Dedicated Track Car?
05 January 2002, 07:46 PM
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Reaton - Cheers mate but I think I'll shop around localy first if I go for something un-modified.
Jon1T - Sounds interesting can u gimme some more info please? Spec, MOT's etc.
[Edited by DannyBoyTurbo - 5/1/2002 7:53:46 PM]
Jon1T - Sounds interesting can u gimme some more info please? Spec, MOT's etc.
[Edited by DannyBoyTurbo - 5/1/2002 7:53:46 PM]
28 April 2002, 11:11 PM
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After the awsome Scoobycity track day on Saturday at RAF Bentwaters I've decided that I simply MUST get more time on track. However I also love my Scooby too much to do her any damage.
Sooooo.
I'm on the look out for a suitable car to buy. I don't wanna spend a fortune as I realise its gonna cost me an arm and a leg just on track fee's each month so I'm looking to spend under £2000 if poss.
I've already found a ready to race XR3I with a brand new body shell and complete spare car for £1500. So obviously race prepared cars are'nt alot of money to buy but I want to shop around first so if anyone has any website links or mags to buy with this type of thing for sale please let me know.
I just went out and got Autosport Mag but there was nothing cheap in there.
It does'nt have to be race prepared just quick, semi decent handling and cheap on initial outlay and parts.
Possible options so far are:
A beat up old Pug 205 1.9
or (dare I say it) An XR3I or XR2I
An unfinished kit car (westfield style)
Anyone think of some more options?
Sooooo.
I'm on the look out for a suitable car to buy. I don't wanna spend a fortune as I realise its gonna cost me an arm and a leg just on track fee's each month so I'm looking to spend under £2000 if poss.
I've already found a ready to race XR3I with a brand new body shell and complete spare car for £1500. So obviously race prepared cars are'nt alot of money to buy but I want to shop around first so if anyone has any website links or mags to buy with this type of thing for sale please let me know.
I just went out and got Autosport Mag but there was nothing cheap in there.
It does'nt have to be race prepared just quick, semi decent handling and cheap on initial outlay and parts.
Possible options so far are:
A beat up old Pug 205 1.9
or (dare I say it) An XR3I or XR2I
An unfinished kit car (westfield style)
Anyone think of some more options?
29 April 2002, 09:11 AM
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As per your post in Other Marques, here's the same reply I gave there:
Try www.findit.co.uk/uk/cars/race.htm
Try www.findit.co.uk/uk/cars/race.htm
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30 April 2002, 12:31 AM
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Delta 1.6 HF ?
Does it handle? I mean it's Italian but is it suited for the track? Also, if the turbo goes out goes cheap fun with it. Someone told me never to touch an old turbo, wise guy probably (or rather rich)
Erm, Subaru Legacy? (oops, turbo)
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01 May 2002, 01:01 AM
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What about a Mk2 16v golf? plenty of them aroound and fairly reasonble too!
i had one with lowered H/R spring/dampers on and it handled very well. not the fastes thing around but cheap to mod and plety of places do parts and they are reliable.
Tha thought has crossed my mind too and thats what id go for!
Lee
i had one with lowered H/R spring/dampers on and it handled very well. not the fastes thing around but cheap to mod and plety of places do parts and they are reliable.
Tha thought has crossed my mind too and thats what id go for!
Lee
01 May 2002, 10:06 AM
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I have to agree about a Mk2 Golf GTI 16V... Oh yeah, did I mention I have one for sale 
http://mysite.freeserve.com/golfgti16v
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http://mysite.freeserve.com/golfgti16v
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01 May 2002, 01:20 PM
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Personally if its going to be used for trackdays only find yourself a rear wheel drive car. Much more fun 
01 May 2002, 04:47 PM
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You want a Pug 205 (1.6 or 1.9) or XR2i - parts are plentiful and chaep (xr2i cheaper)and both race in stock hatch so there are normally decent race prepared cars with decent Leda susp etc + all the safety equip for around £2-3.......I've got a semi race prepared 1.6 205 which I'm toying with selling for about £1k - bang in a Mi16 engine and you got a scoob challenger!
07 May 2002, 03:07 PM
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Someone has recomended I get a Triumph TV8 hardtop.
Has anyone any opinions on these?
All I know is that they are V8 rear wheel drive and lightweight. So it does sound good but under £2000 ???? and Where ???
Has anyone any opinions on these?
All I know is that they are V8 rear wheel drive and lightweight. So it does sound good but under £2000 ???? and Where ???
05 July 2002, 03:28 PM
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i say the 205 1.9 is a good choice !!
handling is fantastic for a front wheel drive car!!
and i just happen to have one for sale! (bog std though)
i planned on putting n02 in mine but cant find anywhere that can supply the solenoids and fogger jets for decent prices!
[Edited by Mikey_Boy - 5/7/2002 3:28:57 PM]
handling is fantastic for a front wheel drive car!!
and i just happen to have one for sale! (bog std though)
i planned on putting n02 in mine but cant find anywhere that can supply the solenoids and fogger jets for decent prices!
[Edited by Mikey_Boy - 5/7/2002 3:28:57 PM]
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