FC Drift day

[FlikstRR]

im really looking forward to this,but ive never really drifted before.Ive had it sidewas before but never linked any corners as such.But it would be ace to have a mass fc turn out.

the DWYB team are great for drift tuition, but Myself and maybe beezy should be there to give direct FC handling/drift advice.

Were not AMAZING D1 Pros, but we will help where we can. :mmmm

www.mazdarotaryparts.com cost me £50ish    

IU couldnt find them on there.. the sites a bit weak. I got mine statesitde along with some camber bits,  im doing another purchase in the off-season for more camber bits, solid diff mounts/engine mounts and GB mounts... as well as a few other tastey bits.

Coilovers shouldnt be a problem, just make sure the top bolts on the front are tight and that you preload the springs a decent amount.

actually I run my coils fully soft for maximum grip, however NO preload. Its a common misconception. I have been advised by phil/bon of DW fame and ffrenchy who drives the dragon FD.. to run no preload. in fact an inch of droop. and then  set them damperers to fully soft.. HOWEVER when begininning I would set the rears to half way or 3/4 hard.. makes it a bit more tail happy and easier to get the back out.

Water temp guage is easy too, the hardest bit is finding a way of getting the wire into the cabin.

where did you put your sender? thats one of the things on my list.. I\'ve got the wires into my cabin easy enough as I have stripped the bugger lol.

[dthebuk]

1) you need to give MRP a bell, they don\'t always have them in stock and have to get them from the US. Though they got some in a while ago. Usually best to give them a call about most parts FC wise.

2) Persoanlly I\'d preload springs, the idea of there being a drop just gives me something else to worry about, can the springs not jump out of place? santa pod is pretty darn bumpy.

3) i cut the rad hose. The stock hose diameter is 38 mm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-38mm-Water-Temperature-Gauge-Hose-Sender-Adapter_W0QQitemZ200270917432QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea113af38&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


good luck

[the hat]

its a bit far away would be awesome to get down some time and meet you in person and d the b all i had was cut springs and a welded diff and apart from struggling a bit with steering lock it was all good need to get cracking with some more work on the car tho an mot would help

[FlikstRR]

1) you need to give MRP a bell, they don\'t always have them in stock and have to get them from the US. Though they got some in a while ago. Usually best to give them a call about most parts FC wise.

2) Persoanlly I\'d preload springs, the idea of there being a drop just gives me something else to worry about, can the springs not jump out of place? santa pod is pretty darn bumpy.

3) i cut the rad hose. The stock hose diameter is 38 mm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-38mm-Water-Temperature-Gauge-Hose-Sender-Adapter_W0QQitemZ200270917432QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea113af38&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


good luck

1.  i cut the middle man and go direct to states.

2. you worry FAR too much if your worried about not runing preload dude. :p when 3 EDC licenced drivers tell me while they are competing at pod not to run it. id be pretty confident.

3. cheers for the link dude. not sure on my rad pipe diameter actually as its a haywards V-mount setup.

[dthebuk]

yea i can\'t help it. The suspension has actually fallen off once, and the car is always making funky noises. It\'d take some pretty serious air to do any damage, and thats if it does any damage.

Though that might have been the case with the rad, just get a tape measure out

[papercutout]

Dude, you just worry too much! Really, you do!

Also common misconception - a rwd car needs NO modification. Easiest mods to get it \'driftworthy\' though are: welded diff and lowered. On an FC rear eliminator bushes are pretty from what Phil etc say. Coilovers, buckets, harnesses, etc etc isn\'t a needed, just nice! Extra lock is a HUGE plus though!


I\'ll certainly be listening to as much of Flikstrr\'s advice as poss when I do mine, but I plan to spend even less

Dropped gtirtrack a pm about eliminator bushes, waiting a reply. Where did you order yours from if not MRP then Flickstrr?