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Crowley · 03-09-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by t3chfr3ak

Mazdaspeed 3 cheap and fast. Handles pretty good too. Or an older Evo.

TheCaptain · 03-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Cobalt SS, cheap, sturdy, nurburgring tuned suspension already.

1GMFanatik · 03-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Turbo Cobalt SS.. Rides on rails with TONS of aftermarket and will put down over 300wtq with just a tune.

Silver Streak · 03-09-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1GMFanatik

Turbo Cobalt SS.. Rides on rails with TONS of aftermarket and will put down over 300wtq with just a tune.

fazm · 03-09-2009, 09:54 PM

how about an Omni GLH

CHEAP and can be made into great autox cars. i think they tip the scale at about 2100, and can be built to make 350-500bhp pretty easy

ugly as sin, but what a sleeper

Chewy · 03-09-2009, 11:23 PM

e36 M3 BMW- or e46 depending how cheap they're getting

Design1stCode2nd · 03-10-2009, 12:49 PM

Evo VIII or IX is your best bet. Inexpensive to mod and for big power. Not too heavy and no FWD to deal with. Less so with an 05-06 WRX STI as you have to upgrade the turbo for power earlier.

If you just want a fun car that is all about carrying speed and an extension of your body get a club spec miata. It's the most raced car for a reason.

Grape Ape · 03-10-2009, 03:56 PM

Go to a local SCCA (or whatever is close) rally and take a look at which class you might like to race in and which cars do well in that class and what mods are allowed.

I understand that most clubs have a "run what you brung" and/or unlimited class but you'll probably have more fun racing against cars that are about as fast as yours. Otherwise you'll find yourself "racing" against secession of new guys in their daily driver who are just checking it out and/or the JOs in six figure super cars.

MrIcky · 03-10-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Grape Ape

Go to a local SCCA (or whatever is close) rally and take a look at which class you might like to race in and which cars do well in that class and what mods are allowed.

I understand that most clubs have a "run what you brung" and/or unlimited class but you'll probably have more fun racing against cars that are about as fast as yours. Otherwise you'll find yourself "racing" against secession of new guys in their daily driver who are just checking it out and/or the JOs in six figure super cars.

Yes, do this ^^^^. Most local clubs have dinners and other for fun type stuff- show up and ask. They are almost scary honest about what cars will do what (not a lot of posturing against the guys who have actually been humbled). Make sure you understand what will kick you up a class too, a friend of mine has the Mazdaspeed and he changed the BOV to a sturdier one because the stock one failed. This changed his class and ended up costing him quite a bit to feel competitive again.

Beamer · 03-13-2009, 07:14 AM

As a couple have said, the Balt SS/TC or even an SC are good starters for auto-x and such, better handling right out of the manufacturer than the SRT4. I would also say and Miata/MX-5 is a good choice there too, turbo it and there you.

03-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#16
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	Cobalt SS, cheap, sturdy, nurburgring tuned suspension already. __________________

03-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#20
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	e36 M3 BMW- or e46 depending how cheap they're getting __________________

03-13-2009, 07:14 AM	#24
Beamer N00B Drives: 07 Cobalt SS/SC-Toy \| 97Cavalier-DD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC(outside Charlotte) Posts: 140 View My Garage	As a couple have said, the Balt SS/TC or even an SC are good starters for auto-x and such, better handling right out of the manufacturer than the SRT4. I would also say and Miata/MX-5 is a good choice there too, turbo it and there you. __________________

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03-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#17
1GMFanatik Da Blue Beast Drives: 08 Chevy TBSS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 153 View My Garage	Turbo Cobalt SS.. Rides on rails with TONS of aftermarket and will put down over 300wtq with just a tune.

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fazm Drives: ex-500hp v6 mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 605	how about an Omni GLH CHEAP and can be made into great autox cars. i think they tip the scale at about 2100, and can be built to make 350-500bhp pretty easy ugly as sin, but what a sleeper

03-10-2009, 12:49 PM	#21
Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	Evo VIII or IX is your best bet. Inexpensive to mod and for big power. Not too heavy and no FWD to deal with. Less so with an 05-06 WRX STI as you have to upgrade the turbo for power earlier. If you just want a fun car that is all about carrying speed and an extension of your body get a club spec miata. It's the most raced car for a reason.

03-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#22
Grape Ape Drives: 96 Bronco w/ a 5 speed Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Posts: 296	Go to a local SCCA (or whatever is close) rally and take a look at which class you might like to race in and which cars do well in that class and what mods are allowed. I understand that most clubs have a "run what you brung" and/or unlimited class but you'll probably have more fun racing against cars that are about as fast as yours. Otherwise you'll find yourself "racing" against secession of new guys in their daily driver who are just checking it out and/or the JOs in six figure super cars.