What do you think of this Monaro?
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Would you be happy supporting a UK drift Monaro that looked like this or do you think the styling should be kept a bit more subtle? The spec of this car is not to over the top except for the styling. Rhys Millen now drifts a Solstice but the spec in these pictures is listed below! Hoping to get this project started soon, just need to iron out a deal
Engine Type V8 Gen III LS1
GM Racing High Flow Heads: GM Part #88958665
GM Racing High Performance Cam: GM Part #12480110
Greddy 60mm Water & Oiler Pressure Gauges
Displacement 5.7L
Maximum Output 490 HP @ 6007 RPM
438 lb.ft of Torque @ 5406 RPM
Induction Greddy Airnix Filter 200mm
Drivetrain Factory close ratio 6 speed Transsmision
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch & Flywheel
Kaaz Limited Slip
3.71 Rear Axle Ratio
Rear Axles The Drive Shaft Shop
Exhaust 4-2-1 1 3/4 in. Coated Mild Steel Headers
RMR High Flow Exhaust System
Brakes Front: Rotora 4 Pot Caliper and 12in Rotor
Rear: Rotora 4 Pot Caliper and 12in Rotor
Steering Modified Factory Rack and Pinion
Front Suspension Intrax Custom Adjustable Height and Dampening Coilover
Intrax Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Rear Suspension Intrax Custom Adjustable Height and Dampening Coilover
Intrax Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Tires Bridgestone RE-01R
Front: 235 x 40 18R
Rear: 265 x 35 18R
Wheels RacingHart CP-F Tune R (Dazz Motor Sports)
Front: 18 x 8.5 w/20mm offset
Rear: 18 x 9.5 w/40mm offset
Interior Seats: Sparco Evo (Fiberglass)
Belts: Sparco 3 inch Racing Harnesses- Black
Steering Weel: Sparco Monza
Exterior RMR Front Bumber
RMR Side Skirt Set
RMR Rear Bumper
3D Carbon Carbon Fiber Rear Wing
Lexan Windows (Front Sides and Rear)
Engine Type V8 Gen III LS1
GM Racing High Flow Heads: GM Part #88958665
GM Racing High Performance Cam: GM Part #12480110
Greddy 60mm Water & Oiler Pressure Gauges
Displacement 5.7L
Maximum Output 490 HP @ 6007 RPM
438 lb.ft of Torque @ 5406 RPM
Induction Greddy Airnix Filter 200mm
Drivetrain Factory close ratio 6 speed Transsmision
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch & Flywheel
Kaaz Limited Slip
3.71 Rear Axle Ratio
Rear Axles The Drive Shaft Shop
Exhaust 4-2-1 1 3/4 in. Coated Mild Steel Headers
RMR High Flow Exhaust System
Brakes Front: Rotora 4 Pot Caliper and 12in Rotor
Rear: Rotora 4 Pot Caliper and 12in Rotor
Steering Modified Factory Rack and Pinion
Front Suspension Intrax Custom Adjustable Height and Dampening Coilover
Intrax Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Rear Suspension Intrax Custom Adjustable Height and Dampening Coilover
Intrax Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Tires Bridgestone RE-01R
Front: 235 x 40 18R
Rear: 265 x 35 18R
Wheels RacingHart CP-F Tune R (Dazz Motor Sports)
Front: 18 x 8.5 w/20mm offset
Rear: 18 x 9.5 w/40mm offset
Interior Seats: Sparco Evo (Fiberglass)
Belts: Sparco 3 inch Racing Harnesses- Black
Steering Weel: Sparco Monza
Exterior RMR Front Bumber
RMR Side Skirt Set
RMR Rear Bumper
3D Carbon Carbon Fiber Rear Wing
Lexan Windows (Front Sides and Rear)
Well the Japanese are obsessed with "aero". They even use it as an excuse to fit really horrible bodykits to various cars. I wouldn't be putting a wing on but I will be putting big gay stickers on it. Possibly Ann Summers advertisements or those trousers that aren't quite shorts or trousers!
