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tricky_ab · 03-30-2011, 05:36 PM

Holy crap at the start up...That thing sounds mean!

word sux · 03-30-2011, 05:48 PM

it sounds ok...

for a v8

hitman · 04-01-2011, 09:03 AM

update with more pics anda dyno sheet
Update! Matt Powers Formula D LS7 Powered S14

Darren · 04-01-2011, 09:53 AM

I love all the bitching, and then the dyno vid comes out, and everyone just shuts up...

Nice work Matt!

All the best for the upcoming year.

godrifttoday · 04-01-2011, 11:16 AM

Hey mr Matt powers, do u corner balance your cars by any chance for drifting?

Slideways74 · 04-01-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FantasticVoyages

LOL Japan doesn't have access to V8's?

I agree. XDC might be the only cool "pro" drifting left in the US.

America ruins everything it gets from any culture.

Olive Garden
Russel Brand
Cars
Jaun Pablo Montoya
Top Gear
Illuminati
White Rastafarians (wtflip?)

I hope you're not bagging on V8's with this post, cause the badass RX7 you see there has an LS1 in it.

hitman · 04-01-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

Hey mr Matt powers, do u corner balance your cars by any chance for drifting?

ive never corner balanced my car but ill start for this year. also never had even weighed my car until after the 2010 fd season was already over lol

2_Liter_Turbo · 04-01-2011, 05:56 PM

Mike Kojima chimes in on the whole v8 over i4 turbo in FD here:

The Controversy- Turbo I4, Turbo V6 vs GM LS7!

IsBettyBish · 04-03-2011, 06:52 AM

Wasn't Matt running the PBM front knuckles? Now's he's changed over to the Driftworks setup?

there is discussion in the roll center blah blah blah thread about which system is better, PBM or DW.

Either way you can't beat a reliable and properly engineered setup. To run in the top 16 with shit geometry and an engine that he had little confidence to boost in... I'm just saying, piece of mind and confidence goes a long way when you're trying to go balls deep into an initiation.

I vote for matt in 2011, all the other haters can go take it in the face.

AGNT84 · 04-04-2011, 11:00 AM

matts car i looking sick... saw pix on the zenkis unite thread

Slammed Assassin · 04-04-2011, 11:07 AM

Sexy Time!!

AGNT84 · 04-04-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsBettyBish

Wasn't Matt running the PBM front knuckles? Now's he's changed over to the Driftworks setup?

there is discussion in the roll center blah blah blah thread about which system is better, PBM or DW.

Either way you can't beat a reliable and properly engineered setup. To run in the top 16 with shit geometry and an engine that he had little confidence to boost in... I'm just saying, piece of mind and confidence goes a long way when you're trying to go balls deep into an initiation.

I vote for matt in 2011, all the other haters can go take it in the face.

+1 GOOD LUCK...his car now + skills = True Competitor hahaha

theboy · 04-04-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGNT84

dude read up..stop hating..
believe me i was against the whole v8 thing but its lighter and more reliable than the ka-t/ it will help him be more competitive because he will be keepin up with the top cars..

good luck to matt and everything....this is a competition build.....

not to mention being reliable allows him to focus more on driving and less on fixing the car everytime he comes off the track.

Marcus · 04-04-2011, 11:36 AM

Oh man. Car gets higher every time I see it. I just wish it still looked like it the "new and improved green machine"

Csomme · 04-04-2011, 11:47 AM

That's really not that high. Especially for a race car.

GSXRJJordan · 04-04-2011, 05:34 PM

I was working on the car last night, new vinyl wrap looks amazing in person. It looks high because they trim the shit out of the front fenders for wheel clearance (he's running 18's in the front this year).

It's actually pretty damned low, but with the Driftwerks rear knuckles the LCA's are flat (toe rod points WAY up though lol, looks weird at first).

