I think both of the cars chosen will be interesting builds. I know Taylor Ray loved his Corvette drifter as does Cleetus. I think they can be built into a decent car it just need to lose weight and gain some power.
Great choice Dave!I guessed was gunna be a vette and look forward to following the build! Would be my choice as well at the moment , mainly because of watching Cleetus McFarland rippin his C5 over the last last few months.
I knew just by the shape of the front and the rear glass that is was a corvette!! Brilliant choice Dave! I would have liken to see a JZX100 chaser, but I suppose the Corvette is different. Good luck with it!
Great choice Dave LS2! Don't worry about the wait (shocks rims seats gearbox the rooftop) good as GOLD. that will get the car there. (4speed gearbox)? Maybe you drop 15kg your self Dave hahaha to be a professional driver!!!
Great joice Dave and very brave. Fingers crossed you will get rid of a lot of weight and make that car really competitive. Good luck lads,looking forward to see the progress.
💯Great choice Dave 🤙🏼 50-50 weight distribution Gearbox is at the back.👌🏼 Was thinking that was a Corvette c6 sillouette 😁 Try and get them diff/gearbox braces and upgrade the torque tube bushes, they expode and brake the torque tube and or gearbox ther like them BMW rubber gweebos, but ther inside the torque tube .👍🏼🤙🏼
im actually super excited to see a c6 get drifted in ireland! i feel as if it will shed some light on the scene over there! good luck with everything guys!
Dave there's a huge difference between 425whp hp and 400 crank hp... also ls1 is 5.7 ltr not 5.8 and finally it doesn't matter what car you picked i'm just looking forward to the build and hope everything goes well. I wish yall the best of luck!
as other comments said, you should definetely look into HGK corvette, you could easily cut the weight down. Blušs said some time ago that it's the best drift chassis that you can get.
the HGK body kit would be savage on it 😜 dave and Josh getting sponsorship for parts I think it's time mike should get a sponsorship for grinders and disc's 😂
New American subscriber here. Curious how this plays out. Also,do you feel more pressure with certain drivers being stuck on your side of the pond and being on your normally "tame" tracks ? I would think it helps your motivation??
@@mikevlogs4501 we are nowhere near James level as he is arguably the best in the world. We are just starting our journey on this series! Welcome aboard man!
Nice one Dave I knew it what do I win 😬. Should be good man I’m sure you have already been talking to Matt Fields. Can’t wait to see what you do with them both.
The Corvette is awesome Cant wait to see the building stages of it 👍👍 but i really have doubts about the MX5 love the car but i think the wheel base is to short to be competetitive . But i love the new approach and wish you all the best 😉
@@driftgames_life 😂😂😂 Ah now i understand the new team tactics Josh takes out James Dean first so dave has more chance of winning 👌👌 first new upgrade giant bullbar on the front 😂
The former owner, if they realise who they sold their beloved car to, will be bawling their eyes out as the strip back commences. It's a gorgeous car, I'd love one myself as a road legal summat different to pose in during summer.
I mean a corvette is still kinda common for a drift car in the USA but sick build can’t wait what is going to happen also what is good car to get in to drift
Great choice. Pssst.. ..Helium tyres, sand the windows down, pvc exhaust and a Helium roll cage. Lol On a more serious note wouldn’t it be something to have full moulds of Graphene body parts. “Game changer”
Nice motor, bet there is loads of eight in the safety bars in the doors, interior, all the lights, a/c ,interior, gearbox ,spare wheel, bumper bars, drive shaft and all the glass so it can lose weight. Put Dave on a diet too. Sorry dave but true. 👍💯
It’s still a larger bulkier car, and that gen mustang is a solid axle which while it can be plenty competitive, the vette suspension is SOOO much better
I mean under 3500 pounds with a driver with all the stock leather interior, wiring, airbags, etc is not bad. It appears You also have the steel chassis variant which is heavier than the aluminum one. You’re probably going to be able to drop around 500-600 or so from the chassis, maybe a hundred or so from carbon panels and getting rid a ton of the seam sealer and stuff. Matt fields is around 2700-2800 with driver. With pro level power, That’s not that bad tbh
@@driftgames_life the one good thing about vettes weight regardless is the sheer amount of mechanical grip they have. The suspension on them is damn near race car stuff from the factory. Crazy good geometry, especially considering the transaxle keeping weight over the rear. Excited to see this and the miata all done up!
@@Matt_Lanzer_13 the exact reason we picked it. It's expensive here in Ireland, but has a lot of the fundamentals handled already (engine + suspension)
just wanna say... only found out about you guys 2 days ago... im hooked fullly already
Thanks for coming along on the journey 😎
I think both of the cars chosen will be interesting builds. I know Taylor Ray loved his Corvette drifter as does Cleetus. I think they can be built into a decent car it just need to lose weight and gain some power.
