Nürburgring on gas

Today we bring you a video with which to show you a different way of "walking" through the mythical Nürburgring circuit. In this we can see Fredrik Sorlie at the wheel of his Toyota Cressida with a 2JZ-GE engine; He is a former Norwegian Formula Ford driver dedicated to the design and programming of web pages that, as a hobby, likes to amaze all those who have the opportunity to see him drift.

Returning to the car, the 3rd series Cressida is a sedan from the mid-70s whose conventional lines seek to combine American and British styling, as the Japanese brand sought to continue carving out its space in Western markets. The original version of this classic sold in Europe and Oceania is usually powered by the 18cc 4-cylinder R2000 engine, capable of roaring at 105hp at 5.500 rpm; Together with the rear-wheel drive, the 2-liter makes the Toyota a toy ready to take the curves sideways just as Fredrik does - masterfully if perhaps recklessly and after some fixes.

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Drift preparation

According to speedhunters.com, The modifications carried out by Underground Garage so that this 1.090 kg saloon can go sideways without finishing against the protections are abundant. To begin with, a swap, it decir, a change of mechanics in search of more power: Thus, the original engine has been replaced by a house brand 2JZ-GE produced between 1991 and 2005 and capable of delivering 207 hp. Cavalry is transmitted via a 6-disc clutch to 14-inch Longchamps wheels shod with Falken 185 / 60R14 tires.

The transmission is 5-speed, the W58 from the second-series Supra (1986). In addition, a custom exhaust has been used, an HKS air filter and, to cool the enhanced package, a radiator from GRP4 Fabrications. Regarding the suspension, Tokico provides the adjustable dampers and Ohlins the springs, the assembly being repositioned by the workshop craftsmen to improve what they call “the geometry and the steering lock”. And speaking of the steering, it is a hybrid between that of the Carina and '79 Corolla models that, through T3 arms and a nice Nardi steering wheel, pivots around 70 degrees ...

On both sides, the Cusco front axle culminates in disc brakes from the sixth generation Nissan Silvia (1995) and operated by the third-party MR2 calipers. At the back, along with the rigorously welded differential, coexists what we believe is a slightly modified axle with the original drum brakes!

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Compromised security

Our protagonist wanted to finance his video through through crowdfunding although it was not very successful. Paradoxically, once shot, it ran like wildfire across the screens of drift-loving Internet users; so much has been the virality achieved that the ex-Formula Ford driver has seen his desire to continue producing these types of films reinforced. Sometimes he even gives us little ones teaser like the one we embedded above, which speaks for itself in terms of the fun that the sport of skidding offers.

Regarding security, Does skidding violate the Green Hell rules? Yes, but from what it seems that day the track operators were looking the other way ... Obviously it represents a danger for all the other users of the mythical circuit, which, as can be seen in the video, find serious difficulties to overtake the Norwegian.

In any case, and from our perspective of fans comfortably reclining on the desk or the armchair, it is shocking to see this Cressida dance from the early seventies. The architecture and complexity of the route highlight the rest of the drivers who come as part of the Sunday tourist trips and who cannot surpass - for one reason or another - a whole master of a specialty with more and more followers .