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Old 27 July 2009, 08:59 AM
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Hi There

I purchased a WRX subaru about five months ago. The car wasn't standard when I bought it but I am slowly getting the subaru bug and upgrading it.

I bought the car with the sole intentions of eventually getting on to a track, have bought extra alloys/tyres so there is nothing stopping me.

However I have had a WRC body kit fitted/painted with added spats etc and have the front bumper lowered (pics to come). I can only just clear the standard speed bumps but it looks great.

The problem with is been so low, a track day is now completely out of the question as I don't want to abuse my pride and joy. Instead take out the odd day in the week for work and weekends.

Any way getting to the point: I have just seen a M Reg MR2 for sale at the end of my road. The car is in good condition and the guy only wants £1200.00. Possibly the ideal track car.

Shall I buy a cheap Subaru around £1500.00 or MR2 for rear wheel track fun?

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Old 27 July 2009, 09:07 AM
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i don't understand why it is too low ?

you don't get speed bumps (or anything of the height) on a track.

normaly the lower the better for track use.
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I need to post some photos online, you will see exactly what I mean, The slightest bump in the road can cause issues. The front I have just over 3inch of clearance, so when the back goes up due to braking this is reduced.

It is a pain but the looks really do make up for it. Will be posting a pic in around 2 hours.
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photos now on my profile, won't let me update on here for some reason
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