Track car ideas
10-10-2010, 10:30 PM
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Track car ideas
Hey,
Right i'm looking for a track car. Something reliable and not too old. Got a £7-7.5k limit prefer fwd as I like it. Dont want something massively modified in the engine department as I tend to see track cars like that not go often.. I've been running a standard 1.3 endura in a ka for nearly 3 years and it will pound round all day and the engine will enver miss a beat.
Looking at:
Focus ST or Astra VXR at the minute as like the fwd and the fact they are both quick out the box and dont need a lot spent to make them a tad quicker. I don't want a rocket fast car just something that has a bit of poke
Advice welcome
Rich
Right i'm looking for a track car. Something reliable and not too old. Got a £7-7.5k limit prefer fwd as I like it. Dont want something massively modified in the engine department as I tend to see track cars like that not go often.. I've been running a standard 1.3 endura in a ka for nearly 3 years and it will pound round all day and the engine will enver miss a beat.
Looking at:
Focus ST or Astra VXR at the minute as like the fwd and the fact they are both quick out the box and dont need a lot spent to make them a tad quicker. I don't want a rocket fast car just something that has a bit of poke
Advice welcome
Rich
10-10-2010, 10:47 PM
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clio clio clio if you want FWD
youll get change from your cash to fit a cage, some brakes, some tyres, and youll have LOADS of fun!
youll get change from your cash to fit a cage, some brakes, some tyres, and youll have LOADS of fun!
10-10-2010, 10:48 PM
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Might just get a high mile/cat c or d mk1 focus rs for that money if you look around.....would make a really good track car out the box pretty much as they handle so well, and it's only a matter of exhaust/filter/remap to unleash some power too!! Otherwise as said, save a few quid to use on upgrades and buy a 172, again handle really well and an ideal little tracker
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10-10-2010, 10:56 PM
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Buy my Levin BZ-R. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_6982wt_1139
1.6 n/a 170bhp, throttle bodies, 8,400rpm limit, vvt
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1.6 n/a 170bhp, throttle bodies, 8,400rpm limit, vvt
6 speed short ratio box with LSD
superstrut suspension
big brakes for light car (1080kg)
Also got a set of high lift camshafts to go with it.
10-10-2010, 10:59 PM
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Im getting a clio200 for the road so don't want a 172 if I am honest. It is french too :P Getting mine as it has warranty 
thanks for the offer but want to stick to a near-standard engine for reliability and simpleness.
Civic type R I havent considered but will look in to that! Thanks
thanks for the offer but want to stick to a near-standard engine for reliability and simpleness.
Civic type R I havent considered but will look in to that! Thanks
10-10-2010, 11:10 PM
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thing is as far as FWD track cars go the clios really are the bollocks... lol
why not try RWD with a cheap E36 beemer? 325s and 328s are peanuts
why not try RWD with a cheap E36 beemer? 325s and 328s are peanuts
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Might just get a high mile/cat c or d mk1 focus rs for that money if you look around.....would make a really good track car out the box pretty much as they handle so well, and it's only a matter of exhaust/filter/remap to unleash some power too!! Otherwise as said, save a few quid to use on upgrades and buy a 172, again handle really well and an ideal little tracker
10-10-2010, 11:39 PM
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Have to agree that if you're wanting fwd then the clio would be my choice....I'd go for a williams though
The top track car choice for me though would have to be a classic shape impreza on an L plate or there abouts.....
Get a standard one and there near bullet proof + the money you save on the purchase price you can slap on some decent breaks, exhaust and have it mapped properly....they'll make 260bhp relatively easily and safely
I know there 4wd but they handle good out the box and they're very light on their feet!
The top track car choice for me though would have to be a classic shape impreza on an L plate or there abouts.....
Get a standard one and there near bullet proof + the money you save on the purchase price you can slap on some decent breaks, exhaust and have it mapped properly....they'll make 260bhp relatively easily and safely
I know there 4wd but they handle good out the box and they're very light on their feet!
11-10-2010, 03:10 AM
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ive had both mk1 frs and focus st and for a track car the rs is much better and the st is more for the road.... another option is ive had 2 fiesta st's and had some great fun in them and with such a good tuning market for them its worth a look...
plus they can be had for under 5k lol giving you 2.5k+ to spend on some suspension and brakes or even a quaife atb and a 190bhp kit ..... the list is endless....
www.pumaspeed.co.uk
www.pumabuild.co.uk
www.mk2frs.co.uk
these are a few websites with parts for all the cars above have a look and see what you can afford....
plus they can be had for under 5k lol giving you 2.5k+ to spend on some suspension and brakes or even a quaife atb and a 190bhp kit ..... the list is endless....
www.pumaspeed.co.uk
www.pumabuild.co.uk
www.mk2frs.co.uk
these are a few websites with parts for all the cars above have a look and see what you can afford....
11-10-2010, 08:26 AM
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http://Www.pistonheads.com/sales/2134871.htm
Pricey, but the power to weight is phenominal!! 272bhp @ the wheels in a car thats 938kgs standard...but its stripped
Pricey, but the power to weight is phenominal!! 272bhp @ the wheels in a car thats 938kgs standard...but its stripped
11-10-2010, 08:37 AM
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