A Preview of Matt Powers Formula D 2011 Rebuild

[conrad_s13.5]

his plan:
-plant the seed

-then fuck the shit out of it

best of luck to him

[adamvann3]

Originally Posted by Z33dori

your ignorance blows my mind

I think my BS in mechanical engineering and working in a materials development lab as well as mechanical testing probably qualifies me. I didnt need explanations, opinions or a survey. I just asked a simple question that I am now turning into a soap opera. Its for something static, not even automotive related. Forget I asked, I will just make my own.

[hitman]

Originally Posted by Z33dori

i mean he qualified for most of the events and even made Top16 atleast half of the season




your ignorance blows my mind

ive qualified for every fd event i have done this far, and was the only 4 cylinder to qualify every round last year. thank you sucka!

[irax]

Originally Posted by hitman

ive qualified for every fd event i have done this far, and was the only 4 cylinder to qualify every round last year. thank you sucka!

post some more throw back stuff on driftparty, please tell me you at least posted your cat or your old ca18 coupe on there!

[Def]

Originally Posted by adamvann3

Again a different application where 5lbs is not going to matter either way. Thanks for your opinion.

It would be trivial to get a machine shop to make them up, but I don't see the point in doing the design since the REST of the control arm is more highly stressed. If you're going to significantly reinforce the rest of the control arm.. well, I still say no reason to just toss tons of material in a place where it's not doing anything regardless of the application.

[PoorMans180SX]

I dug this article on Speedhunters where you give an explanation Matt.

Much respect, props, and good luck.

DRIVER BLOG:MATT POWERS>>2011 BUILD PT.1 YOU SAY GOODBYE, I SAY HELLO - Speedhunters

[Def]

No issues with rocking an LS7, but what's up with all the skinny jeans???

[Z33dori]

Originally Posted by hitman

ive qualified for every fd event i have done this far, and was the only 4 cylinder to qualify every round last year. thank you sucka!

ya thats what i figured, lol

[AGNT84]

Originally Posted by 2000gtx

so he was uncompetive with a ka24turbo...but now he will win because he switched to a v8?..all this hype, he still has to drive and qaulify for the events...but apparently a v8 swap, some tight jeans, and your a pro drifter now...wow i need in on this too easy....

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.....

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by hitman

ive qualified for every fd event i have done this far, and was the only 4 cylinder to qualify every round last year. thank you sucka!

This is fucking impressive.

I'm finishing this thing's wiring up tomorrow, I'll see if I can get some pics of the 'trick' parts.

[Phate]

Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

I dug this article on Speedhunters where you give an explanation Matt.

Much respect, props, and good luck.

DRIVER BLOG:MATT POWERS>>2011 BUILD PT.1 YOU SAY GOODBYE, I SAY HELLO - Speedhunters

I like this article much better.

[ixfxi]

Originally Posted by 2000gtx

so he was uncompetive with a ka24turbo...but now he will win because he switched to a v8?..all this hype, he still has to drive and qaulify for the events...but apparently a v8 swap, some tight jeans, and your a pro drifter now...wow i need in on this too easy....

haha what the fuck is with people wearing tight jeans.

correction, what the fuck is with GUYS wearing tight jeans. this is some totally fucked up shit nowadays, i cant understand how stupid guys are that they've started wearing women's clothing.


i dont know much about mr matt powers, so i wont knock the guy... more power to him, i guess some people think they can make some kind of rockstar career out of racing. i dont, but hey.. if thats his prerogative then go for it.

the funny thing im noticing in this thread, is that basically hes going from a car that was setup for looks.... and now, you guys are basically saying "okay okay, fuck all that looks shit. we've read a few books and taken auto 101 at our local highschool... and now we mean business. we're skipping the looks thing and going strictly for performance now."

i mean seriously, i dont mean to be a dick but i dont think you're just gonna run off and grab first place in anything if this is your first serious attempt at "proper race engineering." I mean, i've read countless books and have been wrenching for over 10 years, and i havent won shit. so at the end of the season, if you do win first place, please come back here and talk some shit and laugh at me... saying that you won first and i've won shit.

but being that this isnt my profession, its a hobby, i dont think i'll get too upset.



edit: if you want a properly engineered car, why not buy like... a z06 carbon. at least you'll have something properly engineered and it will already have a good motor and.............. nevermind.

