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  • 325ix
    R3V OG
    • Aug 2009
    • 7783

    #6421
    I was kinda thinking about those, it is just hard to find any info about them for track use as most are used for drifting. I know that the 240sx can be pretty good with wide tires and there are tons of suspension options. I just don't know how good, if that good is in relation to other Japanese cars or all cars in general. I would imagine they are decent and probably have decent relations with the r32 or r33 Skylines which are monsters on the track at the Tsukuba time attack races.

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    • lambo
      Captain Scene Points
      • Feb 2010
      • 10953

      #6422
      S13? But good luck finding a stock one lol.

      Miata?

      Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
      Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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      • Roland H
        R3V Elite
        • Mar 2009
        • 4480

        #6423
        Originally posted by 325ix
        rwd car
        good on track
        reasonable price
        Japanese
        Pick 3, because there's no way you'll get all four.

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        • 325ix
          R3V OG
          • Aug 2009
          • 7783

          #6424
          Originally posted by Chevy2g3
          Honestly I'm not sure. I'm still learning these things
          There is a tag on the diff that tells you.

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          • iamsam
            Advanced Member
            • Jun 2008
            • 172

            #6425
            BrrARrArAAAAAaAp!

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            • 325ix
              R3V OG
              • Aug 2009
              • 7783

              #6426
              Originally posted by Roland H
              Pick 3, because there's no way you'll get all four.
              Yeah, I know I can't get all four, but I am looking for something that is a decent combination of those ideals. I am thinking an s13 would be nice. There is way too much aftermarket support suspension wise and they can fit decently wide tires under them.

              Originally posted by lambo
              S13? But good luck finding a stock one lol.

              Miata?
              I was thinking s13, if it is auto it will most likely be stock. I can't do the Miata, S2000? Hell yeah!

              ^I would drive that in a heart beat!

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              • Bimmerman325i
                R3V OG
                • Dec 2007
                • 6854

                #6427
                Originally posted by 325ix
                Can anyone recommend another rwd car that is going to be good on the track for a reasonable price? Preferably something Japanese, I have wanted something from over there for a long time, I just don't know much about how they drive. I know they have tons of aftermarket support.
                Define reasonable price?

                Great track cars that are japanese:
                Mazda Miata
                Honda S2000
                Honda Prelude
                Acura Integra
                Mazda RX7
                Mazda RX8
                Honda Civic
                Mitsubishi Evo
                Subaru Impreza/WRX
                Datsun 240z
                Nissan 240sx/S13/S14/S15

                Not all of those are RWD, but they are all capable of being track monsters.

                Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath
                AE86 Corolla?

                I hear they weigh like 2200 lbs and make 130 hp, and can be lightened to like 1500 lbs very easily, which gives you a great hp/lb ratio.
                Aftermarket support is quickly dwindling for those.
                2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
                95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
                98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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                • Roland H
                  R3V Elite
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 4480

                  #6428
                  Originally posted by Bimmerman325i
                  Aftermarket support is quickly dwindling for those.
                  And the price isn't anywhere close to reasonable for what you get.

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                  • Bimmerman325i
                    R3V OG
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 6854

                    #6429
                    Originally posted by Roland H
                    And the price isn't anywhere close to reasonable for what you get.
                    Yup. It's an ancient car with incredibly wobbly chassis. Not something I'd try to get into, even if it is light weight. Chassis needs to be stiff.
                    2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
                    95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
                    98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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                    • 325ix
                      R3V OG
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 7783

                      #6430
                      Originally posted by Bimmerman325i
                      Define reasonable price?

                      Great track cars that are japanese:
                      Mazda Miata - would be very hard for me to drive this
                      Honda S2000 - too expensive
                      Honda Prelude - too ugly
                      Acura Integra - I like these but I don't really like fwd
                      Mazda RX7 - I like the FD, too expensive though
                      Mazda RX8 - too expensive and ugly
                      Honda Civic - again fwd, already had one and loved it to death, in fact my first car, I wouldn't mind an EG hatch
                      Mitsubishi Evo - too expensive and I already have awd
                      Subaru Impreza/WRX-see above
                      Datsun 240z - hard to find
                      Nissan 240sx/S13/S14/S15 - I think this is my best bet. Aftermarket support, cheap and easy to find. I like the looks.

                      Not all of those are RWD, but they are all capable of being track monsters.



                      Aftermarket support is quickly dwindling for those.
                      The civic and integra are second and third on the list for being obtainable for me.

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                      • lambo
                        Captain Scene Points
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 10953

                        #6431
                        Originally posted by 325ix
                        The civic and integra are second and third on the list for being obtainable for me.
                        EG Hatch! I love those things...



                        mmm

                        Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                        Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                        • Bimmerman325i
                          R3V OG
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 6854

                          #6432
                          Originally posted by 325ix
                          The civic and integra are second and third on the list for being obtainable for me.
                          Have you driven a Miata though? They are amazing cars. Slow, but awesome.

                          Talk to Chris about the Integra, he just bought one.

                          My issue with the S13/14 is that too many of them have become drift toys. Find a nice clean one and rock the shit out of it though.

                          Other cars you should consider, since you haven't mentioned a budget:

                          early Porsche Boxster
                          Toyota Supra
                          <993 Porsche 911
                          2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
                          95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
                          98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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                          • 325ix
                            R3V OG
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 7783

                            #6433
                            I like those and the EP3s.

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                            • Roland H
                              R3V Elite
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 4480

                              #6434
                              Originally posted by lambo
                              EG Hatch! I love those things...



                              mmm
                              you're joking right? please tell me you're joking.

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                              • 325ix
                                R3V OG
                                • Aug 2009
                                • 7783

                                #6435
                                Originally posted by Bimmerman325i
                                Have you driven a Miata though? They are amazing cars. Slow, but awesome.

                                Talk to Chris about the Integra, he just bought one.

                                My issue with the S13/14 is that too many of them have become drift toys. Find a nice clean one and rock the shit out of it though.

                                Other cars you should consider, since you haven't mentioned a budget:

                                early Porsche Boxster
                                Toyota Supra
                                <993 Porsche 911
                                You met me at the wings night right? 18y/o =/= Porsche. I will look into a Miata, to me they just would make me feel akward, I'm not a fan of Verts. I am not worried about overall speed.

                                I think the s13 really will be the ticket, they seem to be good on the track and I want to make one that isn't a drift car.

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