BEHIND THE BULD
Welcome to the behind-the-scenes blog series, where we catch up with
our friends and explore what makes this community great
Behind The Build
Behind the Build - Bryan's 350z
If you have seen Bryan Aquino's 350Z in previous Drift HQ videos, you probably remember it wearing mismatched black body panels that had definitely seen better days. The team finally...
Behind the Build - Bryan's 350z
If you have seen Bryan Aquino's 350Z in previous Drift HQ videos, you probably remember it wearing mismatched black body panels that had definitely seen better days. The team finally...
Behind the Build - Jordan RKTUNES
When BMW introduced the G87 M2, enthusiasts were divided. Some loved its bold styling, while others questioned whether it could live up to the legendary M cars that came before...
Behind the Build - Jordan RKTUNES
When BMW introduced the G87 M2, enthusiasts were divided. Some loved its bold styling, while others questioned whether it could live up to the legendary M cars that came before...
Behind the Build - JP Automotive
Swapping an SR20 into an IS300 isn't the obvious choice. Most people keep the 2JZ, add boost, and call it a day. JP went the opposite direction. He pulled the...
Behind the Build - JP Automotive
Swapping an SR20 into an IS300 isn't the obvious choice. Most people keep the 2JZ, add boost, and call it a day. JP went the opposite direction. He pulled the...
Behind the Build - Renegade Hybrids
Some builders have one car worth talking about. Gizmo has two, and they couldn't be more different. One is a beat-up FD RX7 that's been his trial-and-error drift car for...
Behind the Build - Renegade Hybrids
Some builders have one car worth talking about. Gizmo has two, and they couldn't be more different. One is a beat-up FD RX7 that's been his trial-and-error drift car for...
Behind the Build - Andrii Musiienko's Audi RS5
Nobody builds a competition drift car from an Audi RS5. There's no body kit you can buy. No suspension parts on a shelf. No playbook to follow. TSH Auto and Andrii...
Behind the Build - Andrii Musiienko's Audi RS5
Nobody builds a competition drift car from an Audi RS5. There's no body kit you can buy. No suspension parts on a shelf. No playbook to follow. TSH Auto and Andrii...
Behind the Build - Seems Legit Garage Comes to ...
Before the dual caliper brackets and bolt-on BMW parts everyone knows today, Mike Dodge and Chris Smith were two Chrysler engineers building E46 drift cars after hours and solving their...
Behind the Build - Seems Legit Garage Comes to ...
Before the dual caliper brackets and bolt-on BMW parts everyone knows today, Mike Dodge and Chris Smith were two Chrysler engineers building E46 drift cars after hours and solving their...
Behind the Build - Vasily's Porsche Macan Drift...
Inside the engineering of a truly custom drift machine. Discover how this build pairs an Audi RS7 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with an 8HP automatic transmission managed by a Turbolamik TCU,...
Behind the Build - Vasily's Porsche Macan Drift...
Inside the engineering of a truly custom drift machine. Discover how this build pairs an Audi RS7 4.0L twin-turbo V8 with an 8HP automatic transmission managed by a Turbolamik TCU,...
Behind the Build - Jack Shanahan’s BMW E82 1 Se...
16 days. That's how long Jack Shanahan had to build a competition-ready drift car from what turned out to be a bare shell. No engine. No wiring. No drivetrain. Just...
Behind the Build - Jack Shanahan’s BMW E82 1 Se...
16 days. That's how long Jack Shanahan had to build a competition-ready drift car from what turned out to be a bare shell. No engine. No wiring. No drivetrain. Just...
Behind the Build - Adam LZ's White Chaser
The Ultimate Street-Driven JZX100 Build. When it comes to iconic JZX100 builds in the US, Adam LZ’s Toyota Chaser has become one of the most recognizable examples of what a...
Behind the Build - Adam LZ's White Chaser
The Ultimate Street-Driven JZX100 Build. When it comes to iconic JZX100 builds in the US, Adam LZ’s Toyota Chaser has become one of the most recognizable examples of what a...
Behind the Build - Josh Nelsons BMW Kevlar F22
At first glance, it looks like a full-blown competition car. HGK carbon Kevlar bodywork, Lexan windows, rear-mounted cooling, a quick-change rear end, dry sump system, and a full Haltech electronics...
Behind the Build - Josh Nelsons BMW Kevlar F22
At first glance, it looks like a full-blown competition car. HGK carbon Kevlar bodywork, Lexan windows, rear-mounted cooling, a quick-change rear end, dry sump system, and a full Haltech electronics...
Behind the Build - Rhys Conklin BMW E36
Most people learn how to ride a bike before they're 11. Rhys Conklin was learning how to drift a BMW E36. And not just any E36 — this was the...
Behind the Build - Rhys Conklin BMW E36
Most people learn how to ride a bike before they're 11. Rhys Conklin was learning how to drift a BMW E36. And not just any E36 — this was the...
Behind the Build - Bobby’s 1JZ S14
For this Behind the Build, we’re highlighting a car you might’ve already seen in action, just not as the main focus.When we filmed with Chris Napp and his dad, Mike...
Behind the Build - Bobby’s 1JZ S14
For this Behind the Build, we’re highlighting a car you might’ve already seen in action, just not as the main focus.When we filmed with Chris Napp and his dad, Mike...