1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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just curious ....

are there any 1st gen drifter's here? if so what sus set up are u running?
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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i plan on drifting mine when it comes together but other than that i haven't found anyone that does
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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i used to; didn't like the idea of repairing it more than modifying it. well; more than i already have to hahhaahha. but, the car will get it's *** end out very easily. no problem on that, but you really need to get some more power to maintain the apex's and have more control. get an adjustable camber kit up front because these 1st gens like to push alot. umm other than that, i say it's not worth it. our cars were made to handle, not drift.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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power's not really a problem....im looking more along the line's of suspension because if the twin cam corolla's can do it with lil power y not a 1st gen right LOL....and this is just going 2 b a weekend thing not like a pro thing and it's going 2 b in big area's i'll b sure and not hurt it i luv my 1st gen last thing i wanna do is destroy it
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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those carollas are making over 200rwhp still tho, and pushing 9k rpms. suspension tho, call up TEIN; they will custom make you a setup or you can go all Ground Control. they have the camber/caster plates and some high *** spring rates.
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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start off with a lsd rear end. that helps alot. then i would spend some money on the springs and the front struts. or, just drift it like it is. i do. except i have a lsd.
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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those carollas are making over 200rwhp still tho, and pushing 9k rpms. suspension tho, call up TEIN; they will custom make you a setup or you can go all Ground Control. they have the camber/caster plates and some high *** spring rates.
good god tien....just sayin that name is expensive LOL....i was thinkin more along the line's of tokiko shock's with suspension techniques spring's and mayb racing beat sway bar's and i think they have camber plates also.....what do u think of this set up? those corolla's have bout 170 i think not tryin 2 b rude but i think 170 sounds bout right....yea kettlman i've got a gsl-se so i've already got the lsd coverd i guess just the suspension set up is next then
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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i will when i done, but only because i'll be turbo
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