FB rx-7's for drifting? Good or Bad?

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 07:39 AM

Hello my fellow drifters! i own a 1985 mazda rx-7 and was woundering if this car will be good enough for drifting? yes i know that its mostly the driver, but what are the cars capabilitys? Are there good suspension upgrades? how will it keep up with 240's and hachi' and all the other good cars? THANKS ALOT! Ive learned from you guys this is my favorite site!

soultron · 01-19-2004, 07:43 AM

you should do a search within the forum and the internet.
that will yield the most info and the least amount of flaming.
have a nice day!

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 07:53 AM

well i thought i might get a little info from the pros before spending money on stuff i dont need! plus i want it down to a point!

soultron · 01-19-2004, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RX7_Drifter
well i thought i might get a little info from the pros before spending money on stuff i dont need! plus i want it down to a point!

pros eh?

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 07:59 AM

oh yeah dont you think ive done that already?
thanks for nothin soultron! what a stooge!

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 08:01 AM

you no. what im saying.

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 08:24 AM

Please dont be scared to post i would really lke some opinions! thanks again!

nissan drift_ · 01-19-2004, 09:40 AM

why do people think their "FB". its an SA22C dammit. if its a gsl-se, then it could be a decent drifter out of the box, and in any case a first generation would make a sweet drifter-style wise. i dont know about actual performance/control.

sobe · 01-19-2004, 10:18 AM

good?

ACDSupra7 · 01-19-2004, 11:10 AM

I know a guy that slides one. They're good to learn on, but when it times come to raise the bar, you'll find that there are barely any parts out there =\

RX7_Drifter · 01-19-2004, 11:21 AM

well i guess it would be good for now then? so is it worth putting the money into? or should i just learn with the car stock, and save up for an fc instead?

hachiroku-fc3s · 01-19-2004, 04:06 PM

What you just said. I love FBs. Almost as much as I love FCs. Youd be suprised how many ppl slide FBs. It can def be done. Its just not as good as an FC. So yeah, get the FB, do a lot of learning. Then, get an FC. You will be comfortable with the rotary and your techniques so the transition should be easy and the result...fun to watch.

RX7_Drifter · 01-20-2004, 11:35 PM

thanks alot hachiroku. thats prob what im gonna do then.stick to the rotary power.

fuse · 01-30-2004, 04:29 AM

I own a 90 rx-7 and do alot of drifting and rallying and i say stick with you car at least for the time being a good friend of mine has the same car and they are great. check this place out if you havent already been there it may give you some ideas

fcstore.com

they have alot of stuff for your car.

S13_Steve · 01-30-2004, 09:01 AM

i used to own a 86 rx7.... high red line motors.... 50/50 weight distribution.... good suspension... what else is better then that.... some even come turbo and there are sites like rx7.com that sell good parts... i bought from them before my engine flooded.... as for sliding ... cars just in peticular just cant compare... you have to test out your car...see how its running... every car is different ....see what you need to fix first and work from there

Weapon X · 01-30-2004, 10:23 AM

Calling members who've been here alot longer than you stooges will not get you very far, learn some manners before you post or you'll get Stallowned.

RX7_Drifter · 02-02-2004, 06:46 PM

thanx for the flamage!

carb12a · 02-05-2004, 01:48 AM

to nissan drift_:

Re: "Look at your chassis code

why do people think their "FB". its an SA22C dammit."

Hmm, lessee, my vin says, " J-M-1-F-B-3-3-..." Hmm, you better check the facts. I believe that all American RX-7s from '80 to '85 had chassis codes that started out that way. So our topic starter really does have an "FB" not an "SA". Come to think of it, the "33" after that is (i'm GUESSING here) attributed to the fact that it's a series 3 car (mine as well as his). I recall most times I saw the "SA" it had a "22" next to it, etc. But whatever.

And to RX7_Drifter:
I'd search the rx7club.com forum for info on the limited slip differential for your car. If you've got a GSL-SE or a GSL, you should already have it. While it's easiest to break the tires loose without it, I've read in the second-gen forum there that the clutch-type LSD is actually beneficial to drifting, more so than the later-used "viscous-type" (aka "magic-goo") system. Why am I mentioning all that? Our older cars utilized the first type. So check it out.

Oh, and keep the car. Learn on it. They're great cars. And when (if) your skills outgrow the car, then you can have fun making the BIG jump to a Turbo II. Have fun out there.

markeese180sx · 02-05-2004, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RX7_Drifter
thanx for the flamage!

who flamed u? if ur calling weapon x a flamer...YOURE WRONG...he was just trying to say dont call people a stooge for practically no reason at all...thats only if u were calling weapon x a flamer

Ghost of Duluth · 02-05-2004, 06:22 AM

A great place to read up on first gens is Grassroots motorsports. There are always articles in the on them. I have owned numerous ones and they are great cars. They tear up classes in the scca. Motors are cheap and readily available as are aftermarket parts. Ebay has stuff for them all the time.