LS STEP #1....... FIX OIL ISSUE!! buy and install a dry sump pump and tank
Great choice Dave!I guessed was gunna be a vette and look forward to following the build!
Would be my choice as well at the moment , mainly because of watching Cleetus McFarland rippin his C5 over the last last few months.
We wanted to be different from the European crowd and think we did it right 😎
HGK in 2016 made Corvette for RDS - only 980kg and 830HP
Such a cool build!
Love the thought process and the insight behind it.....best of luck with both projects, as always following and subscribed for the updates! Good Luck!
Thanks Brocks and delve into teardown tonight at 8PM! 😎
@@driftgames_life looking forward to it, thanks again for the content.... it’s getting a LOT of folk through the current situation!
Mikes grinder is going to be under some pressure, what a build tho
We've stock up on discs 😬
Can’t wait to see the livery’s on the MX5 and Corvette. Dope choices.
They're gonna be so mean 😎
Knew it the whole time. Cant wait to watch the build. Would love to get one my self
Thanks Lane 😬
My initial guess was Viper or Corvette C7, judged from the bulges on the roof. Wasn't too far off I guess...
Looking forward to the build.
Good guess my man!
I knew just by the shape of the front and the rear glass that is was a corvette!! Brilliant choice Dave! I would have liken to see a JZX100 chaser, but I suppose the Corvette is different. Good luck with it!
Thanks 👍
Great choice Dave LS2! Don't worry about the wait (shocks rims seats gearbox the rooftop) good as GOLD. that will get the car there. (4speed gearbox)? Maybe you drop 15kg your self Dave hahaha to be a professional driver!!!
That's the plan!
Great joice Dave and very brave. Fingers crossed you will get rid of a lot of weight and make that car really competitive. Good luck lads,looking forward to see the progress.
Fingers crossed!
Ditch the air con, and stick in a samsonas. Major weight saving straight away. Lighter wheels also maybe? Good luck with it !
Thanks Paul, that's the plan anyway. We've rip tonnes out already 😬
Loving this series already! Can't wait to see the final products
Us too Simon 😎
3 episodes a week is not enough lads. We need to see more 🤣🤣🤣 can't wait to see these finished 🙌
We're trying to pump out as much as possible 😅
Loving the two cars. Going to be great watching them getting transformed into drift cars and then onto the track 🏎🏎
Thanks Alison, the pressure is on but we will get there! 😎
I knew it was a Corvette. Well done lads 👌🏼 ment to be easy and forgiving to drive 🤙🏻😁 Drift week 2 in America turned into Corvette week 🤣🤙🏼
Thanks 👍
You guys need to hit up part shop max for sure!! They own the corvette drift community
I think you boys have really outdone yerselfs on this new project cant wait to c what it looks like
Thanks so much man!
Cant wait to see the build process and the finished product 🔥🔥
Us too Miguel and thanks for support 😍
Looking forward to seeing how much weight you can remove from both cars. Roll on the builds.
You and me both!
Thats going to be one mad car when its done dave love the new cars lads
Thanks Brendan 🙏🏻
These cars are gonna be absolutely nuts
That corvette is a beauty. Best of luck with it lads.
We think so too Stiofan! Thanks 😬
Absolutely love the corvette
I think out of the two that one is my favourite
Us too but don't tell Josh 😂
Best of luck lads ..can't wait to see how yee get on 🙏
💯Great choice Dave 🤙🏼 50-50 weight distribution Gearbox is at the back.👌🏼 Was thinking that was a Corvette c6 sillouette 😁
Try and get them diff/gearbox braces and upgrade the torque tube bushes, they expode and brake the torque tube and or gearbox ther like them BMW rubber gweebos, but ther inside the torque tube .👍🏼🤙🏼
Absolutely my man, we are on it!
im actually super excited to see a c6 get drifted in ireland! i feel as if it will shed some light on the scene over there! good luck with everything guys!
It's something different for the Irish grid
Loving the series so far. Cant wait to see where it goes
Thanks Evo 😆
Love it I was right the back of the car gave it away for me and happy today sold the bmw for what I wanted tomorrow pick up the new Honda wop wop
We had to disguise the cars with duvets as everyone is too eagle eyed 😬
Dave there's a huge difference between 425whp hp and 400 crank hp... also ls1 is 5.7 ltr not 5.8 and finally it doesn't matter what car you picked i'm just looking forward to the build and hope everything goes well. I wish yall the best of luck!
Thanks for the heads up and thanks for the support 😬
Savage content, production, camera work, new cars, everything about the channel is so so good at the moment guys keep it up 💪💪
Thanks Cathal, we are trying for sure!
Love both choices, savage content 🤙
Thanks Conor 😎
Love it! More and more drift vettes shows in Europe. Glad that You decided for that!
More to come!
