What would you prefer for drifting?
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From: klamath falls, Oregon
number one not trying to get on the wrong foot with you because im tired of haters in forums. but you can tell im a newb because of my post number. and i may be a newb to rotory but not to cars or drifting. i know any other cars that i or friends have dropped 350s in do not get good gas milage specialy not better than a modded stock motor. but your right maybe i dont have rotory down yet. but i can also tell you EITHER WAY YOU LOOK AT IT drifting like stated above is not about power. sure initiation is easier but its suspension all the way. if you cant get sidewayz with 150 hp motor or even less depending on weight distribution and suspension then you shouldnt drift. or should work on it more. =))
One thing to keep in mind when you're learning to drift an Rx7 with an LS1 it's like your learning to drift in a different car. The handling will not be the same as if you're in a rotary. I'm a lil bias to the rotary and I'd say learn to drift it with it's original set up and then upgrade to an LS1. But if you got the money then drop in that LS1!! There is just something special about drifting the FC with it's rotary cause it's in a class of it's own 
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ok, how really expeirenced are you? because drifting is not about power (HACHI) its about skill and technique! lets see how much I think i know!
ok from a beginner too a begginer!
firstly-bushing make all the suspension bushings NEW by magic or whatever just do it!
secondly-DTSS stabilizers go too mazdatrix or somthing! theres forums on it!
thirdly-LSD 1.5 or welded diff if you know a relly expirenced welder but LDS is better!
fourthly-RIMS an extra pair www.diamondracingwheels.com dont have too look ballin! YET
fif-coilovers if you have this much money go get some DG5 coils
and i think your all set for now dont worry about the engine just make it the
13B-T! keep the heart of the car!
REMEMBER THIS, the stance of your car is everything! offset camber wheelspacers rolled fenders! if your gonna do it, do it legit! no obnoxious stickers please!
CHICAGO ON THE UP-RISE!
ok from a beginner too a begginer!
firstly-bushing make all the suspension bushings NEW by magic or whatever just do it!
secondly-DTSS stabilizers go too mazdatrix or somthing! theres forums on it!
thirdly-LSD 1.5 or welded diff if you know a relly expirenced welder but LDS is better!
fourthly-RIMS an extra pair www.diamondracingwheels.com dont have too look ballin! YET
fif-coilovers if you have this much money go get some DG5 coils
and i think your all set for now dont worry about the engine just make it the
13B-T! keep the heart of the car!
REMEMBER THIS, the stance of your car is everything! offset camber wheelspacers rolled fenders! if your gonna do it, do it legit! no obnoxious stickers please!
CHICAGO ON THE UP-RISE!
*******Z OF THE INDUSTRY****
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From: klamath falls, Oregon
that whole set up is sick man theres really no other way to put it. not too much not to little car looks awesome. i wanna see videos or at least pics of it in action.
but unless hes gonna respond. we maybe should get back on topic for the sake of this guys thread. =p
but unless hes gonna respond. we maybe should get back on topic for the sake of this guys thread. =p
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From: nothern illinois
oh and the rims!
FRONT
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F**K THE SYSTEM!!
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From: Florida
ls1 is more newby drifter friendly. Its easier to fix mistakes with a very torquy v8.
With a rotary or turbo cars you--- have to master the powerband to not let the engine fall in its face.
With a rotary or turbo cars you--- have to master the powerband to not let the engine fall in its face.
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From: klamath falls, Oregon
^^^ makes alot of sense. plus with a non turbo car its not as hard on it to pin it while coming around. with the turbo its alot better to fluctuate the gas wich some people that are new to driving and or drifting seem to have a problem with it.
LS motors aren't just for newby drifters. people like em because they are less prone to failure and just as fun as any rotary. and for that s14....is that thing ever drifted? looks like one initiation with counter steer will bend out is front fenders. and those are way to straight
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From: nothern illinois
LS motors aren't just for newby drifters. people like em because they are less prone to failure and just as fun as any rotary. and for that s14....is that thing ever drifted? looks like one initiation with counter steer will bend out is front fenders. and those are way to straight
its seems too work, but i watched some of his movies on photobucket
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http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v1...tive72/Silvia/
**** that. It's the driver not the car.
More car/power means you get to do bigger things without having to sweat the small stuff.
F**K THE SYSTEM!!
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From: Florida
I think you will miss out on a lot of knowledge if you start drifting with over 250whp. If you dont believe me watch this video to see why the japs are better.
And why they say an underpowered car teaches the driver. Watch parts 1-3.
this is 1/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdbRP...eature=related
And why they say an underpowered car teaches the driver. Watch parts 1-3.
this is 1/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdbRP...eature=related
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From: Memphis, Japan
Without even watching those vids I can say that it is better to start out with something basic. You will learn more and have better car control when it is all said and done.
There are places where you need power to carry out what the judges are looking for but that being said the approach to completing a corner or series of corners will vary greatly depending on your power levels. Your suspension will also have to change to support what the cars gonna do.
Judging by those videos that car has too many mods for the drivers experience. The car is pretty flat but has some understeer probably from it being too low and some bad acceleration control.
There are places where you need power to carry out what the judges are looking for but that being said the approach to completing a corner or series of corners will vary greatly depending on your power levels. Your suspension will also have to change to support what the cars gonna do.
Judging by those videos that car has too many mods for the drivers experience. The car is pretty flat but has some understeer probably from it being too low and some bad acceleration control.