So, say you had the whole challenge budget in cash on your dresser. Say you had a year to buy/build.
Car has to complete one lap and challenge in exact same form. Literally the only change being oil and stickers.
What, how, and why would you build?
Im seriously considering trying to do this, thanks to mazdeuce.
Finish position goal is not dfl. Second to dfl is acceptable in both events.
I think I'd start with a $200 AMC ...
... that's already halfway built...
You'll want something durable, able to take a beating (OL) and capable of racking up the miles. At this price point, What about a 5-spd S-10? Suspension works, it's right wheel drive, parts and pieces available everywhere. Setup a nitrous kit for drag runs.
Stampie: If you want to, ill let you have it for one lap next year. In the exact same form as challenge this yer.
I dont have big enough balls or enough chest hair to drive that thing across the country.
P71 from an auction. Crazy tires and wheels, hack the fenders if needed. Lots and lots of nitrous.
In the interest of reliability and ease of keeping on the road:
Any $500 econobox
bolt on engine mods
bolt on suspesnion mods
wheels + tires
Seems like avoiding a DNF in both events is the key to not being DFL.
Reliability would be my biggest concern, getting stranded in the middle of nowhere would suck. Comfort would be a concern as well, so no Lotus 7 clones. Some measure of performance would be nice, so at least the ability to add some big tires or tighten up the suspension.
A P71 is an obvious choice, slap on some meaty BFGs and strip out weight.
A UGMS (universal GM sedan) like a Bonneville SSEi, supercharged Regal or Monte Carlo SS would last and have some legs at the track.
A Honda Accord Sport with a manual would be good. I'd upgrade the shocks, add sway bars and sticky tires. You know it won't breakdown.
In reply to Dusterbd13:
I don't have much chest hair myself but I know I have enough ass hair to do it. Horatio Jackson and Sewall Crocker drove cross country in this:
Throw a second race seat in it, put some good memory foam on both, and build a DIY cooler AC unit (bonus is cold beer on arrival).
Screw the pansies in their $100,000 car with leather seats. We're southern men. Show them what that means.
In reply to Stampie:
Dude, i need a link to the build thread on the cooler ac unit.that appears to be something that needs to be in my life....
And lol. The lack of wipers/mufflers/windows/hvac/storage/lights/etc......
Im serious if you are.....
I'm honestly considering getting a P71 to do Targa Southland (One Lap Lite?) next year
Rain X, ear plugs, lexan, see below, bungee cords, pep boys fog lights ...
The S10 would solve your problems with hauling race tires Etc. But I'm going to step in for John Welsh and Stampie and suggest....wait for it....wait for it...
Lexus 400 or Infiniti Qship
e46 wagon would be on the top of my CL search list.
So far, s10 and p71 are appealing.
I had honestly thought about a first gen neon. Or eclipse.
Keep them coming. Wild, crazy, stupid, but doable is the name of the game here.
More i think about this, the better of an idea it becomes.
My other though was used nascar chassis under a 1956 plymouth savoy with a 440 and automatic. Complete with patina and boom tubes..mm.
I think...
Jeff who competed and took 10th in the $2015 has also done The One Lap. What I am not sure is if he did the OLOA in the same 3rd Gen Firebird that he did $2015 in. Either way, a Firebird/Camaro would be a good choice too.
Im glad nobody has suggested that I use the answer. Far too small....
F body may work. Third gen...
In reply to Dusterbd13:
Eclipse? I feel I need to smack you on hte back of the head for that thought. Eclipse? Geesh.... I thought you wanted to FINISH!
There's a $1000 5-spd Elantra for sale in Lafayette. Offer $800, set of springs for $150, rear sway bar for another $50, cut off muffler and some wheels and tires..... Ain't gonna be fast but it'll finish.
Dusterbd13 wrote: Im glad nobody has suggested that I use the answer. Far too small....
Yeah, I want to do Targa Southland and OLOA and even though I own one, Miata is not even remotely on the list.
As much as bias wants me to say foxbody, i think a used crown vic/marquis would be a good idea. Bonus points if you find a 2 door variant down in the land of less rust.
dropstep wrote: As much as bias wants me to say foxbody, i think a used crown vic/marquis would be a good idea. Bonus points if you find a 2 door variant down in the land of less rust.
I have wanted to do a 9C1 for OL....
Somehow my first thought was the nicest J powered Accord you could get.
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