Well, I tracked my S2K and now im hooked.
BUT i really dont feel like “ruining” my S. Beating on it or maybe crashing it, etc.
ANYWAY, my friend and I want to build a track car…just for the track. Gotta be RWD and cheap parts too. Only thing I can think of is an old 240sx…but are those parts cheap?
What do you guys think…someone point me in the right direction
Thanks
Fox bod mustang, dirt cheap parts
only drawback I see is solid rear axel which can be swapped
There are a lot of good old FWD and RWD cars to use. Though considerably narrower on the RWD side.
240sx
Mustang
F-body
Though the last two can be tough to be competitive in, but it’s done and done well by some. Plus a fucillo huge aftermarket. Despite the stigma they can be made to handle good even with a live axle.
Yes I know, I know you said RWD. If you broaden to FWD you have a ton more choices
Civic
Older Integras
Focus
Nissan Sentra (The older SE-Rs are an excellent choice)
Dodge Neons (Mainly the first gen)
And don’t forget AWD.
Older Impreza RS models depending on your budget.
Probably a few others I’m leaving out.
240’s have a lot of drift hype inflation right now when it comes to pricing in my opinion. i’d build a fox bod as long as no one would see me driving it off the track.
Id build and dd a fox bod. And spend most of my time in front of hamburg high school doing hairy burnouts.
old Miata?
Old Miata’s are PERFECT.
A not perfect body condition one is cheap, and they are very reliable cars with superb handling.
And one of the motors accepts boost nicely as well if you ever want straightline performance too.
GEO METROOOOOOOO
A miata is great for autocross, but on a big track I think you’re going to want more vitamin HP.
It doesn’t get any cheaper than buying pre-built.
BTW, what track did you go to?
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A miata is great for autocross, but on a big track I think you’re going to want more vitamin HP.
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Where the hell do you get that logic, enlighten me.
that Rx-7 is nice, i’d buy it if i had the 3900
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Where the hell do you get that logic, enlighten me.
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After going to TMP in my underpowered but very well handling Fiero. If I was going to build a dedicated track car for going out and just having fun at track days, it would have more HP than a Miata.
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After going to TMP in my underpowered but very well handling Fiero. If I was going to build a dedicated track car for going out and just having fun at track days, it would have more HP than a Miata.
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And how many miatas have you raced against on an open track…?
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And how many miatas have you raced against on an open track…?
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Look, I don’t want this to turn into a pissing match like every other thread where someone disagrees with you and it’s related to motorsports. He asked for opinions and I’m entitled to mine just as much as you are to yours.
To me it sounds like he’s looking for a cheap way to get on a track and race around, not looking for the lowest possible lap time in door to door racing. In my opinion a Mustang is going to be more fun there than a Miata, even if on some tracks the Miata might be just as quick.
Besides that, for all the bashing people do on Mustangs about their handling, they can be made into serious track machines with the right suspension setup.
Perfect example… which do you think would be more fun at a track day. Tina Reaves Miata, or Kurt and Sam’s CP Mustang? Please note I did not say which would be faster, or specify a certain track. I just said which would be more fun.
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A miata is great for autocross, but on a big track I think you’re going to want more vitamin HP.
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the miata is pricey, and all the locost guys are quick to pick up the wrecked ones
i agree that for afford ability, and the parts availability the fox body is the way to go
Build something for a class, or buy something built for a class that way you can go racing if you want and dont get stuck with a “track” car with no value.