Ask ALEX PFEIFFER Something!

case · 08-17-2004, 03:10 PM

in addition to my last question, I was wondering if you would be driving the S2000 again sometime soon? is that your car?

driftersil80 · 08-17-2004, 03:23 PM

Wuts safer in a car (not drifting) accident? A car with airbags and a stock seat/seatbelt. Or, a car w/ NO airbags but a racing seat/racing harness. Sorry for all the safdety questions, Im just wondering.

Feint · 08-17-2004, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by driftersil80
Wuts safer in a car (not drifting) accident? A car with airbags and a stock seat/seatbelt. Or, a car w/ NO airbags but a racing seat/racing harness. Sorry for all the safdety questions, Im just wondering.

Hate to point the obvious,but the latter is safer than the former.If the former was safer,they would use them in race cars.

stretch240sx · 08-17-2004, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by Feint
Hate to point the obvious,but the latter is safer than the former.If the former was safer,they would use them in race cars.

he was asking in a not drifting accident... in other words, not drifting what is safer.

hey alex, how welll do you remember people at events. like if someone just walked up to you and shook your hand, would you remember them? just an odd question.

Feint · 08-17-2004, 08:12 PM

I know he was using it in that context.What I was basicly saying is that there is a reason why those bucket seats and harnesses are used in racing.They are much more safer than what is used in street cars,they have to be.A race bucket will keep you much more secure,same with a good harness.

The stock seats don't hold you well,and when in an accident,the seatbelt will give you one hell of a burn,I got one across the neck before.As for airbags,well they can save you,but they have also been known to cause damage from the pressure.A good bucket seat,harness,and GT wheel is much more safer.The only risk is spinal compression if you mount your harness wrong.

UF31Leopard · 08-17-2004, 11:35 PM

what do you think of my next dari dari machina project? pics taken at kakaako

aphxero · 08-18-2004, 12:59 PM

hey alex I liked the story alot! I'm probably the only one that read the whole thing

It gave me a better idea of who you are. Things like that aren't too common with people in your position. Most are quiet so thanks.

I've been driving AE86s for about 3 years myself. Here in FL we only get practice events about every 3 months so reading your words about the US drivers really lifted my spirits. I thought no one understood why we progess so slowly. I don't street drift much any more maybe once a month.

Anyhow, I guess my question is do you ever think of quitting drift and selling your AE86? This happens to me from time to time (usually after a wreck haha) and what do you do to get out of that funk?

Oh, and heres a fun pic from hurricane charley

f8ldzz · 08-18-2004, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by UF31Leopard
what do you think of my next dari dari machina project? pics taken at kakaako

Pretty car...is it ever going to see the track?

UF31Leopard · 08-19-2004, 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by f8ldzz
Pretty car...is it ever going to see the track?

yes it is but not anytime soon, I'm just waiting for my parts to come in. Plus the fact this car is rare makes getting parts hard enough. I sold my GTS and two 240's so I could concentrate on this car.

here's an old vid of me if you want to watch it. not with this car though. i suck
http://hometown.aol.com/kiddorifto/superkid.mpg

AlexPfeiffer · 08-19-2004, 08:32 AM

UF31Leopard
Its always cool to be a bit different, that looks like a fun project.

aphxero,
Yes i have thought about quiting drifting many times and selling my car even more. Sometimes all it takes is a good track event to get you back in the mood. Or sometimes I'll just walk away from it for a while, maybe a couple months and work on other things. When i first moved to the mainland, i didnt drift for about a year.

driftersil80
Put it this way, an airbag is mainly designed for a front impact as this is what they always test. I dont know if you noticed but they have started to put airbags in the doors and A pillars for side impact. That should help out alot since not everyone hits head on.

yarzan,
The car i have now is the one i hit andy with. Its funny cause andy is now my roomate and the 2 cars are sitting in the garage together. We striped down andy's car but needs to barrow a trailer to throw it away.

WalkDMC,
I really dont know what to think about the viper and D1, D1 always changes their minds so who knows right now.
In club racing, the most ive seen is a discount for stock parts. There is no money in racing.

f8ldzz
I put nos in it just to mess with. The 2.0 2tg i had in it made 140rwhp na then with the nos it made 240rwhp. Lets just say that car was really fun with the welded diff. And it was my daily driver.

Craftsman · 08-19-2004, 11:15 AM

Alex, is Battle Version your full time job? What else do you do for a daily grind?

