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What's Your Opinion???
Ok here's a scenario:
I already have a g35 and I’m looking to start a new project. With around $15,000 to spend, what car would you all start with for a fun and fast project car? Not sure which direction I want to go (drag, autoX, show) so all opinions are appreciated.
I already have a g35 and I’m looking to start a new project. With around $15,000 to spend, what car would you all start with for a fun and fast project car? Not sure which direction I want to go (drag, autoX, show) so all opinions are appreciated.
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Well I think before you even decide on this, I think you should decide on what you WANT to do with the car. I don't necessarily believe you can make a show car an auto-x'r.
IMO, you can make any car into a show car, but it takes a lot of money to win and be successful and set yourself apart. Drag cars are fun and you could probably combine that with a show car to have "show and go".
An auto-x car is a special breed though. You'll probably want something smaller, lighter, more nimble. Personally, I find spending $30-40 on an auto-x or $200 on a track day more rewarding than a car that just sits pretty.
IMO, you can make any car into a show car, but it takes a lot of money to win and be successful and set yourself apart. Drag cars are fun and you could probably combine that with a show car to have "show and go".
An auto-x car is a special breed though. You'll probably want something smaller, lighter, more nimble. Personally, I find spending $30-40 on an auto-x or $200 on a track day more rewarding than a car that just sits pretty.
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Sylvia. You will be very fast, plus it was already made in Japan so the probability of going wrong diminishes greatly.
Also a modded Civic with a DOHC motor and VTEC should be a decent drive.
Old Corollas seem to be very popular drift car. Light, coupe, RWD, all the right stuff.
Miatas are a good bet also, but they need horsepower. So turbo it is a must.
Good luck. My project car right now is a Honda Civic that was lightly hit on the front. Bought it very cheap so leaves me budget to mod.
Bying a crashed car depending on the hit is a good bet as long as the chassis is not bent. Most cars come with replica parts also.
Also a modded Civic with a DOHC motor and VTEC should be a decent drive.
Old Corollas seem to be very popular drift car. Light, coupe, RWD, all the right stuff.
Miatas are a good bet also, but they need horsepower. So turbo it is a must.
Good luck. My project car right now is a Honda Civic that was lightly hit on the front. Bought it very cheap so leaves me budget to mod.
Bying a crashed car depending on the hit is a good bet as long as the chassis is not bent. Most cars come with replica parts also.
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Supras are top notch but are expensive cars, specially the latest generation which is arguably considered a classic; at least for me is. Plus, modding a Supra is expensive. If you are talking about earlier generations, thay are heavy.
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