Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 08:20:25 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 08:20:25 AM
(http://www.fujisawa-power.com/images/photos/normal/IMG_0103.JPG)
The front looks a bit wrong though, Im not liking that movement at all!
The front looks a bit wrong though, Im not liking that movement at all!
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Ric on July 23, 2004, 08:25:58 AM
Post by: Ric on July 23, 2004, 08:25:58 AM
Nice pic Lee!
That\'s what we could see from the stands - looks like you need to stiffen it up a bit. The "pro" drift cars were rock solid on the suspension so now you have a good excuse! :p
That\'s what we could see from the stands - looks like you need to stiffen it up a bit. The "pro" drift cars were rock solid on the suspension so now you have a good excuse! :p
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 08:50:07 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 08:50:07 AM
I cant stiffen it, so theres not much I can do about it now! Its just right on the road though, but I can see taking it on track becoming frustrating.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: msc125 on July 23, 2004, 08:58:18 AM
Post by: msc125 on July 23, 2004, 08:58:18 AM
what suspension setup have you got?
mine is standard and i\'m wondering how it will perform on trackdays
mine is standard and i\'m wondering how it will perform on trackdays
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Ric on July 23, 2004, 09:03:55 AM
Post by: Ric on July 23, 2004, 09:03:55 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by J4P RX
I cant stiffen it, so theres not much I can do about it now! Its just right on the road though, but I can see taking it on track becoming frustrating.
I thought it was adjustable - Is it only height adjust then?
I suppose you could get harder springs but then it\'s going to bit bumpier on the road.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:06:38 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:06:38 AM
Only height adjustable as far as im aware.
Its gas filled, so I guess you could drain the gas and refill it differently or something.
The springs are already 9 and 7, which is pretty hard although it doesnt feel it at all. I guess maybe I looked upside down and its a 6, but as I wasnt there when it was fitted I dont know for sure.
When I used standard suspension it wasnt all that bad, but there is way too much body roll.
Its gas filled, so I guess you could drain the gas and refill it differently or something.
The springs are already 9 and 7, which is pretty hard although it doesnt feel it at all. I guess maybe I looked upside down and its a 6, but as I wasnt there when it was fitted I dont know for sure.
When I used standard suspension it wasnt all that bad, but there is way too much body roll.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:21:47 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:21:47 AM
This ones ok, but a little boring. It seems a lot of the people dont like taking pics of my car :(
(http://www.fujisawa-power.com/images/photos/normal/IMG_0194.JPG)
(http://www.fujisawa-power.com/images/photos/normal/IMG_0194.JPG)
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 09:53:09 AM
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 09:53:09 AM
Do you just have standard anti roll bars?
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:59:16 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:59:16 AM
I would guess so.
I have HKS Hiper D coilovers, but the rest of it suspension wise is standard I think.
I have HKS Hiper D coilovers, but the rest of it suspension wise is standard I think.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: 20B_boy on July 23, 2004, 10:03:18 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on July 23, 2004, 10:03:18 AM
They\'re not the HKS dampers Geff had/has are they Lee? those things were HARD!?
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 10:11:33 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 10:11:33 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by 20B_boy
They\'re not the HKS dampers Geff had/has are they Lee? those things were HARD!?
Nope. These dont feel that hard. As said on the road they feel pretty good, but on track they felt a bit soft.
Should be changing my tyres today though, and I think they hindered the feel a lot so I should be able to tell a lot more.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 10:15:02 AM
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 10:15:02 AM
ARC do lots of nice suspension stuff for the 3rd gen.
I think my car used to be a drift/track car as its like a rock, and about 5 inches off the ground.
As well as the standard antiroll bars i have another arc one on each axle, the rear has stiffening bars going from the roll bar to the chassis either side of the gearbox tunnel.
I wish i had a camera so i could show you what i mean.
Believe me together with coilovers it gives me very little body roll. If you are wanting to seriously stiffen her up this could be the way to go. I planning on getting a camera soon so if you are interested i can send you picks of my setup....
The downside to this is its not road friendly at all. When you go over a pebble you know all about it! But when you go round a corner it handles like an absolute dream with very little roll.
I think my car used to be a drift/track car as its like a rock, and about 5 inches off the ground.
As well as the standard antiroll bars i have another arc one on each axle, the rear has stiffening bars going from the roll bar to the chassis either side of the gearbox tunnel.
I wish i had a camera so i could show you what i mean.