Car should be ridiculously competitive.

s13 @ fullboost · 04-04-2011, 05:46 PM

RIP KA-T I loved his stance

Marcus · 04-04-2011, 05:48 PM

yea but its still way high compared to when he first painted it green. no doubt about that. but i understand thats when he wasnt pro and proper/perfect setup wasnt needed.

just hard to believe thats the same car lol

FcMURRRDA · 04-04-2011, 06:19 PM

fuck all this FD and XDC bullshit, its all about keeping it on the streets and having good times with ur buddies.

fckillerbee · 04-04-2011, 06:22 PM

^^^ yeah cause drifting on the streets is perfectly safe and doesn't get you into any trouble.

Some of us like our cars not impounded by the "PO PO"

Csomme · 04-04-2011, 06:27 PM

Might want to edit your post before you get pinked. Or don't go into detail about it if the topic continues to be talked about.

You can "street" all you want, and I'm not saying I don't do it, but please keep it off of Zilvia, we have rules here.

Drifting IS about having fun, and there are plenty of different ways to have fun. To each his own.

Slammed Assassin · 04-06-2011, 03:19 AM

people gotta understand that FD events aren't cheap. event registration fee, traveling, vehicle maintenance, gas, food, ect, it all adds up. So if your spend money to be in FD you might as well be competitive or go home!!!

all show no go · 04-06-2011, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed Assassin

people gotta understand that FD events aren't cheap. event registration fee, traveling, vehicle maintenance, gas, food, ect, it all adds up. So if your spend money to be in FD you might as well be competitive or go home!!!

QFT, It seems no one gets that part. The competition just gets faster every year.

Z33dori · 04-06-2011, 10:44 AM

facts....

car is still rad
matt is still rad
drifting is still rad

end

tho some one needs to give this dude some new headlights lol

hitman · 04-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

yea but its still way high compared to when he first painted it green. no doubt about that. but i understand thats when he wasnt pro and proper/perfect setup wasnt needed.

just hard to believe thats the same car lol

lol, isnt this coming from the guy who is on part shop max forum saying he wants to change final drive because he is scared to go into third? cmon lol

karl wasabi · 04-07-2011, 02:41 PM

^^^LOL^^^

It might be "high" standing still, but look at that awesome squat!

Can't wait to see the car run at Long Beach!

theboy · 04-07-2011, 02:48 PM

The new setup is sick, please oh please beat the shit out of it every chance you get. Make it beg for mercy then put it back in the trailer wet.

On a side note can i get some info/pics on the quick change setup. I have been contemplating using the one i had for my roundy round car (also a winters) and now i see its possible. Id like to see how its setup to be used as an IRS setup.

AGNT84 · 04-07-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl wasabi

^^^LOL^^^

It might be "high" standing still, but look at that awesome squat!

Can't wait to see the car run at Long Beach!

fuckin ey dude imma be there tomorrow and Saturday....good luck matt...

Marcus · 04-07-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitman

lol, isnt this coming from the guy who is on part shop max forum saying he wants to change final drive because he is scared to go into third? cmon lol

yeap thats me lol. not bashing, just sayin i liked the way your car LOOKED before.

sorry im not on your nuts about how it looks :/

icedsole · 04-07-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitman

lol, isnt this coming from the guy who is on part shop max forum saying he wants to change final drive because he is scared to go into third? cmon lol

LOL

04-01-2011, 09:03 AM	#183
hitman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: late 19th century prussia Age: 36 Posts: 1,057 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	update with more pics anda dyno sheet Update! Matt Powers Formula D LS7 Powered S14 __________________ driftparty.com

04-01-2011, 11:16 AM	#185
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	Hey mr Matt powers, do u corner balance your cars by any chance for drifting? __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

04-01-2011, 05:56 PM	#188
2_Liter_Turbo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DFW, TX Age: 40 Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Mike Kojima chimes in on the whole v8 over i4 turbo in FD here: The Controversy- Turbo I4, Turbo V6 vs GM LS7! __________________ 96 S14: Grip Track Car 90 R32: Bucket List Car 92 S13: Just for Fun Car Instagram: @SS.Maxey

