mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 me and a mate are looking to get a track car for the summer just looking for some ideas from you guys on what to get.looking to spend at the most 2.5k weve came up with a nova valver, 1600 nova on 45's etc, a 205gti 106 gti or a 172 clio found a few for under 2k and a fair bit of power to start with.it wont have to be a complete track car just looking for something thats gonna give us some fun for the summer anyone got Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sanchez Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Out the ones you listed, i would go for a stripped clio 172 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 EG hatch with a B18 swap, should have some change left over for suspension/brakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daz gt turbz Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Out the ones you listed, i would go for a stripped clio 172x2 i had 1 at one point, put a full -60mm gmax shocks and springs kit on it and no word of a lie it handled just as wel as my impreza and thats got 1700quid of coilovers on it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeeG Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 my scooby thts on ebay the now http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I`d get a 70/80/90 series EP (below £1k) strip the fcuk out of it, throw a standard FTE in (£500) spend the rest on suspension/belts/seats (around £1k left to play with) and your on your way!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 what about a little mk2 xr2? i know a guy selling 1 very cheap. its far too mint for just a track car tho!they are awsome fun i used to have 1 it was pretty quick and brilliant fun, shame it ended up on its roof in a park:( lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 wouldnt be looking at a scooby or the likes too expensive if it goes wrong,i feel id need to spend alot on a gt to get it to a suitable power level and the only thing that puts me off the 172 is that its a good bit newer so im guessing parts will be more expensive...than a nova, 205 etc.as you said charlie taht does look rather clean hadnt thought about xr2's not usually my cup of tea tbh but il mention it to dave.ste:how mush would you be looking at for a base car and an engine?thanks for the input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 if we get that corsa back from the impound we will sell you that lol 186atw! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Nova with a C20LET turbo engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Nova with a C20LET turbo engine bit front heavy i think,will be used for knockhill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 mates got a 400hp corsa with one in it with quaife diff, and is stupid quick around the track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 mates got a 400hp corsa with one in it with quaife diff, and is stupid quick around the track it would be good if we had a better budget lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeeG Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 if we get that corsa back from the impound we will sell you that lol 186atw!how u manage to get it impounded?lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 mates got a 400hp corsa with one in it with quaife diff, and is stupid quick around the track it would be good if we had a better budget lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Early import scoob defo. Cheap as chips these days ,as are the parts my dad had a scooby and done a few track days in it theyr great in a straightline but he constantly complained about the brakes being poor and it didnt handle anywhere near as good as his nova track car he had a few years before.looking for something light weight being able to brake later and a more even weight dis would count more plus it be better lapping scoobies in a sleeper.the nova he had was only a 1.6 8v but gave everything a run for its money 162whp the 8v number plates pissed a few people of aswell lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daz27gt Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Early import scoob defo. Cheap as chips these days ,as are the parts How about a ren 5 gt turbo they are so cheap on parts,and easy to fix.they also handle well and at 15psi will be pushing around 160bhp which is reliable at that level of power Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 B18 EG as Ste said Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 B18 EG as Ste said yeh i like the sound of it just not sure how much it would cost, would want decent sus,brakes,wheels and probably a cage dont know if id get that within budget Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Totally agree with the EG comments, they own all round circuits. Cant you buy one already track prepped? or is the whole point because you want to actually build it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcbeal Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Totally agree with the EG comments, they own all round circuits. Cant you buy one already track prepped? or is the whole point because you want to actually build it?ive been looking around and theyr around the 4-5k mark done although they have had alot done to them,found a standard 1.5 for 600 so would 2k get me the rest of the stuff id need?i wouldnt mind building it tbh got plenty of people that would be able to help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 2k should get you a B series engine and plenty of change to spend on the chassis. MeisterR do a big brake kit for around £250, plenty of different coilovers available, etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulgtt Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Clio 1.8 rsi thingAX GtiMR2 MX5106 Gti/Saxo vtsAlmera GtiId go for an MR2 if it were me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 my mate is selling a valved axgti, but too mint for th track to be honest, personally, i'd go for a 205 gti, my old track cars are all them, either a throttle bodied mi16, or a carbed 1.9, 1.6 box, one of the best handling track cars you will get, even standard they are awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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