vicarotor

okay, so I got into an argument with a friend of mine about my plans for my rx7.

I wanted to start drifting. It looked fun as hell and I had the opportunity to go on a few ride-alongs with fellow rx7 owners. I went to a few events and it seemed like a rad thing to try.

But, I heard it was hella expensive to drift, especially in an rx-7. This turned me off big time. I mean, I love driving my FC, I LOVE it and I would like to make it faster. I see nothing wrong with making mods just to have a fast car. His view however, made it seem as if I just wanted to do stuff to the rx7 to just "do it" and I shouldn't even have the car if I don't plan on drifting.

I mean...There are a ton of things that you can do besides drifting right?

I don't want to keep spending major amounts of money, since you know, I am not made out of it.

So got me to thinking? why do ya'll have an rx-7? why? and I am not wrong right?

Aaron Cake

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I can't comment on this "drifting" thing as I'm way too old to have been caught up in that fad.

I'm not really even sure what you are getting at. There's no point to having the car if you aren't drifting it? Is that his argument?

What does it matter what other people think? If you enjoy the car, and want to own it, then why not get one? Actually I'd even say NOT to drift it, because if you do it will most certainly be quickly turned into some bent up and broken POS destined for the scrap yard.

mightyrotor

Get a Playstation.

misterstyx69

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why get an Rx7?:It's the only way to show that you are a real Man,without showing off your newly acquired Phallic enlargement!

vicarotor

Yeah sorry. I am getting at, why do people think you automatically want to drift your car. Yeah that was his point. "Why even do anything(mods) to your rx7 if you are not going to drift it.

clark549

I have my FC because i feel it is the most bad *** car on the street, or anywhere for that matter, i do a little autocross here and there, i feel if you want to drift....drift it is up to you.

southsidecox

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reasons to have an fc
(1)excellent handling,braking,all around fun car to drive even stock
(2)great lines,styling,still holds its age well today and you will not see many around so you will stand out
(3)you have nowhere near enough funds to even consider an fd...theres many more reasons,thats just a few quick ones off the top of my head,if you want to impress the 20 something crowd just get a honda and throw all the typical ricer mods on it

Piston7

i agree with everything except the last line, but i think he was being sarcastic, you shouldnt let your friends influence what you want to do to your car. do what you like and mod it how you want it to look/performance. just because you mod your fc doesnt mean you have to race it, autocross or drifting. main reason why i like rx7 because they are unique. i hardly see any fd or fc in my area and when i do i stare the hell out of it lol.

CAPTN_SLAPPIN

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....Most importantly, out of all things...BE YOURSELF! don't worry about what others have to say. They cant live your life.

misterstyx69

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I thought I would buy the car and put a couple little things on it,so I could just say It is my style.
Later on,after reading about 4000 posts on Forum about what people are doing to their car I wanted to change it because it sort of made sense to get the car to run a little better and give it that UMMPH!
so NOW here I sit with about $15K into the car and it is still being Upgraded.,King of the Driveway..
....Do I regret it?NO.
Would I do it again.YES!
Did it teach me anything?..YES!...Keep the car stock, save your money and Get Laid for God's Sake.Quit Fartin with your car and go Get Humped!!!

speedfreak91

That's last few lines win on so many levels!

speedfreak91

But here's the way I see it. I come from the do called drift community. I've had track time so on and so forth. Drafting is way to expensive for me right now cause I'm a collage kid. Will I ever do it again hell ya! But right now I have a 87 t2 that I just put a new motor in and am buttoning things up. I'm just making it into a nice car and standing it out not crazy just some flushness. It's all about what you wanna do and what you wanna down your money on. Cause if your anything like me you will be tire of being broke all the time and just wanna drive and not buy ****. Just enjoy it for what it is. Hit the twisties and have fun and if ya wanna mod do it to make it your own (what ever that might be )

misterstyx69

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Drafting involves a funny looking Tilted desk,and Ya they are expensive...But a Collage?..hell!, anyone can get Pictures and rip them up and call it Art..sell it and get 10K,buy weed and think up stupid **** to post on the Rx7 club and...and...I forgot..!!!!
oh ya,double check your stuff before hitting SEND!.(just "fuggin" with ya!)
*brought to you by Spellcheck!"

speedfreak91

Haha ya I'm using my iPhone so you know how that auto correct **** can be.

Grip Industries 10th anny

We all love a 3rd gen with a sweet body kit and some wicked paint job. Take all that away and put it next to an FC and the 3rd gen might not be the one you're lookin at. For real..

southsidecox

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haha gt5 sill rules my life but oddly enough the drifting events are the only things i havent done..83% on game and ive even done most of the 24hr events,back before they added the pause and save feature

Tntslikiss

I love my FC. The car is gorgeous...the body lines and design is timeless in my opinion.

dwb87

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I have an FC because I fell in love with it when a friend introduced me to Initial D. After finally buying an FC and seeing RE-Amemiya's time attack FC, I was inspired to build a grippy car that could still be driven on the street. I absolutely love the fact that the FC is a front mid-engine RWD rotary powered car. The rotary just makes sense. Even if it never becomes the touge beast or torque monster that I want it to be, it will always be my first love. I'll always have an FC.

You don't have to drift your FC... It isn't even the fastest way around a corner! You want a fun street/cornering FC?... First and foremost, reliability. Be sure the car is running top notch. Get some adjustable shocks, springs, slotted brake rotors, good brake pads, some wider wheels, and some good quality tires. This will be a great start.

And NEVER cut any corners with a project.

E.E

"Why even do anything(mods) to your rx7 if you are not going to drift"?

In my personal opinion when I get my Rx7 I'm only going to mod it and make it my own style as in looks and performance and of course do research on what it's best for it. What I mean having an rx7 or any car isn't just made to drift or what other people say it's for. Just enjoy the freaking beauty of the car. . It's hard enough to get one nowadays from what I've looked for and if you decide to change it up just because people say or you hear from that kinda sucks.

Kawshus

If you want to drift it, go right ahead. But don't get caught up in other people's opinions. Love your FC as she is, a mid-20 year old bombshell. Treat her well and she will treat you right.

N1C0

Drift everywhere (work, school, grocery store) and go through new tires everyday

vicarotor

exactly guys, I knew I wasn't in the wrong.

I plan on doing what I want to do with my FC.

apexi dual N1 exhaust
Koyo Radiator
hks intake
paint job:all white(huge Initial D fan!)
stage 2 clutch(bonez)

speedfreak91

white fc so sexy

audoetuk

Why Fc..bc rotary
Do you what you want w/ it but do it right, drift, drag, pick up hookers, it doesn't matter

Van07

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Fc's are all around a great car advanced for its age i believe look at the styling of the car there's hardly any car that can look that good in the late 80's early 90's
rx7 can do alot more then drift they time attack circuit race canyon runs
any type of racing probably can get into
FC's arent that expensive compared to a FD so thats another good reason to own one
all u gotta do to an FC is lower it and some rims and it looks flawless
enjoy the car u have and learn to drive it how u like it