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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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I have a 1.8 2002 mk1.5 focus (5dr) and when i get a new car thinking of turning it into a track car instead of selling it on.. Think its possible with a 5dr?
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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Probably bit heavier with weight of extra doors but other than that no reason why not!
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Strip it all out and put some bucket seats and harness, and a roll cage then go have some fun
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Yeah i would defiantly do all the basics, was just really thinking would it be able to cope with it.. Plus just got to get a new motor first..
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Also is a roll cage a dead cert? Or can do without one for now? Money and all that could be tight??
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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You dont need one but it would help if the worse would happen. Yeah iy should be fine I would change all filters and oils first but other then that you can do as much or little to the car as you like
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Cool cant wait now 👌 like a little kid at christmas
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Oh yeah does the car have to be like taxed/ current mot or anything? Cause im thinking of sorn mine off the road and towing it to and from tracks? Or am i off the ball a bit lol
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Dont think you do, but you reallly want it insured just incase it get nicked
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Ah yeah know what you mean but then again i got a locked elec gates, im only 21 so affording 2 insurances is bit of an ask lol ill have to chain it to a fence or sank 😂
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Should be a fun car. You could cut the inner part of the door out to make the car lighter.
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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Should be a fun car. You could cut the inner part of the door out to make the car lighter.
I shall be cutting and getting rid of everything thats not needed to make the car move or safe lol
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