HOL
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 04:45 PM |
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Car/Track Car
Looking for a Track car that is road legal.
I sat in a few cars at at Detling today and I need something with floor mounted pedals.
I also have a hankering for a higher powered ike engine (R1, ZX9-10R) or a relatively powerful car engine (Zetec, Saab, Nissan Turbo etc).
So my requirements are:
- Floor mounted pedals,
- Independent Suspension
- Decent Seats
- Full cage or substantial rear cage.
I have a reasonable budget, but obviously want a bargain!!
Super Six Sold -
Proton AWD Turbo Hatch Track Car.
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richardh
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 05:21 PM |
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MNR all the way
I'm a bit biased though
Time for a change!
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 05:33 PM |
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mk indy or mnr.
stuart
[Edited on 4/4/10 by Stuart_B]
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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deanwelch
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 05:47 PM |
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all depends on your budget
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 05:50 PM |
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As Stuart said MK or MNR.
Andy.
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eddie99
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 05:52 PM |
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Any Rough idea on budget? theres lots of bargains around from 3k to 15k
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 06:03 PM |
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you want this car
best track road legal car of course in my opinion 
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=132973
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Davg
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 06:17 PM |
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Or then again ! you choose 
full cage can be fitted relatively easily if you need one.
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hicost blade
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 06:29 PM |
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Ahem
Why f*#$ about? Buy a Westfield and give it to Pro Comp to put a cage/floor mounted pedal box in it.
Whats wrong with live axle btw???
I would have bought this if I didn't already have one:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1563479.htm
An XE on TB's will be an effing fast track car.....trust me
or this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1564116.htm
or bung a 1.7 puma engine
on TB's in this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1603848.htm
at least it will be worth somthing when you sell it.....
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TimC
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 07:07 PM |
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You really should add Stuart Taylor / Aries and Striker to your list.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 4/4/10 at 08:12 PM |
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For a track car then don't dismiss a live axle. There will be little to warrant IRS on a track.
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sorens2
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 05:59 AM |
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My MNR ZX12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajGoWEL12fE
Søren S2
 
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 06:02 AM |
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I would suggest all the market leader sevens are suitable. MK, MNR, Tigers etc depends on you budget and preference. Think wider, does it have to be a
seven, I had a brilliant couple of seasons sprinting and track daying a H Reg Vauxhall 16v Astra GTE. Never any problems or break downs and I still
see it on the road today looking as good as new and it cost me £650. Barry
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HOL
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 04:16 PM |
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Thanks for the feedback,
I think my two choices ARE probably MK Indy and MNR, although the MNR is likely just outside my budget. (Someone on here has offerred me a lovely
RT+).
In terms of budget, im currently restricting myself to £7500 at the moment. although for the 'turn key' requirement I could go higher.
The problem I am having is the higher I go, the closer I get to serious Elise/Exige territory.
I could get another Impreza, but I would need a bigger kerb weighted car to tow it.
Super Six Sold -
Proton AWD Turbo Hatch Track Car.
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HOL
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 04:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
For a track car then don't dismiss a live axle. There will be little to warrant IRS on a track.
Just the ease of different ratio's and LSD available for the Sierra unit, IRS/De dion.
Super Six Sold -
Proton AWD Turbo Hatch Track Car.
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HOL
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 04:32 PM |
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How much is an MK full cage???
Super Six Sold -
Proton AWD Turbo Hatch Track Car.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 04:43 PM |
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I think they are around 400squid from MK...
No offense to anyone already suggested their own cars, but £7.5k is a hell of a budget for a TD car in my opinion...
I'd be looking at a lower budget build done right. For eg. a good few months ago, Chris Gamlin sold his locost for a lot less than that, and it
would have run rings round a lot of the stuff out there.
This car is obviously no longer still for sale, but I'm trying to point out that for your money, you could have a very good, quick car that
might not be from one of the popular manufacturers...
(here it is for me to offer a little perspective
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=102571
ATB
Steve
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 06:03 PM |
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hi, i think the mk full cage is £450 when i asked about one
cheers
stuart
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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