RX7 FC - Demon Road x Team Green - Page 43 - Drifting forum

FlikstRR · 24-08-2009, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Reid

Doesn't this means that you did the alignment with the wheels in a slightly non-straight ahead position and actually you have 0.5 degree toe in on each front wheel (2.5-1.5/2)??

um.. pass.

i have no idea.. just know that we had wheel dead straight.. the trackarms touching the rod ends (ie no way to go shorter) and both were toeing out slightyl.. one more than the other.. in a big way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jord

Phil - I have tyres and fitting facilities remember if you need any

Dude.. i would take you up on that, but currently i couldnt afford to A: buy the tyres off you or B: drive to you to get them.

My local mate and budding skidder is trying to come to norfolk friday night and bring my road tyres and a spare set if its needed...

..but with rain forecast.. not sure ill need em..

SHIT..
jsut thought if it rains.. that means the windows gonna mist up and I currently have no Blowers...

im screwed. I should just not come to norfolk!

**Jord** · 24-08-2009, 12:34

Stop flapping - who said anything about charging you for tyres?

Oh and you pretty much drive past my house on the way to No-fuck remember?

FlikstRR · 25-08-2009, 12:17

lol im not flapping.. thinkin out loud..

however last night was rather unsuccessful over all.. but did have some minor progress...

- spare(road) wheels finally keyed up and sprayed white to match others as they will be used on track.
- center console switched proeprly wired up (looped / connectors shrink wrapped)
- more wiring tidying..

Neil-JT · 25-08-2009, 12:41

Awesome build thread mate, you make me jealous, I just need some cash to get mine in the position to get it sorted and out on track, its gonna be my focus over the winter etc ready for some track sessions next year I think

FlikstRR · 25-08-2009, 22:56

hell yeah dude.. look forward to seein that. been wanting to see that sideways since i set eyes on it.

another late.. crazy night.

still no boost gauge success.. but more minor wins.. switch panel pretty much finished off.. with new uprated main live/earth to the switch loops.. and to power the new strobes setup too without overpowering the system..

-uprated the front headlight bulbs and cleaned up some of the wiring in engine bay. (passengerside looks a proper mess of senders though lol

)
(god wish i had pics atm)

sold enough on ebay to afford ONE set of tyres lol

.. will be used for saturday practice and qualifying..

.. ran out of time.

with all the car to put back to gether, tyres to get swapped, car to pack.. im not sure if i will get to norfolk thursday night, need to see latest i can arrive.

Dylan · 25-08-2009, 23:00

ive still only got 1 pair of tyres, need to order a set tmrw, get them fitted, load car, do more revision, do exam. go norfolk. start work on car

then skid! get wasted!!

p.s. get some fog x, rain x, whatever its called for your windscreen

FlikstRR · 26-08-2009, 00:52

lol and i thought i was busy! If i remember or can afford it ill grab that rainX stuff if it can help.

haubi · 26-08-2009, 07:15

this thread makes me want an fc soo bad

. I got one question with the lockmods though. Let's say I'm just starting drifting and don't want to do competitions and shit would the lock spacers give me enough lock for that or would it still suck balls ?

FlikstRR · 26-08-2009, 13:09

with teh DW lock spacers.. you will still suffer slightly, but if your only starting out and have nothing to compare it with.. then the differnce wont be as clear initially.

my advice is to get the mazdatrix steering angle kit (rose joints/spacers and bits all included).. and just go with that for a while...

maximum lock before purchasing track rods or going for the Hub modification..

haubi · 26-08-2009, 17:15

alright man thanks for your info

Sea Squirrel · 26-08-2009, 18:34

Dude, what size/type tyres do you run? If you're really desperate for another set I can probably spot you a pair. I'll need to double check what I've got but it might not be an issue at all. If I can I wouldn't need anything for them until... well, until you can sort something out actually.

FlikstRR · 26-08-2009, 22:12

cheers for the offers chaps but i think i have it sorted.

i only have one spare set of rims.. so i have a legal part worn set on the rear now, and a half dead set of federals in the car... thats all i have for friday..

but then on friday night i have a mate coming up in a van.. yes for the first time EVER in 2 seasons skidding.. i have a support vehicle.

It's filled with part worns, 1 set of new federals and my go-home-legal tyres. Oh and a gearbox and some randome parts/hoses/fluids. woot!

that should cover sat and sunday.

