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Old 17-03-2008, 02:32 PM
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Hi Guys

Iv just got a company car whch means i can afford a second car to have some fun with. At the moment i have a Ka with a couple of mods (coilovers,alloys etc). My question is, if i were to put the Ka on a diet and lose some wieght would it make a good first time track car as iv never done a trackday or would it just piss the faster guys of? I was thinking it makes sence to use the Ka as i dont owe any money on it and i could just use it until im a more competent driver then get somthing with more power then.

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Old 17-03-2008, 02:37 PM
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as long as youv'e got the suspension set up right and its stripped completely some emergency streamlining (ducktape the crevices) some sticky rubber for the wheels i think it would be good round corners taking some bigger cars by suprise dunno if youve seen Performance Fords Project Peanuts might be able to get some ideas from them!!!!
Old 17-03-2008, 02:55 PM
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It'll be a little slow but it would be ok
Old 17-03-2008, 03:04 PM
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I personally would sell the KA and buy a peugeot 205 gti
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Originally Posted by AlexF
It'll be a little slow but it would be ok

I know that why im asking. Will i just get in peoples way and annoy them or is it ok for a beginer until i either put i bigger engine in or buy another car with more power.
Old 17-03-2008, 03:17 PM
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it will be fine, just fit some suspension and some sticky tyres, oh and some decent brake fluid
Old 17-03-2008, 03:21 PM
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it will be fine on the track dnt worry about the others, trackdays are for fun so enjoy yourself more then nething and when you are ready buy something more powerful
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Originally Posted by maxest
I personally would sell the KA and buy a peugeot 205 gti
totally agree
Old 17-03-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kamike
I know that why im asking. Will i just get in peoples way and annoy them or is it ok for a beginer until i either put i bigger engine in or buy another car with more power.
Its not a race, so you can't be in anyone way
Old 17-03-2008, 07:07 PM
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It will be 100% fine, and until your ready it wont need to go on a diet.

Assuming you will be going to Oulton Park track days if your from Manchester ??
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it will be a great little track car take it and enjoy it
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