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Mr. Furley

11-09-2005, 08:55 AM

Cyclone Chris

11-09-2005, 08:57 AM

That F*ucking sucks dick

St.Mary

11-09-2005, 03:58 PM

And why are they doing this. Just one of those, "if we give em an inch, will they take a mile" and before you know it, frame up drift cars?

Cyclone Chris

11-09-2005, 04:16 PM

The Japanese Judges ( which I must say... they're all Japs) hate the fact that an American Car took the title last Formula D. Don't hate us cause our cars are better.... F'ing Dicks

CaNaDiAn GTO

11-09-2005, 04:50 PM

Rhys and Pontiac will figure something out. Im sure you will see the GTO next yr.

johnsgto

11-09-2005, 05:33 PM

They will not give up without a fight.

St.Mary

11-09-2005, 06:44 PM

Funny. I remember how excited all the import guys were that America was finally getting involved. They couldn't wait to see Vettes and Vipers drifting.....we all know how far that went.

Does this restriction affect any of the other teams?

CaNaDiAn GTO

11-09-2005, 08:19 PM

The American drift cars were boooed till one of the "Drift kings" from Japan gave em the thumbs up...

Primemover

11-12-2005, 12:01 PM

this is gonna boot the GTO too as it uses a S14 rear subframe/suspension.

Hmm, first I heard of that. Seems kinda strange to put an S14 rear on a GTO, though. Massive weight difference and the GTO goes sideways quite happily as is. . . Wonder why that was done?

marz4581

11-12-2005, 09:21 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by O5GOAT

this is gonna boot the GTO too as it uses a S14 rear subframe/suspension.

Hmm, first I heard of that. Seems kinda strange to put an S14 rear on a GTO, though. Massive weight difference and the GTO goes sideways quite happily as is. . . Wonder why that was done?

Thats because it has stock gto subframes(with modified steering rack location) and control arms. It doesn't have Nissan part on it.

Muff Daddy

11-13-2005, 07:49 AM

alot of the local import guys get pissed when i bring up the fact the gto won formula d. figures they would find a way to screw the gto and give the imports a leg up. bunch of pussies, if the gto cant compete next year i WONT be watching formula d. all they did was alienate a bunch of fans in a sport that needs all the fans they can get at this point.

sappy96

11-13-2005, 06:40 PM

if there is no more gto in formula d
then f that

Flashpoint

11-14-2005, 12:03 AM

I'd like to see this info from a more trusted source...for some reason I can't trust something comming from honda-tech.com

CaNaDiAn GTO

11-14-2005, 01:53 AM

I'd like to see this info from a more trusted source...for some reason I can't trust something comming from honda-tech.com

Common now, Honda owners the most honest and knowledgeable people around....:gr_jest:

St.Mary

11-15-2005, 06:59 PM

Common now, Honda owners the most honest and knowledgeable people around....:gr_jest:

Look's like I'll be buying more ProStreet stickers :drink:

mrdoc442

11-15-2005, 09:26 PM

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1427713

love it or hate it, the car isnt legal for formula D competition next season. the new rules state all steering, subframes and suspension must be OEM connecting points. i.e. no custom control arms to fit suspension off of another vehicle, or fully custom 1 off pieces.

this is gonna boot the GTO too as it uses a S14 rear subframe/suspension.

by the same rules as well. Rhys is sponsored by Pontiac, among others, so I'm sure they will come up with a new car that fits within the rules.

He was so dominant, they had to do something, or interest in the sport would suffer.

No biggie as I see it. The Japanese officials even tried to screw Rhys with some crucial bad calls, and still couldn't keep him from winning. I think in the last race Rhys intentionally let the dude he raced in the final win, when he had the championship locked up, just to show he (Rhys) could be beaten. JMHO.

Doc

Flashpoint

11-16-2005, 01:04 AM

by the same rules as well. Rhys is sponsored by Pontiac, among others, so I'm sure they will come up with a new car that fits within the rules.

He was so dominant, they had to do something, or interest in the sport would suffer.

No biggie as I see it. The Japanese officials even tried to screw Rhys with some crucial bad calls, and still couldn't keep him from winning. I think in the last race Rhys intentionally let the dude he raced in the final win, when he had the championship locked up, just to show he (Rhys) could be beaten. JMHO.

Doc
I agree,

I don't think that it is fair unless everyone else has to play by the same rules, you know many of those teams swap motors from other cars and any HONDA car out there must have custom supension (save for S2K or NSX) .

2edybrd

11-16-2005, 05:47 PM

Flashpoint

11-17-2005, 12:29 AM

Guys, it's the essence of Import vs. Domestics. Have you ever been to Shootout at the local dragstrip? It's hilarious. The imports can pretty much run whatever the hell they want while the domestics are usually limited to only one power adder. The domestics usually still dominate anyways.

