are r33 any good standard? - Drifting forum

s12 silvia · 09-09-2008, 21:57

im going to go see a r33 gts tomorrow, its a 400r replica and looks bad to the bone but its nearly standard its on tien coilovers but thats it that i no of it may well have the standard diff.

what do thay drift like out the box?

and how shit are the standard diffs are thay as bad as s14 diffs?

what adjustable arms would be the first on your list to turn it into a good drift car?

many thanks
Matt

Crosshatch · 09-09-2008, 22:24

very easy cars to drift, mine was a similar spec to yours. Standard diff was a bit of a weak point, but didn't hold it back much

s12 silvia · 09-09-2008, 22:36

ow good coz my last two cars the supra and s14 where good but the diffs where wank so im ether gunna weld it or buy a good second hand 2way.

any advise on the suspension geometry or will it be fine as it is with a decent diff?

also is there anyway of me checking what diff it has when i go to buy ie standard or aftermarket? i understand 2ways clunk so that would be a clue lol

cromwell · 10-09-2008, 05:18

I thought the standard r33 diff was absolute shite, although ive never driven with a standard s14 diff. I had a 2 way in my last r33 and it was sooo much better. Apart from that they are awesome cars as standard imo.

Bunny · 10-09-2008, 07:59

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Originally Posted by cromwell

I thought the standard r33 diff was absolute shite, although ive never driven with a standard s14 diff. I had a 2 way in my last r33 and it was sooo much better. Apart from that they are awesome cars as standard imo.

I second that. My R33 standard diff was POO. I thought my S14 diff was alot tighter. But that could be just because of wear to both diffs.

I've got a welder in mine and coilovers. Not much more done to it yet. Drifts very well. Although i've found my clutch isn't all that. Slips when clutch kicking in 3rd.

s12 silvia · 10-09-2008, 09:44

its not such a isue now, as i have found a different r33 its not ass bad lookin but it realy is lol masive hks turbo intercooler camed power fc coilovers the spec goes on and on so i wall more than likley get that one.

cromwell · 11-09-2008, 04:11

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Originally Posted by Bunny

I second that. My R33 standard diff was POO. I thought my S14 diff was alot tighter. But that could be just because of wear to both diffs.

I've got a welder in mine and coilovers. Not much more done to it yet. Drifts very well. Although i've found my clutch isn't all that. Slips when clutch kicking in 3rd.

Have you got any power increasing mods? I found that as soon as i started putting more power through my first R33 the clutch gave up almost straight away. The standard r33 clutches are a bit poo for strength anyway, get a max puk

Knight-Racer · 11-09-2008, 22:49

All the R33s i've been through tend to need a new clutch straight away! the stock ones wont last

s12 silvia · 11-09-2008, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Knight-Racer

All the R33s i've been through tend to need a new clutch straight away! the stock ones wont last

its no worrys now, i bought a very well spec'd r33 and its got a uprated clutch

09-09-2008, 21:57	#1 (permalink)
s12 silvia dorifto kingu! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 665	are r33 any good standard? im going to go see a r33 gts tomorrow, its a 400r replica and looks bad to the bone but its nearly standard its on tien coilovers but thats it that i no of it may well have the standard diff. what do thay drift like out the box? and how shit are the standard diffs are thay as bad as s14 diffs? what adjustable arms would be the first on your list to turn it into a good drift car? many thanks Matt

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09-09-2008, 22:24	#2 (permalink)
Crosshatch Night-Walkers Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1,414	very easy cars to drift, mine was a similar spec to yours. Standard diff was a bit of a weak point, but didn't hold it back much

09-09-2008, 22:36	#3 (permalink)
s12 silvia dorifto kingu! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 665	ow good coz my last two cars the supra and s14 where good but the diffs where wank so im ether gunna weld it or buy a good second hand 2way. any advise on the suspension geometry or will it be fine as it is with a decent diff? also is there anyway of me checking what diff it has when i go to buy ie standard or aftermarket? i understand 2ways clunk so that would be a clue lol

10-09-2008, 05:18	#4 (permalink)
cromwell needs a car! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks + Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,182	I thought the standard r33 diff was absolute shite, although ive never driven with a standard s14 diff. I had a 2 way in my last r33 and it was sooo much better. Apart from that they are awesome cars as standard imo.

10-09-2008, 09:44	#6 (permalink)
s12 silvia dorifto kingu! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 665	its not such a isue now, as i have found a different r33 its not ass bad lookin but it realy is lol masive hks turbo intercooler camed power fc coilovers the spec goes on and on so i wall more than likley get that one.

11-09-2008, 22:49	#8 (permalink)
Knight-Racer doughnutter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 35	All the R33s i've been through tend to need a new clutch straight away! the stock ones wont last