New car for next year, a 231 RX-8. Picked it up Friday night, drove home Saturday on a 1380 mile round trip. Madness most would say but the car was sound, engine best out the cars id viewed and had some mods already done which saves me the time and hassle Spec is fairly basic but quality parts used, - BHR Ignition coils - Msd ignition leads - K & N Panel filter - Toyosports de-cat - Cobra racing cat back - Wind deflectors - Sideskirts - BC Racing HR coilovers - wheels XXr927 Its well setup and really easy to drive. Spins up 235's no hassle and seems to skids really, really well unlike the internet would have you believe... Still, even though its setup pretty goods its missing a few things, mostly the lock as its embarrassingly shit, a decent clutch and 2 way would be the most essential things. Other than that, cars decent. Much nicer place to be than the Nissan and has potential in my opinion so getting this on track as soon as I can!!!
She's a looker Jites Take it you just fancied a change from your S14? You going 13B for it eventually?
pretty much matt, just had the same car for over 4 years and really wanted something different. I'm happy with it so far and will be staying NA, no plans to touch then engine as its working as it should and its easy to slide. Feels miles apart from the S14a and will be a challenge for sure but its a lot of fun!
Looks good. I've always fancied one just to prove a point that they drift perfectly fine, and the myth that they can't is because people can't drive for shit and are just relying on booting the throttle at low speed. But looks like you'll do that instead with this one. Nice work.
Thanks Stavros. They are awesome cars. I was shocked at how easy they do slide if the internet was anything to go by; but I've not been on track yet so could be more challenging there. Wan-Li brand tyres are probably helping too The lock is total shite and I've never had modded knuckles or the likes so ill have to look into that but power and handling wise they are more than enough imo Im just itching to take it to track once I've made a few minor changes and see what they are really like
Looks awesome man and seems to pop some nice flames too - thelifeofmuel on IG. Looking forward to see this one progress
Im never driving to London again! LMAO That was a pretty shit drive.. I spent the rest of the weekend sleeping it off haha. Car sounds ace, looks even better!
I was wondering why you were so keen, I also did nothing yesterday or after we got back. I couldn't move. Getting paid this week so will be on the look out for parts. I don't know what to get first, angle would be nice and maybe sort out the wheel fitment with some spacers. car came with a set for the front (30mm I think) and maybe get 25mm for the rear and a healthy flaring of the arches
Oh wow some one from tge minty fresh crew got a rx8 . Cant wait to see how this turns out . Love all you guys builds
Awesome news! Really love everything cosmetically about an RX8 inside and out. Sadly no need for one as I have a Rx7 and a million other cars I never drive. Also if you believed everything you read on the internet we'd all be women magnet, millionaires flying UFOs when in reality we'd be driving passats trying to convince everyone a popular drifting website that we own an M3