Matt.

f8ldzz · 08-19-2004, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UF31Leopard
here's an old vid of me if you want to watch it. not with this car though. i suck
http://hometown.aol.com/kiddorifto/superkid.mpg

Hey, that wasn't that bad!

blargonator · 08-19-2004, 03:44 PM

hello someone is offering me a 87 corolla the coupe (not the hatchback because the hatchback is a coupe) but anyways he is offering it with "jdm espelir asd springs...worth $200 but im throwing them in...." i dont really know but he wants 1,300 and it has a engine with 189k. i cant really read a answer for 5 days because im not home but thanks for your time. i saw you on some box at bestbuy so kudos <8-)

Slonie · 08-19-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by blargonator
hello someone is offering me a 87 corolla the coupe (not the hatchback because the hatchback is a coupe) but anyways he is offering it with "jdm espelir asd springs...worth $200 but im throwing them in...." i dont really know but he wants 1,300 and it has a engine with 189k. i cant really read a answer for 5 days because im not home but thanks for your time. i saw you on some box at bestbuy so kudos <8-)

I'm gonna jump in here and say if the body and frame are straight, I'd go for it. Stuff is going to break on any corolla, so budget in a repair fund equal to at least the purchase price of the car. Coupes are stiffer and lighter than hatchbacks too.

Back to your regularly scheduled Alex...

parknglotdrfter · 08-19-2004, 07:00 PM

lol i'm 14 right now and i race motocross when i get out of highschool i want a career in some kind of motor sport but motocross is to painful broken fingers, arms, concusions... my god i get sick of it... what do you have to say about karting? would that be good leading up to touring cars?? thanks for your time

markeese180sx · 08-19-2004, 08:40 PM

um..havent you already asked ryan hampton about the karting thing and he said "go for it if you like it" and that it leads to cart racing or f1 or whatever?

UF31Leopard · 08-19-2004, 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by f8ldzz
Hey, that wasn't that bad!

thanks but i really need a lot more practice!

and alex thanks for the reply!

tonesdef86 · 08-20-2004, 12:38 AM

when you going to make tie rods for the 86 maing

hatebbobbarker · 08-20-2004, 01:41 AM

Alex, African or European?

VDMTom · 08-20-2004, 02:55 PM

Hi Alex I just wanted to ask you a few questions

1.What will you drive in the 05 season of FD?
2.Since your roommate is Andy I'm guessing you guys have a lot of parties are the house?
3.And one last question.I would really appreciate it if you would sign my guestbook on my website.

OK that's it...thx Alex

http://www.freewebs.com/daxmodkilla/
my website link^^

parknglotdrfter · 08-20-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by markeese180sx
um..havent you already asked ryan hampton about the karting thing and he said "go for it if you like it" and that it leads to cart racing or f1 or whatever?

yeah what's your point? i would like more than 1 opinion before i go and change what i do... i've been dirtbiking in motocross all my life it would be good to know that more than 1 person supports it

f8ldzz · 08-20-2004, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blargonator
hello someone is offering me a 87 corolla the coupe (not the hatchback because the hatchback is a coupe) but anyways he is offering it with "jdm espelir asd springs...worth $200 but im throwing them in...." i dont really know but he wants 1,300 and it has a engine with 189k. i cant really read a answer for 5 days because im not home but thanks for your time. i saw you on some box at bestbuy so kudos <8-)

Come on you *Censored**Censored**Censored*s, stop threadjacking!

markeese180sx · 08-21-2004, 08:03 AM

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Originally posted by parknglotdrfter
yeah what's your point? i would like more than 1 opinion before i go and change what i do... i've been dirtbiking in motocross all my life it would be good to know that more than 1 person supports it

but the most important support you could have (and NEED) is your OWN. if you try karting and enjoy it..then do it and have fun..also im sure you will learn. im just sayin...its not always up to other people to make decisions for you.

go to a kart track one day and try it out...its great fun

parknglotdrfter · 08-21-2004, 04:46 PM

yes but it would be good to know if more than myself and ryan hampton support it... i don't know if it would be a very good lead off into anything i want to do later on

93180sxredtop · 08-23-2004, 09:26 AM

is BattleVersion going to be sponsoring any drifter??

08-17-2004, 03:10 PM	#51
case Warning: Panda bites Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 160	in addition to my last question, I was wondering if you would be driving the S2000 again sometime soon? is that your car? __________________ 1990 Mazda RX-7 GXL - Midnight Apex - ::F1D1:: (RIP) '05 Subaru STi - daily driver and occasional tracker, and drifter, and rally..er.

08-17-2004, 03:23 PM	#52
driftersil80 GT3/KB2 Drift Master Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 836	Wuts safer in a car (not drifting) accident? A car with airbags and a stock seat/seatbelt. Or, a car w/ NO airbags but a racing seat/racing harness. Sorry for all the safdety questions, Im just wondering. __________________ Possessing happier driving spirit for better experienced drive. Last edited by driftersil80; 08-17-2004 at 03:27 PM.

