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Originally Posted by Phoenix7
...just please for the love of GOD don't stretch and poke the 7!
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Ok, first of all, this bugs me. Phoenix, you're a good guy, but you need to stop telling people what to do.
I know you might not like something, but don't go dis-owning a fellow rotary guy just because of something like that. you can complain,but dont try to force your opinion onto others because you dont understand or dissagre with someone's style. As a new member, I dont want someone to feel pressured into doing or not doing certain modifications just because they feel their club wont approve... this happens on a lot of forums, and I don't want this one to end up like that.
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Anyway, welcome to the forum, glad to have you here with us!
If you like to slide around, I would recommend picking up an FC. The first gens are old, harder to mod, and good examples are hard to find. FC is cheaper, easier to find parts for, and there's a ton of them left.
To make an FC handle and "slide around corners", you need:
coilovers, 1000
rear camber links 250
2way diff 1000
a decent clutch 400
bucket seat 350
done....
Now, that's $3,000 in hard parts, all of which are bolt on and require no fab work. After an alignment, this setup will handle great right out of the box. You can add some wheels and good rubber when you learn the limits of the car, and you'll be set.
BUT....
If you really want to mod the first gen, you still have options, it's just harder to do.
Stock the car is pretty slow, has terrible steering, and there isn't much out there as far as real suspension. RE Speed makes coil overs, but they are pretty expensive, and then you still got the shitty steering, and crap brakes.
What you coul do, is swap over an FC front subframe.
Basically, this replaces the entire front suspension and steering system, and almost drops right in. All you really need to do is re-weld the subframe mounting bolts in a different spot, and you'll be set. You'll instantly have awesome brakes, 5 lug hubs, awesome steering, and the ability to use FC front coilovers.
The only problem is, WTF do you do about the back end? It's a solid axle, so maybe a Ford 9 inch with an LSD? Again lots of fab work.
Now, the next issue would be the engine.... Even a stock S4 13B is heaps better than a 12a, and if you want to go turbo later, that's easily done too.
I guess what I'm trying to tell you is, that without dropping a ton of money and time on the first gen, dont expect too much out of it. It's a great car for what it is, but it takes twice as much money to make it do what newer cars can do with half.
Here's a thread with a guy that's done it all to an FB:
http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...304#post124304
Pretty much what I just listed... also had prices for stuff too.