Ah, the mythical "drift bus"—a beast that combines the lumbering charm of a bus with the sideways antics of a drift car. In Australia, this usually refers to heavily modified vans or minibuses souped up with rear-wheel drive conversions, beefy turbocharged engines, and stiff suspensions to handle those smoky, oversteering shenanigans.
Expect horsepower ranging from 200 to 400 kW, rear-wheel drive conversions, and custom roll cages because safety isn’t just a suggestion when you’re sliding a bus sideways. Prices for such beasts vary wildly; a basic donor van might cost you between $3,000 and $10,000 AUD, while a fully built drift bus can easily exceed $50,000 AUD.
Check out Tradingpost or CarShowroom for some inspiration, but remember, these are niche creations that may require a fair bit of DIY and a sense of humour about mechanical sympathy. Buckle up, it's going to be sideways!
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