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Hey All by maudit87
Mar 10, 2007 (5:57 am)
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Hey all. What's up all? This would be my first post here. I'm 19, and if I manage to get to the dmv within the next couple of days I should have my permit.
 
My main reason for comeing here though is I have a few cars I'm interested in, but want something I can make own and race at a track. I'm looking for advice on what would be a good car to try get my hands on.
 
The cars I'm interested in are: 240sx, Mazda's (3,6,7 and 8 (not to fond of Mitas)), Eclipses, Stratus', Cobalts, GTI's, Neons, older Celica's, Mustangs (not early/mid 90's), and Accords.
 
I like all them. But I need to find something used that has a decent motor. I'm not to good with the tech aspect of cars, trying to learn. I like the idea of rear or all wheel drive.
 
I also plan to learn how to drive stick, I know the general concept of that, listen to the motor and look for the peak rpm to up shift, or down shift. So I'm gonna need something with a sturdy transmission.
 
I'm open to everything: cars not listed, info I should know about the guts of the cars.
 
Thank you for your time
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Did a little research by maudit87
Mar 11, 2007 (6:42 am)
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I did some research, mostly consumer reviews and on avalibility. So far, I like the 1994 Toyota Celica GT, and the 05 Dogde Neon SRT-4. What ar everybodies thoughts on these to cars?
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Re: Did a little research [maudit87] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Mar 11, 2007 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: maudit87 (Mar 11, 2007 6:42 am)

I think the Celica GT sounds like a better way to go, especially if you don't want trouble. But lots of people stuff larger engines into the 240SX--that's a popular car to build up.
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I Like the Sound of... by maudit87
Mar 12, 2007 (4:11 am)
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I like the sound of the 240 being a popular car to build up, that would mean easier to find parts for it (right?)
 
But I wanna try and do something different from everyone else, I don't see many GTs in my area, maybe two or 3 in a 4/5 month span. Do GTs have a good product base out for them?
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Re: I Like the Sound of... [maudit87] by paisan
Mar 12, 2007 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: maudit87 (Mar 12, 2007 4:11 am)

Is that the last gen celica? If so they were pretty much dogs in terms of power even with upgrades. I'd go with a 240 or a Subie for a tuner car. Lots of stuff out for both of those. The other thing I'd suggest as a "new" driver would be to rather than spend money on mods. I'd spend the money on modifying the nut behind the wheel. Get yourself to some autocrosses and if you can afford it an HPDE with NASA or SCCA at a road course. You will learn how to be a faster, safer driver, and that modification can be taken to any car you drive in the future.
 
-mike
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on the celica... by maudit87
Mar 14, 2007 (11:28 am)
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Thanks for the info. I would love to get schooled in raceing, but right now, my pocket is pretty shallow. It's gonna be a stretch getting a car. But I'll manage it somehow, always seem to.
 
Yea it's the last gen cel. I think they're quite sexy though lol. I believe it's got 130hp stock?
 
Heres a link: link title
 
I'm toying with the idea of a 240, not sure the year of the model I like, I think it's the '92 one.
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Re: on the celica... [maudit87] by paisan
Mar 14, 2007 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: maudit87 (Mar 14, 2007 11:28 am)

By the way doing HPDEs aren't expensive. About $200 for the day will gain you a lot more knowledge and speed than throwing $200 worth of "mods" on your car.
 
I own a 1990 240sx. It would make an awsome first car much better than a celica. Oh and very reliable, over 200k on mine and I bought it a year ago with 180k
 
-mike
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Re: on the celica... [maudit87] by 944s
Mar 16, 2007 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: maudit87 (Mar 14, 2007 11:28 am)

yeah the celica is a great looking car,, but you cant beat the RWD from the 240. but i think the last gen celica GT-S has a 6 sp trans, thats cool too.. theyre both really good cars!
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Re: Hey All [maudit87] by xaeta
Apr 04, 2007 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: maudit87 (Mar 10, 2007 5:57 am)

Truly it all depends on (1) what options are available; (2) what you can spend; (3) how much do you want to modify and how/how much you want to race [i.e. drag, drift, corner, etc].
 
Have you figured SOME of those factors out yet?
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Re: Hey All [xaeta] by maudit87
Apr 05, 2007 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: xaeta (Apr 04, 2007 5:55 pm)

What ever I decided on I'm gonna mildly modify the body, nothing to crazy that a cop will see my car and pull me over for some cock sh*t reason. Then far as raceing I figure something I can get a decent top speed out of with out sacraficeing cornering to much, not gonna be anything wild though.
 
I've been set back tho. Took on some bills for my mom, so I'm not gonna be buying anything for awhile.

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