Budget Club Car?

[nice 28]

i've been wanting to do some track days etc. and looking to get a car to thrash around in on the track

question is, is it possible to do with a budget of around 1 - 2k??

probably not, but the car does not have to be anything flash.

parts and labour wouldn't be too much of a problem as i can get cheap parts and have a relative that is a mechanic that is always willing to lend me a hand.

if you think it is possible, what car would you reccomend??

cheers

[Kaz200]

gazelle!! hehe

[nice 28]

there was a gazelle i was thinking about getting.

was a bit over my budget but i might be able to stretch that a bit.

it had an fj20 in it

any gud???

or would you guys think wait a few more months so i can save a bit more and maybe get a s13 or something??

[fuzzy_scuz]

A 120Y

[someonestolecc]

r31 or s12 come to mind. So does a ke11 (I think that's the designation).

I'm hoping to do my r31 on the track for under $3.5k or so.. It might even look alright on the street (bah as much as a fridge on wheels can that is).

[123456]

U can get a MK1 VW golf GTI for that much.. i had the GL model, was fwd, handled well and had grunt ((yup))

[Turbo Tim]

KE70 or t18 definately.

Good parts availability, a few cheap mods available and the correct wheels are doing the driving.

[nice 28]

ke70 would be good. Is it hard to find one in decent condition that wont fall apart after a few laps??

never heard of a t18.

any pics? and also what motor do they usually run?? (so i can do some research on it)

[Trust33]

r31 or s12 come to mind. So does a ke11 (I think that's the designation).I'm hoping to do my r31 on the track for under $3.5k or so.. It might even look alright on the street (bah as much as a fridge on wheels can that is).

Hi! what are you planning on doing to the 31 for $3.5k

[nismoman]

Should be able to pick up a R31 skyline with RB30 and 5 speed manual for about $2k.

You might need to spend a little bit on maintenance and servicing to get it to do lots of hard laps consistently though.

Sure it's $2k to start, but could cost you another $2k to keep it going. That applies to any cheap track car.

Just keep that in mind.

[Deluxe]

Ke55 Rolla for $500

3SGTE conversion

lowering blocks in the rear and cut the fronts

..........and away you go!!!!

[Hardman69]

OKAY : I'm donning the flame-proof suit now . . . . . (ooh, it's tight in the groinal-region!)

VH Commodore.

HEAR ME OUT !

You'll get a rough one free, or near-free. Parts are so easy and cheap to get, You practically trip-over them as you walk into most wreckers, and You'd be AMAZED at how cheap most new genuine spare-parts are. - Not to mention, these are just about THE BEST supported thing in the Aussie performance aftermarket. Have I mentioned, that they weigh 1260kg WET, and have a generic Borg-Warner Diff centre? (sooo many drop-in LSD's)

Strip it out, do a "Ghetto rebuild" on a 5-Litre V8, with a hottish Cam, and the best flowing intake/exhaust gear you can afford, make sure the gearbox is ok (Manual only peoples) and drop in VL Turbo Calipers & front discs, with a disc rear-end . . . . . BAMMO ! Track Beeaatch !

p.s. Get yourself a REALLY tight 2nd hand, or reco'd NON-ASSISTED steering rack. They're light-enough once you're rolling, give BAGS of feedback, and you'll never worry about boiling power steering fluid. YEAH !

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

y dont u save another 2 k and get yourself an s13 or sv rx7 non complied of course and use one of them

[Roy]

Really, a Swift GTi is a gret option for the money you have to spend and will be cheaper and more reliable to run then some of the other cars mentioned. AND also quicker.

Other then that 70s rwd Corolla

[nice 28]

y dont u save another 2 k and get yourself an s13 or sv rx7 non complied of course and use one of them

thinking of buying a s13 silvia thats damaged at the front, and then doing a onevia conversion. anyone know of any damaged s13's for sale (prefrably sr20 and manual)

Really, a Swift GTi is a gret option for the money you have to spend and will be cheaper and more reliable to run then some of the other cars mentioned. AND also quicker.

Other then that 70s rwd Corolla

wouldn't mind a gti but would rather hold out a bit more and buy a s13 or something.

[Budge]

OKAY : I'm donning the flame-proof suit now . . . . . (ooh, it's tight in the groinal-region!)

VH Commodore.

HEAR ME OUT !

You'll get a rough one free, or near-free. Parts are so easy and cheap to get, You practically trip-over them as you walk into most wreckers, and You'd be AMAZED at how cheap most new genuine spare-parts are. - Not to mention, these are just about THE BEST supported thing in the Aussie performance aftermarket. Have I mentioned, that they weigh 1260kg WET, and have a generic Borg-Warner Diff centre? (sooo many drop-in LSD's)

Strip it out, do a "Ghetto rebuild" on a 5-Litre V8, with a hottish Cam, and the best flowing intake/exhaust gear you can afford, make sure the gearbox is ok (Manual only peoples) and drop in VL Turbo Calipers & front discs, with a disc rear-end . . . . . BAMMO ! Track Beeaatch !

p.s. Get yourself a REALLY tight 2nd hand, or reco'd NON-ASSISTED steering rack. They're light-enough once you're rolling, give BAGS of feedback, and you'll never worry about boiling power steering fluid. YEAH !

^^^ I did exactly that

... but get bigger brakes

[Roy]

Actually i just did my first Autocross. So much fun, so cheap and so accessible. Join you r local club and get the classifieds and buy your self a $1500 autocross car. You learn a heap about driving and its just so much fun ...lol and did i say cheap already

[toffy]

^^^ I did exactly that

... but get bigger brakes

imo a vl would be a better option than the earlier versions, even more parts again. and if you ever feel the need for more power, slap a 25 head and turbo package on it

Edited August 27, 2007 by toffy

[evil_weevil]

RWD would be more fun IMO however to get out there and learn, any car mentioned here is a good base to learn on.

Ive got an R31 which I picked up for 2.5k with 12 months rego and I'll be teaching the mrs the bare basics in that!

[irokin]

Ke55 Rolla for $500

3SGTE conversion

lowering blocks in the rear and cut the fronts

..........and away you go!!!!

....flying off the circuit in a ball of fire!