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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
obviously, you are only concerned with straight line performance, so in my opinion you ruined your 7.
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this is starting to go way off subject as many threads tend to, but MY opinion is that any car that is strictly built for one purpose is just lame; regardless of whether or not it is an FD. The FD in stock form is only a good starting platform, not the end all of cars.
as a side note, just because it is running today doesnt mean it will be running tomorrow. he doesn't have some secret power that keeps his rotors turning; he just happens to have an engine that is running...for now.
You mock the stock FD for not having the straightline power of todays cars and that it gets ***-raped. His car will have the completely opposite problem. What good is it to be able to ***-rape a car in a straight line, just to be passed by a stock 240 on the corners?
I haven't tuned/dynoed my car yet, but hope to be putting down upwards of 425RWHP to the ground, which should give it formidable straightline performance. However, I did not forget to build my suspension to match. I know everyone is going to jump on me because I don't have the dyno slip to backup my #'s, but I would assume that if you read my sig that you will know that my #'s shouldn't be too far off.
The point is why limit a well rounded car? Build it equally.
as a side note, just because it is running today doesnt mean it will be running tomorrow. he doesn't have some secret power that keeps his rotors turning; he just happens to have an engine that is running...for now.
You mock the stock FD for not having the straightline power of todays cars and that it gets ***-raped. His car will have the completely opposite problem. What good is it to be able to ***-rape a car in a straight line, just to be passed by a stock 240 on the corners?
I haven't tuned/dynoed my car yet, but hope to be putting down upwards of 425RWHP to the ground, which should give it formidable straightline performance. However, I did not forget to build my suspension to match. I know everyone is going to jump on me because I don't have the dyno slip to backup my #'s, but I would assume that if you read my sig that you will know that my #'s shouldn't be too far off.
The point is why limit a well rounded car? Build it equally.
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
some of us like our speed on a road track, or attacking a back road, and know how to follow the proper line of driving. something you won't even be able to attempt with this setup.
also, i hope you realize that driving this setup on the street not only compromises your cornering performance, but your safety in a panic situation. Can you say understeer?
Whether it is on the street or track this setup is only good for straight lines. The point I was trying to make is; if straightline is your thing...those are the wheels for it, but not for much else.
anyhow...there is no point in arguing since obviously you have commited to it already.
also, i hope you realize that driving this setup on the street not only compromises your cornering performance, but your safety in a panic situation. Can you say understeer?
Whether it is on the street or track this setup is only good for straight lines. The point I was trying to make is; if straightline is your thing...those are the wheels for it, but not for much else.
anyhow...there is no point in arguing since obviously you have commited to it already.
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Originally Posted by potatochobit
when u say driving on the streets, i assumed you mean you are going to change the wheels back first? kinda of ridiculous to drive around on 15" wheels with drag radials, right?
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Originally Posted by rotoboy661
cant picture those on the car man
but post pix, this will be interesting
what size rim is that on the front and how wide of tire u gonna run up front??
mike
but post pix, this will be interesting
what size rim is that on the front and how wide of tire u gonna run up front??
mike
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Originally Posted by Gargamel
If you ask anyone local, they'll tell you that mentioning my name and the word cornering is down right preposterous.
it is your car and i don't pay your bills, build it for what you like. it looks like you are putting a lot of time and $$$ into it. which like JDHuegel said that is more than what most are doing with their cars.
i like the wheels, that wasn't what i was arguing. i am sure anyone that sees them will know you mean business.
regards,
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
this is starting to go way off subject .
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
MY opinion is that any car that is strictly built for one purpose is just lame; regardless of whether or not it is an FD.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
as a side note, just because it is running today doesnt mean it will be running tomorrow. he doesn't have some secret power that keeps his rotors turning; he just happens to have an engine that is running...for now.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
You mock the stock FD for not having the straightline power of todays cars and that it gets ***-raped. His car will have the completely opposite problem. What good is it to be able to ***-rape a car in a straight line, just to be passed by a stock 240 on the corners?
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
I haven't tuned/dynoed my car yet, but hope to be putting down upwards of 425RWHP to the ground, which should give it formidable straightline performance. However, I did not forget to build my suspension to match. I know everyone is going to jump on me because I don't have the dyno slip to backup my #'s, but I would assume that if you read my sig that you will know that my #'s shouldn't be too far off.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
The point is why limit a well rounded car? Build it equally.
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i figured that this is where the thread would end up. With you attacking me personally ,and demonstrating your immaturity and inability to express yourself without attacking people. that is why i tried to apologize before it got out of hand, but I see you went ahead and let it escalate.
my engine / turbo combo was selected because it works. If you want I will email/PM/post the the dyno slip when i go in early march, I will
If you can R&R & Rebuild an engine in 24hours you have way too much time on your hands and a whole lotta money in parts sitting on a shelf. So, I would think this is somewhat of an exaggeration. Then again I don't know you; you may not have anything else to do with life other than work on your RX7.
Anyhow, good luck with your car.
my engine / turbo combo was selected because it works. If you want I will email/PM/post the the dyno slip when i go in early march, I will
If you can R&R & Rebuild an engine in 24hours you have way too much time on your hands and a whole lotta money in parts sitting on a shelf. So, I would think this is somewhat of an exaggeration. Then again I don't know you; you may not have anything else to do with life other than work on your RX7.
Anyhow, good luck with your car.
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
i figured that this is where the thread would end up. With you attacking me personally ,and demonstrating your immaturity and inability to express yourself without attacking people.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
my engine / turbo combo was selected because it works. If you want I will email/PM/post the the dyno slip when i go in early march, I will.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
If you can R&R & Rebuild an engine in 24hours you have way too much time on your hands and a whole lotta money in parts sitting on a shelf. So, I would think this is somewhat of an exaggeration.
Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
Anyhow, good luck with your car.
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Originally Posted by SkEltAh
Not to seem rude.. But why did you chose the FD as your platform? It seems as if there are many other cars out there that would be better suited to drag racing.
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so im pretty bad at picking up sarcasm when its typed in the forum, are you actually intending on driving around the street with the 3.5s up front?
and i like the look of the wheels, they have that top fuel dragster look
and i like the look of the wheels, they have that top fuel dragster look
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Originally Posted by SkEltAh
Not to seem rude.. But why did you chose the FD as your platform? It seems as if there are many other cars out there that would be better suited to drag racing.
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Originally Posted by XSTransAm
so im pretty bad at picking up sarcasm when its typed in the forum, are you actually intending on driving around the street with the 3.5s up front?
and i like the look of the wheels, they have that top fuel dragster look![Big Grin](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
and i like the look of the wheels, they have that top fuel dragster look
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Originally Posted by Red-Rx7
I enjoy judging Eric.
Even with his "pee-pee" wheels, he is still slow. :P
Even with his "pee-pee" wheels, he is still slow. :P
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Originally Posted by fedupfd3
I could give a **** less about what other people think. You are building the car for you and no one else. What gear ratio are you going run in the 8.8?
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Originally Posted by Gargamel
Have you made it to the track yet? ![Wink](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Besides, I am trying to make the car look as purdy as I am. Thats the next step of the game. haha