I don't understand why someone would buy a car just to learn how to drift in it. What happens if you dont like drifting and then you spent all this money on a car for it? Keep that first gen. It's a great all around car. Plus its old school and that is making a comeback.

mranlet · 02-05-2004, 12:38 PM

You'd think that this board is nothing but a bunch of PMSing women...

-MR

RX7_Drifter · 02-06-2004, 12:30 AM

thank you to everyone who gave me advice, and stayed on topic! and for the others-

Senshi Tenshi · 02-06-2004, 01:10 AM

you want suggestions? TAKE THAT OFF
you freakin immature disrespectful..i dont even know what to call you. thats seriously the stupid, lamest, most disrespective thing ive ever seen. you are FAR more retarded than that. excuse me for being overly sensitive on this issue, but thats just, i cant stand it. honestly, you made me sick there. dude.

if you're gonna come on here and ask for questions, try being humble. you will get much more help and respect. as for something like that, forget respect. forget anythin.

im the one who tried several times to post about all this trash and stuff and tried to establish some peace and a lot less flames on the board..but okay, yeah, im being a hypocrit right now. oh well, i have a right to be. just seriously, think twice next time before you post something like that you dumb jerk.

nissanguy_24 · 02-06-2004, 01:16 AM

the running kid? thats just stupid man, not only are you ARGUEING by putting it there, but its stupid, gee who can post the most overused forum picture in the world. Thats as about creative as responding to a legitament question "search".

not tomention its offensive and just plain immature..

Senshi Tenshi · 02-06-2004, 01:19 AM

yeah, sorry bout being so heated up there. im one of the most laid back and dont care types..but stuff like mentally disabled or handicapped kids..i feel so bad for them..and any type of insult or disrespect to them i just cant take. have some compassion, wont you? actually, its not just compassion. have some common SENSE and dignity ..and how about a brain along with that? geez. thats not something to joke about.

01-19-2004, 07:39 AM	#1
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	FB rx-7's for drifting? Good or Bad? Hello my fellow drifters! i own a 1985 mazda rx-7 and was woundering if this car will be good enough for drifting? yes i know that its mostly the driver, but what are the cars capabilitys? Are there good suspension upgrades? how will it keep up with 240's and hachi' and all the other good cars? THANKS ALOT! Ive learned from you guys this is my favorite site!

01-19-2004, 09:40 AM	#8
nissan drift_ Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	look at your chassis code why do people think their "FB". its an SA22C dammit. if its a gsl-se, then it could be a decent drifter out of the box, and in any case a first generation would make a sweet drifter-style wise. i dont know about actual performance/control.

01-19-2004, 11:10 AM	#10
ACDSupra7 ACDSevenGuy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,148	RE: I know a guy that slides one. They're good to learn on, but when it times come to raise the bar, you'll find that there are barely any parts out there =\

02-05-2004, 06:22 AM	#20
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	A great place to read up on first gens is Grassroots motorsports. There are always articles in the on them. I have owned numerous ones and they are great cars. They tear up classes in the scca. Motors are cheap and readily available as are aftermarket parts. Ebay has stuff for them all the time. I don't understand why someone would buy a car just to learn how to drift in it. What happens if you dont like drifting and then you spent all this money on a car for it? Keep that first gen. It's a great all around car. Plus its old school and that is making a comeback. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

02-06-2004, 01:10 AM	#23
Senshi Tenshi >>WaRrIoR AnGeL<< Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: so cali Posts: 242	you want suggestions? TAKE THAT OFF you freakin immature disrespectful..i dont even know what to call you. thats seriously the stupid, lamest, most disrespective thing ive ever seen. you are FAR more retarded than that. excuse me for being overly sensitive on this issue, but thats just, i cant stand it. honestly, you made me sick there. dude. if you're gonna come on here and ask for questions, try being humble. you will get much more help and respect. as for something like that, forget respect. forget anythin. im the one who tried several times to post about all this trash and stuff and tried to establish some peace and a lot less flames on the board..but okay, yeah, im being a hypocrit right now. oh well, i have a right to be. just seriously, think twice next time before you post something like that you dumb jerk. __________________ --Moderator *Senshi* *Tenshi-- Last edited by Senshi Tenshi; 02-06-2004 at 01:14 AM.*

01-19-2004, 07:43 AM	#2
soultron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Willy NC. Posts: 1,059	you should do a search within the forum and the internet. that will yield the most info and the least amount of flaming. have a nice day!

