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Sprint car for 2010 - suggestions

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:10 pm
by blacky
Okay, like Mike B I very much doubt that I'll be racing in 2010, so looking at going Sprinting again, but in a different car. Thinking that a 2wd car to take on Mike B and the Porkers could be fun!!

So, suggestions please, thinking of about a 5k spend, and it needs to be competitive, not just an also ran!

I have a couple of ideas but keen to see what you chaps come up with.

PS the Zed is not an option, it's too nice to get all stonechipped and wrecked, and I doubt it would be that quick anyway.

PPS Gerry - I'm not buying a MX5!!!

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:38 am
by Gerry H
RWD Skyline!

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:34 pm
by blacky
Too big and bulky I reckon.....they are more of a Gran Tourer than something that can be quick to respond to direction changes and balistic corner exiting!

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:42 pm
by Gerry H
blacky wrote:something that can be quick to respond to direction changes and balistic corner exiting!


Don't want much then for 5k? :)

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:08 pm
by blacky
I reckon it can be done.....

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:40 pm
by Tommy
Is that 5K purely for the purchase of the car? What about modifications or is it a 'standard' class you are entering?

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:29 pm
by mikeb
:driving: 2.8 capri

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:43 pm
by blacky
mikeb wrote::driving: 2.8 capri

Haha!! :smilielol5: Good one Mike, you not want me to get anything too quick then!!!??!!

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:08 pm
by Stuart
Track prepared E36 M3 with big brakes, cage, proper seats etc, lightened shell, coilovers, fire extinguisher fitted, proper exhaust, lightened flywheel and E46 clutch

I could go on

With someone decent behind the wheel, that could be very competitive :)

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:42 pm
by blacky
stuart wrote:Track prepared E36 M3 with big brakes, cage, proper seats etc, lightened shell, coilovers, fire extinguisher fitted, proper exhaust, lightened flywheel and E46 clutch

I could go on

With someone decent behind the wheel, that could be very competitive :)

Been having a scout round, and cars like above seem to be up for nearer 10k Stu.

My initial thoughts are to a S14a 200sx with lots of bits on it already, then just chuck a cage in it and some seats etc.....reckon that could go well??