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Old 03-12-2009, 08:25 PM
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i think your feeling get hurt first...
Old 03-12-2009, 08:28 PM
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If the rx8 is your daily driver i would not drift it.
Old 03-16-2009, 03:14 AM
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Guess I'll throw down my 2 cents. Will it hurt your engine? do you have proper fluid levels? If the answer is yes then you most likely will not hurt your engine. you may hurt a few rocks and possibly a snake or squirrel though. think of the animals and rocks.
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Since you are asking, no it is not safe. It will however earn you mad respect from your local street crew when you totally destroy your car while attempting to drift.
Old 03-17-2009, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
you'll crash, your insurance will go up, and it will hurt your wallet.
GOT THAT RIGHT!

Go to a drifters track event. Do it there.
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Drifting is awesome if you hate your tires
Old 03-18-2009, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Even then I would not call it safe on public roads. you can be really good but it is definitely more dangerous and harder on your car than not drifting.
who said anything about public roads? alright, maybe i said a little about them.... :P


but to the second thing you said i say this..... driving your rx8 is harder on the tires then them sitting there...... but you still drive it dont you?

i bought the car, to slide the car.... and then put sticky tires on it to go around corners like a ****. 9.5k was nice too.
Old 03-18-2009, 11:01 PM
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no just sitting there the tires will develop flat spots which wont happen if you are driving it. its must better for the tire to be driven.
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