Power vs Chasis

Thread in 'Technical Questions' started by 180sxboi, Oct 3, 2007.

  1. 180sxboi

    180sxboi Member

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    Hows it going guys, Im building a 180 for prodrift next year and have been questioning whether big power is the be all and end all?
    Basically my thinking is if i have my shell and chasis set up perfectly for drifting (i.e good solid car, coilovers, seam welded shell and everything else that goes with it) then massive power isnt really needed, surely 250-300 bhp should be plenty? Not only is it handy enough to get this kind of power (you dont have to be a millionaire to acheive it) but it is also quite reliable. Its just i see the likes of healy, frenchy, mulvey etc running serious power and it seems there is one problem after another. Comparing this to the likes of alan lenihan, young james deane etc, whose cars are less than 300bhp yet there putting it up to, and beating the "Big guys". What are your opinions, am i right or wrong? Also what mods would you guys go for for a good drift setup, i.e adjustable arms etc?
     
  2. mitto

    mitto -NIGHTSPIRT FAMILY-

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    suspension tuning is God, power is Jesus and the ebrake is the holy spirit.
     
  3. Trotter

    Trotter Active Member

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    just spit pizza over my keyboard:worthy:
     
  4. Bobalob

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    very spritual matto :p

    power bands too? :D
     
  5. K10RFT

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    you sir have just gave me a signature:D

    K
     
  6. mitto

    mitto -NIGHTSPIRT FAMILY-

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    didnt quite expect that from my half factual yet completley retarded post :wack:

    hope i got the answer across though :wack:
     
  7. Bolf

    Bolf Resident Nut Job.

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    I think he gave a few people a new religion.:dw:
     
  8. 180sxboi

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    lol that pretty much sums up my big speel of shit
     
  9. ait300

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    only if u people knew what u were on about....

    lets just give(180sxboi) the answers he is looking for......
     
  10. Will_DW

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    I know exactly what hes on about..

    Think about what he said dont just read it..

    ;)

    :D
     

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