
A Drifteuse for €1,500
Today, a new video and therefore a new article. We're embarking on an exciting project: transforming our mule, a BMW 325 Ti Compact, into a drift car. The aim is to create a training car to help us progress in drifting and prepare for the 2025 French Drift Championships. The budget is set at €1,500 for the parts, and we're going to show you how we're going to do it.

The basis of the project
We got this car back thanks to Lucien, and for a drift car, it's pretty clean. Of course, there are a few things to replace, like the clutch, and a bit of rust to deal with. The bodywork is in good condition, apart from a few imperfections. The idea is to optimize this car without breaking the bank for 1,500 euros.

Shiftech launches into car detailing!
You've already seen it on our website and in a few videos, but Shiftech is launching intovehicle detailing for PPF (transparent protective film for bodywork) and covering (to change the colour of your bodywork) in addition to polishing and ceramic treatment to give a shine and a layer of protection to the whole.
It was therefore necessary to update the premises that we had vacant at Shiftech Tours to prepare a space that we hope you will enjoy! We've got some great surprises in store, so don't forget to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out on all the big news!

Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 30° Anniversario 916 goes PPF
Our Ducati is being fully protected in the workshop. The idea of this film is to provide transparent protection for all bodywork from external aggressions such as gravel, mosquitoes, blows from keys, etc...
In short, if you don't know what PPF is yet, you're going to love the principle, but we'll be presenting it to you soon in a brand new dedicated video.

Car Covering
We decided to give our drifter a new look. Rather than opting for an expensive wrap, we've chosen a flashy colour, a fluorescent yellow, which will attract attention on the track. The idea is to give a nod to Médéric's transport company, with warnings on the vehicle such as "Caution, ça glisse! ".

Grafts for the drifter
We ordered all the parts we needed from Drift Shop and SCP Shop. Here are some of the parts we received:
- Steering wheel and hub
- Safety harness
- Seat brackets
- Hydraulic handbrake with mounting plate
- Brake pads
- Connecting rods
- Spark plugs
- Adjustable cups
- E46 30% additional angle kit
- Low-cost suspensions to stay within our target budget

Installing the Elements
We started by installing the seats and the handbrake. This required a few adjustments, but with a bit of DIY, everything went well. The seats are not homologated, but they will provide good support for drifting. We also added a tulip-shaped steering wheel to avoid banging the switches.
The challenges of preparation
As always, there are unforeseen circumstances in this kind of project. For example, we had problems with the brake hoses. Instead of doing a complicated assembly, we opted for a simple configuration that should suffice for our use.
But for a public holiday, it was a great step forward.

The Baptism of the Drifteuse
After many hours of work, we were finally ready to christen our 325 Ti. The time had come to test the car on the track. The first few laps were promising with Sofiane at the wheel, although we did notice a few adjustments to be made. The car responded well, and it's clear that there's potential for progress.

In a nutshell!
Transforming a 325 Ti into a drifter for €1,500 was a really fun challenge. Thanks to teamwork and a lot of DIY, we've managed to create a car that will allow us to train and progress in drifting. Stay tuned to follow our adventures on the track and see how we can make this great machine even better!
Not to be missed!