But in all seriousness the theory is downforce and you do want grip, it's not all about spinning the tyres! You need to gain speed while you're drifting, so sticky tyres and some aerodynamic aids are widely used. The Monaro's i've driven so far are all WAY WAY WAY under-tyred. How can a manufacturer sell a car with those HP and torque with 235's on it. I think they were hoping to sell lots of rear bumpers and 1/4 panels after sale.
But in all seriousness the theory is downforce and you do want grip, it's not all about spinning the tyres! You need to gain speed while you're drifting, so sticky tyres and some aerodynamic aids are widely used. The Monaro's i've driven so far are all WAY WAY WAY under-tyred. How can a manufacturer sell a car with those HP and torque with 235's on it. I think they were hoping to sell lots of rear bumpers and 1/4 panels after sale.
Edited by Driftaholic on Thursday 8th February 00:16
Driftaholic said:
Well the Japanese are obsessed with "aero". They even use it as an excuse to fit really horrible bodykits to various cars. I wouldn't be putting a wing on but I will be putting big gay stickers on it. Possibly Ann Summers advertisements or those trousers that aren't quite shorts or trousers!
But in all seriousness the theory is downforce and you do want grip, it's not all about spinning the tyres! You need to gain speed while you're drifting, so sticky tyres and some aerodynamic aids are widely used. The Monaro's i've driven so far are all WAY WAY WAY under-tyred. How can a manufacturer sell a car with those HP and torque with 235's on it. I think they were hoping to sell lots of rear bumpers and 1/4 panels after sale.
But in all seriousness the theory is downforce and you do want grip, it's not all about spinning the tyres! You need to gain speed while you're drifting, so sticky tyres and some aerodynamic aids are widely used. The Monaro's i've driven so far are all WAY WAY WAY under-tyred. How can a manufacturer sell a car with those HP and torque with 235's on it. I think they were hoping to sell lots of rear bumpers and 1/4 panels after sale.
Edited by Driftaholic on Thursday 8th February 00:16
explain for me how a boot spoiler works when travelling sideways then....
bennno
Paul-C said:
bennno said:
explain for me how a boot spoiler works when travelling sideways then....
bennno
well it is more a picnic table than a spoiler so maybe the weight of the Smith family having their sunday picnic adds an extra 500kg to the rear end?
reminds me of the zakspeed kit i had on my old capri - at least back then I was daddy cool
Aaaah Big Al,
I've told you before! Turbo's are for girls. Real men stick to NA!
Here's a lovely pic of my car outside WRC where it seems to spend a lot of its time.
Hell, if I was getting paid $100K a year to drift a car that has a big gay wing and a paint job by stevie wonder which in turn gets me lots of tracktime, allows my company to grow, and hoards of umbrella girls bouncing up and down on me...Who would I be to complain! It's big business in US hence all the branding. They use drifting to advertise energy drinks, clothes, tyres...you name it!
It's unfortunate that the Max Power clowns are the people that will happily shell out £20 for a drifting DVD, or pay £5 for a magazine that features some "phat driftin yo", so you know what that means...Appealing to the muppets by having the aforementioned offending features! On the other hand, educated people like yourselves will hopefully see past that and appreciate the skill involved rather than the distracting neons hehe
I've told you before! Turbo's are for girls. Real men stick to NA!
Here's a lovely pic of my car outside WRC where it seems to spend a lot of its time.
Hell, if I was getting paid $100K a year to drift a car that has a big gay wing and a paint job by stevie wonder which in turn gets me lots of tracktime, allows my company to grow, and hoards of umbrella girls bouncing up and down on me...Who would I be to complain! It's big business in US hence all the branding. They use drifting to advertise energy drinks, clothes, tyres...you name it!
It's unfortunate that the Max Power clowns are the people that will happily shell out £20 for a drifting DVD, or pay £5 for a magazine that features some "phat driftin yo", so you know what that means...Appealing to the muppets by having the aforementioned offending features! On the other hand, educated people like yourselves will hopefully see past that and appreciate the skill involved rather than the distracting neons
hehe Edited by Driftaholic on Thursday 8th February 20:24
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