FDF Fab in Canada makes a great angle kit that's quite reasonably priced!
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Exactly choice I would also do. Good luck!
Thanks dude!
Crazy crazy car dave, Best of luck with the build. Cant wait to see the work been done on it!
You and me both!
Wow.....not what I expected, cant wait to see it transformed though
Thanks Daryl, we definitely had to go different.
Great choice! Can't wait to see what you guys do with it.
@Mike Leeson Smart arse Leeson strikes again 😝 you may pull the finger out so lad cause you’ve a busy winter ahead 🙈
Lose weight, add power, SEND IT! 🥰
I called it! Was thinking corvette or Aston Martin
Going to be a great series watch, best of luck 👌👍
Thanks 👍
as other comments said, you should definetely look into HGK corvette, you could easily cut the weight down. Blušs said some time ago that it's the best drift chassis that you can get.
We are way ahead of you.... hint hint
@@driftgames_life
Great choice unique good luck boys love from leeds
Thanks Adam! 😇
the HGK body kit would be savage on it 😜 dave and Josh getting sponsorship for parts I think it's time mike should get a sponsorship for grinders and disc's 😂
HGK.... maybe we have something in the works...
New American subscriber here. Curious how this plays out. Also,do you feel more pressure with certain drivers being stuck on your side of the pond and being on your normally "tame" tracks ? I would think it helps your motivation??
Which certain drivers?
@@driftgames_life Deane for one ..I haven't kept up very much but I thought I heard something about him running in Ireland now.
@@mikevlogs4501 we are nowhere near James level as he is arguably the best in the world. We are just starting our journey on this series! Welcome aboard man!
@@driftgames_life thanks for the reply.I look forward to the builds and the journey.
From watching a few of the americas the c6 is actaully the better one for turning into a drift car, good choice 👌
They reckon it's sweet, let's find out...
The best channel on You Tube! I feel like buying some more merch to support this fantastic challange. Anything planned for Black Friday or December?
We are indeed dude! Coming next week!
Nice one Dave I knew it what do I win 😬. Should be good man I’m sure you have already been talking to Matt Fields. Can’t wait to see what you do with them both.
Thanks dude, we are pumped on both cars!
Now that... Is a great shout! 🚙💨 I think you may not be able to handle it 😜
Challenge accepted
This must be the year of the corvette. Drift Week 2 had a bag of corvettes. They’re beautiful.
They are starting to become a great option!
The Corvette is awesome Cant wait to see the building stages of it 👍👍 but i really have doubts about the MX5 love the car but i think the wheel base is to short to be competetitive . But i love the new approach and wish you all the best 😉
The MX5 will be a challenge, but we have a very unique idea for it
@@driftgames_life not crashing into James Dean ?? 😂😂 You guys are a bunch of legends im sure you wil figure it out 🤘🤘
@@mrfinch6664 he just wanted something slightly bigger and faster to crash into him with 😝
@@driftgames_life 😂😂😂 Ah now i understand the new team tactics Josh takes out James Dean first so dave has more chance of winning 👌👌 first new upgrade giant bullbar on the front 😂
Goan the lads
Thanks Philip 😎
Yeah I hit that bell button. This is gonna be interesting.
Boom welcome aboard!
Omg can’t wait to see that monster on track and Mike take a grinder to it
He already has... 😝
I swear, I need to get you in a dirt modified. You'd love it
This needs to happen 😍
Do u race dirt track stuff?
Can’t wait to see this Dave!
Thanks Daniel 😎
As soon as u said light and American only car I could think of was the corvette glad I was right
Boom!
Good luck lads
Thanks Oscar!
It will be really cool to see a C6 drifting in Ireland.
That's what we thought!
Auto to manual swap should save you a fair bit of weight. Them auto boxes cant be far off twice the weight of a manual
When will you release renders of what you want the cars to look? Widebodys? Liveries?
Very soon Jamie!
Would be great to see the tear down process. Make the most the scales and weigh what you manage to rip out of each vehicle.
It has begun!
try to build a rwd evo 9 or 8 just a thought of mine
still NICE CAR TO PICK THO GOODLUCK TO UPCOMING UPDATE TO THAT CAR
you have plenty to catch up on dude!
The former owner, if they realise who they sold their beloved car to, will be bawling their eyes out as the strip back commences.
It's a gorgeous car, I'd love one myself as a road legal summat different to pose in during summer.
Yeeeeahhh, we hope they don't watch the teardown episodes 😬
I mean a corvette is still kinda common for a drift car in the USA but sick build can’t wait what is going to happen also what is good car to get in to drift
We always suggest a 350Z. Welded diff, handbrake and done!
@@driftgames_life thanks
Called it.
Great choice.
