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 Oct 17 2005, 10:11 PM
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considering a 83 RX7 for open tracking and autocrossing. Is this a good low cost beginner car? what is the top end speed?
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Oct 18 2005, 01:12 PM
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Make a decision on what type of car you want to learn to drive first. Do you want FWD or RWD? After that, based on your budget, pick a car that's affordable and reliable/easy to maintain. If you are going with a FWD car there are several good choices that are reasonably priced and great fun to drive: first gen. Neon ACR, Acura Integra, Various iterations of the Civic Si, and of course, the Mini. If you want to go RWD, there are also lots of choices: 3rd gen. Fbody, Miata, Sentra SER, Fox body Mustang, 3 Series BMWs, etc.. Don't worry about mods until you've gotten enough seat time to have more skills than you have car. This usually takes more time than people initially think. Spend the "mod" money on good safety gear and lots of track time.
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wannafbody first car for open tracking? Oct 17 2005, 10:11 PM
CMC#64 Here's one for sale Pro 7 on the NASA sigh... Oct 17 2005, 10:18 PM KeithO Just about any car is good to learn on. I think t... Oct 17 2005, 10:25 PM 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS Would recommend swapping out the rotary with a SBC... Oct 18 2005, 12:06 AM CMC #37 Top end speed is nothing spectacular for an old RX... Oct 18 2005, 12:28 AM CMC #37 Top end speed is nothing spectacular for an old RX... Oct 18 2005, 12:29 AM wannafbody unfortunately most of the best deals I've seen... Oct 18 2005, 02:21 AM CMC #37 Dang! Oct 18 2005, 02:56 AM bsim So you spend ~$800 on shipping, at least you... Oct 18 2005, 04:41 AM nape QUOTE (bsim @ Oct 17 2005, 23:41)So you spend... Oct 18 2005, 05:27 AM CMC#5 I'd start with something rear drive and cheap,... Oct 18 2005, 02:04 PM Mojave 3rd gen for the win! Oct 18 2005, 03:19 PM CMC#64 QUOTE (bsim @ Oct 17 2005, 21:41)So you spend... Oct 18 2005, 03:43 PM CMC#64 Here's a Neon in PA.... NEON... that is if y... Oct 18 2005, 03:46 PM
rpoz-29 How about a 5.0 Mustang? Cheap as dirt, easy to mo... Oct 18 2005, 10:39 PM |
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