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May 9, 2005

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After careful consideration, I will only modify the exterior appearence of my vic, therefore I will buy a separate car for the track. What is a known brand/model of car which will 1) currently sell for $2500 2) is more likely to last than others ? It also needs low-cost parts and aftermarket parts available (if possible), but then suspension/tires are the main things.

I guess I should also ask what to look for in a potential track-only car when I actually go visit some?

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May 9, 2005

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92-95 hatch! That's what I would get.

May 9, 2005

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My friend is selling a 91 supra for 4000 USD Its in amazing condition, white package (very rare) Pm me if intrested...

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May 9, 2005

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240sx
old hatch or integra
first or second gen rx-7

May 9, 2005

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what kind of track?
how bout a stripped miata?

May 9, 2005

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It's going to be a regular closed circuits (non-oval or straight...). Handling + reliability(at least for a season) then power.

May 10, 2005

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Old old old school Miata's rock! Handling and well, they've got the support that you need...

May 10, 2005

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Old Miatas are cheap and handle great. Old RX7s are also great if you know how to work on a rotary, and 240s are decent as well, except all of the 240s I know are broken down right now. Like mentioned earlier an old Supra would be something to consider as well. Lastly I would suggest looking into late 90s mustangs and camaros because those things depreciate very quickly.

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this is the thread I was looking for! keep the suggestions coming as I want to do the same thegent while learnign about modifying the engine/turboing it. (btw PoorCollegeBoy, I'm off to Polska tomorrow

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^^damn you, I dont get to go to Poland until I am done with college (one more semester)

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nissan 240sx is a great car with a good aftermarket.
early miatas are really good. probably the best bet if you want a cheap car that handles well and has a good aftermarket.

May 10, 2005

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92-95 hatch! That's what I would get.

Me too.

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EG or an EK.
EG preferably.

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go 240 man, nissan parts are cheaper than honda parts and you can drop an sr20det in that biotch!!!!! and do a s13-s15 conversion(depending on year) which is dead sexy!

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go 240 man, nissan parts are cheaper than honda parts and you can drop an sr20det in that biotch!!!!! and do a s13-s15 conversion(depending on year) which is dead sexy!

you don't care what it looks like when its a race car, silvia conversion is a waist of money for a race car. So quite frankly is a SR20DET. My friend runs a S13 in ITA with the stock motor (some work done to it) and it does fine.

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find an AE86

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a good platform for power is an eagle talon tsi. those things can really tear it up with few upgrades and boltons.

240sx is also a great car for track purposes.