[Laxntiga]

So if you guys were to go touge'ing and was serious about, what would your dream project car be? Lets set a ceiling of 15k assuming you do all the work yourself. Cars in the USA only. Lets be resonable =)

Some examples of ideal cars:

AE86
MR2
MR2 Spyder
s13
s14
Rx-7 FC
Rx-7 FD
Integra DC2
Civic EP3
Civic EK9
Civic EG6
Mazda Miata 90-97
WRX

etc. etc.
Feel free to add to the list.


I am leaning towards a supercharged miata with suspension work. Competative and cruising with the wind in your hair woohoo!

[MPowerKai]

FD or FC work for me

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[Laxntiga]

FD or FC work for me

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What kind of work? What would you have done? New wheels, tires, struts, sways, intake, exhaust, etc. etc. ?

[azn akira]

well in the end the fastest cars would either be the fd or the s2000, but those will run about 15k just to buy. the most cost efficient car would be a 1994 miata with a flying miata turbocharger, good suspension, and good brakes. you could probably build that for less than 15k.

[Laxntiga]

well in the end the fastest cars would either be the fd or the s2000, but those will run about 15k just to buy. the most cost efficient car would be a 1994 miata with a flying miata turbocharger, good suspension, and good brakes. you could probably build that for less than 15k.

Why a 94? What about 95,96,97? they all have the same 1.8L motor

What about a used 240sx with a sr20det motor?

[azn akira]

94 is less money, its also the lightest of the 1.8 models.

240 w/sr is good, but its not as good as a turbo miata, fd or s2k. however unless you can really push the cars to their limit it wont really matter which one you drive. for what its worth id choose a turbo II fc over an s13 w/sr

[Bboy_CL1]

the AE86 isn't bad for touge , or the new MR2

[angelboy52]

1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS

[panda]

doesn't matter what car... as long as you know how to drive it.

trust me dude... you don't want to buy a car specifically for touge. honestly, you should purchase a car strictly for your preference. i doubt you'll carve mountain roads everyday. hell, i used to go once a week and i thought i was the mini cooper... (then someone named azn akira came along and destroyed everyone to oblivion with his fiery red duos).

[supad0rk]

I'd go with an S13 with a KA. Build the suspension and wait till you are really used to the car before going SR.

Why? Touge vs. Track = a lot more things to hit. There are 240 parts galore, cheap and usually easy to find. As your skills progress just upgrade the car to your needs. Really it comes down to what you want to, I'd personally choose an S-chassis over a Mazda simply because I am used to them, I have had enough time to establish myself around 240 people so I get a lot of things for a good price. Not the best chassis in the world, but if you really want to go on spirited runs and keep improving your skills, S-chassis are really simple and you can beat on them.

Chances are if you jump into something you are not ready for you will find yourself not improving because you are (A) too worried about damaging something you spent so much money on (B ) upgraded too much at once so you don't quite know the limits of the car © You keep destroying the car and have too much down time due to it always being broken.

Really just don't listen to everyone who thinks there car is god's gift to man and blah blah blah, get what you want. It's a learning experience, listen to advice here and there, when it is all said and done just choose what you think is the most logical and suits your needs the best.

[Laxntiga]

What is this I hear about sr20det's in 240sx's not having AC? No place to put the hoses? what? Someone care to clarify?

[Clix]

An old school MR2, FC or Miata.

I'd be compelled to get an EG6 and swap a K24.

[supad0rk]

No my last 240 with SR had A/C you either have to use existing lines and modify them or get new ones and modify them. Just a hassle if you have a stock set up with a bottom mount turbo because they get in the way... a LOT. If you ever have to replace an exhaust gasket you will find out why when trying to remove your turbo. I'm glad I don't have A/C anymore... i don't mind a lil heat and driving with the windows down.

[Laxntiga]

No my last 240 with SR had A/C you either have to use existing lines and modify them or get new ones and modify them. Just a hassle if you have a stock set up with a bottom mount turbo because they get in the way... a LOT. If you ever have to replace an exhaust gasket you will find out why when trying to remove your turbo. I'm glad I don't have A/C anymore... i don't mind a lil heat and driving with the windows down.

Interesting.... but when you did have AC it was blowing nice and cold?

[supad0rk]

Yeah but if you aren't DDing the car and you are mostly using it for touge why would it matter?

[azn akira]

the s13 is a good car, i used to own one and wish i still did. its great for learning how to drive rwd on. its easy to slide and very forgiving. though you have asked me a lot of questions about the miata, so i would still say to get that. the maita is also easy to find parts for (it is the highest selling sports car) and pretty much every part from all the years are able to bolt on

[supad0rk]

Yeah even for an NA miata's are great cars. I know quite a few people with them and I loose sight of them rather quickly some times. Gearing for them isn't too bad for touge (compared to an SR it's great lol), very light, very well balanced, just a great car all around.

[xchaosx]

i'd probably build a tii, 15k is a lot.