1k-2k ish Track Car
#32
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I'm thinking of spending a similar amount next year and i kept coming back to MX5 or an MR2, both fun out of the box but with lots of upgrade paths. i'm currently leaning towards and MR2 and do the 2ZZ swap from the Celica T-Sport, 190bhp in a 1 ton mid engined car, some call them the Japanese Elise after the conversion!
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The rotary engine is well known for needing replaced after just 60000 miles , much like needing to replace the timing belt on other engine types the rotary has seals that need replacing , also very reguler oil changes as often as 3000 miles , if you are thinking about buying a rotary engined car get it compression tested , or at least try starting it from warm ,
On the up side , if you find a good one they like , actually have to be revved high to stop carbon build up , so that's good for a track car ,
I'd still go for an mx5 turbo it and aim for buying the mev exo kit in time
But saying that all performance cars in that price range come with a risk , especially French crap in my opinion .
On the up side , if you find a good one they like , actually have to be revved high to stop carbon build up , so that's good for a track car ,
I'd still go for an mx5 turbo it and aim for buying the mev exo kit in time
But saying that all performance cars in that price range come with a risk , especially French crap in my opinion .
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as well as sorting the gayness it also reduces the weight by almost half ,it weighs around 600kgs, giving awsome power to weight ratio but keeping the handling characteristics of the mx5.
the mev rocket is the one though, motorbike engine, in the rear, unless you can afford an ariel atom
the mev rocket is the one though, motorbike engine, in the rear, unless you can afford an ariel atom
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#46
I have a 1.6 imported mx5 I use for a few trackdays / hill climbs and I love it
It's pritty slow but it dosnt matter as it's such fun to drive. It's also indestructible and brakes and tyres are the cheapest of any car I have owned.
Clio isn't a bad shout, I owned a 172 for 7 years but they aren't as fun / reliable as an mx5
It's pritty slow but it dosnt matter as it's such fun to drive. It's also indestructible and brakes and tyres are the cheapest of any car I have owned.
Clio isn't a bad shout, I owned a 172 for 7 years but they aren't as fun / reliable as an mx5
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the mev exocet ? definitly well within a 5k budget, could be done for much less , depends how much of the mx5 you would reuse. seats ,petrol tank, wheels, brakes , etc. there is a video on you tube where a guy tried to make one for as cheap as possable, he even used the mx5 wing mirrors, did it for well under 5k
of coarse you could spend thousands more like with any car
of coarse you could spend thousands more like with any car
#49
Mx5 gay.I am sure on every single thread re mx5's it it is only gay or closet gays that say they are gay
Makes me smile.It's a proper sports car
My god,how gay are the non believers.Definitely not lovers of cars.Men perhaps,but not cars.lol.Embarrassing every time I see a gay post.Perhaps grow up? cant see that happening.Embarrassing excuses for car lovers
Makes me smile.It's a proper sports car
My god,how gay are the non believers.Definitely not lovers of cars.Men perhaps,but not cars.lol.Embarrassing every time I see a gay post.Perhaps grow up? cant see that happening.Embarrassing excuses for car lovers
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Mx5 gay.I am sure on every single thread re mx5's it it is only gay or closet gays that say they are gay
Makes me smile.It's a proper sports car
My god,how gay are the non believers.Definitely not lovers of cars.Men perhaps,but not cars.lol.Embarrassing every time I see a gay post.Perhaps grow up? cant see that happening.Embarrassing excuses for car lovers
Makes me smile.It's a proper sports car
My god,how gay are the non believers.Definitely not lovers of cars.Men perhaps,but not cars.lol.Embarrassing every time I see a gay post.Perhaps grow up? cant see that happening.Embarrassing excuses for car lovers
In my opinion, MX5's are slow and underwhelming and I don't like the hair dresser styling! Maybe I haven't been in the right one? A pug sport or renaut sport is a far better option! OUT!
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For that choice of purely a track car then I'd definitely suggest at jdm mx5 1.8 RS.
Bolt a turbo on it and pure mental fun with huge capabilities against the big stuff
All this was short of is the turbo conversation but was still capable without. Higher rpm, short ratio 6 speed box, Torsen lsd, look at it like a RA against a UK 2000.
Bolt a turbo on it and pure mental fun with huge capabilities against the big stuff
All this was short of is the turbo conversation but was still capable without. Higher rpm, short ratio 6 speed box, Torsen lsd, look at it like a RA against a UK 2000.
#52
Think some of you need to get out a bit more or learn to relax a little. It was a tongue in check comment (maybe you didn't notice the wink icon!).
In my opinion, MX5's are slow and underwhelming and I don't like the hair dresser styling! Maybe I haven't been in the right one? A pug sport or renaut sport is a far better option! OUT!
In my opinion, MX5's are slow and underwhelming and I don't like the hair dresser styling! Maybe I haven't been in the right one? A pug sport or renaut sport is a far better option! OUT!
lol
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Think some of you need to get out a bit more or learn to relax a little. It was a tongue in check comment (maybe you didn't notice the wink icon!).
In my opinion, MX5's are slow and underwhelming and I don't like the hair dresser styling! Maybe I haven't been in the right one? A pug sport or renaut sport is a far better option! OUT!
In my opinion, MX5's are slow and underwhelming and I don't like the hair dresser styling! Maybe I haven't been in the right one? A pug sport or renaut sport is a far better option! OUT!
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Or, if you like your car to look a little more masculine but the Exocet is a little too exposed to the elements
http://www.widowsportscars.co.uk
Early days for this company though.
http://www.widowsportscars.co.uk
Early days for this company though.
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