Believe me together with coilovers it gives me very little body roll. If you are wanting to seriously stiffen her up this could be the way to go. I planning on getting a camera soon so if you are interested i can send you picks of my setup....
The downside to this is its not road friendly at all. When you go over a pebble you know all about it! But when you go round a corner it handles like an absolute dream with very little roll.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 10:17:42 AM
Post by: Donato on July 23, 2004, 10:17:42 AM
Im also running with Ohlins coilovers...
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 10:22:56 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 10:22:56 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Donato
If you are wanting to seriously stiffen her up this could be the way to go. I planning on getting a camera soon so if you are interested i can send you picks of my setup....
The downside to this is its not road friendly at all. When you go over a pebble you know all about it! But when you go round a corner it handles like an absolute dream with very little roll.
At the moment im actually thinking about selling it. Its still a really nice road car right now.
Its going to cost more than I can afford to spec it how I want it, no-one will ever want to buy it off me and when I crash it ill be loads of trouble due to the cost of parts.
Still thinking over my options.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:42:15 AM
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:42:15 AM
We had a good day out though Lee, the guy in the skyline was exceptionally good no???
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 11:46:18 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 11:46:18 AM
Yes he is very good.
Thats Julian, normally driving the E30 3 Series with the M3 engine. The Skyline he was driving has actually been sold and was being collected the next day!
Thats Julian, normally driving the E30 3 Series with the M3 engine. The Skyline he was driving has actually been sold and was being collected the next day!
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:55:17 AM
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:55:17 AM
Oh Dear,
hopefully the guy buying it isn\'t on any forums i hope:rollin :rollin
Do you mean he normally drives the Irish bmw drift car thingy??
BTW very nice first pic of your car in motion, cool:) :bandit
hopefully the guy buying it isn\'t on any forums i hope:rollin :rollin
Do you mean he normally drives the Irish bmw drift car thingy??
BTW very nice first pic of your car in motion, cool:) :bandit
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 11:57:13 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 11:57:13 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by gsb876
hopefully the guy buying it isn\'t on any forums i hope:rollin :rollin
Do you mean he normally drives the Irish bmw drift car thingy??
Yeah thats the one. I think the guy buying it inteneds to drift it in Ireland anyway so probably wont care too much.
Lee
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:59:32 AM
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:59:32 AM
Good stuff!!
This mean anything to ya Lee???
This mean anything to ya Lee???
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 12:06:51 PM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 12:06:51 PM
Saw the pic on the GTR forum. Nice track, never been there though :D
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: iaint on July 23, 2004, 01:15:17 PM
Post by: iaint on July 23, 2004, 01:15:17 PM
Been round it a few times... on Gran Tourismo - very cool looking track.
Hopefully will get out to SoCal next summer (road trip and vegas baby!) so timing going past there with a race meet would be good... Watching the Superbikes from there the other week shows how hilly it is - reminded me of Donny.
Iain
Hopefully will get out to SoCal next summer (road trip and vegas baby!) so timing going past there with a race meet would be good... Watching the Superbikes from there the other week shows how hilly it is - reminded me of Donny.
Iain
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: antnicuk on July 23, 2004, 09:42:43 PM
Post by: antnicuk on July 23, 2004, 09:42:43 PM
Lee,
what would you get if sold it, i was thinking of selling mine but there is nothing that i could buy for even twice as much that would touch it on speed.
A skyline would cost more than my whole car to get as quick, been a bit spoilt now.
regards
tony
BTW they look like merc amg wheels!
what would you get if sold it, i was thinking of selling mine but there is nothing that i could buy for even twice as much that would touch it on speed.
A skyline would cost more than my whole car to get as quick, been a bit spoilt now.
regards
tony
BTW they look like merc amg wheels!
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:49:39 PM
Post by: J4P RX on July 23, 2004, 09:49:39 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by antnicuk
BTW they look like merc amg wheels!
Starform D2 Split Rims. I dont really like them, but people all weekend were telling me they loved them. Back on my Volks now anyway, just depends whats got tyres.
As for what I would get, probably an imported car with all the stuff I want on it. 2 Way LSD and Rollcage being the top two things. Seems a shame to mess up whats a nice car and will cost me a lot of money to do.
Something with a better power delivery would help too for drifting. A single turbo FD would be good, but thats more money I dont have.