But it's like the comment from before, It has to be done to keep the field competitive.

I say either A. imports need better drivers or B. the imports better bring better cars. period. Run what you brung and if it isn't enough too bad. Don't cry that the domestic car beat you at your own game.

CaNaDiAn GTO

11-17-2005, 05:41 AM

I say either A. imports need better drivers or B. the imports better bring better cars. period. Run what you brung and if it isn't enough too bad. Don't cry that the domestic car beat you at your own game.

Wouldnt say they need better drivers...Japanese drift drivers are amazing drivers (One was drifting a HSV on top gear and was awesome...First time he drove it too) Personally i think its just V8 engines are easier to drift... Take TC off and go to a drift event in a stock V8 car while the imports have lots of suspension mods and you will probably put on a better show with the V8.

Personal opinion, probably many will disagree.

2edybrd

11-17-2005, 06:23 AM

I don't think anyone on this board will disagree.

lemonster_455

11-17-2005, 04:04 PM

I was really getting into the Drifting sport, as was alot of old school and new school Pontiac enthusiasts. If they do not let GTO continue in the sport, then I will certainly turn my back on Drifting, as will alot of other Pontiac enthusiasts.

2edybrd

11-17-2005, 05:21 PM

Yeah, It's like watching nine ball tournaments, real fast with lots of action.

Flashpoint

11-17-2005, 10:15 PM

Wouldnt say they need better drivers...Japanese drift drivers are amazing drivers (One was drifting a HSV on top gear and was awesome...First time he drove it too) Personally i think its just V8 engines are easier to drift... Take TC off and go to a drift event in a stock V8 car while the imports have lots of suspension mods and you will probably put on a better show with the V8.

Personal opinion, probably many will disagree.

Well then the imports shouldn't be allowed to have suspension mods if the GTO can't have any.

CaNaDiAn GTO

11-18-2005, 06:09 AM

Well then the imports shouldn't be allowed to have suspension mods if the GTO can't have any.

We should be happy we even Get the D1 Grand Prix in the US and they let American cars compete like the GTO, Viper, Mustang etc...Just like any other type of racing some makes of cars have different rules than others yet there in the same class and running virtually the same rules. Guess they felt that some cars (GTO etc..) had an unfair advantage over the others.

Like i said before the American cars were booed at the first D1 till one of the Japanese drift guys gave em the thumbs up after he did a run and well since then they have been pretty popular...

Flashpoint

11-18-2005, 10:04 PM

Like i said before the American cars were booed at the first D1 till one of the Japanese drift guys gave em the thumbs up after he did a run and well since then they have been pretty popular...

That's because the majority of people at the comp's are ricers. They hate all cars except the almightly Japan imports:rolleyes:

Drifting is more driver skill then the car.....it isn't a race in that which is faster. So it is not like the other motorsports...

Muff Daddy

11-22-2005, 01:36 PM

That's because the majority of people at the comp's are ricers. They hate all cars except the almightly Japan imports:rolleyes:

Drifting is more driver skill then the car.....it isn't a race in that which is faster. So it is not like the other motorsports...

well speed does play a role in drifting. if your car is pulling away from the person following you because you have more power then the other guy looks lame. if you have more power you can drift faster and possibly pass the leader. alot of those imports were having problems keeping pace with the gto and mustang.

turbota

11-29-2005, 04:06 PM

I hate drifting. Hope this fad is over faster than Jessica and Nick.

Muff Daddy

12-01-2005, 03:46 PM

I hate drifting. Hope this fad is over faster than Jessica and Nick.

so youve never slid around a corner kicking the rear end out an thought it was a blast??

Tamatt27

12-04-2005, 03:40 PM

so youve never slid around a corner kicking the rear end out an thought it was a blast??
WERD!

HTRDLNCN

12-04-2005, 03:47 PM

Considering Rhys and the GTO are both Imports I dont see why it would bother the other imports.. ;)

Flashpoint

12-07-2005, 12:53 AM

Considering Rhys and the GTO are both Imports I dont see why it would bother the other imports.. ;)

Because him and the GTO kicks thier all thier asses...maybe that's why....even though his race weight = thier starting full stock weight, and he doesn't have to run tire pressure PSI into his engine to make 400+ RWHP...hmmm Can't beat him, get him kicked out or restricted, to "make it more fair":rolleyes:

RogerRamjet

12-07-2005, 04:18 AM

Flashpoint

12-08-2005, 12:12 AM

This week on speedvision, they had a show devoted to this years SEMA event. They showed a factory dodge charger :barf: that was all modded up for drifting competition. If dodge can figure it out, pontiac better. :burnout:

I can't see a charger drifting. The thing I bet still weighs over 3000lb. without driver, stripped to the bone.

