FlamingGuts

do people drift 1st gens?

rmaiersg

'79RX7 does...

drifter

Yes.

With their stiff monochoche chassis, they are perfect for drifting.

g_dripht-alex

on the other hand the sloppy suspension and the 2 1/2 turns to full lock make it much harder...correct me if im wrong but dont people replace them with miata front racks?

'79rx7

suspensions is mostly racing beat, springs, sway bars, adjustable a arms, and tokico illumina's; it only has about an inch of travel when the car is sitting so it's very stiff, almost unbearable to drive in town daily. As far as the steering goes i don't have any problems it predictable, and repsponsive.

Nemesis

I'm running MazdaSpeed coilovers, RB rear steer eliminator bushings, cusco camber plates, front and rear strut bars, and a four point roll bar. I have also upgraded my brake to 4 pistons T2 brakes with Brenbro rotors, Hawk pads, S/S lines, and Super Blue brake fluid. I'm still running the stock power steering in this car, as it is also my daily driver.



I am considering adding a wet NOS setup for some additonal kick.

Zalaj

You best believe I drift.... 82 FB --- soooo much fun in corners...



I think I enjoy getting one of my friends to come, then I start hitting corners they either love it or they are scared shitless...



Either way I have a blast....



-C-

driftaholic

I used to drift a first gen, sweet car, but wery twitchey. I would go with a low dampening rate to keep it predictable.



I have an 87 Turbo II, but I would give anything to own a GTUs! Maybe slap a supercharger on it... instant throttle and boost response... oh yeah

Dorifc3s

rite here..low angle drift specialty!

darkducati

RX-8 here. Though it does look really funny with my Mustang Bullitt rear wheels on it.