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  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 3:35 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    That should read "A "what car" question that almost warrants its own thread"

    Anyway...

    So I am selling my MGB to free up some funds. In time I'd like to get a track/rally rat, leaning towards rallys.

    Heres the twist- I don't want to get a run of the mill focus/neon/wrx sedan or anything like that. Id like to stick to something that isnt seen to often on the stages. Id like to have a smaller "sports car" body and RWD. Engines in places other then the front is a plus as well.

    Id rather not fab up something nuts, so thats out.

    I was thinking in the line of X1/9 or more likely early MR2, possibly even 914? I would have used the MG if i wasnt sick of it....

    Is there any precidence with any cars like this? y'know, becides the stratos?

    Oh, gods of the GRM boards, What have you to say on this subject?

  • HiTempguy

    Aug. 4, 2010 3:43 p.m. HiTempguy HalfDork

    240SX or Porsche 944. Relatively decent power, relatively lightweight, good handling. Both have been rallied on stage and in rally-x.

    The MR2 is also not a bad choice, we have a competitor of the French persuasion out east that can really make it move.

  • thatsnowinnebago

    Aug. 4, 2010 3:58 p.m. thatsnowinnebago Dork

    First gen RX7?

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 4:06 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    240, hadnt thought about that. Or the RX. Wouldnt the doriftos keep the 240's price/parts abnormaly high? I seem to remember the 240 having pretty good suspension travel... How about the RX's in that regard? would it hold up ok?

  • mad_machine

    Aug. 4, 2010 4:07 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    BMW 318ti... I am not kidding. Little low on power, but robust, good handling, and lightweight.. and a TON of aftermarket support

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 4:20 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    Yeah, I know. But like I had said, I'm lookin for something a little different.

    I was thinking MR2 because the rwd+mid on dirt would be interesting, but I worry it wont hold up...

  • Aug. 4, 2010 4:39 p.m. grimmelshanks Reader

    aircooled bug?

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 4:41 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    Ha! wouldnt that be interesting. I think Id rather stuck to something with a sporting pretenson

  • JFX001

    Aug. 4, 2010 4:53 p.m. JFX001 SuperDork

    BobOfTheFuture wrote:

    Ha! wouldnt that be interesting. I think Id rather stuck to something with a sporting pretenson

    Check out the AWD Bug on BaT.

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 5:57 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    Heh heh heh. Okay, What is that car called again?

  • Marty!

    Aug. 4, 2010 6:09 p.m. Marty! Dork

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_Eagle

    FTW.

  • 93celicaGT2

    Aug. 4, 2010 6:16 p.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork

    I dig the X1/9 idea.

  • EastCoastMojo

    Aug. 4, 2010 6:24 p.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork

    BobOfTheFuture wrote: Id rather not fab up something nuts, so thats out.

    Well then I fail to see the point.

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 8:07 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    Right, I knew it was called an eagle.

    Well, East Coast, if you have the garage space, some tools (ive got some myself) and maybe some cash to help out, lets do it.

  • P71

    Aug. 4, 2010 8:14 p.m. P71 SuperDork

    The Eagle SX/4 (that's what's shown, 3-door hatch, AWD) is a definite different contender.

    The 1st Gen RX-7 fits all of your criteria though. Technically front-mid-engine (entire engine is behind front axle centerline) and it had a glorious rally past, though you just don't see them anymore.

    http://www.prorallypix.com/RX-7/rx11.html

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 4, 2010 9:13 p.m. BobOfTheFuture Reader

    Well, I guess thats it then!

    TO CRAIGSLIST!

  • Opus

    Aug. 4, 2010 10:58 p.m. Opus Dork

    grimmelshanks wrote:

    aircooled bug?

    air cooled awd bug

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 5, 2010 10:42 a.m. BobOfTheFuture HalfDork

    See, that is pretty damned cool. But in the end, I'd wonder to my self why I didnt just do this-

  • RX Reven'

    Aug. 5, 2010 12:00 p.m. RX Reven' Reader

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  • NYG95GA

    Aug. 5, 2010 1:18 p.m. NYG95GA SuperDork

    / I'd prefer the buggy in the background myself, but either one would be a stone blast!

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 31, 2010 5:02 a.m. BobOfTheFuture HalfDork

    So I am still waiting on selling my MG to get started on this, but...

    I found this recently- Fairlane

    How stupid of an idea is it to try to go this route with it-

    I know hillclimbs would work, but how about some tarmac and dirt rallys, like they have here in NY? Would the car be able to hold up (less rust, thats obvious) w/o costing a fortune? Anyone here have some knowlege they can share?

  • MitchellC

    Aug. 31, 2010 5:28 a.m. MitchellC Dork

    What about an ex dirt track racer?

  • BobOfTheFuture

    Aug. 31, 2010 6:17 a.m. BobOfTheFuture HalfDork

    Like one of those modified deals, or... As far as I know (very little in that genre) they are very very modified, way beyond a street car. Is there a class that isnt?

    I am doing some looking... even the stuff they call "street stock" looks like a tube frame car.

  • tuna55

    Aug. 31, 2010 7:05 a.m. tuna55 HalfDork

    an aircooled 911, they rallied them when they were new.

  • 4cylndrfury

    Aug. 31, 2010 7:18 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

    Are AWD cars out? There are some that you dont see rallying too often:
    All-trac celica? The car is rare enough that you dont see them a lot getting beat up in the woods.

    CRV? Honduh aftermarket for go-fast goodies

    Subie SVX?

    AWD Acura TLs of the past?

    AWD DSMs?

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