Soldato
an EP3 that does 9k rpm?
I'd choose a 106 gti from that list, or a clio 172, they can be had for 1k these days.
Which makes the better track car
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an EP3 that does 9k rpm?
I'd choose a 106 gti from that list, or a clio 172, they can be had for 1k these days.
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Soldato
I think the 106 GTi has claimed it really or maybe a clio 172, thanks for the help.
Lopez I see your point but with cars like that and are 100% custom Im just outta my depth would prefer to stick with something I can just jump in and go and know how to work on if it goes wrong.
Lopez I see your point but with cars like that and are 100% custom Im just outta my depth would prefer to stick with something I can just jump in and go and know how to work on if it goes wrong.
Soldato
Saxo VTS same car but cheaper!
Just to pint outstock for stock the ep3 is quicker on track than an lcr and a 106 gti
Although once you start modding it's a different ball game
Lcr would be great (I have on and yes it's been on track) but it's going to cost a small fortune to run and maintain
Some suggestions instead
205 gti either with a 8v or a gti6 transplant
Mk2 golf with an ABF lump fitted or a 20vt
Or for just out and out fun for not much down get a saxo vts
Although once you start modding it's a different ball game
Lcr would be great (I have on and yes it's been on track) but it's going to cost a small fortune to run and maintain
Some suggestions instead
205 gti either with a 8v or a gti6 transplant
Mk2 golf with an ABF lump fitted or a 20vt
Or for just out and out fun for not much down get a saxo vts
Mk1 Fiesta with nicely tuned engine.
Here is my mates round oulton park
http://www.youtube.com/user/mk1mad#p/u/3/SlNKb1iibs4
Here is my mates round oulton park
http://www.youtube.com/user/mk1mad#p/u/3/SlNKb1iibs4
Corrected
LMAO true, depends if he is planning on keeping it and literally running it into the ground though...
Had a 205 Mi16 Before, lovely car had mine for ages but just want something a bit different. 106's seem to get a lot of hype
Would prefer a newer chassis to avoid the rot issues that comes associated with fords, as cool as retro cars can be though
Dc2 of course.
Easy to strip out the interior and shed weight. Mental sound without said interior. 190hp and LSD. Cracking handling with fast road/track setup. Discs at £50 pair, carbone Lorraine or ds2500 pads at £100 a pair.
No need for many mods just epic fun and as fast as #### off a shovel. Much better value than an ep3 and faster round a track.
Easy to strip out the interior and shed weight. Mental sound without said interior. 190hp and LSD. Cracking handling with fast road/track setup. Discs at £50 pair, carbone Lorraine or ds2500 pads at £100 a pair.
No need for many mods just epic fun and as fast as #### off a shovel. Much better value than an ep3 and faster round a track.
DC2 looks tempting option, which in standard guise would do the quicker lap times and be more exciting, involving to drive.
I don't want something that is unneccesarily hard work to drive, just get in and enjoy type car. Im guess the teg is better but its £2k that could be spent on the pug for throttle bodies or something etc?
I don't want something that is unneccesarily hard work to drive, just get in and enjoy type car. Im guess the teg is better but its £2k that could be spent on the pug for throttle bodies or something etc?
Have you set yourself a budget yet?
I would rather spend 3k on a car and do 5-6 trackdays (£400 a day budget) than 5k and only do 1 trackday.
The costs on track will rack up quite quick even if you only use fuel and tyres.
To be honest it just how much i have spare at the time, you have made a very good point, could pick up a slightly modified 106 gti and just jump straight in.
Looking forward to summertime and Ive got plenty of time to look for the right car as well as 106's are quite common and freely available its easy to say no to a bad one
Soldato
Some people don't like them? I wouldn't even consider an MX5 against a 106/saxo/civic.
Hard to say really, are they that good in standard guise, Im just not a fan of them at all and it would take a really inspiring drive from one to convince me otherwise, I have never driven RWD before yet I am very familiar with FWD hatchbacks and know them best so to change to RWD would be a big step as i would be taking it straight to track i thought better to go with something im more used to.
Hard to say without ever having driven one but they seem to get good reviews so I will bear it in mind. Cheers for the suggestion (Only the racing Puma though)