@slipway
We have plans of skidding a Soarer, but a 2.5 TT JZZ30 we hope to buy in about two months. In my opinion the Nissan is a much better car for skidding, especially because of the short wheelbase and it's relatively low weight. The Soarer would be easier for a beginner and harder once you get to a decent experience/skill level. Bar the double wishbone suspension I can't see any advantages to any Soarer as opposed to a S13 V8 TT Parts are cheaper and readily available and a bare shell doesn't cost much in case you crash it bad. All this is theory, I need to get my hands on the Soarer first and see what it's like, until then I can't say which one I'd prefer. Please don't misunderstand (as this is a lexus/toyota forum) I'm not saying the soarer is bad or anything, I just think the S13 suits me better. Let's put it another way, how many S-bodies vs Soarers are there on the drift scene ? There must be a reason for that. Ueno does great with his, granted, but at that skill level the car is somewhat less important as compared to an amateur. The car needs to help you, not make life harder.
@cribbj - the people I would work with have quite a bit of experience behind them and build high quality stuff that lasts. However, until I get mine done I can't really express my opinion on their workmanship. If all is well and people would want them, sure, why not.
@JustenGT8 - I just noticed you own the bad-ass red Celica, I have to say congratulations from the bottom of my heart. That is a great built and an amazing car all-round. I wasn't implying that the tune would be bad in any way, it's just that there are certain mechanical failures that can cause an engine to go a a bit lean without it being very noticeable. Again, ignore me on this one as I'm a bit paranoid, I don't have the time or money to do things again and again so usually I try to be very careful when building something so that I won't have to. I'm lazy that way.
Cheers,
Octav
We have plans of skidding a Soarer, but a 2.5 TT JZZ30 we hope to buy in about two months. In my opinion the Nissan is a much better car for skidding, especially because of the short wheelbase and it's relatively low weight. The Soarer would be easier for a beginner and harder once you get to a decent experience/skill level. Bar the double wishbone suspension I can't see any advantages to any Soarer as opposed to a S13 V8 TT Parts are cheaper and readily available and a bare shell doesn't cost much in case you crash it bad. All this is theory, I need to get my hands on the Soarer first and see what it's like, until then I can't say which one I'd prefer. Please don't misunderstand (as this is a lexus/toyota forum) I'm not saying the soarer is bad or anything, I just think the S13 suits me better. Let's put it another way, how many S-bodies vs Soarers are there on the drift scene ? There must be a reason for that. Ueno does great with his, granted, but at that skill level the car is somewhat less important as compared to an amateur. The car needs to help you, not make life harder.
@cribbj - the people I would work with have quite a bit of experience behind them and build high quality stuff that lasts. However, until I get mine done I can't really express my opinion on their workmanship. If all is well and people would want them, sure, why not.
@JustenGT8 - I just noticed you own the bad-ass red Celica, I have to say congratulations from the bottom of my heart. That is a great built and an amazing car all-round. I wasn't implying that the tune would be bad in any way, it's just that there are certain mechanical failures that can cause an engine to go a a bit lean without it being very noticeable. Again, ignore me on this one as I'm a bit paranoid, I don't have the time or money to do things again and again so usually I try to be very careful when building something so that I won't have to. I'm lazy that way.
Cheers,
Octav