Dylan · 26-08-2009, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlikstRR

cheers for the offers chaps but i think i have it sorted.

i only have one spare set of rims.. so i have a legal part worn set on the rear now, and a half dead set of federals in the car... thats all i have for friday..

but then on friday night i have a mate coming up in a van.. yes for the first time EVER in 2 seasons skidding.. i have a support vehicle.

It's filled with part worns, 1 set of new federals and my go-home-legal tyres. Oh and a gearbox and some randome parts/hoses/fluids. woot!

that should cover sat and sunday.

sweet, glad its all falling into place dude. i paniced today about getting tyres for the weekend, but james pulled some strings....

anychance your matey will have some spare part worns in 17/18s

FlikstRR · 26-08-2009, 22:29

they are all the ones from my garden collection...

we've thown pretty much all of them in.. even the dead ones. Danny rang me asking too .. so we'll just see how it goes.. if theres spares ure welcome for cost of a pint or a tinny or summat.

hadoq · 27-08-2009, 10:27

wow, it's a very very sweet FC you got here. Alot of master work done already, probably more to come.

it's inspiring for my own S5 Turbo

cefiro_drifta · 27-08-2009, 11:47

rain X goes on the outside so no use ... think its the Fog X u'll need for the inside

FlikstRR · 27-08-2009, 13:00

someone said about using washing up liquid on the inside...

no idea if it will work but at least the cabin will be lemony-fresh! PMSL

Last-minute-panic.com

Power steering belt is completely fryer-tucked.. seems my intercooler pipework has been rubbing on the belt! its about 40% worn through!! Have a mate ordering in belts now. just have to PRAY they fit. or i'm owned.

on the plus side.. i have the mrs loading the car up while im at work, or at least prepping stuff to go in... so assuming the belt swap is easy we should be on our way to webbed-feet town pretty promptly.

eta 10.30-11pm

LiGhTnInG · 27-08-2009, 13:18

LOL at the tags

FlikstRR · 27-08-2009, 17:55

hardy hardy har har flap har flappty flapski..

soo gettin 'Sir FlikstRR Flapalot' licence plates up.

FlikstRR · 06-09-2009, 12:45

havent updated this properly for some time now... i will get round to it but unfortunately trying to sort alot of other stuff out.

Car unfortunately had some issues at BDC round 4... power steering/steering rack and cooling problems mainly, but also poped some hosing during team event meaning me n brad.. erm.. hit.

damage seems only superficial and light.. but cars arse might be slightly 'off' now lol.

Car is now being worked on at Hayward Rotaries to try and sort as much as they can before wales.

as well as all the above, a gearbox swap MUST be done. (im goin for some smokes

) and we have solid mounts to do for drive train (engine,GB,diff) and the key thing for llandow...

LOCK

my lock fouling the lower arms and sticking is what caused me nightmares at round 2 in llandow. Wont let it happen again.

24-08-2009, 12:34	#842 (permalink)
Jord Megan Fox! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 11,343	Stop flapping - who said anything about charging you for tyres? Oh and you pretty much drive past my house on the way to No-fuck remember? __________________

25-08-2009, 12:17	#843 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	lol im not flapping.. thinkin out loud.. however last night was rather unsuccessful over all.. but did have some minor progress... - spare(road) wheels finally keyed up and sprayed white to match others as they will be used on track. - center console switched proeprly wired up (looped / connectors shrink wrapped) - more wiring tidying.. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

25-08-2009, 12:41	#844 (permalink)
Neil-JT touge runner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 208	Awesome build thread mate, you make me jealous, I just need some cash to get mine in the position to get it sorted and out on track, its gonna be my focus over the winter etc ready for some track sessions next year I think __________________ Neil

25-08-2009, 22:56	#845 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	hell yeah dude.. look forward to seein that. been wanting to see that sideways since i set eyes on it. another late.. crazy night. still no boost gauge success.. but more minor wins.. switch panel pretty much finished off.. with new uprated main live/earth to the switch loops.. and to power the new strobes setup too without overpowering the system.. -uprated the front headlight bulbs and cleaned up some of the wiring in engine bay. (passengerside looks a proper mess of senders though lol ) (god wish i had pics atm) sold enough on ebay to afford ONE set of tyres lol .. will be used for saturday practice and qualifying.. .. ran out of time. with all the car to put back to gether, tyres to get swapped, car to pack.. im not sure if i will get to norfolk thursday night, need to see latest i can arrive. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

25-08-2009, 23:00	#846 (permalink)
Dylan JZS14FTW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cheam/sutton Posts: 1,791	ive still only got 1 pair of tyres, need to order a set tmrw, get them fitted, load car, do more revision, do exam. go norfolk. start work on car then skid! get wasted!! p.s. get some fog x, rain x, whatever its called for your windscreen __________________

26-08-2009, 00:52	#847 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	lol and i thought i was busy! If i remember or can afford it ill grab that rainX stuff if it can help. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

26-08-2009, 07:15	#848 (permalink)
haubi touge runner Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 153	this thread makes me want an fc soo bad . I got one question with the lockmods though. Let's say I'm just starting drifting and don't want to do competitions and shit would the lock spacers give me enough lock for that or would it still suck balls ?

