Slow death of a 6 litre

[M11 MFP]

Monaro Lydden

Assumed this must be some stter, but no - still Mot'd 2015 and only 29k miles to boot.

Anyone know who's it was? Could be Cat C or D of course.

[Glasgowrob]

probably a decent example pre drifting,


plenty of big money builds on the drift scene these days.

[mfp4073]

Each to their own of course.... but drifting is not my cup of tea..seems a waste of a good Monaro to me........

[Mud_]

Viking funeral

Reckon it's had much modification? Not sure I was seeing any extra steering lock. Doesn't seem loved but at least it's used I guess.

Edited by Mud_ on Saturday 2nd April 22:05

[Phillphill]

In terms of how much money people are throwing at drift builds these days that monaro is peanuts

Having had a competition spec car previously the monaro is at a massive disadvantage to everything else

[Phillphill]

In terms of how much money people are throwing at drift builds these days that monaro is peanuts

Having had a competition spec car previously the monaro is at a massive disadvantage to everything else

[M11 MFP]

Phillphill said:

In terms of how much money people are throwing at drift builds these days that monaro is peanuts

Having had a competition spec car previously the monaro is at a massive disadvantage to everything else

Yeah I understand that. I've had a look close and personal at Mad Mike Whiddett's RX7, and the awesome engineering in Ken Blocks 4wd mustang.

However, are you sure that applies to Lydden Hill 'drift bash?' Alternative viewpoint

I think there might be a shady v8 m3, but the rest looks like utter tat. Still a shame to kill a monaro this way. It's got a good engine and a strong gearbox, but it's not a drift car.

[throwyourbike]

M11 MFP said:

Yeah I understand that. I've had a look close and personal at Mad Mike Whiddett's RX7, and the awesome engineering in Ken Blocks 4wd mustang.

However, are you sure that applies to Lydden Hill 'drift bash?' Alternative viewpoint

I think there might be a shady v8 m3, but the rest looks like utter tat. Still a shame to kill a monaro this way. It's got a good engine and a strong gearbox, but it's not a drift car.

It's the perfect drift car if you want an LS but don't want the hassle of putting one in a Silvia.

[Phillphill]

Sorry I was talking about BDC, as that chap I believe competes in the monaro
Bdc builds are now r35 gtrs, sequintial gearboxes and lsx engines

Hard car due to parts, s-body's and anything jap have tonnes of off the the shelf parts

[ArnieVXR]

Must admit that looks fun. All I need is a worthless piece of engineless junk to convert into a drift car...

[Phillphill]

Drifting is awesome fun, did it for a long time
Problem is it looks mega pikie to most people and the venues available are limited and a lot are actually pretty crap

Lydden is good as is driftland and Teesside.
Other then that it's very limited and if you live in the south it's a long drive!

[ARAF]

M11 MFP said:

Yeah I understand that. I've had a look close and personal at Mad Mike Whiddett's RX7, and the awesome engineering in Ken Blocks 4wd mustang.

However, are you sure that applies to Lydden Hill 'drift bash?' Alternative viewpoint

I think there might be a shady v8 m3, but the rest looks like utter tat. Still a shame to kill a monaro this way. It's got a good engine and a strong gearbox, but it's not a drift car.

You leave Lydden alone.

They have a round of the British Drift Championship next weekend, and a few times each year will have drift days, where people can practice or learn a bit without being in a competition.

Oh, I don't understand drifting either.

[anonymous-user]

Vauxhall imported 900 of these things and somebody chooses to destroy one. Makes me glad I have mine.

[vxkev]

M11 MFP said:

Monaro Lydden

Assumed this must be some stter, but no - still Mot'd 2015 and only 29k miles to boot.

Anyone know who's it was? Could be Cat C or D of course.

Just checked it and says taxed but not mot'ed

[j666eds]

M11 MFP said:

Monaro Lydden

Assumed this must be some stter, but no - still Mot'd 2015 and only 29k miles to boot.

Anyone know who's it was? Could be Cat C or D of course.

I have him on Facebook, his name is Tom Yates.

[SturdyHSV]

I have him on fb too, it never ceases to surprise me he uses it for drifting, even if just because of the cost of bumpers!

I can only assume he has made some fibreglass moulds.

If we're honest, he's probably the only person in the UK using it like the Aussies do, although they do it in a simpler fashion...

A 'Powerskid' being a simple matter of standing start, wheel spin, do not touch the brakes, longest skid wins

https://youtu.be/Ct5p12qUMLk?t=34s

Not to be confused with a 'Powercruise' which is basically a track day where you have to try REALLY hard to get told off

Here's a sophisticated type in his SS. It does look rather a lot of fun to be honest...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yooZodccl94

[raving]

wormus said:

Vauxhall imported 900 of these things and somebody chooses to destroy one. Makes me glad I have mine.

I ve destroyed loads

Just think how much I have pushed the rarity value up

Any sale donations welcome

[Mud_]

raving said:

I ve destroyed loads

Just think how much I have pushed the rarity value up

Any sale donations welcome

I don't think the value of mine has changed in the 4 years I've had it - you must try harder!

[MyM8V8]

j666eds said:

M11 MFP said:

Monaro Lydden

Assumed this must be some stter, but no - still Mot'd 2015 and only 29k miles to boot.

Anyone know who's it was? Could be Cat C or D of course.

I have him on Facebook, his name is Tom Yates.

I bought a Strange diff spool for drag racing. Didn't use it in the end, but it's now in that car.

[raving]

To heavy for drifting & cumbersome