do people drift 1st gens?

 

'79RX7 does...

 

Yes.

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

 

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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-

 

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

 

rite here..low angle drift specialty!

 

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