what car for the most fun?
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: n/a
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
what car for the most fun?
just been thinking a lot about my next car since i dont own a scoob no more,..and dont quite have the money for a version 5 type r yet..and my mates are saying get something different and sort of sleepery and fun not necessarily fast like before.. such as a eg or ek civic with the k20 swap
am i doing the right thing and picking that? after having 3 scoobs?
what would you get?
other options could be e36 m3
bbr turbo tuned mx5
throttle bodied clio
turbo'd clio 172
supercharged type r ep3
what do you guys think? i want the most fun car.. both on road and track..
will i regret not going back to a scoob?
p,s, note. the only performance cars ive had are a clio 172 and 3 subarus lol
am i doing the right thing and picking that? after having 3 scoobs?
what would you get?
other options could be e36 m3
bbr turbo tuned mx5
throttle bodied clio
turbo'd clio 172
supercharged type r ep3
what do you guys think? i want the most fun car.. both on road and track..
will i regret not going back to a scoob?
p,s, note. the only performance cars ive had are a clio 172 and 3 subarus lol
Last edited by eggy790; 19 March 2009 at 08:00 PM.
#3
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: n/a
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yeah but im a hardcore modifier and always mod my cars sooo would want to be able to remap it easy.. maybe a version 4 might just be fine.. i cud go simtek straight away ..
i prefer the version 5 cozz they rare and meaner front .. its not really the money , might look for one thats had an engine build..
i prefer the version 5 cozz they rare and meaner front .. its not really the money , might look for one thats had an engine build..
Trending Topics
#8
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (22)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Doncaster, S. Yorks.
Posts: 21,415
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Few suggestions for you...
Mid-late 90's import Civic Type-r
Early 2000's import Civic Type-r
Late 90's Ibiza Cupra 16v
And I have to say it as they're so much fun to drive if you get a good 'un...
The mighty 205GTi, either a 1.9 or Mi16/GTi-6/Turbo conversion.
I'll get flamed for that, but for a cheaper car (anything between £750 and £3,000 depending on spec and mods), you'll struggle to have a better drivers car. Just they are older now (25th Anniversary soon) and dont have many creature comforts (mine has leccy windows, half leather seats and an alarm ).
Mid-late 90's import Civic Type-r
Early 2000's import Civic Type-r
Late 90's Ibiza Cupra 16v
And I have to say it as they're so much fun to drive if you get a good 'un...
The mighty 205GTi, either a 1.9 or Mi16/GTi-6/Turbo conversion.
I'll get flamed for that, but for a cheaper car (anything between £750 and £3,000 depending on spec and mods), you'll struggle to have a better drivers car. Just they are older now (25th Anniversary soon) and dont have many creature comforts (mine has leccy windows, half leather seats and an alarm ).
#10
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...lsar-gtir.html
You know what. im seriously considering selling my focus, using my scoob as a daily drive instead of track beast (cos i love the scoob), then possibly use this as a track beast!. will save me a few pennies getting the scoob up to super fast..
You know what. im seriously considering selling my focus, using my scoob as a daily drive instead of track beast (cos i love the scoob), then possibly use this as a track beast!. will save me a few pennies getting the scoob up to super fast..
#11
just been thinking a lot about my next car since i dont own a scoob no more,..and dont quite have the money for a version 5 type r yet..and my mates are saying get something different and sort of sleepery and fun not necessarily fast like before.. such as a eg or ek civic with the k20 swap
am i doing the right thing and picking that? after having 3 scoobs?
what would you get?
other options could be e36 m3
bbr turbo tuned mx5
throttle bodied clio
turbo'd clio 172
supercharged type r ep3
what do you guys think? i want the most fun car.. both on road and track..
will i regret not going back to a scoob?
p,s, note. the only performance cars ive had are a clio 172 and 3 subarus lol
am i doing the right thing and picking that? after having 3 scoobs?
what would you get?
other options could be e36 m3
bbr turbo tuned mx5
throttle bodied clio
turbo'd clio 172
supercharged type r ep3
what do you guys think? i want the most fun car.. both on road and track..
will i regret not going back to a scoob?
p,s, note. the only performance cars ive had are a clio 172 and 3 subarus lol
#13
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: dumfries and galloway
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
no one mentioned the tt gto my mate has one really rapid and you can pick them up fairly cheap and still look like a newish car that never really went out of fashion i nearly bought one, theres one on ebay a blue one the guys had 3 people let him down on buying if i had the money i would have gone for it.
Last edited by legacytt; 25 March 2009 at 03:41 PM.
#14
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Surreyscoobies
Posts: 493
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Toyota supra or Mitsubishi 3000 gto Both great fun to drive look great and they are quite cheap at the moment.
Last edited by dantastic; 25 March 2009 at 08:40 PM.
#16
Scooby Regular
205GTI + MI16 + throttle bodies = much win
If its a case of can't afford to buy a V5 Type R but can afford to run it then maybe look at a GTIR - they are very cheap to buy but can very expensive to keep going so if money is an issue, a well sorted 205 will do the trick.
My all time 205 is a mint and standard looking sorrento green with a turbo technics conversion. MI is probably better but I have always wanted a turbo 205.