26-08-2009, 13:09	#849 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	with teh DW lock spacers.. you will still suffer slightly, but if your only starting out and have nothing to compare it with.. then the differnce wont be as clear initially. my advice is to get the mazdatrix steering angle kit (rose joints/spacers and bits all included).. and just go with that for a while... maximum lock before purchasing track rods or going for the Hub modification.. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

26-08-2009, 17:15	#850 (permalink)
haubi touge runner Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 153	alright man thanks for your info

26-08-2009, 18:34	#851 (permalink)
Sea Squirrel Jeff Mills Is Watching! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dover, Kent Posts: 2,973	Dude, what size/type tyres do you run? If you're really desperate for another set I can probably spot you a pair. I'll need to double check what I've got but it might not be an issue at all. If I can I wouldn't need anything for them until... well, until you can sort something out actually. __________________

26-08-2009, 22:12	#852 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	cheers for the offers chaps but i think i have it sorted. i only have one spare set of rims.. so i have a legal part worn set on the rear now, and a half dead set of federals in the car... thats all i have for friday.. but then on friday night i have a mate coming up in a van.. yes for the first time EVER in 2 seasons skidding.. i have a support vehicle. It's filled with part worns, 1 set of new federals and my go-home-legal tyres. Oh and a gearbox and some randome parts/hoses/fluids. woot! that should cover sat and sunday. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

26-08-2009, 22:29	#854 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	they are all the ones from my garden collection... we've thown pretty much all of them in.. even the dead ones. Danny rang me asking too .. so we'll just see how it goes.. if theres spares ure welcome for cost of a pint or a tinny or summat. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

27-08-2009, 10:27	#855 (permalink)
hadoq gripper Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 23	wow, it's a very very sweet FC you got here. Alot of master work done already, probably more to come. it's inspiring for my own S5 Turbo

27-08-2009, 11:47	#856 (permalink)
cefiro_drifta Mad pointing Munky Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 16,234	rain X goes on the outside so no use ... think its the Fog X u'll need for the inside __________________ DRIFTING is pushin a car against its intended design, then playing with the LAWS OF PHYSICS

27-08-2009, 13:00	#857 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	someone said about using washing up liquid on the inside... no idea if it will work but at least the cabin will be lemony-fresh! PMSL Last-minute-panic.com Power steering belt is completely fryer-tucked.. seems my intercooler pipework has been rubbing on the belt! its about 40% worn through!! Have a mate ordering in belts now. just have to PRAY they fit. or i'm owned. on the plus side.. i have the mrs loading the car up while im at work, or at least prepping stuff to go in... so assuming the belt swap is easy we should be on our way to webbed-feet town pretty promptly. eta 10.30-11pm __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

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27-08-2009, 13:18	#858 (permalink)
LiGhTnInG Doricomotion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DriftRacing.co.uk Posts: 13,213	LOL at the tags __________________

27-08-2009, 17:55	#859 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	hardy hardy har har flap har flappty flapski.. soo gettin 'Sir FlikstRR Flapalot' licence plates up. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program

06-09-2009, 12:45	#860 (permalink)
FlikstRR DemonRoad x TG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 4,929	havent updated this properly for some time now... i will get round to it but unfortunately trying to sort alot of other stuff out. Car unfortunately had some issues at BDC round 4... power steering/steering rack and cooling problems mainly, but also poped some hosing during team event meaning me n brad.. erm.. hit. damage seems only superficial and light.. but cars arse might be slightly 'off' now lol. Car is now being worked on at Hayward Rotaries to try and sort as much as they can before wales. as well as all the above, a gearbox swap MUST be done. (im goin for some smokes ) and we have solid mounts to do for drive train (engine,GB,diff) and the key thing for llandow... LOCK my lock fouling the lower arms and sticking is what caused me nightmares at round 2 in llandow. Wont let it happen again. __________________ Team Green x Okishima Program Last edited by FlikstRR; 06-09-2009 at 12:56.