newbie wants to build a caar for LMA eurosaloons.
26 December 2008, 09:26 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (26)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: london
Posts: 2,635
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
newbie wants to build a caar for LMA eurosaloons.
hi all,
i've been a keen reader of the forums on this site for a while now.
the info and advice you guys give is second to none.
the time has come for me to throw my hat into the ring and i was hoping you fantastic people might impart some of your knowledge and help me get started.
the plan is to build a car that will be able to compete in the LMA eurosaloons. these guys are running serious equipment. many ex touring cars and guys with bags of cash able to spend what it takes.
i want to compete with these guys but i need to do it on a budget. of sorts at least.
i'm planning on getting an STI type RA version 4 for my base and building up from there. i think this car has the potential with the right mods to do well.
i'll need to get it up to around 550-650 BHP and be abe to corner like its on rails. on research i've noticed a lot of good equipment can be bought at a reasonable price on this site, e-bay, etc.
i need to know what you guys think, what parts you recommend, good people to do the work.
i'll start a thread and keep it up to date as the project goes along so you can keep tabs if your interested.
i'm looking at a car right now. 3.5k.
thanks for all your help guys and i'll keep you all posted as soon as its starts.
i've been a keen reader of the forums on this site for a while now.
the info and advice you guys give is second to none.
the time has come for me to throw my hat into the ring and i was hoping you fantastic people might impart some of your knowledge and help me get started.
the plan is to build a car that will be able to compete in the LMA eurosaloons. these guys are running serious equipment. many ex touring cars and guys with bags of cash able to spend what it takes.
i want to compete with these guys but i need to do it on a budget. of sorts at least.
i'm planning on getting an STI type RA version 4 for my base and building up from there. i think this car has the potential with the right mods to do well.
i'll need to get it up to around 550-650 BHP and be abe to corner like its on rails. on research i've noticed a lot of good equipment can be bought at a reasonable price on this site, e-bay, etc.
i need to know what you guys think, what parts you recommend, good people to do the work.
i'll start a thread and keep it up to date as the project goes along so you can keep tabs if your interested.
i'm looking at a car right now. 3.5k.
thanks for all your help guys and i'll keep you all posted as soon as its starts.
26 December 2008, 09:39 PM
#2
Well, you're starting off with the correct choice of vehicle - the MY97 v.3 and MY98 v.4 lightweight Type RAs have the best power-to-weight out of the box - plus offers excellent bang-for-buck to start the project rolling. Plus, as you may know, they have really low gear ratios and FD for fabulous acceleration, and the adjustable DCCD electronic centre diff to help tailor the car's handling trait for each venue.
Re. mods, there's quite a few members on here/specialsits who have brought cars up to that level of bhp, so will leave it to them to give you the benefit of their knowledge...
Good luck - I'd be interested to follow your "Project" thread, should you start one, plus follow your progress in the series. It'd be well interesting...
Re. mods, there's quite a few members on here/specialsits who have brought cars up to that level of bhp, so will leave it to them to give you the benefit of their knowledge...
Good luck - I'd be interested to follow your "Project" thread, should you start one, plus follow your progress in the series. It'd be well interesting...
Last edited by joz8968; 26 December 2008 at 09:48 PM.
26 December 2008, 09:46 PM
#3
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: 1600cc's of twin scroll fun :)
Posts: 25,565
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Save yourself some money, 3.5k for the car if your buying a wreck, then add 30+k to that, or just look at this one
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...i5-ra-ltd.html
Tony
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...i5-ra-ltd.html
Tony
If i had a lottery win I'd bite terryb's arm off!
Trending Topics
. Whats new? 
27 December 2008, 09:34 AM
#13
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (26)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: london
Posts: 2,635
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ok.
santa didnt bring me a winning lotto cheque or deep pockets and yes i know what LMA is.
come on guys, i've seen so many good and helpful posts on here.
i know its not gonna be a walk in the park but as that green time attack car showed, good cars can be built on a reasonale budget.
help me out here......
santa didnt bring me a winning lotto cheque or deep pockets and yes i know what LMA is.
come on guys, i've seen so many good and helpful posts on here.
i know its not gonna be a walk in the park but as that green time attack car showed, good cars can be built on a reasonale budget.
help me out here......
27 December 2008, 02:38 PM
#14
Whilst you're waiting for some input (be patient, it is the Xmas hols after all ), you could do a lot worse than read through/cherry pick info from ScoobyNet's very own project car.
The great thing is, is that the engine has gone through 3 stages of tune, so should be of great help to you now and for future modding, etc...
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...roduction.html
The beautiful thing about walk-throughs like this, is that readers benefit from not being led down the wrong avenues with respect to 'correct' mods... We learn - for free! - from the 'guinea pig's' mistakes, etc...
), you could do a lot worse than read through/cherry pick info from ScoobyNet's very own project car. The great thing is, is that the engine has gone through 3 stages of tune, so should be of great help to you now and for future modding, etc...
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...roduction.html
The beautiful thing about walk-throughs like this, is that readers benefit from not being led down the wrong avenues with respect to 'correct' mods... We learn - for free! - from the 'guinea pig's' mistakes, etc...
Last edited by joz8968; 27 December 2008 at 02:42 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sub-Subaru
General Technical
1
28 September 2015 12:47 PM
MightyArsenal
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
6
25 September 2015 08:31 PM