#17
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: n/a
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
good calls, but im defo going save for a scoob, doesnt have to eb a type r , but ive got an idea of what sort of one am lookign for due to me wanting to make it a track car, so im very fussy.
as much as i want to buy one, it cant be bought before september, as im working all over the joint this year (12 month contract) and it'll just be parked up and driven once every 2weeks or so
as much as i want to buy one, it cant be bought before september, as im working all over the joint this year (12 month contract) and it'll just be parked up and driven once every 2weeks or so
#20
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: n/a
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yeah im not sure if its going to be a type r, that doesnt bother me
im after version 5/6 saloon sti (got to be sti, unless its a uk turbo, with better seats and exterior of sti)
with coilovers or the like , decent handling
along with good brakes! possibly 6 pots.
forged engine or 2.5 engine.. (not a major thing though)
jdm 6 speed.
enthusiast owned, and others cna vouch of the car..
going to be hard to find the one i want, have seen 2 that match this for sale this year.. all around 8k/9k mark, and im happy to pay that for the car, but only really going to be able to buy after september.
am sure you guys will notice when am ready because ill be getting your input on the cars lol 'garetgax's black scoob rings to mind, currently delayed sale of his car till after scooby shootout, might find myself lucky
im after version 5/6 saloon sti (got to be sti, unless its a uk turbo, with better seats and exterior of sti)
with coilovers or the like , decent handling
along with good brakes! possibly 6 pots.
forged engine or 2.5 engine.. (not a major thing though)
jdm 6 speed.
enthusiast owned, and others cna vouch of the car..
going to be hard to find the one i want, have seen 2 that match this for sale this year.. all around 8k/9k mark, and im happy to pay that for the car, but only really going to be able to buy after september.
am sure you guys will notice when am ready because ill be getting your input on the cars lol 'garetgax's black scoob rings to mind, currently delayed sale of his car till after scooby shootout, might find myself lucky
Last edited by eggy790; 25 March 2009 at 05:21 PM.
#23
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Sorry i dont think i made my point well.
I meant. For a track car i dont really understand the markup on the type R. On the road there are improvements for sure. But as even these improvements are not really up to track use, you might as well save 3 grand and buy an STI, as the parts you are paying more for you are probably going to replace with the same aftermarket parts as you would the sti. i.e. cusco arbs, coilovers n AP/Ksport brakes etc etc.
I would personally only go for the STI for the stronger engine (im told). Also its good to have lots of power
9k would buy you a car far too nice for the track!
I meant. For a track car i dont really understand the markup on the type R. On the road there are improvements for sure. But as even these improvements are not really up to track use, you might as well save 3 grand and buy an STI, as the parts you are paying more for you are probably going to replace with the same aftermarket parts as you would the sti. i.e. cusco arbs, coilovers n AP/Ksport brakes etc etc.
I would personally only go for the STI for the stronger engine (im told). Also its good to have lots of power
9k would buy you a car far too nice for the track!
#27
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (20)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: n/a
Posts: 5,304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry i dont think i made my point well.
I meant. For a track car i dont really understand the markup on the type R. On the road there are improvements for sure. But as even these improvements are not really up to track use, you might as well save 3 grand and buy an STI, as the parts you are paying more for you are probably going to replace with the same aftermarket parts as you would the sti. i.e. cusco arbs, coilovers n AP/Ksport brakes etc etc.
I would personally only go for the STI for the stronger engine (im told). Also its good to have lots of power
9k would buy you a car far too nice for the track!
I meant. For a track car i dont really understand the markup on the type R. On the road there are improvements for sure. But as even these improvements are not really up to track use, you might as well save 3 grand and buy an STI, as the parts you are paying more for you are probably going to replace with the same aftermarket parts as you would the sti. i.e. cusco arbs, coilovers n AP/Ksport brakes etc etc.
I would personally only go for the STI for the stronger engine (im told). Also its good to have lots of power
9k would buy you a car far too nice for the track!
sorry, yeah now i get your point and your right but lol i like to drive my cars no matter how much i spent on them. mrs doesnt like it tho, says im wasting my money
o well lol
#28
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (22)
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Doncaster, S. Yorks.
Posts: 21,415
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
+2
205GTI + MI16 + throttle bodies = much win
If its a case of can't afford to buy a V5 Type R but can afford to run it then maybe look at a GTIR - they are very cheap to buy but can very expensive to keep going so if money is an issue, a well sorted 205 will do the trick.
My all time 205 is a mint and standard looking sorrento green with a turbo technics conversion. MI is probably better but I have always wanted a turbo 205.
205GTI + MI16 + throttle bodies = much win
If its a case of can't afford to buy a V5 Type R but can afford to run it then maybe look at a GTIR - they are very cheap to buy but can very expensive to keep going so if money is an issue, a well sorted 205 will do the trick.
My all time 205 is a mint and standard looking sorrento green with a turbo technics conversion. MI is probably better but I have always wanted a turbo 205.
#30
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: In the middle somewhere..
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
rx7 fd3's are plenty of fun.. their light, well balanced and rear wheel drive pretty tunable.. can be a handful in the wet.. just like type r's.. their pretty cheap but get one thats had a rebuild or well before 60k
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ossett2k2
Engine Management and ECU Remapping
15
23 September 2015 09:11 AM