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dthebuk
28th July 2009, 09:30 PM
saw this on DW, thought a few people on here would be interested

http://www.driftworks.com/forum/drifting-chat/90814-fc-drifto-day-santa-pod.html
Adam fc
29th July 2009, 08:06 AM
yeah that was me lol,just gota get my diff welded,and i should be the proud owner of some coil overs soon,then i'll be drifto!
antnicuk
29th July 2009, 08:12 AM
Im looking to do the 19th, I have an fc engine :)
Skifledanabit
29th July 2009, 08:51 AM
I may be up for it, depending on prices and dates etc
Adam fc
29th July 2009, 09:13 AM
im really looking forward to this,but ive never really drifted before.Ive had it sidewas before but never linked any corners as such.But it would be ace to have a mass fc turn out.
antnicuk
29th July 2009, 09:15 AM
A dwyb at the pod is perfect for you, go to dwyb.co.uk for dates, it's £60. They have beginer courses and tuition
dthebuk
29th July 2009, 09:41 AM
im looking to go on the 15th, cant make the 19th.

only problem is that the car is a long way from being drift ready
Adam fc
29th July 2009, 10:15 AM
what do you need doing to it??
dthebuk
29th July 2009, 10:41 AM
rear steer eliminators, harness's, buckets, guages, steering lock, poly bushing and a propper set up of the coilovers. Probably a lot more that i can't think of at the minute tooo. Oh and im working pretty much every day.

ah and i meant the 5th in my earlier post, there isnt a date on the 15th!
Adam fc
29th July 2009, 10:59 PM
wow guess id better get working then,im only goin with coilovers welded diff and buckets,and a water temp gauge lol,
dthebuk
29th July 2009, 11:07 PM
ok well im not going anymore, decided it'd be a great idea to break my hubs....joy. Oh well theres always next year.

Coilovers shouldnt be a problem, just make sure the top bolts on the front are tight and that you preload the springs a decent amount.
Welded diff is actually quite hard. Getting it in and out is a mission, you'll need to drop the rear sub-frame, isn;t too bad if you have a massive lift/ramp.

Water temp guage is easy too, the hardest bit is finding a way of getting the wire into the cabin.

other than that you're all good to go!! good luck!
Adam fc
1st August 2009, 12:14 PM
yeah hopefully get some dtss cancel bushes soon,do they actually make a noticeable difference to the cars handelling??
dthebuk
1st August 2009, 07:48 PM
uh, depends how dead yours are. On my TII the car just turns more than you expect. This did happen with me old egi, but you had to be pushing it pretty hard. The Hat is the guy to ask. He drifts his FC with rear steer, im under the impression hes quite experienced though
Adam fc
1st August 2009, 08:22 PM
yeah i think ill do away with it to be honest,ive heard a few opinions on it and it seems tha most peeps swap them out for eliminating bushes.
Any ideas on the best place to get them from apart from the US???
dthebuk
1st August 2009, 08:43 PM
www.mazdarotaryparts.com

cost me £50ish
FlikstRR
2nd August 2009, 09:23 AM
im really looking forward to this,but ive never really drifted before.Ive had it sidewas before but never linked any corners as such.But it would be ace to have a mass fc turn out.

the DWYB team are great for drift tuition, but Myself and maybe beezy should be there to give direct FC handling/drift advice.

Were not AMAZING D1 Pros, but we will help where we can. :mmmm


www.mazdarotaryparts.com (http://www.mazdarotaryparts.com/) cost me £50ish
IU couldnt find them on there.. the sites a bit weak. I got mine statesitde along with some camber bits, im doing another purchase in the off-season for more camber bits, solid diff mounts/engine mounts and GB mounts... as well as a few other tastey bits.


Coilovers shouldnt be a problem, just make sure the top bolts on the front are tight and that you preload the springs a decent amount.
actually I run my coils fully soft for maximum grip, however NO preload. Its a common misconception. I have been advised by phil/bon of DW fame and ffrenchy who drives the dragon FD.. to run no preload. in fact an inch of droop. and then set them damperers to fully soft.. HOWEVER when begininning I would set the rears to half way or 3/4 hard.. makes it a bit more tail happy and easier to get the back out.


Water temp guage is easy too, the hardest bit is finding a way of getting the wire into the cabin.
where did you put your sender? thats one of the things on my list.. I've got the wires into my cabin easy enough as I have stripped the bugger lol.
dthebuk
2nd August 2009, 11:37 AM
1) you need to give MRP a bell, they don't always have them in stock and have to get them from the US. Though they got some in a while ago. Usually best to give them a call about most parts FC wise.

2) Persoanlly I'd preload springs, the idea of there being a drop just gives me something else to worry about, can the springs not jump out of place? santa pod is pretty darn bumpy.

3) i cut the rad hose. The stock hose diameter is 38 mm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-38mm-Water-Temperature-Gauge-Hose-Sender-Adapter_W0QQitemZ200270917432QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea113af3 8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


good luck :P
the hat
2nd August 2009, 01:34 PM
its a bit far away would be awesome to get down some time and meet you in person and d the b all i had was cut springs and a welded diff and apart from struggling a bit with steering lock it was all good need to get cracking with some more work on the car tho an mot would help
FlikstRR
2nd August 2009, 04:27 PM
1) you need to give MRP a bell, they don't always have them in stock and have to get them from the US. Though they got some in a while ago. Usually best to give them a call about most parts FC wise.

2) Persoanlly I'd preload springs, the idea of there being a drop just gives me something else to worry about, can the springs not jump out of place? santa pod is pretty darn bumpy.

3) i cut the rad hose. The stock hose diameter is 38 mm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-38mm-Water-Temperature-Gauge-Hose-Sender-Adapter_W0QQitemZ200270917432QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea113af3 8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


good luck :P

1. i cut the middle man and go direct to states.

2. you worry FAR too much if your worried about not runing preload dude. :p when 3 EDC licenced drivers tell me while they are competing at pod not to run it. id be pretty confident.

3. cheers for the link dude. not sure on my rad pipe diameter actually as its a haywards V-mount setup.
dthebuk
2nd August 2009, 08:47 PM
yea i can't help it. The suspension has actually fallen off once, and the car is always making funky noises. It'd take some pretty serious air to do any damage, and thats if it does any damage.

Though that might have been the case with the rad, just get a tape measure out :P
papercutout
5th August 2009, 10:41 PM
Dude, you just worry too much! Really, you do!

Also common misconception - a rwd car needs NO modification. Easiest mods to get it 'driftworthy' though are: welded diff and lowered. On an FC rear eliminator bushes are pretty from what Phil etc say. Coilovers, buckets, harnesses, etc etc isn't a needed, just nice! Extra lock is a HUGE plus though!


I'll certainly be listening to as much of Flikstrr's advice as poss when I do mine, but I plan to spend even less ;)

Dropped gtirtrack a pm about eliminator bushes, waiting a reply. Where did you order yours from if not MRP then Flickstrr?