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Post by saleen on Jan 19, 2012 14:08:35 GMT -5
Son and I have participated in about 3-4 solo events and now want to get street legal track car instead of using every day evo driver. With so many classes, allowable modifications, etc. really dont know which way to go. I dont want to be only car in class, he wants to do or have a variety of typical bolt-ons' (18 yrs old). Decent budget so as to not have to do to much repair. Any suggestions from some of you veterans? He is looking at Nissian 240sx, 350Z, some with notable bolt-ons. Thanks for any ideas.
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Post by JaMoto on Jan 21, 2012 17:54:16 GMT -5
The 240 sounds like a good start. Relatively lightweight RWD, decent power, great aftermarket. Might be tough to find a decent one for a decent price, though. The older, cheaper S13 (late 80's, early 90's) model might be the way to go, as you might find one quicker than the later S14 model.
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unFIT2compete
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I saw it on TV so I'm pretty sure I can do it.
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Post by unFIT2compete on Jan 22, 2012 12:27:26 GMT -5
Harder to find one not screwed up/molested by drifters though. Does it have to be RWD?
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Post by saleen on Jan 23, 2012 7:41:06 GMT -5
Son drives all wheel evo now, so thought it would be educational and less expense to go RWD. He consistently goes to the 240sx as he at 18 likes the drifting also. We agreed when tires go bad could drift whats left.
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Post by JaMoto on Jan 23, 2012 11:14:57 GMT -5
You ever consider an RX-7? Don't know how you feel about rotaries.
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Post by saleen on Jan 23, 2012 14:07:12 GMT -5
He has mentioned RX7's but knowledge is at best limited for rotary engines. I want something that has many bolt-on preformance options that we can preform together.
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Post by uglymazda on Jan 23, 2012 20:11:53 GMT -5
I might be partial, but 1st gen miata's are cheap, RWD and great for auto-x. Find one from 94-97 to get the bigger motor and brakes.
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Post by JaMoto on Jan 24, 2012 12:41:13 GMT -5
Not another Miata!  |
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Post by uglymazda on Jan 24, 2012 20:13:59 GMT -5
There's a reason they're so popular!
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Post by saleen on Jan 26, 2012 13:44:11 GMT -5
Very popular no doubt, just cant do it, to small. I/he wants something a little sexier.
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unFIT2compete
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I saw it on TV so I'm pretty sure I can do it.
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Post by unFIT2compete on Jan 26, 2012 21:42:29 GMT -5
why not an old fox body? cheap and parts are plentiful Mr. Saleen.
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Post by spent on Jan 27, 2012 10:41:41 GMT -5
I was in the same boat. I ended up with a 240. Cheap, light, and huge aftermarket... I wasn't in a rush to find one so I kept an eye out on craigslist for a ~2yr period before I found one in good condition locally for a decent price. I got my '91 with 87k miles for $1700 and it was owned by an older man and before that an old lady. Only downside it was an automatic, but I solved that problem  Just a quick search on craigers... tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/2790208828.htmlHideous color, but it's a 5spd and looks to be in good condition. Go offer 'em $2500 and you'll be in business. |
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Post by JaMoto on Jan 27, 2012 13:38:32 GMT -5
why not an old fox body? cheap and parts are plentiful Mr. Saleen. Oooooo, I like the sound of that. You'd be in good company in the Dixie Region |
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Post by IPPO on Jan 31, 2012 21:46:07 GMT -5
You had me at "Fox Body" !
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unFIT2compete
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I saw it on TV so I'm pretty sure I can do it.
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Post by unFIT2compete on Feb 1, 2012 12:29:40 GMT -5
You had me at "Fox Body" ! How much of your body is still recognizable as "fox"? It is foxy though. |
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