zoltan Hajdu is no stranger to anyone in the know focused around the southeast drift scene. Way back when he drove a black beat up BMW and now he has this Stage 6 Nissan 240sx. Zoltan will be a rookie this year in Formula Drift with this all out turbo LS2 machine. He shouldn’t lack power at the big tracks like Las Vegas and Seattle but interesting to see how this setup fares at some other events. What do you think of the car? Full build sheet if you click read more below.

Source: http://drift5150.com/?p=249

Engine:
LS2 6.0 liter V8
Costume Stage 6 Motorsports Twin Turbo Kit Custom Dual 3” SS Exhaust System – by Stage 6 Motorsports Complete ARP Engine Hardware
ISIS Intercooler
ISIS 3876 turbos
Tial Bov
Ferrea Valve Springs
Ferrea Retainers
Ferrea Seat locators and locks
Griffin Radiator
Wiseco Pistons
Eagle Rods
Cometic Head gaskets
Aluminum Fuel Cell
Two Walbro Fuel Pumps
80lb Siemens Injectors

Electronics:
Stack gauge cluster
Costume wiring harness Auto meter Boost Gauge
Drivetrain:
G Force GSR 4 Speed Dogbox Transmission One Piece Drive Shaft Shop Aluminum Drive shaft
Quarter Master triple plate clutch
Quarter Master 7.25 flywheel Kaaz 2 Way LSD

Suspension:
Tein Superdrift Coilovers Tein Traction Rods Tein Tie Rods
SPL Tie Rod ends
SPL Solid Subframe Bushings Megan Racing RUCA Megan Racing Toe Arms Megan Racing Traction Arms Cusco Strut Tower Bar

Brakes:
Brembo Drilled/Slotted Rotors300zx 30mm 4 Piston Calipers Hawk Blue Racing Brake Pads Wilwood pedal assembly
Wilwood manual master cylinders

Safety:
S&W Enjuku Racing 10 point roll cage Sparco Pro2000 seats Sparco 5 Point 3” Harness Sparco Steering Wheel
10lb Firecharger Fire Safety System

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DMP Round 5- Poznan: Battle of the Nations from TuningGarage on Vimeo.

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Rhys Millen has a brand new chassis which just came back for powder-coating for the 2012 Formula Drift season. The car is heading into paint and then getting a nice build up for the 2012 season we are sure. Last year around SEMA we speculated the team might be a two car program for the new year but as far as we can tell that really didn’t get anywhere. We cannot wait to see what he is changing up for the new season!

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It looks like the new 2012 rule book has a shift in tire/weights once again. The last update we reported on is in January 2011 where the smallest tire class was 2000-2099lbs allowing you to run up to a 215mm and 2100-2399 was several weight classes ranging from 225mm to 245mm. The heavier cars ranging in the 3000 range have the biggest change in tire sizes. Here is the last weight/tire link to compare old sizes to the new ones. It seems like this is going to be a struggle of regulation focus over the next few years with the series before they can find an ideal weight class ruling. What does everyone think of the new changes to this section of the rules?

9.1.TIRE SIZE REGULATION
9.1.1. Cars are limited to the size of the rear tire that can be used, 
depending on the weight of the vehicle.

9.1.2. A car must be track-ready and running when it is weighed and
 registered to a weight class. A car will be weighed WITH the driver
9.1.3. Once the car is registered to a weight class, it will be
recorded, and issued a class specific sticker that must be displayed
prominently on the windshield. A car's weight may fluctuate within the
limits of its weight class, but it can never weigh less than the minimum
weight for its registered class.
9.1.4. Tire sizes are AS MEASURED in mm, across the span of the contact
patch. Tires will be measured on the rim, while on the car, while the
 car is on the ground.
9.1.5. Tire size must not exceed the maximum size dictated by
class at any time on track.

9.1.6. Tire size will be measured and verified on track before
the start of every tandem round. A FORMULA DRIFT official may
also check tire size at any time during the event.

Weight and Tire Classes-
2100-2399lbs up to 235mm
2400-2699lbs up to 245mm
2700-2799lbs up to 255mm
2800-2899lbs up to 265mm
2900-2999lbs up to 275mm
3000-3099lbs up to 285mm
3100-3199lbs up to 295mm
3200-3299lbs up to 305mm

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Yes February is finally here and that can mean only one thing. Time for Some Just Drift fun.

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Today a magazine has been reporting that Tyler McQuarrie has a deal signed for 2012 and we have confirmed that is not the case at this current time. To catch you up back in the beginning of October he was left go from Falken Tire at the end of the 2011 season. Then we found out he was in New Jersey visiting Gardella Racing which he has continued to be linked with during this off-season. I have confirmed the two teams are still in talks so the deal is not dead but Tyler McQuarrie’s manager confirmed that nothing has been signed either. That about sums up the report but just wanted to confirm that other media outlets are reporting incorrect information this morning. Good luck to Tyler landing a deal for this new season!

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TANDEM OF DIE | 2011 DVD | Trailer “Shit Luck” from TANDEM OF DIE on Vimeo.

You have been waiting and now out for your viewing pleasure… Tandem Of Die

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The Scion FR-S has been the biggest buzz of the import car scene in quite some time. Formula Drift announcer Jarod DeAnda went behind the scenes of the commercial shoot and captured all the action from flat black Mercedes SUVS to helicopters with huge cameras on them. Follow the jump below to see a ton of photographs.

You can notice in the last photograph it appears the Scion FR-S is drifting in the commercial screen previews!

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So to enter to win head over to K&N’s Facebook page. Be sure to like their page and then click on the promos tab and enter. And say up to date with all info on Vaughn Gittin Jr. on his web site here. Registration closes at 03/01/2012 11:59pm  So Best of luck.

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