Track car

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:15 pm

I am looking at getting a CHEAP track car just to do club days etc and would like some input from you guys.

I would like something rear wheel drive if possible but it does not have to be. And it does not have to be the fastest car out there just something for a bit of fun.

Here are a few cars I have considered but anymore you think of would be great.

MX5 (of course)
FXGT COROLLA
LEVIN
MR2 MK1
MR2 MK2
CELICA
CURREN

Looking to spend as little as possible to kick it off

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:04 pm

I love Mk1 MR2's, but after getting an MX5 I really don't miss my old car!

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:12 pm

I used to own a mk2 MR2 and although they are fun and handle really well, I personally prefer the MX5 because a '5 handles just as good if not better and, if worst comes to worst and you stack it, at least you have the engine bay and engine to absorb some of the impact (I was ALWAYS mindful of a head on crash in my MR2 because I knew I would come off second best)

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:30 pm

What's as little as possible?

4 cylinder E30?
Don't count those out,
can be had for cheap,
and can always be developed into a E30 series car for relatively cheap.

Lots of fun, lots of after market, and plenty of people that race them.

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:52 pm

Look for the likes of Honda Civics and Integras too if you're not opposed to them.

You can pick up a DA6 Integra for $2000 or less and you've got a whole load of B16 powered fun, or you could get a DOHC ZC-powered EG Civic for similar.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:53 pm

but....

but Honda....

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:21 pm

Dohc ZC anything, lighter the better.
Old ford laser hatch even? Can't be much weight in those.

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:24 am

BRM wrote:but....

but Honda....

Not all Honda's are bad http://nzhondas.com/build-threads/15131 ... nside.html

RWD goodness right there

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:40 am

inb4 fwd/rwd debate

Angreal · Post by **Angreal** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:42 am

Don't get me wrong, FF cars are fast but I just enjoy driving FR cars more

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:24 am

BRM wrote:but....

but Honda....

Yeah, I know, but when someone puts a Curren in their initial list...

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:45 am

I askef for suggestions on cars, not smart ass comments please.

I can go to the usa turbo site for those

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:16 am

Depends how much you really want to spend. Civics are not a bad place to start from!

I went for the mx5 as I just love the FR and it's relatively cheap.

Not to mention I was passing civics with my (more or less) factory mx5

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 4:25 pm

warrior wrote:I askef for suggestions on cars, not smart ass comments please.

I can go to the usa turbo site for those

I gave.the best suggestion.

E30.

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:06 am

A look at the 2K Cup website, www.2kcup.com (entry list and results from last season) would give you some idea of what is out there and what goes the fastest.
By definition they must be cheap cars.

Snapfrozen · Post by **Snapfrozen** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:32 am

BRM wrote:but....

but Honda....

With IHE and a tune, my civic made 160wkw on a non turbo 1.6.. Dont rule out a B16/B18 Civic/Integra. I would go to the EG/DC chassis if you're looking at it. EF/DA are getting on now

Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:44 am

Snapfrozen wrote:With IHE and a tune, my civic made 160wkw on a non turbo 1.6.. Dont rule out a B16/B18 Civic/Integra. I would go to the EG/DC chassis if you're looking at it. EF/DA are getting on now

Agreed. Might be more difficult to find an EG/DC with B16 or B18 hence why I suggested the likes of a DA6, but they definitely are getting on and showing their age, as well I know

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:16 am

I have been keeping a close eye on the 2k cup for a while now and yeah that throws up a few cars worth looking at.

I have nothing against hondas and if i could find a decent one at a good price i would have a good look at it

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:43 pm

Hope you're looking in the classifieds warrior.. perfect car for your tracking

Skilfil · Post by **Skilfil** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:52 pm

BRM wrote:Hope you're looking in the classifieds warrior.. perfect car for your tracking

That was my first thought too, good buying for $1500. Race it till that gearbox gives out then replace it with another 5 speed.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:13 pm

ross is selling one for 2K

http://www.mx5mart.co.nz/db.cgi?db=mart ... records2=1

NA8 too.

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:02 am

Skilfil wrote:
BRM wrote:Hope you're looking in the classifieds warrior.. perfect car for your tracking
That was my first thought too, good buying for $1500. Race it till that gearbox gives out then replace it with another 5 speed.

If I had a spare 1,500 i'd totally buy it!

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:37 am

Have seen this, the problem is i am out of garage space and would take the soft top of this to save weight if i bought it. So i cant leave it outside

So will prob go with a tin top.

Need more garages!!!!!!

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