WTRacing

12-08-2005, 12:21 AM

Well that sucks.. thats my favorite car on the circuit

Flashpoint

12-08-2005, 02:14 AM

Well that sucks.. thats my favorite car on the circuit

we will see, they should be able to change the car to make it fit the rules, and It will most likely still kick thier asses, to which the following year they make MORE rules against specific teams :rolleyes:

CaNaDiAn GTO

12-09-2005, 12:11 PM

Pontiac will figure something out...They would be stupid not too. Ford and Dodge are hands deep into drifting, GM would piss a lot of people off if they didnt rejoin. Drifing is huge advertisement for the GTO and maybe even potential buyers.

CaNaDiAn GTO

12-10-2005, 04:37 PM

Drift Charger...Incase anyone was cuious.

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=16048&galleryId=30

http://www.wagnertech.net/blog/?p=295&sid=

Its aggressive thats for sure...I found a comment while searching for these that said "You could fit a prius in the hood scoop" Found that kinda funny.

HTRDLNCN

12-10-2005, 04:41 PM

I thought there was no way to make those things look fuglier...
I was wrong..
I was very wrong...

CaNaDiAn GTO

12-10-2005, 06:22 PM

I thought there was no way to make those things look fuglier...
I was wrong..
I was very wrong...

lol yeah its not very appealing to the eyes...I like that blue tho.

2edybrd

12-11-2005, 03:06 PM

I kinda like it. It reminds me of the Mad Max cars...from the early seventies.

Flashpoint

12-11-2005, 05:17 PM

OMG, that blue Thing is so much more fuglier then the starndard one, I didn't think it was possible...but they had to prove they could make it uglier.

Wonder how many Charger guys are saying, can I get that bodykit.....

Chillygoat

02-01-2006, 07:49 PM

Flashpoint

02-02-2006, 02:24 AM

Well sorry but you are wrong about the rule. I just read the rule book and being that the formula D website has been updated...I don't see this silly rule in there. If you don't believe me here ya go...

http://www.formuladrift.com/forms-rulebook.php

Like I said a long time ago, don't believe what you read on a honda forum (11-14-2005, 04:03 AM)

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/flashpoint_ gto/smiles/mega/judge_X_X.gif

IrnZeppelin

02-02-2006, 08:46 PM

lol, that charger is a mash up. how i figure they settled on a design was a very complex process. you see they took a person, not just any person, but that one guy who rides a bus all day for fun and gave him post it sized pictures of all different dodge parts, they threw them at him, literally, and which ever ones stuck to him became parts of the car. (the front compilation of a magnum neon and ram, the magnum sides) its a very complex process that is called "waste of talent, potential, and money"

HotRodGuy

02-15-2006, 04:02 PM

I was talking to a guy over at RMR about some things for my GTO, mainly bushings and other suspension mods, he said Noltec had sent them some gear but they didn't know if they would use it or not. So I assume that meant they will be around next season.

Evil GTO

02-16-2006, 12:20 PM

Rhys posted a while back on another forum ( when he crashed and totaled his car) that they would be ready to take the GTO to Formula drift in Long Beach, CA in April. So he will be drifting.

Evil!

Mr. Furley

02-16-2006, 12:31 PM

Who drives this?

http://www.vtcommunity.net/souteze/duben2005/gto_C hjetjov.jpg

Cyclone Chris

02-16-2006, 12:43 PM

hmmm... its not american... driver on the wrong side

KrautBurner

02-16-2006, 04:30 PM

hmmm... its not american... driver on the wrong side

never know,
they mirror the images for mags all the time to make it fit the magazine better.

it could be a vox, or a holden with the gto skin.

Chillygoat

02-17-2006, 12:09 AM

I don't know guys...looks like a really good photoshop to me...the GTO text next to the chop-top and the rest of the text is very blurry compared to everything else, also the sponsor stickers (ie tein, greddy, RO_ja) they have on the sides and front bumper and things that wouldn't fit our cars..granted it could be custome, and compare the skyline underneath it...same rims and color. Oh and 1 last thing the drft team doesn't include a gto. heres a link, I dont' read japanese but they have all the drivers they sponsor under drivers and all those guys drive s-13, 350z and rx7s. http://www.drft.co.jp/top.html I call :bs: until someone has proof

04goat350

02-20-2006, 10:55 AM

what body kit is that it looks sick

Flashpoint

02-21-2006, 02:09 AM

never know,
they mirror the images for mags all the time to make it fit the magazine better.

it could be a vox, or a holden with the gto skin.

Well it is using headlights that the US GTO, coupe4 and VZ CV8 use, basically the newest cars are using. So IF it is real they used a VZ holden CV8 as the base.

