+- JapCarForum (https://www.japcarforum.com)
+-- Forum: General Discussions (https://www.japcarforum.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=3)
+--- Forum: The JCF Lounge (https://www.japcarforum.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=17)
+--- Thread: Track Toy - Car Choice? (/showthread.php?tid=10768)
Pages:
1
2
Track Toy - Car Choice? - longsh07 - 26-05-2020
Hey guys,
Been thinking of getting a cheap little car to rag around a track now and then but not really sure what to get.
The sort of thing im looking for is:
- £1,000 or less to buy
- Between 1.2 and 1.6 (could go higher if insurance & tax aren't too much)
- Petrol
- Manual
- Small hatchback
- Potential to fit parts from more powerful model cars by same manufacturer
- Not expensive to tax & insure (as it will need to be driven on the road occasionally)
- Replacement parts not too expensive
Obviously there's a lot to consider and this is not something I'm going too go out and do straight away without thinking it through but I'd quite like some suggestions from you guys.
So far I've come up with a few, my favourites being:
- Seat Ibiza Mk2 (1.4) - Cheap to insure.
- VW Golf Mk4 (1.6) - Biggest engine for your money although I think it might be too small an engine for the size of the car.
- Corsa B or C (1.2 or 1.4) - Easy to get vauxhall parts where I live.
Track Toy - Car Choice? - Kerja - 26-05-2020
ibiza with 1.8t engine conversion
corsa with c20xe engine conversion or x18xe or similar
saxo vts, clio sport
Track Toy - Car Choice? - longsh07 - 26-05-2020
Cheer Kerja,
Engine swap was something I would consider one i've had my fun with the standard one.
Good to know there are some options!
Track Toy - Car Choice? - Rolex - 27-05-2020
Civic VTI DOHC
Track Toy - Car Choice? - Fozzy - 27-05-2020
1600 mk1 mx5
Track Toy - Car Choice? - el_bandido - 27-05-2020
mx5.
Track Toy - Car Choice? - longsh07 - 27-05-2020
I had thought about an MX5 but i'd probably have to get a roll cage fitted prior to being allowed on a track. At least with a hatchback I have a roof if I rolled it.
But I've not written it off completely
Track Toy - Car Choice? - AaronR33 - 27-05-2020
I'd say either an MX5 or an old civic with a b16 engine
Track Toy - Car Choice? - Lexuspat - 27-05-2020
Agree with above MX5 or a civic,
Me I would go with a Mx5 loads of people use them over others and is a great car for track
Track Toy - Car Choice? - Demon - 28-05-2020
Cant go wrong with an MX5, big following and they sold loads so lots of parts about. Can pick one up easily under a grand with a few parts already fitted and you can pick up a cheap cage as well. Handle very well and rear wheel drive also
