New here. My FC arriving on Wed. Few questions...

StavFC · May 19, 2009, 10:10:00 AM

Its not been on the drift scene for a long time, its just existed for a long time, lol.
It was built up and competed in 2006 only, and never used since, was put up for sale mid 07, and aside from a few trips round the block to keep it fresh, has sat in Kazama Auto and Powervehicles yards since

But yeah, ill be doing a full oil/plug change before even starting it, ill run it round for a bit on stock plugs and fairly gently for a couple hundred miles, then swap the plugs and oil once again, and go back to my usual driving, lol.
Regarding plugs, 9s all round may be ok in normal use, but Ross@Dragon reccomended 10s all round considering the use its going to get, so thats what I got, but they can go on once ive gave it a more gentle run back in to action.

declasm · May 19, 2009, 01:13:30 PM

That is a nice FC! I\'ve been waiting to see if you\'d pop up after reading about it in the mag.

What is the intended use (I guess lots of drifting?!), Do you have any plans for the future - adding an twin-turbo V8 perhaps

although that may get a few funny looks around here!

StavFC · May 19, 2009, 01:42:15 PM

Intended use is fun, so yeah a lot of drifting as its main use, but just general fun, it will get a lot of miles on fast road, track, and even the odd bit of strip action I bet, I dont believe in cars that can only be good at one thing.

Future mods wont be much, the fact its like someone read my mind and built me an FC is exactly why I bought it.
Plans though...
Water injection for added safety.
A big cone filter, as its currently just an open turbo.
Some spare wheels, pink, of course!
Remove stereo, add perspex side windows and rear hatch, and ideally FRP or carbon doors, for minimal weight to improve all round performance and reduce stresses on mechanicals. Weighs slightly over 1150kg as it stands right now (Does anyone do these in the UK yet for FCs? They are available in Japan but cost a bomb).
Get it BDC/EDC legal- How close it is already I wont know till I take a look at the cage etc.
Power wise im hoping the current power plus planned weight loss should keep me happy- Im used to ridiculous power cars, so generally need around 400bhp per ton to keep me entertained/scared. Id rather not have to spend too much on power upgrades!

About the V8, well, you never know in the future, id only do it if it was the economical option after engine dying disasters, I love rotaries, and besides, this is NOT a project car, I want this car on the road the whole time, the Chaser is my project, and I hate having projects, lol.

mx1311 · May 19, 2009, 01:47:34 PM

get it down to reworx for a remap for uk fuel as they are the only rotary tuners that can do fcon (i hear jaydee is doing them now before any of the elm comment

)and the guys will give it a once over and point you in the right direction and what your after

i must advise you to stay away from piston engine tuners as rotary afrs at wot tend to be very different conventional motors

colum

Retro_Boy_G · May 19, 2009, 01:53:34 PM

Holy shizzle! This is the beast that started my roof spoiler thread!! Glad to see it\'s coming to the Uk!

Moonwrap · May 19, 2009, 02:14:27 PM

Cool FC! I have so many stock ones and have always secretly yearned for something really in your face like this! LOL! Will really look forwards to seeing this at the shows! Congratulations!

Lynn
:wave

StavFC · May 19, 2009, 03:22:09 PM

Got a call from the lorry driver who is dropping it off 2moro. He actually has it now and is only about an hour away, if I wanted I could have it this evening, but TBH im busy so it would do me no real good having it now, so the sheduled 9am drop off tomorrow will be going ahead as usual. Feels like Xmas, but less boring.

Quote from: mx1311;608999get it down to reworx for a remap for uk fuel as they are the only rotary tuners that can do fcon (i hear jaydee is doing them now before any of the elm comment )and the guys will give it a once over and point you in the right direction and what your after

i must advise you to stay away from piston engine tuners as rotary afrs at wot tend to be very different conventional motors

colum

Dont worry, I dont trust tuners at the best of times, it wont be tuned by anyone but rotary specialists.
Ive known Ross@Dragon for many mannnny years now, so will be taking various trips to him no doubt.
Hopefully the current map and Optimax, along with w/i, should be safe. Hopefully...

fil_auto · May 20, 2009, 04:36:07 PM

FDUKin awesome! Should see you coming in that! Fantastic spec #;o)

StavFC · May 22, 2009, 04:55:33 PM

Its here now, and goddamn its amazing to drive. Good times.

fil_auto · May 22, 2009, 05:29:34 PM

^^^^^ Fantastic - make sure you get to some of the shows this year #;o)

StavFC · May 25, 2009, 12:48:16 PM

Will do, dont worry.

Its MOT\'d and insured now, but obviously not registered yet, and thats killing me as I wanna bloody drive it! Argh

Brett · May 25, 2009, 07:47:25 PM

VIDS....we need VIDS and autopornography!!!

:god

James H · May 26, 2009, 10:25:24 AM

Looking sweeeeeeet!

StavFC · May 26, 2009, 03:45:59 PM

Quote from: Brett;610818VIDS....we need VIDS and autopornography!!!

:god

Got the full DVD of it at home, but heres some of it from when it came 5th (inc top qualifier) at D1SL...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh8Wx1Uze68

There also footage on Youtube somewhere of it when it wins the MSC Team Drift event, but I cant find it at mo.

Brett · May 26, 2009, 07:36:41 PM

QuoteOne previous owner, never been thrashed

:Giggle Great vids