01-19-2004, 07:53 AM	#3
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	well i thought i might get a little info from the pros before spending money on stuff i dont need! plus i want it down to a point!

01-19-2004, 07:59 AM	#5
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	oh yeah dont you think ive done that already? thanks for nothin soultron! what a stooge!

01-19-2004, 08:01 AM	#6
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	you no. what im saying.

01-19-2004, 08:24 AM	#7
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	Please dont be scared to post i would really lke some opinions! thanks again!

01-19-2004, 10:18 AM	#9
sobe ... Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 520	good?

01-19-2004, 11:21 AM	#11
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	well i guess it would be good for now then? so is it worth putting the money into? or should i just learn with the car stock, and save up for an fc instead?

01-19-2004, 04:06 PM	#12
hachiroku-fc3s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: D/FW TX Posts: 549	What you just said. I love FBs. Almost as much as I love FCs. Youd be suprised how many ppl slide FBs. It can def be done. Its just not as good as an FC. So yeah, get the FB, do a lot of learning. Then, get an FC. You will be comfortable with the rotary and your techniques so the transition should be easy and the result...fun to watch.

01-20-2004, 11:35 PM	#13
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	thanks alot hachiroku. thats prob what im gonna do then.stick to the rotary power.

01-30-2004, 04:29 AM	#14
fuse Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: riverside, CA Posts: 34	I own a 90 rx-7 and do alot of drifting and rallying and i say stick with you car at least for the time being a good friend of mine has the same car and they are great. check this place out if you havent already been there it may give you some ideas fcstore.com they have alot of stuff for your car.

01-30-2004, 09:01 AM	#15
S13_Steve Auto-Dori MASTAH! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Marcos Posts: 566	i used to own a 86 rx7.... high red line motors.... 50/50 weight distribution.... good suspension... what else is better then that.... some even come turbo and there are sites like rx7.com that sell good parts... i bought from them before my engine flooded.... as for sliding ... cars just in peticular just cant compare... you have to test out your car...see how its running... every car is different ....see what you need to fix first and work from there

01-30-2004, 10:23 AM	#16
Weapon X SHINJIRO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Twilight Posts: 796	Calling members who've been here alot longer than you stooges will not get you very far, learn some manners before you post or you'll get Stallowned.

02-02-2004, 06:46 PM	#17
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	thanx for the flamage!

02-05-2004, 01:48 AM	#18
carb12a Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 2	to nissan drift_: Re: "Look at your chassis code why do people think their "FB". its an SA22C dammit." Hmm, lessee, my vin says, " J-M-1-F-B-3-3-..." Hmm, you better check the facts. I believe that all American RX-7s from '80 to '85 had chassis codes that started out that way. So our topic starter really does have an "FB" not an "SA". Come to think of it, the "33" after that is (i'm GUESSING here) attributed to the fact that it's a series 3 car (mine as well as his). I recall most times I saw the "SA" it had a "22" next to it, etc. But whatever. And to RX7_Drifter: I'd search the rx7club.com forum for info on the limited slip differential for your car. If you've got a GSL-SE or a GSL, you should already have it. While it's easiest to break the tires loose without it, I've read in the second-gen forum there that the clutch-type LSD is actually beneficial to drifting, more so than the later-used "viscous-type" (aka "magic-goo") system. Why am I mentioning all that? Our older cars utilized the first type. So check it out. Oh, and keep the car. Learn on it. They're great cars. And when (if) your skills outgrow the car, then you can have fun making the BIG jump to a Turbo II. Have fun out there.

02-05-2004, 12:38 PM	#21
mranlet Smokes Dynamite Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, CT, all over the place! Posts: 1,090	You'd think that this board is nothing but a bunch of PMSing women... -MR

02-06-2004, 12:30 AM	#22
RX7_Drifter Do you catch my Drift? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 163	thank you to everyone who gave me advice, and stayed on topic! and for the others-

02-06-2004, 01:16 AM	#24
nissanguy_24 Guest Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 3,197	the running kid? thats just stupid man, not only are you ARGUEING by putting it there, but its stupid, gee who can post the most overused forum picture in the world. Thats as about creative as responding to a legitament question "search". not tomention its offensive and just plain immature..

02-06-2004, 01:19 AM	#25
Senshi Tenshi >>WaRrIoR AnGeL<< Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: so cali Posts: 242	yeah, sorry bout being so heated up there. im one of the most laid back and dont care types..but stuff like mentally disabled or handicapped kids..i feel so bad for them..and any type of insult or disrespect to them i just cant take. have some compassion, wont you? actually, its not just compassion. have some common SENSE and dignity ..and how about a brain along with that? geez. thats not something to joke about. __________________ --Moderator *Senshi* *Tenshi*--

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