[Pandapants]

Originally Posted by ixfxi

correction, what the fuck is with GUYS wearing tight jeans.

good lord, they're slim fits, not girl pants.

[fckillerbee]

Originally Posted by ixfxi

haha what the fuck is with people wearing tight jeans.

correction, what the fuck is with GUYS wearing tight jeans. this is some totally fucked up shit nowadays, i cant understand how stupid guys are that they've started wearing women's clothing.


i dont know much about mr matt powers, so i wont knock the guy... more power to him, i guess some people think they can make some kind of rockstar career out of racing. i dont, but hey.. if thats his prerogative then go for it.

the funny thing im noticing in this thread, is that basically hes going from a car that was setup for looks.... and now, you guys are basically saying "okay okay, fuck all that looks shit. we've read a few books and taken auto 101 at our local highschool... and now we mean business. we're skipping the looks thing and going strictly for performance now."

i mean seriously, i dont mean to be a dick but i dont think you're just gonna run off and grab first place in anything if this is your first serious attempt at "proper race engineering." I mean, i've read countless books and have been wrenching for over 10 years, and i havent won shit. so at the end of the season, if you do win first place, please come back here and talk some shit and laugh at me... saying that you won first and i've won shit.

but being that this isnt my profession, its a hobby, i dont think i'll get too upset.



edit: if you want a properly engineered car, why not buy like... a z06 carbon. at least you'll have something properly engineered and it will already have a good motor and.............. nevermind.

all I heard out of that was I'm 7 feet tall, and can't play basketball.

what does being a mechanic have to do with being a BOSS at DRIVING?

clearly the dude could qualify and drive with a car that has HORRIBLE suspension geometry.....

Your a mechanic.....look at the power numbers in the RPM levels that matter. v8...tons of torque at low RPM. allows for quick power at any given input. 4 cylinder turbo. Power comes in after certain RPM range, gearing needs to reflect the track as well as the RPM range. And even then....on and off throttle has a delay in putting power down....

DOES THIS NOT MAKE ANY SENSE AS TO WHY A V8 IS EASIER TO DRIVE IN THIS SPORT?

[Def]

Originally Posted by Pandapants

good lord, they're slim fits, not girl pants.

Tell yourself whatever lets you look at yourself in the mirror after you put your girl pants on brah...

[nathanong87]

this dude has like 2-3 rocket bunny kits. fuuuuuuu

[fckillerbee]

that write up was awesome. More pics MATTY.

and yes....we want vids of everything.

[Pandapants]

Originally Posted by Def

Tell yourself whatever lets you look at yourself in the mirror after you put your girl pants on brah...

Oh snap!

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by ixfxi

edit: if you want a properly engineered car, why not buy like... a z06 carbon. at least you'll have something properly engineered and it will already have a good motor and.............. nevermind.

He's got the best suspension guys in Formula Drift (who have lots of racing experience elsewhere) helping him, in addition to the practical experience that comes with competing at the top level of this motorsport for years.

Z06's are not legal because they have an aluminum frame, but Luke (Blu808) has a pretty badass C6 Corvette in FD this year. You'd probably be a bigger fan of that.

[tricky_ab]

Do I spy a Rocket Bunny kit!?? Nascar is a go-go!

Man people are going to lose their shit...

[AGNT84]

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

Do I spy a Rocket Bunny kit!?? Nascar is a go-go!

Man people are going to lose their shit...

fuckin eh dude...cant wait to see it...

[Om1kron]

Hey Matt,

if this car somehow blows up, is struck by aliens, or gets tommy roberts'ed can I be first in line to buy your rear uprights, and brake set up off of you. I promise I won't try to trade you 3 unfinished s13's and a yogurt land coupon for them?

[WISH ONE]

I spy "FUTURE TOMMY"

[hitman]

hey zilvia, suck it!
YouTube - Matt Powers' LS7 Powered Formula D S14 on the dyno

[Maximamike]

Sounds healthy, best of luck. +1 for doing whatever you want with your car.

[illvialuver]

Originally Posted by nathanong87

this dude has like 2-3 rocket bunny kits. fuuuuuuu

Yeah I am jealous.

[AGNT84]

i feel the envy to ^^^ hahaha

the motor sounds promising and good numbers to boot

[Phate]

Saw that dyno video this morning, NICE!

[95KA-Turbo]

Wow, it actually sounds 230hp/ftlbs more bad ass then my car, hahahaha.

[Freddy]

damn that sound fucking ridiculous