08-18-2004, 12:59 PM	#57
aphxero Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 138	hey alex I liked the story alot! I'm probably the only one that read the whole thing It gave me a better idea of who you are. Things like that aren't too common with people in your position. Most are quiet so thanks. I've been driving AE86s for about 3 years myself. Here in FL we only get practice events about every 3 months so reading your words about the US drivers really lifted my spirits. I thought no one understood why we progess so slowly. I don't street drift much any more maybe once a month. Anyhow, I guess my question is do you ever think of quitting drift and selling your AE86? This happens to me from time to time (usually after a wreck haha) and what do you do to get out of that funk? Oh, and heres a fun pic from hurricane charley Attached Images

08-19-2004, 08:40 PM	#66
markeese180sx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: kanagawa-ken, japan Posts: 1,098	um..havent you already asked ryan hampton about the karting thing and he said "go for it if you like it" and that it leads to cart racing or f1 or whatever? __________________ 1990 240sx SR20DET (sold) R32 GTST (sold) S13 K's (sold) S14 Q's (sold)

08-20-2004, 01:41 AM	#69
hatebbobbarker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 693	Alex, African or European? __________________ I had to change my signature because Tracy ruined Lisa Loeb for me...

08-17-2004, 08:12 PM	#55
Feint ƒhƒŠƒtƒg Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 933	I know he was using it in that context.What I was basicly saying is that there is a reason why those bucket seats and harnesses are used in racing.They are much more safer than what is used in street cars,they have to be.A race bucket will keep you much more secure,same with a good harness. The stock seats don't hold you well,and when in an accident,the seatbelt will give you one hell of a burn,I got one across the neck before.As for airbags,well they can save you,but they have also been known to cause damage from the pressure.A good bucket seat,harness,and GT wheel is much more safer.The only risk is spinal compression if you mount your harness wrong.

08-17-2004, 11:35 PM	#56
UF31Leopard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 36	what do you think of my next dari dari machina project? pics taken at kakaako

08-19-2004, 08:32 AM	#60
AlexPfeiffer Driver Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 765	UF31Leopard Its always cool to be a bit different, that looks like a fun project. aphxero, Yes i have thought about quiting drifting many times and selling my car even more. Sometimes all it takes is a good track event to get you back in the mood. Or sometimes I'll just walk away from it for a while, maybe a couple months and work on other things. When i first moved to the mainland, i didnt drift for about a year. driftersil80 Put it this way, an airbag is mainly designed for a front impact as this is what they always test. I dont know if you noticed but they have started to put airbags in the doors and A pillars for side impact. That should help out alot since not everyone hits head on. yarzan, The car i have now is the one i hit andy with. Its funny cause andy is now my roomate and the 2 cars are sitting in the garage together. We striped down andy's car but needs to barrow a trailer to throw it away. WalkDMC, I really dont know what to think about the viper and D1, D1 always changes their minds so who knows right now. In club racing, the most ive seen is a discount for stock parts. There is no money in racing. f8ldzz I put nos in it just to mess with. The 2.0 2tg i had in it made 140rwhp na then with the nos it made 240rwhp. Lets just say that car was really fun with the welded diff. And it was my daily driver.

08-19-2004, 11:15 AM	#61
Craftsman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 737	Alex, is Battle Version your full time job? What else do you do for a daily grind? Matt.

08-19-2004, 03:44 PM	#63
blargonator Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 406	hello someone is offering me a 87 corolla the coupe (not the hatchback because the hatchback is a coupe) but anyways he is offering it with "jdm espelir asd springs...worth $200 but im throwing them in...." i dont really know but he wants 1,300 and it has a engine with 189k. i cant really read a answer for 5 days because im not home but thanks for your time. i saw you on some box at bestbuy so kudos <8-)

08-19-2004, 07:00 PM	#65
parknglotdrfter Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: houston, texas Posts: 55	lol i'm 14 right now and i race motocross when i get out of highschool i want a career in some kind of motor sport but motocross is to painful broken fingers, arms, concusions... my god i get sick of it... what do you have to say about karting? would that be good leading up to touring cars?? thanks for your time

08-20-2004, 12:38 AM	#68
tonesdef86 Guest Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34	when you going to make tie rods for the 86 maing

08-20-2004, 02:55 PM	#70
VDMTom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 346	Hi Alex I just wanted to ask you a few questions 1.What will you drive in the 05 season of FD? 2.Since your roommate is Andy I'm guessing you guys have a lot of parties are the house? 3.And one last question.I would really appreciate it if you would sign my guestbook on my website. OK that's it...thx Alex http://www.freewebs.com/daxmodkilla/ my website link^^ Last edited by VDMTom; 08-20-2004 at 03:01 PM.

08-21-2004, 04:46 PM	#74
parknglotdrfter Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: houston, texas Posts: 55	yes but it would be good to know if more than myself and ryan hampton support it... i don't know if it would be a very good lead off into anything i want to do later on

08-23-2004, 09:26 AM	#75
93180sxredtop az-drift-mech. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 63	is BattleVersion going to be sponsoring any drifter?? __________________ DRIFTO DRAKE \| Life Is Boring, Go Thru It Sideways!

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