04-04-2011, 11:07 AM	#191
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	paint. Sexy Time!! __________________

04-04-2011, 05:34 PM	#196
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I was working on the car last night, new vinyl wrap looks amazing in person. It looks high because they trim the shit out of the front fenders for wheel clearance (he's running 18's in the front this year). It's actually pretty damned low, but with the Driftwerks rear knuckles the LCA's are flat (toe rod points WAY up though lol, looks weird at first). Car should be ridiculously competitive. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

03-30-2011, 05:36 PM	#181
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Holy crap at the start up...That thing sounds mean!

03-30-2011, 05:48 PM	#182
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 62 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it sounds ok... for a v8

04-01-2011, 09:53 AM	#184
Darren Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: kelowna, bc, canada Age: 48 Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I love all the bitching, and then the dyno vid comes out, and everyone just shuts up... Nice work Matt! All the best for the upcoming year.

04-03-2011, 06:52 AM	#189
IsBettyBish Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Where it requires a spaceship Age: 43 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wasn't Matt running the PBM front knuckles? Now's he's changed over to the Driftworks setup? there is discussion in the roll center blah blah blah thread about which system is better, PBM or DW. Either way you can't beat a reliable and properly engineered setup. To run in the top 16 with shit geometry and an engine that he had little confidence to boost in... I'm just saying, piece of mind and confidence goes a long way when you're trying to go balls deep into an initiation. I vote for matt in 2011, all the other haters can go take it in the face.

04-04-2011, 11:36 AM	#194
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 2,087 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Oh man. Car gets higher every time I see it. I just wish it still looked like it the "new and improved green machine"

04-04-2011, 11:47 AM	#195
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 33 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That's really not that high. Especially for a race car.

04-04-2011, 05:46 PM	#197
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	RIP KA-T I loved his stance __________________

04-04-2011, 05:48 PM	#198
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 2,087 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	yea but its still way high compared to when he first painted it green. no doubt about that. but i understand thats when he wasnt pro and proper/perfect setup wasnt needed. just hard to believe thats the same car lol

04-04-2011, 06:19 PM	#199
FcMURRRDA Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: (951) Lake Elsinore/Corona Age: 37 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	fuck all this FD and XDC bullshit, its all about keeping it on the streets and having good times with ur buddies.

04-04-2011, 06:22 PM	#200
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^^^ yeah cause drifting on the streets is perfectly safe and doesn't get you into any trouble. Some of us like our cars not impounded by the "PO PO"

04-04-2011, 06:27 PM	#201
Csomme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: north carolinazzz Age: 33 Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Might want to edit your post before you get pinked. Or don't go into detail about it if the topic continues to be talked about. You can "street" all you want, and I'm not saying I don't do it, but please keep it off of Zilvia, we have rules here. Drifting IS about having fun, and there are plenty of different ways to have fun. To each his own.

04-06-2011, 03:19 AM	#202
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	people gotta understand that FD events aren't cheap. event registration fee, traveling, vehicle maintenance, gas, food, ect, it all adds up. So if your spend money to be in FD you might as well be competitive or go home!!! __________________

04-06-2011, 10:44 AM	#204
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	facts.... car is still rad matt is still rad drifting is still rad end tho some one needs to give this dude some new headlights lol __________________

04-07-2011, 02:41 PM	#206
karl wasabi Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walnut/SoCal Posts: 3,898 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	^^^LOL^^^ It might be "high" standing still, but look at that awesome squat! Can't wait to see the car run at Long Beach! __________________ Karl Wasabi Private Seller - Review Thread

04-07-2011, 02:48 PM	#207
theboy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	The new setup is sick, please oh please beat the shit out of it every chance you get. Make it beg for mercy then put it back in the trailer wet. On a side note can i get some info/pics on the quick change setup. I have been contemplating using the one i had for my roundy round car (also a winters) and now i see its possible. Id like to see how its setup to be used as an IRS setup.