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jhendri542:
I saw the other post with using a ring gear and starter for reverse, but are there any other good ideas since that post was over 3 years old.   I was wondering if anybody thought of reversing the polarity of the engine starter to just move it a few feet.  I know you are not supposed to rotate an engine backwards, but it might be okay for short bursts?  However I did see a post where someone rolled backwards and it destroyed his engine. 

While we are on the topic of engine damage. I was thinking of installing a drift brake, I assume as long as I don't stall the engine, it should be okay?

justfreaky:
There is a separate transmission type piece available for a reverse gear. It's around $1,200. Not INEX legal. Yes, these engine don't turn backwards! That is why in a spin you have to push the clutch in. The starter chain will break if you don't.

The drift brake, as discussed about using as an emergency brake for a street legal vehicle, will not affect the engine. You wouldn't be using this as a braking system. Only issue is to not get the car spinning and going backwards. That will cause issues with engine damage.

Steve

jhendri542:
I might use the drift brake for drifting too!  However, these seem pretty easy to get sideways without using an e-brake.  My long term goal is to use this car for road course racing, autocrossing, drag racing and drifting.

justfreaky:
You don't want to know my opinion on drift cars. lol! You are going to need several different gear sets for the different types of racing and different tracks. Gears seem to be pretty pricey at this time. They do tend to go up and down pricewise. Do some shopping around! Springs and shocks will need to be addressed as well for the different types of racing and multiple tracks. Tires will be an issue with multiple types of racing. One thing that I truly like about INEX Legends is that the rules are the same at all sanctioned events and tracks (worldwide). For everything other than drifting and possibly street use, you will have no use for an E- brake or a drift brake.

Steve

jhendri542:
I realize that most people don't consider drifting to be real racing, but I find it entertaining to watch and do!  (can't knock it if you never tried it?!)  I think I might be already set up for drifting for wheels and tires!  I previously owned Nissan 240SXs, so I have ton of old tires and wheels.  Exact same bolt pattern as Legends!  In fact I had a hard time getting into my basement garage with the car due to the limited ground clearance with the 13s and street full exhaust.  I put the 15s on and no problem!  Yeah, I noticed that gears really fluctuate in price.  I will just buy them when I see good deals, however I might have eventually go to a more robust differential.

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