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Old 06-15-2009, 01:31 AM
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Trying to get into drifting. I have an 09 RX8 powering oven even into 2nd can be a challeng. What should be some good first upgrades and what are the effects. Thanks
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ummmm youll need a 20b to drift...the car itself with the 13b-msp is a great track set up, meant for balance, not for drifting, youll need WAY more power
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ummmm youll need a 20b to drift...the car itself with the 13b-msp is a great track set up, meant for balance, not for drifting, youll need WAY more power
Yep.
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w00T w00t
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just dump some oil onto your tires.. you'll be drifting like a pro
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i heard windex works good too
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just dump some oil onto your tires.. you'll be drifting like a pro
lol.

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I have a powering oven
u mean, like this one below!? ....
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you'll need a turbo kit, why not just track the car it would be cheaper to , you wouldn't have to buy new tires everytime
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yeah you would at the least need a turbo kit to make enough power and might as welll add some water/meth while ur blowin money!
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