I also should bear in mind that crashing will happen. A bonnet for an FD is £200 if I can find one. I bonnet for a 200SX is £20. That said, I dont want a 200SX...
Cheers
Lee
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: scooby_si on July 23, 2004, 10:02:29 PM
Post by: scooby_si on July 23, 2004, 10:02:29 PM
shhh a new bonnet costs best part of £700 so you have yerself a bargain there mate you know if you drift in a 200 you just melt into the crowd, get a FD going well & its (http://img15.photobucket.com/albums/v44/scooby_si/knel.gif) time
Si
Si
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: antnicuk on July 23, 2004, 10:14:26 PM
Post by: antnicuk on July 23, 2004, 10:14:26 PM
if you enjoy drifting that much, keep the rx stock for the road and with money you will save on parts and goodies, buy a cheap drifter and run it into the ground. Can you drif the old s13?
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Welsh Dan on July 23, 2004, 10:52:25 PM
Post by: Welsh Dan on July 23, 2004, 10:52:25 PM
Are they Mercedes AMG wheels, or just lookalikes. I ask, because I just sold my old set of AMG 18"s as I didn\'t think that they\'d fit on the RX7
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Welsh Dan on July 23, 2004, 10:53:04 PM
Post by: Welsh Dan on July 23, 2004, 10:53:04 PM
Mental note to self, read all of the topic first before replying
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:16:13 PM
Post by: gsb876 on July 23, 2004, 11:16:13 PM
Mental note "the girl knows too much"
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 24, 2004, 01:33:02 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 24, 2004, 01:33:02 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by antnicuk
if you enjoy drifting that much, keep the rx stock for the road and with money you will save on parts and goodies, buy a cheap drifter and run it into the ground. Can you drif the old s13?
I cant afford to keep an RX for the road and run a drift car. Its mainly the fuel consumption thats just killing me which is why its my 2nd car now as it is.
Could drfit an S13, not going to because everyone has one :D
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 24, 2004, 01:59:52 AM
Post by: gsb876 on July 24, 2004, 01:59:52 AM
Totally agree with you there Lee, lots of S13\'s drifting and what not, always good to be different:)
Thats why we drive what we do..................
Thats why we drive what we do..................
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: scooby_si on July 24, 2004, 07:26:18 AM
Post by: scooby_si on July 24, 2004, 07:26:18 AM
yeah man i was even thinking of wearing my outfit 
this weekend to stick out a bit.....lol
Lee silyl question thou if RX7 is 2nd car which you want to use for such fun & full on events how come yer so worried about it being harsh or wotever on the road? Budget & costs i can totally empathise & apreciate yer happy with it being mint on the road but just wondered....
You know it makes sense either way debt is your friend (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/geno/rofl.gif) erm or maybe not i guess but wot wood i no......lol
Si
this weekend to stick out a bit.....lolLee silyl question thou if RX7 is 2nd car which you want to use for such fun & full on events how come yer so worried about it being harsh or wotever on the road? Budget & costs i can totally empathise & apreciate yer happy with it being mint on the road but just wondered....
You know it makes sense either way debt is your friend (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/geno/rofl.gif) erm or maybe not i guess but wot wood i no......lol
Si
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: J4P RX on July 24, 2004, 09:23:12 AM
Post by: J4P RX on July 24, 2004, 09:23:12 AM
Im not too worried Si, but I have a lot of money tied up in it and its still not how I want it to be.
Thats all really.
Thats all really.
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: Andyp on July 24, 2004, 09:39:19 AM
Post by: Andyp on July 24, 2004, 09:39:19 AM
lookin good there Lee :)
Title: Nice pic of mine
Post by: gsb876 on July 24, 2004, 09:42:04 AM
Post by: gsb876 on July 24, 2004, 09:42:04 AM
Hmmmmmm,
interesting, as you guys know i\'m one of those people who looks after my car very carefully, thus no track days / 1/4 mile days and so forth.
You may ask whats the use in having all that power without any fun??? well i have fun alright just not the limit of messing the car up!!!
So know what Lee\'s on about, as i have a fair amount tied up in the rx too so wouldn\'t wanna wreck it:(
interesting, as you guys know i\'m one of those people who looks after my car very carefully, thus no track days / 1/4 mile days and so forth.
You may ask whats the use in having all that power without any fun??? well i have fun alright just not the limit of messing the car up!!!
So know what Lee\'s on about, as i have a fair amount tied up in the rx too so wouldn\'t wanna wreck it:(