The Best Budget Track Car?

[Redragon8]

HI guys i was wondering wat people though was the best track car for 5k or under,

Here some of my ideas:

- Honda Prelude 3rd gen 4WS

- Honda Civic

- Honda Integra

- Skyline R31

[bin]

MX5. Yes the hairdresser's car lol.

[tomcio]

+1 mx5 (miata)1.8 not 1.6

[Duncan]

if you've only got 5k it will be pretty tight. The only real option is to buy something already built.

go here and look for anything where the asking price is 10k. offer them 5 and voila you have a track car.

http://www.my105.com.au/default3.asp?id=39...sortby=PriceASC

expect it to need work but at least it will come with the wheels/suspension/cage/seats/belts that you need.

heres some, first couple are the best bet I think

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=11481

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=11022

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=10241

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=10679

not prepared but a good choice for under 2l categories if you have the extra 10k to finish it

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=10814

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=10996

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=11646

[Redragon8]

I ink KE70 is also a great track car

[kudos.motorsports]

May I suggest an S13? They are cheap, and plenty of engine, driveline and suspension upgrades available.

[VB-]

R31, with vlt conversion and s13 suspension, r32 brakes. would be right on the limit of your budget but doable i think.

either that or an old corolla, be it older rwd, or later fwd model. early civics are a chance too

bike? or one of those small things that use bike engines but look like V8 supercars. how much are they worth?

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

What type of track work you want to do?

Circuit, Drift, Drag or Rally?

[NISMO]

$5k = Go Kart = Best $5k you will ever spend!

[evil_weevil]

Yeah 5k there isnt much out there...

Bobby's answer is the best, go kart and plenty left for a trailer and parts and fuel

Otherwise....

If 5k is your budget, its really an r31/vl non turbo, then suspension and brakes and exhaust and intake. Strip what you dont need. might have some $ left for a seat and harness

weld the diff.

Can do the same for the KE70 rolla's.

you'd be hard pushed to buy an mx5 for 5k or under.

edit - you'll need good tyres too...that'll limit costs..

[910trx]

series 2 nissan bluebird 910 sedan about $1000 for a good example

-2ltr high compression L4

-5 speed manual

-elec ignition standard

-elec fuel pump standard

-therno fan standard

fit s13 coilovers and brakes to the front and coilovers to the back about $1500

r31 front brakes are a bolt for bolt mod (if s13 det brakes are not used instead - $500 from coilovers and add about $150)

r31 or s13 front sway $30

Good clutch $150

TRX and LX had the disk rear end (range from $150 - 300 if fitting afterwards)

dif is a bit weak so upgrade to the later h190 dif out a series 3 bluebird then weld it (centres for either h165 or h190 are about $75 to 100 each but need the right beam axle for centre - see above cost - less for drum of course)

save up and fit twin 45mm webers ($1000) or slot a ca18, sr20, z18 or fj20 in with nothin but a soldering iron and a spoon - you may need to fit a series 3 ca20s 910 front cross member for ease of fitment

S13 turbo 15 inch x 6 inch mags $200

all out a quick easy build will cost about $4100

factor in harness, seat, semi tyres, roll cage and strut brace... but they are irrelevant depending on racing type and most of the above can be sourced for less if you pick up a s3 trx or a less than prime example

wouldn't hurt for fresh rings and bearings in the old L20 after 25 years

subtract spare wheel, interior, sound deadening, unnecessary electrics, bumpers if necessary you will be under 1000kg easily (about 1100kg standard)

Edited April 29, 2009 by 910trx

[SHWU]

I'm sure with a alot of searching you could find a rough to average early MX5. Reliable, Cheap to run and maintain, awesome handling and lots of fun on the track.

[krishin]

if u look in the right places u can get anything

i got my r32 gtst for under 3k

[shawnography]

mx5

[natho33]

ive got a r32 gts-t coupe ill sell for 5k pm me if interested

will go way harder than any of the cars on your list