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.

 

240SX...

S13 or S14...

S13 will leave you more of a budget for modifiction...

In california, once you go SR route, plan on using a tow vehicle though...

 

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.

 

decide which direction u want to go first

 

I would think that the early 90's MR2 would be a good cheap tuner car for tracking. Mid engine, turbo, rear wheel drive, and its light weight.

The only issue I know of it that it doesn't have as many aftermarket parts as your hondas and nissans.

 

One used Miata.....one Flying Miata Turbo Kit......as many track days as you can afford.

 

definately show

 

I would sell the G, buy a Z and mod the hell out of it.

 

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.

 

i would go with a SUPRA just love them.... almost bought one before my Z

 

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.

 

Mod your G. Buy a beater.

 

1972 240z