Pssst.. ..Helium tyres, sand the windows down, pvc exhaust and a Helium roll cage. Lol
On a more serious note wouldn’t it be something to have full moulds of Graphene body parts. “Game changer”
We think the grinding disc and a lot of carbon fibre will sort a lot 😝
@@driftgames_life I’ve full faith, I’d still Blag the use of Graphene. Just Incase the bank folk are watching.
class!! best of luck with it :)
Thank you!!
I GUESSED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best drift Corvette ddKaba
A new Matt field, nice
We love Matt and his car rips!
I am super eager to see how much weight you can get out of that car. Half a ton is a tall order. Thankfully that engine is a monster though.
Let's just say we've taken out alot already 😂
@@driftgames_life Oh dear! Perhaps a carbon fiber drive shaft to replace the stock one and some light weight wheels?
Surely the auto transmission is adding more weight over a manual, correct me if I'm wrong 😂
Auto weighs anywhere from 10-25lbs more so that's minuscule in the overall build because most likely he's going sequential
be pretty awesome if this was a Netflix show
We can only dream...
aye let’s go i’m happy for ya chief
Wahoo, here we go!
Psyched x10 🔥
x11 😅
Josh in corvete loks like he's lost 😂😂😂
Better than having to cut the floor out of his MX5 to make him fit 😂
When he told about the critieria of the car that he wanted, i was expecting a c6, glad that my guess is correct
Lightweight-ish but bundles of FREEDOM power! 😬
in regards to the free sim rig do you put the sentence in the youtube comments or in the digital motorsports website?
Check our competition rules in the description dude!
@@driftgames_life sound mate
Is the vette gonna be rhd swap as well?
We will leave it as LHD. Our RTR Mustang is LHD too so not too much of a change 😎
Dude can’t wait !!!
Man, this is savage
Thanks Niko 😇
Nice motor, bet there is loads of eight in the safety bars in the doors, interior, all the lights, a/c ,interior, gearbox ,spare wheel, bumper bars, drive shaft and all the glass so it can lose weight. Put Dave on a diet too. Sorry dave but true. 👍💯
The diet is coming. It's the cheapest weight to lose 😝
@@driftgames_life look at all the money, you will make selling parts off it.
Is the sentence "How to become a professional drift team" 🤔
🤔🤔😂
Should of chose a lada .. James has the right idea
He would still beat us in the Lada 😂
I was right! Winner 🤣
Nice choice but I was thinking Dave gonna choose c63 Amg coupe Mercedes.
Bit on the heavy side for a pro car we think
Is the sentence hope you win
At first I was like why ruin a perfectly good corvette but thank you for doing this to an automatic
It's almost too clean to wreck but no going back now 😬
I knew it 😁😁😁👌
Us too 😆
@@driftgames_lifeInsider knowledge 🙄😂
Why didn't Dave just put more work into the mustang?
Edit: Like making it lighter and a rear mount rad
Because content
It’s still a larger bulkier car, and that gen mustang is a solid axle which while it can be plenty competitive, the vette suspension is SOOO much better
they probably might just sell it to get more budget i guess
Don't worry, the Mustang isn't going anywhere and the C6 is just a better base to work with 😎
Drift Games monster cam, good heads, and some long tubies and you are ready to go
Fuck yea Dave ! corvette badass!
Is the sim giveaway thing restricted to the UK? I'm in the US
Unfortunately it is for Ireland/UK only my man
@@driftgames_life ok 😔 lol. Thanks so much for the reply! Can't wait for every episode of this series!
Hgk Carbon Kevlar Dave it will make it Much lighter
On it already Chris! Good shout
I had a feeling that Dave might go for something American
I thought he was going to say an R32-34 or something 😅 ~ Corvette’s are dope though
He's a wannabe hillbilly 😬
Is the sentence "go wild"
I mean under 3500 pounds with a driver with all the stock leather interior, wiring, airbags, etc is not bad. It appears You also have the steel chassis variant which is heavier than the aluminum one. You’re probably going to be able to drop around 500-600 or so from the chassis, maybe a hundred or so from carbon panels and getting rid a ton of the seam sealer and stuff. Matt fields is around 2700-2800 with driver. With pro level power, That’s not that bad tbh
We are hoping so and we steered away from the aluminium chassis as if it takes an impact, the car is toast. We are hopeful when it comes to weight!
@@driftgames_life the one good thing about vettes weight regardless is the sheer amount of mechanical grip they have. The suspension on them is damn near race car stuff from the factory. Crazy good geometry, especially considering the transaxle keeping weight over the rear. Excited to see this and the miata all done up!
@@Matt_Lanzer_13 the exact reason we picked it. It's expensive here in Ireland, but has a lot of the fundamentals handled already (engine + suspension)
Fc rx7 idc after I saw the twerkstallion I fell in love forever
THE SENTENCE IS .............................................
Legend 🤣
Oliver, the hero Drift Games deserves, but not the one it needs right now.
@@driftgames_life 😥sorry