Firefighter_EMT

hello everyone. i'm stephen and i am new to this website. i just finished school and about to start my career. i've been looking for a new car and i have test drove a few rx-8s and i really enjoyed driving them and i know that i am gonna buy one. i test drove an 06 shakina and an 08 40th ann. i love them both but i haven't quite decided yet. but anywho i plan on setting the car up for drift and show. any ideas, comments or concerns would be great and i can't wait for all your imput on helping me set my car up. thanks again and have a good day...

Rhawb

A car set up for drift would likely be a bit unruly on the street, as you'd at least be running very aggressive camber and toe. Drift setups are designed to promote instability (and stability...when sideways), which is bad for daily driving - plus it would probably cause premature and uneven wear on the tires. On top of all that, drifters go through bodywork like water...If you're going to get into drift, you may want to get a cheap car dedicated to drift events.

Making the 8 into a show car is another story and should be fairly easy. You'd basically just need to find a good paint/body shop and learn about detailing.

Good luck with the car! Check out some of the modification sub-forums if you have any specific questions.

Firefighter_EMT

Ok i see what your saying. i just want to make my car look good like a drifter and maybe do some suspension work but if i do that it would only be like swaybars and springs to crisp up the handeling and lowering it a little. i wanna do a wide body kit with the wing doors that go up at an angle.. not the lambo that go straight up but i think its a 45 angle... i'm new to the import scene so if i'm making a fool of myself just help me i'm not use to the terms they have for stuff...