All you need to drift is one crazy ass driver and a RWD car
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Originally Posted by Slidin8
(Post 4451229)
All you need to drift is one crazy ass driver and a RWD car
Bazinga |
you need a lot of power I mean A LOT! at least 400hp
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
(Post 4452235)
you need a lot of power I mean A LOT! at least 400hp
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
(Post 4452235)
you need a lot of power I mean A LOT! at least 400hp
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Originally Posted by Slidin8
(Post 4451229)
All you need to drift is one crazy ass driver and a RWD car
Bazinga Drive > Car |
sweet info ill be coming here too look more
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I drifted an 85 celica with a good 90 -110 hp to the wheels...
driver > car good info here. I didn't realize the stock diff could be a weak point. any suggestions on where to look for suitable replacements? |
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Originally Posted by Prescription 8
(Post 4659657)
I drifted an 85 celica with a good 90 -110 hp to the wheels...
driver > car good info here. I didn't realize the stock diff could be a weak point. any suggestions on where to look for suitable replacements? |
seat time is best
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Tubed front and 1jz
Has anybody or have pic of a rx8 with a tubed front like what the formula drift people have because I want to do it to my rx8 as I am putting a 1jz engine into it
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Originally Posted by Ryan Ditchfield
(Post 4823499)
Has anybody or have pic of a rx8 with a tubed front like what the formula drift people have because I want to do it to my rx8 as I am putting a 1jz engine into it
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How is the stock steering angle on the car? With the car as twitchy as it is a lot of angle would be important to be able to hang with it.
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^What swap did yo use Ronin?
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Originally Posted by Ronin_Racing
(Post 4840794)
How is the stock steering angle on the car? With the car as twitchy as it is a lot of angle would be important to be able to hang with it.
Steering angle is ample, but it's sort of a weird question. Wouldn't you have your answer if you have driven the car? |
Originally Posted by Loki
(Post 4840866)
Twitchy?! Are we still talking about an RX8? Unless someone has messed with the suspension, they're pretty docile.
Steering angle is ample, but it's sort of a weird question. Wouldn't you have your answer if you have driven the car? |
Originally Posted by yomomspimp06
(Post 4840865)
^What swap did yo use Ronin?
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Originally Posted by Ronin_Racing
(Post 4840884)
I'm planning on doing most of the fabrication myself for the initial swap. I really just want to get the car on the road so I can start figuring out exactly what I want to do with it.
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Originally Posted by yomomspimp06
(Post 4841012)
you still didn't answer the question.... Which swap are you doing?
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ohhh ok. Good luck. Make a thread on your build
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Originally Posted by yomomspimp06
(Post 4841046)
ohhh ok. Good luck. Make a thread on your build
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Suspension is too soft. Coilovers or harder springs
front wheels- whatever you prefer rear wheels- 16 or even 15 size smaller is better. nothing too wide , 205 should be ok The Renny doesnt have a lot of power to powerslide. you can also experement with putting winter tires at the back or pumping more air in the tires (like up to 4 bar) for less grip, and easier power sliding. hand brake - the cheap e button thing or you can just duct tape the button when racing. Also do a cool down lap often the oil and water does get hot. |
Seat time is your best mod, its not about hp ( yes it helps). I have a stock R3, it has plenty of power to spin the wheels, ive been running 17x9 +20 with 225 all season tires and or Kenda KR20, maybe 40-45 psi. Things that help Coilovers to lower center of gravity and help eliminate the body roll which I saw really helped with transitions. Im also running a modded knuckles to help with steering angle. otherwise the car is all stock and plenty of fun. Its crazy how many people say rx8s cant drift and needs way more power, this and that when that's all untrue. Id say start with seat time, coilovers and look into modded knuckles and you will be set and as you learn to drive a slow car fast it will make you a better driver. As you get comfortable you will learn what you need next. They are very capable cars! just go to drift events and get seat time and have fun.
Heres a few clips of my set up |
Digging up another old thread here.
I'd need a feedback on drifting with the stock powersteering. Does anyone had any issue of PS failures or overheating? |
I want to try and get into drifting with my 8, as well as a buddy with his 370Z. My concern with drifting the 8 is that they tend to overheat easily under sustained load. I know the tech specs about this car enough that it checks all the boxes for a pretty good drifter stock. Solid chassis with a lot of rigidity, high rev range to work with and a flat torque curve, decent power, almost perfect 50/50 with a slight rear bias, strong brakes, loads of suspension travel but low center of gravity, etc. It's mainly engine cooling that I'm concerned about. I don't want to go to any event without gauges installed, that way at least I can see when the car is getting hot and cool down.
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