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Old May 12, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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I run as much as I can with Ksport Kontrol Pro's.
Only about 2 degrees

I still see a bit of wear on the side tread/sidewall so I need a bit more.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Around 3.5 deg Front, we mainly drive fast tracks though. Doesn't matter so much for slow tracks.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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lol 0 front camber.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JebusFC
Around 3.5 deg Front, we mainly drive fast tracks though. Doesn't matter so much for slow tracks.
You have a pm.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by laramiejoe
Yeah if you run 0 camber you'll have a bunch of positive at full lock. I run like -3.25 in front.

yea i just turn my wheels full lock and then adjust camber till the tire patch is full contact.

then set the camber back to 0 when im done drifting
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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lol I guess iM still a noobie. I l try this, set some neagtive camber and see if it helps me get more steering.. it should be dope!

no wonder after el toro event [70-90 mph drifts] my front wheels [18x9.5 215/35/18]outer side walls edges were bald, and had alot of random flat bald spots.. must be making that front smoke lol and positive camber
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Old May 13, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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at evergreen they also have a 3/8th bank, this would be the track I'm aiming t o drift, I have not tried to adjust my camber, any suggestions?
http://www.vimeo.com/4505264
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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new ride this season. first time out
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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getting away from the rotarys good thinking :-)
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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im down to try anything and the sr feels absolutely great but holy **** i would rather be in a fc chassis.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:20 AM
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if a 240 is set up right it is so much nicer then an fc to me anyways
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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i wish my fc was like a240
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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yea i had a nice beat to hell 240 hatch awhile back sold it due t the fact i could nevert manage to make it to the track so it was collecting dust all i got is afew old pics of it.



header,port/polish,J30 LSD. personally tyhough if i biuld another drift car its gunnna be a truck a 92 toyota 22R and swap a 2JZ-GE from a SC300 with a R154 trans and a Mk3 Supra LSD (if i'm lucky enough to get a 4" rear end that is or i'm getting a E-locker for the 3.5")
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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did you buy those NT03's from a guy named dave?
Dave knows everyone huh?

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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dkwasherexd
i wish my fc was like a240

You suck. 240s are terrible.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Dave knows everyone huh?


Just saw you guys were kind of in the same area and the wheels look pretty close to his old ones, just thought i'd ask but yeah he does know everyone haha. He used to live in San Diego like 3-4 years ago. that guy is super cool
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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You suck. 240s are terrible.
agreed %100
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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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i've been sliding a sil80 for the past year, and i really must say it is po-po. best substitue for sliding a 7 is sliding a rx8.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RE TurboII
Just saw you guys were kind of in the same area and the wheels look pretty close to his old ones, just thought i'd ask but yeah he does know everyone haha. He used to live in San Diego like 3-4 years ago. that guy is super cool

super cool indeed... gave me a killer deal on the wheels.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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here is mine after a major rebuild. After this is painted Im going to start working back on the FD





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Old May 15, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Paint it purple and prove there is no purple car curse.......

Sweet coupe.

If my buddy josh gets one like he's planning on (selling his bagged blazer for it) i'm going to be so jealous. Found one for $1000 that needs a rad. Found an at hatch for $850 that runs good too. I almost sold my coilovers so i could buy it!
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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i need to get rear bumper on and will be heading to the first drift event on the 30th of may
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Old May 15, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Last picture of this car on track ever, it will be parted out now.
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Old May 15, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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what happened
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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blew rear rotor, parting out to buy a genesis coupe.
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