Video Update on our FD - Page 2 - Drifting forum

Will_DW · 15-02-2008, 17:53

Loooks frickin sweet man

Maximus Driftus · 15-02-2008, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by royal

That gives me hope! (...) not many people drift Rex's over here.

well... I do...

Kas · 16-02-2008, 09:41

Thanks for the info Royal!

I think thats what i might do as im gonna ask Andy to find me one of these for next year so im just doing my research now as i want something that has a good balance of power and reliability as im looking for a fast street legal car as im gonna use something a little cheaper and easier to fix, like an S14, for trackdays and keep the RX7 for weekend use so need it to be reliable.

BreadBin · 16-02-2008, 09:52

That looks (and sounds) like an absolute weapon!
One quick question - Is it true you can't fit in an FD if you are over 6'?
I've always liked them a lot but got told I wouldn't be able to get in..

royal · 16-02-2008, 14:21

I'm 6 foot and fit in ok, I could do with another inch or two for heel and toe movements though. I nearly came off at Silverstone after a foot slip under the pedal!

I'm hoping a bucket seat will help that out, and I may redrill the runners. I've seen a few tall people but no one over about 6'1 or 2 I reckon. You'd hit your head on the roof for starters!
BKVJ on here wants one, but he'd have to sit in the boot!

royal · 16-02-2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus Driftus

well... I do...

V nice -thats sexual

BreadBin · 16-02-2008, 14:42

Ah bollox I'm 6'3"

royal · 16-02-2008, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kas

Thanks for the info Royal!

I think thats what i might do as im gonna ask Andy to find me one of these for next year so im just doing my research now as i want something that has a good balance of power and reliability as im looking for a fast street legal car as im gonna use something a little cheaper and easier to fix, like an S14, for trackdays and keep the RX7 for weekend use so need it to be reliable.

If you are getting an fd you really should consider using it as a track car as otherwise you waste one of its biggest strengths. Its one of the best track cars out there with only a few cooling mods. The brakes are awesome,its light and very fast.

Kas · 16-02-2008, 19:00

I know what you mean but i think i can only just afford to run one of these as a road car but as a track car i dont think i could afford the cost of fixing the car due to the stresses on the engine and gearbox, etc.

Im hoping to get a better job in the next year and if i do then yeah i'll def consider using this as a track car as i want to get back into drifting again but until then im just gonna enjoy it as a fast street car with the occasional track day if i think the car can take it.

Powervehicles.com · 17-02-2008, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by BreadBin

That looks (and sounds) like an absolute weapon!
One quick question - Is it true you can't fit in an FD if you are over 6'?
I've always liked them a lot but got told I wouldn't be able to get in..

Im over 6ft, and not a small guy

Standard cars are hard to fit in as the steering wheels large and cant be adjusted. The way to go is low mount aftermarket seat, steering wheel and remove as much trim as possible

I cut a part of the cage behind my seat to give me a extra inch or so more legroom too

BreadBin · 17-02-2008, 09:05

so there is still hope then..

Shmar · 17-03-2008, 12:55

im 6'3 and fit fine in mine

aftermarket low bucket seat, steering wheel and mount
and a cage!

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15-02-2008, 17:53	#21 (permalink)
Will_DW dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northampton Posts: 800	Loooks frickin sweet man

16-02-2008, 09:41	#23 (permalink)
Kas doughnutter Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	Thanks for the info Royal! I think thats what i might do as im gonna ask Andy to find me one of these for next year so im just doing my research now as i want something that has a good balance of power and reliability as im looking for a fast street legal car as im gonna use something a little cheaper and easier to fix, like an S14, for trackdays and keep the RX7 for weekend use so need it to be reliable.

16-02-2008, 09:52	#24 (permalink)
BreadBin tail slider Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 112	That looks (and sounds) like an absolute weapon! One quick question - Is it true you can't fit in an FD if you are over 6'? I've always liked them a lot but got told I wouldn't be able to get in..

16-02-2008, 14:21	#25 (permalink)
royal S1- F.T break! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,964	I'm 6 foot and fit in ok, I could do with another inch or two for heel and toe movements though. I nearly came off at Silverstone after a foot slip under the pedal! I'm hoping a bucket seat will help that out, and I may redrill the runners. I've seen a few tall people but no one over about 6'1 or 2 I reckon. You'd hit your head on the roof for starters! BKVJ on here wants one, but he'd have to sit in the boot!

16-02-2008, 14:42	#27 (permalink)
BreadBin tail slider Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 112	Ah bollox I'm 6'3"

16-02-2008, 19:00	#29 (permalink)
Kas doughnutter Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39	I know what you mean but i think i can only just afford to run one of these as a road car but as a track car i dont think i could afford the cost of fixing the car due to the stresses on the engine and gearbox, etc. Im hoping to get a better job in the next year and if i do then yeah i'll def consider using this as a track car as i want to get back into drifting again but until then im just gonna enjoy it as a fast street car with the occasional track day if i think the car can take it.

17-02-2008, 09:05	#31 (permalink)
BreadBin tail slider Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 112	so there is still hope then..

17-03-2008, 12:55	#32 (permalink)
Shmar gripper Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	im 6'3 and fit fine in mine aftermarket low bucket seat, steering wheel and mount and a cage!