What is a drift angle kit?

It is a set of front suspension and steering parts (lower arms, adapters or knuckles, tie rods and sometimes rack spacers) that lets the front wheels turn further than stock. In drifting it gives you more room to countersteer when the car is at a big angle.

How many degrees of lock does an angle kit give?

It depends on the kit and the car. According to SLR Speed, a kit seller, stock steering usually limits lock to 30 to 40 degrees and kits take it to 60 to 70 or more. For the BMW E36, makers state about 55 degrees for the CNC71 adapters or the Wisefab Narrow, over 60 for the standard Wisefab, about 65 for the IRP V1 and up to 70 for the DriftMax.

How much does an angle kit for a BMW E36 cost?

As of 3 October 2026, published prices ran from a pair of adapters (79,990 CLP in Chile or 99.99 GBP for the CNC71 pair in the UK) to 1,310 EUR before VAT for the full Wisefab kit, with options in between such as Drift and Grip (from 658.99 EUR incl. VAT), CNC71 Plug & Play (755.32 USD (≈ $1.268.938 ARS) on sale) and DriftMax (999.99 EUR). Shipping to Argentina, import costs, suspension and fitting are not included.

What is Ackermann angle in drifting?

Ackermann geometry makes the inner front wheel turn more than the outer one in a corner, which helps on the street. In drifting the wheels point against the corner and several makers correct it: Wisefab says that extra angle costs speed and grip when drifting, DriftMax advertises zero Ackermann with parallel wheels, and GKTech and Wisefab offer adjustable kits.

Do I need an angle kit to learn drifting?

No. To learn how to start and hold a slide, a prepared rear-wheel-drive car and someone beside you guiding you are enough. A kit makes sense once you drift often in your own car and keep running out of lock while correcting.

Can I make a homemade angle kit by cutting the knuckles?

It is the riskiest route. GKTech explains that steering bind, when the steering will not go to full lock or will not come back from it without a lot of force, is common in self-modified knuckles, and calls it very dangerous. If you touch the steering, use parts with a technical spec sheet, have an experienced mechanic fit them and test the car in a safe place before driving fast.

Oct 3, 20261 min read

Drift angle kit: what it is and when you need one

By Dmitrii McCarthy

Drift angle kit: what it is and when you need one

This article is currently available in Spanish. Quick summary: an angle kit (lock kit) is a set of front suspension and steering parts, such as longer lower arms, knuckle adapters or new knuckles and tie rods, that lets the front wheels turn further than stock, so you have more room to countersteer at big drift angles. For the BMW E36, prices published on 3 October 2026 ran from a pair of adapters (79,990 CLP in Chile, or 99.99 GBP for the CNC71 pair rated at about 55 degrees) to 1,310 EUR before VAT for a full Wisefab kit (over 60 degrees), and the Spanish version also explains Ackermann geometry, steering bind and when a kit actually makes sense.

You do not need 60 degrees of lock to learn: you need a rear-wheel-drive car and someone beside you. Read the full guide, with sources, in the Spanish version of this article.

Frequently asked questions

What is a drift angle kit?: It is a set of front suspension and steering parts (lower arms, adapters or knuckles, tie rods and sometimes rack spacers) that lets the front wheels turn further than stock. In drifting it gives you more room to countersteer when the car is at a big angle.
How many degrees of lock does an angle kit give?: It depends on the kit and the car. According to SLR Speed, a kit seller, stock steering usually limits lock to 30 to 40 degrees and kits take it to 60 to 70 or more. For the BMW E36, makers state about 55 degrees for the CNC71 adapters or the Wisefab Narrow, over 60 for the standard Wisefab, about 65 for the IRP V1 and up to 70 for the DriftMax.
How much does an angle kit for a BMW E36 cost?: As of 3 October 2026, published prices ran from a pair of adapters (79,990 CLP in Chile or 99.99 GBP for the CNC71 pair in the UK) to 1,310 EUR before VAT for the full Wisefab kit, with options in between such as Drift and Grip (from 658.99 EUR incl. VAT), CNC71 Plug & Play (755.32 USD (≈ $1.268.938 ARS) on sale) and DriftMax (999.99 EUR). Shipping to Argentina, import costs, suspension and fitting are not included.
What is Ackermann angle in drifting?: Ackermann geometry makes the inner front wheel turn more than the outer one in a corner, which helps on the street. In drifting the wheels point against the corner and several makers correct it: Wisefab says that extra angle costs speed and grip when drifting, DriftMax advertises zero Ackermann with parallel wheels, and GKTech and Wisefab offer adjustable kits.
Do I need an angle kit to learn drifting?: No. To learn how to start and hold a slide, a prepared rear-wheel-drive car and someone beside you guiding you are enough. A kit makes sense once you drift often in your own car and keep running out of lock while correcting.
Can I make a homemade angle kit by cutting the knuckles?: It is the riskiest route. GKTech explains that steering bind, when the steering will not go to full lock or will not come back from it without a lot of force, is common in self-modified knuckles, and calls it very dangerous. If you touch the steering, use parts with a technical spec sheet, have an experienced mechanic fit them and test the car in a safe place before driving fast.

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