Blog: 91 coupe drift/time attack build up
03-12-07, 01:53 PM
#127
Update 3-12-07
Well, I got to drive at Drift Battle on Sunday and I must say it was great!! The car handled much better than I anticipated. Those who dis cut springs can shut their mouth! Once people post some pics up from the event I'll show you guys. There will be video too. My friend was filming most of the day and he's got some good footage. The motor ran perfect yesterday can't complain about that, but I do need a better clutch and tranny....anybody got a tranny!?. Even with crappy tires up front and rear I didn't understeer at all. I was actually able to hit the whole first and second turns with ease. I had enough speed my lack of power did not effect me, it's the low speed stuff that is a bit trickier. All in all it was a good day of practice and I really got to feel the car. I'm still debating on what kind/size of tires to get for the front, it's a hard choice. I think with good tires and coilovers I will improve greatly.
Oh by the way I primered the whole car too Saturday night at like 10pm so I didn't look all mis-matched at the track. It came out alright and hopefully I'll get a paint job in a couple months.
Oh by the way I primered the whole car too Saturday night at like 10pm so I didn't look all mis-matched at the track. It came out alright and hopefully I'll get a paint job in a couple months.
03-12-07, 03:10 PM
#129
Originally Posted by a_drift
Well, I got to drive at Drift Battle on Sunday and I must say it was great!! The car handled much better than I anticipated. Those who dis cut springs can shut their mouth! Once people post some pics up from the event I'll show you guys. There will be video too. My friend was filming most of the day and he's got some good footage. The motor ran perfect yesterday can't complain about that, but I do need a better clutch and tranny....anybody got a tranny!?. Even with crappy tires up front and rear I didn't understeer at all. I was actually able to hit the whole first and second turns with ease. I had enough speed my lack of power did not effect me, it's the low speed stuff that is a bit trickier. All in all it was a good day of practice and I really got to feel the car. I'm still debating on what kind/size of tires to get for the front, it's a hard choice. I think with good tires and coilovers I will improve greatly.
Oh by the way I primered the whole car too Saturday night at like 10pm so I didn't look all mis-matched at the track. It came out alright and hopefully I'll get a paint job in a couple months.
Oh by the way I primered the whole car too Saturday night at like 10pm so I didn't look all mis-matched at the track. It came out alright and hopefully I'll get a paint job in a couple months.
03-13-07, 02:36 AM
#130
no I haven't eliminated the DTSS. Only thing I've done to the suspension is cut stock springs lol. But coilovers, bushings, etc. are in the near future. Thanks for the compliment man. I like your car! So clean not like mine lol. How did the car feel out there? With some practice you'll really enjoy the FC. Also, I took what you said about diving into the first corner on the big course and just floored into it, let off the gas real quick, and then got back on it. Worked like a charm and much better than taping the brake to slide it. Thanks!
03-13-07, 05:31 PM
#135
Originally Posted by a_drift
no I haven't eliminated the DTSS. Only thing I've done to the suspension is cut stock springs lol. But coilovers, bushings, etc. are in the near future. Thanks for the compliment man. I like your car! So clean not like mine lol. How did the car feel out there? With some practice you'll really enjoy the FC. Also, I took what you said about diving into the first corner on the big course and just floored into it, let off the gas real quick, and then got back on it. Worked like a charm and much better than taping the brake to slide it. Thanks!
Doing all that with cut springs? Pretty slick, You definatly will do a lot better w/ a better setup. Thanks im glad my car stayed that way after the day was over haha. Before this FC i started drifting a FD and took it to 5 events and i couldnt get it to slide as nice as the FC. This FC is awsome and a lot easier to handle and easier to slide. With more practice i think ill get the hang of this car and should be throwing some wicked runs like you were. Glad i was able to help, the track set up was perfect for our car. Didnt have to change gears at all. I looked all the pix my friends took and there are some of you ill post them sometime soon.
03-14-07, 09:21 AM
#136
Yea I'm not sure if the DTSS even works or not lol. Once I was sideways I dont think it made much of a difference. I was just focusing on the right throttle control to hold it all the way through the bank turns and slow down enough for the hairpin. I was hooked on the big course. I loved it so much I'm signed up already for the next event lol.
Spirit Rx7: As for the engine nothing is done to it except for the exhaust. I try to leave the NA as close to stock for the reliability. But I do still need an S5 tranny. But you're all the way in So-Cali. I might be heading down there for spring break. If I do I might pick it up.
Spirit Rx7: As for the engine nothing is done to it except for the exhaust. I try to leave the NA as close to stock for the reliability. But I do still need an S5 tranny. But you're all the way in So-Cali. I might be heading down there for spring break. If I do I might pick it up.
03-25-07, 01:49 PM
#137
Here's a video put together by Raziel from the practice day. You can see a small clip of me in there. Its a cool vid. I'm waiting on the footage my friend has from the event cause he has all my runs on there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0xQCUeNo5Q
03-25-07, 04:55 PM
#139
Originally Posted by a_drift
Here's a video put together by Raziel from the practice day. You can see a small clip of me in there. Its a cool vid. I'm waiting on the footage my friend has from the event cause he has all my runs on there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0xQCUeNo5Q
You know what i just found out. I was sooooo eager just to get out there i didnt bother messing around w/ my settings. The pervious owner before me put the coilovers on the car and i guess he set up the rears to the softest and the fronts stiffer. The car was set for grip haha. That would explain why when i was starting a slide it would correct itself and didnt want to stay sideways.
Originally Posted by GWS
Wow. Great video. Good editing.
03-25-07, 06:09 PM
#140
Here you go footage of a_drift.
http://monkey-biz.org/People/fc3s01.wmv
http://monkey-biz.org/People/FC3S02.wmv
http://monkey-biz.org/People/FC3s03.wmv
http://monkey-biz.org/People/fc3s01.wmv
http://monkey-biz.org/People/FC3S02.wmv
http://monkey-biz.org/People/FC3s03.wmv
03-25-07, 08:15 PM
#141
Yes my spin out runs!!! lol Thank you so much! I had good runs in there but those were the warm up ones. First vid was the first time I tried that course set up, so I went in slow. I think I got a good feel of the course as the day progressed I had a blast out there.
Tell your friend NA drift FC's are the best!! lol Only if I had coilovers!!! Instead of cutsprings lol
Oh and anyway I could save these to my comp...I suck with comps.
Tell your friend NA drift FC's are the best!! lol Only if I had coilovers!!! Instead of cutsprings lol
Oh and anyway I could save these to my comp...I suck with comps.
Last edited by Rotary_Knight; 03-25-07 at 08:21 PM.
03-25-07, 11:23 PM
#144
Originally Posted by a_drift
Yes my spin out runs!!! lol Thank you so much! I had good runs in there but those were the warm up ones. First vid was the first time I tried that course set up, so I went in slow. I think I got a good feel of the course as the day progressed I had a blast out there.
Tell your friend NA drift FC's are the best!! lol Only if I had coilovers!!! Instead of cutsprings lol
Oh and anyway I could save these to my comp...I suck with comps.
Tell your friend NA drift FC's are the best!! lol Only if I had coilovers!!! Instead of cutsprings lol
Oh and anyway I could save these to my comp...I suck with comps.
Just right click the link and save as.
