geoff-r Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I'd be looking at a DC2 or something mate, even an EP3. You're not going to be concerned about it going bang as the engines are solid and parts are readily available and cheap. Quote
Stew Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I had a quick scan on ebay last night at track cars to see what's available as it's the end of the season. Some pretty good stuff is kicking about actually...... A few 205s etc that looked tasty and well prepared. Quote
MidnightRacer Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Here is my Cheap Track car. Its currently road legal but will be pure track from next year so I can make it even lighter. Its currently running 172bhp at about a ton in weight but we are looking to fit an SR20DET for about 250 reliable horses which should make it fun. Koni suspension, R32 GTR Brakes makes this a pretty cheap car to build and run! Quote
andlid Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-855-850 ... 3a6b85ec40 this one? Quote
Stew Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-855-850 ... 3a6b85ec40 this one? Then put it in touring car colours. Oh man, I must be old as I'm currently lusting after a volvo! Quote
andlid Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-855-850 ... 3a6b85ec40 this one? Then put it in touring car colours. Oh man, I must be old as I'm currently lusting after a volvo! = Quote
MidnightRacer Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Nice! You must be tempted...... haha yeah very tempted to be honest! Quote
R35LEE Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 200sx turbo, MX5 but only one with a turbo fitted, or an s2000! get a cat D damaged one to save cash and ask for repair pics That's my advice for cheap track power and parts 2nd hand are not too much (apart from s2k) Quote
MidnightRacer Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 I ran an MX5 last year and although it was drastically underpowered in terms of being able to overtake things it was epic fun in the bends and showed up a lot of other expensive stuff, they are also super reliable.... a turbo/charged one would be wicked fun. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 I ran an MX5 last year and although it was drastically underpowered in terms of being able to overtake things it was epic fun in the bends and showed up a lot of other expensive stuff, they are also super reliable.... a turbo/charged one would be wicked fun. supercharger kits for the MX5 aren't stupid prices either Quote
R35LEE Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 i have a customer selling a caged out early mx5 that was raced in the mx5 championship and another with a fully track prepped 944 with extinguisher system etc if you wanted me to get some prices off them? Quote
garetgax Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 Just getting some ideas now. Itll be early next year that i will actually start to be more serious in terms of actually finding a car. Ive got to wait till jan for some money to be available unless i raided the ISA which Id be reluctant to do etc. If i get me backside into gear and sell the rest of the scoob parts in my garage might mean ive some funds a bit earlier but Im hoping to use the money from them to fund suspension and brake mods to whatever i get (assuming I buy a standard car). MX5/MR2 gen 3 are looking likly suspects. Anyone know what mx5's are like re oil starvation? Just thinking mod lists if I buy a standard car:- brakes,suspension, roll bar,oil cooler,baffled sump?, oil pressure and temp guages. Already got decent 4 point harnesses. Initially the car needs to be road legal as I cant fit a tow bar to the current company motor and its lease doesnt run out till Sept next year so fully bespoke track cars are out for now. Quote
joey350 Posted October 27, 2011 Posted October 27, 2011 What about a civic type r from around 2002-3 arent they pretty cheap to get hold of nowadays? Quote
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