It could be a mirror, but why get a LHD car imported into Japan(mainly RHD)

The HSV GTO and VXR use the old style headlights, they are more rounded in the corners and have a ring around the projector (I have a set in my house waiting to be installed.

Displacement

02-21-2006, 11:30 AM

It's a photoshop. That car was a chop top something, but that's not a chop top GTO. That's the first thing I noticed- nothing "chopped" about the car except the picture.

Wipeout

02-27-2006, 02:39 PM

Its a bad photoshop IMO. Its obvious.

Worst part is the rear quarter at the door. Anyone notice the lower rear valance is the same piece as that skyline?

sxty8goats

02-28-2006, 04:40 AM

Its a bad photoshop IMO. Its obvious.

Worst part is the rear quarter at the door. Anyone notice the lower rear valance is the same piece as that skyline?

I'm not arguing that it isn't a Photochop.. but that lower rear valance isn't even close to the skyline. They are both blue and vented but that is where it ends..
The vent openings are shaped and sized differently. The Skyline's valance is dished the GTO's is flat.. The space betweent the top of the panel and the vent is different.. Not even close.

Wipeout

02-28-2006, 07:17 AM

Looks like it very much too me. Not even close? I see a very striking resemblence.

Anyhow, its not important.

DriftGTO

03-21-2006, 08:28 PM

Who drives this?

http://www.vtcommunity.net/souteze/duben2005/gto_C hjetjov.jpg

the issue is april 04... I have it right here... it's actually a s15 chop-top silvia from DRFT... you'll have to try harder than that... and as for all you who do NOT understand how formula d works... They are american owners that just get japanese judges... the judges have no influence over the rules of the competition, they just have to go by them. RHYS WILL BE BACK WITH THE GTO!!!! I have an inside source at RMR who I talk to quite frequently... GM hasn't made up their minds what they want to do... The GTO is NOT illegal to run... For all you drift haters... you better not do another burn out again... wanna be GTO driving... honda having, can't get sideways even if you parked it that way... get a grip people...

Cyclone Chris

03-22-2006, 12:24 AM

Are you coming to watch Rys at Road Atlanta in May? I was hoping we can get a group of us there and do a parade lap on the track.

Mr. Furley

03-22-2006, 12:46 AM

... you'll have to try harder than that...

:huh:

turbota

03-22-2006, 12:20 PM

[QUOTE=DriftGTO] For all you drift haters... you better not do another burn out again...QUOTE]

Yeah, you just won the arguement...................

http://www.effect.net.au/mumali/morris/atomic/hero/ 17GL0Be.jpg

DriftGTO

03-22-2006, 04:50 PM

Are you coming to watch Rys at Road Atlanta in May? I was hoping we can get a group of us there and do a parade lap on the track.
You bet I'll be there... I contacted them today and they told me they are definately running the GTO... The main thing that changed for them this year is the tire sponsor, this year they'll be running Bridgestone tires.

marz4581

04-02-2006, 11:14 PM

http://community.webshots.com/photo/285766949/2184 264240057426765cCuHMH#
Its back, but Redbull is the main sponsor now

DriftGTO

04-03-2006, 07:52 PM

Good lookin out... Where'd you take the pic? Doesn't look bad though...

marz4581

04-03-2006, 07:58 PM

Took it at long beach, formula D round 1
I have others, buts I haven't uploaded it

PsychoGTO

04-08-2006, 01:22 AM

Saw the goat at Long Beach. Boy did she look pwetty doing those driftings. First time being to that kind of event. I loved it and can't wait to go again.

CaNaDiAn GTO

04-12-2006, 09:12 AM

Nice to see the GTO drifting again...Was even better to see the Mustang win the D1GP (American driver winning against the Japanese). Sucks that they banned the Comp Coupe Viper tho, even though it met the rules they have.

Flashpoint

04-13-2006, 02:12 AM

ColoradoGoat

04-21-2006, 11:55 AM

Saw the goat at Long Beach. Boy did she look pwetty doing those driftings. First time being to that kind of event. I loved it and can't wait to go again.

Glad the Goat is once again drifting.

GOATHEAD55

06-10-2006, 07:29 AM

Glad the Goat is once again drifting.
Ditto.. :thumbs:

traumadog

06-10-2006, 03:08 PM

a) wow - this thread is back from the dead.
b) I though Pontiac pulled the plug on the GTO in favor of a drifter Solstice GXP:

http://www.drifting.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19 305

DevilYellow

06-10-2006, 04:14 PM

The GTO was used this weekend for drifting - it will be brought along as a backup car.

969Sonny

07-11-2006, 07:20 AM

Confirmed sighting at the Sonoma Formula D. Talking to Rhys they are still some bugs to work out in the Solstice and he did modify the GTO to meet the new rules. Took first with the GTO.....way to go RHYS!!!. It's real nice seeing that thing drift live!