My momma always said if you don't have something nice to say...
Turbo vert drift build...
So for the past 3 years I drifted my mostly stock RX8 and really got confident behind the wheel, really learning how to actually drift.
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Ive always wanted to boost the 8 but on my budget thats just not gonna happen, so I sold my DD subaru, and for the same money it would have costed me to boost my 8 leaving me without a DD I just went ahead and bought my buddies vert he was selling that was listed on here for a while.
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Motor is Jspec S5 T2, with t2 trans and driveshaft, haltech sprint re, aeromotive fpr, ID 1000cc injectors, both primary and secondary, FD fuel pump, full turbo back racing beat exhaust, among other tasteful mods. it made decent power id say considering the setup, defiantly a lot more than what I am used to with the gutless renisis! haha
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since Ive had it I have installed corksport SS oil cooler lines since the oem ones were old and leaky, comp diff bushings, stop washer bushings, front diff mount, and pinion snubber, along with weld the N/A diff since I sold my KAZZ 2 way that I was going to put in the 8 to fund this little build up, the welded should still be a good upgrade from what I am used to with the stock LSD in the 8.
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after the diff and bushings were all put back in I took out the AGX struts and ground control coil over sleeves and put in a set of stance SS + coils.
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and after all that heres how it sits now.... pretty much looks exactly the same as when I started! lol
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In a few hours Im gonna make a bracket to mount my sparco evo in there as well as roll and pull the fenders to fit up some wheels I got here for it, then in 3 days going to shake it down at an event in KY.
future plans include, modded knuckles, BNR turbo, rad, fans, and hack out the huge racing beat muffler in the down pipe.. for a catless rotary this thing sounds stock! lol as well as some cool shit like aero, nicer wheels than what I am about to throw on there, and full cage.
Ill update either tomorrow or the day after once the seat and wheels are on!
Ive always wanted to boost the 8 but on my budget thats just not gonna happen, so I sold my DD subaru, and for the same money it would have costed me to boost my 8 leaving me without a DD I just went ahead and bought my buddies vert he was selling that was listed on here for a while.
Motor is Jspec S5 T2, with t2 trans and driveshaft, haltech sprint re, aeromotive fpr, ID 1000cc injectors, both primary and secondary, FD fuel pump, full turbo back racing beat exhaust, among other tasteful mods. it made decent power id say considering the setup, defiantly a lot more than what I am used to with the gutless renisis! haha
since Ive had it I have installed corksport SS oil cooler lines since the oem ones were old and leaky, comp diff bushings, stop washer bushings, front diff mount, and pinion snubber, along with weld the N/A diff since I sold my KAZZ 2 way that I was going to put in the 8 to fund this little build up, the welded should still be a good upgrade from what I am used to with the stock LSD in the 8.
after the diff and bushings were all put back in I took out the AGX struts and ground control coil over sleeves and put in a set of stance SS + coils.
and after all that heres how it sits now.... pretty much looks exactly the same as when I started! lol
In a few hours Im gonna make a bracket to mount my sparco evo in there as well as roll and pull the fenders to fit up some wheels I got here for it, then in 3 days going to shake it down at an event in KY.
future plans include, modded knuckles, BNR turbo, rad, fans, and hack out the huge racing beat muffler in the down pipe.. for a catless rotary this thing sounds stock! lol as well as some cool shit like aero, nicer wheels than what I am about to throw on there, and full cage.
Ill update either tomorrow or the day after once the seat and wheels are on!
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If this car gets a scratch while drifting I am calling up Phil and suggesting a lifetime ban from DGRR for said offender
Sorry if I have offended you Will. I think many of us just dont feel the same way about drifting as you do and feel starting with a rougher shell would have been better for everyone all around. Plus your talks of LS swaps arent helping things I do believe you can have a clean drift car if:
1) You drive carefully/conservatively
2) You never run tandem.
However I am sorry if I have been out of line. I am still kicking myself for not taking a loan to buy this. Would have had a much different fate.
I do believe you can have a clean drift car if:1) You drive carefully/conservatively
2) You never run tandem.
However I am sorry if I have been out of line. I am still kicking myself for not taking a loan to buy this. Would have had a much different fate.
That pic had me panicked for second. Phil Sohn on speed dial
Do not assume those who aren't big on drifting are the type that only drive their cars on sunny sundays lol. I run all of my cars spiritedly, both autocrossing and at the dragon. However, in autocross there are rules prohibiting courses from being within x number of feet a wall or solid object lol. Its not that we are all prudes, but disagree on the edge of where reasonable risk ends. Sure some guys can afford to buy a Veyron and slammed into a wall and not give a shit, but most woulnt say it was smart. I think we will just have to agree to disagree
....Sorry if I have offended you Will. I think many of us just dont feel the same way about drifting as you do and feel starting with a rougher shell would have been better for everyone all around. Plus your talks of LS swaps arent helping things
1) You drive carefully/conservatively
2) You never run tandem.
However I am sorry if I have been out of line. I am still kicking myself for not taking a loan to buy this. Would have had a much different fate.
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