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« on: September 27, 2005, 08:58:07 AM » |
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:bounce:Alrighty then....:bouncep:
It seems that as the leaves on the trees start to change with the season so are people cars for autocrossing.
So I thought I would start a thread to see what people are planning to bring out to the next event or next year. I will start out since you have seen my new toy.
Old: '02 Toyota Celica GT - G Stock
New: '02 Cheverolet Corvette Z06 - Super Stock
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Keath
Team Jester Racing
Come to the Darkside...we have cookies
Over heard at a recent club meeting: "Isn't dyno'ing a Miata like seeing how much weight a Super Model can lift??"
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« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2005, 10:17:37 AM » |
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1969 VW Karmann-Ghia in E/Prepared.
-- 1776cc or 1820cc motor (still looking...)
-- adjustable shocks (done)
-- lowered (done)
-- race tires (waiting)
-- Corbeau driver's seat (done)
-- removed interior (done)
-- EMPI semi-racing street exhaust (done)
-- probably some other stuff I don't even know about.
2006 will be the 50th anniversary of the Karmann-Ghia's introduction to North America, so I hope to celebrate it with some thundering outings in the little orange rustcan that could.
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Pasha Paterson : zerobandwidth autosports
2010 Mazda 3 2.5L (HS/S/SU2)
2002 VW Golf GLS 2.0 R (HS/S/SU2) -- SOLD 16 May 2011
1969 VW Karmann-Ghia 1915cc (EP/-/MU2)
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 50th Anniversary in North America -- 1956-2006
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« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2005, 01:29:20 PM » |
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Old: 1992 Nissan NX2000 - D Mod (good-bye, EVEL egg...snifff)
New: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera - B stock
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2005, 01:37:42 PM » |
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Old: 1998 Dodge Neon, GS/STS
New: 2000 Mazda Miata, CS
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Rusty
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2005, 08:31:49 AM » |
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Originally posted by aknapp
Old: 1992 Nissan NX2000 - D Mod (good-bye, EVEL egg...snifff)
New: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera - B stock Don't fret, Al... I know your egg went to a great home  Now as for me, I have a decision to make... Old: '90 BMW 325is STX/DSP & borrowed '91 911 Turbo ASP New: '95-'98 M3, '03-'04 WRX, or leased '06 Cooper S I'm basically looking for a triple duty car... commuting, track days occasionally, and autocrosses regularly. Classing and outright speed are secondary to finding something that is really fun to drive. And I will keep my old Grand Cherokee for all season people & stuff hauling. Any suggestions?  Thanks, Jon |
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2005, 08:40:15 AM » |
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WRX is going to be the most versatile and I would think fun. You could probably find an STi for low 20's. (we saw a couple when we were looking).
The BMWs seem to shed parts on the course a bit too frequently for me. Which can be expensive if it is a driving light that shatters.
The Mini will most likely head to Dstock next year. The Base cooper I drove on race tires was too much like a go cart for my taste.
Just my opinion. Your mileage may vary.
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Keath
Team Jester Racing
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Over heard at a recent club meeting: "Isn't dyno'ing a Miata like seeing how much weight a Super Model can lift??"
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2005, 08:53:25 AM » |
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Excellent summary on all counts, thank you STi is more car than I'm looking for (with higher insurance than I feel like paying also.) Ditto for a used Evo 8. I'm hoping to spend around $18k. WRX would indeed be very versatile but I don't need 4 doors or AWD for any other reason (I'm keeping the Jeep around for those duties.) I also don't particularly love the look or sound of them. Cooper S is out of my price range unless I lease it, in which case I can't modify it very much. And I'm not so sure about the long-term reliability with purchasing a slightly used one in my price range. And I'm not a huge fan of FWD. But I consider "kartlike" to be a very good thing.  E36 M3 will require the most maintenance and potentially the highest costs on top of a payment. But I can't think of a better car in that price range for "triple duty." Plus, I've wanted one since they came out. Maybe a strong running 100k+ mile '95 M3 for around $12k is the answer, and keep the dollar difference around to pay for the long list of "minor" things I'm sure it will need... Real suspension, light wheels, sticky tires, real brakes, rollbar, harnesses, seats, intake, full exhaust, ECU, etc Thanks again, Jon |
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2005, 09:45:09 AM » |
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Current: '04 MazdaSpeed Miata (ASP...yeah, right)
Next Year (and maybe yet this year): '91 Miata (ES? ST2?) and just maybe by the end of next year SM (like in Spec Miata) :bouncep:
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2005, 09:49:45 AM » |
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Originally posted by miatateer
Current: '04 MazdaSpeed Miata (ASP...yeah, right)
Next Year (and maybe yet this year): '91 Miata (ES? ST2?) and just maybe by the end of next year SM (like in Spec Miata) :bouncep: |
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Stef & Blu, 2003 Miata SE, #22
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2005, 02:55:42 PM » |
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Current: '90 ES Miata
Next Year: '90 ES Miata (although I've been seriously considering ST2 - the 710's are just too much fun).
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... SCOTT WAGNER
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2005, 06:11:31 AM » |
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Old: borrowed '99 Miata
New: 2006 Miata !!!!!!!!!
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WWHEEE Motorsports...the new 3500 sq ft facility will be ready Nov 30th! So, with any new facility, you need a new car!!
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2005, 07:18:36 AM » |
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Congrats. Has the new one been classed yet?
David
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2005, 09:32:18 AM » |
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Yes, unfortunately, the new MX-5 along with the turbo Mazdaspeed Miata, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky in stock form will be joining C Stock.
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2005, 10:09:18 AM » |
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ES MR2 Here........It's in the garage!!
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« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2005, 11:07:33 AM » |
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I wonder where I can hide the nitrous bottle? These MR2's are coming out of the woodwork . . . . ST2 is looking better all the time. |
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« Reply #15 on: October 07, 2005, 11:19:29 AM » |
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Yes, unfortunately, the new MX-5 along with the turbo Mazdaspeed Miata, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky in stock form will be joining C Stock. It appears the Mazdaspeed MX5 is classified in B Stock per the listing on scca.com: http://www.scca.com/_Filelibrary/File/stockcategoryclassificationsbymake.pdfI didn't see where the new MX5, Solstice or Sky were classified as of yet. I looked at the Fastrack's back to around May of this year. I may have missed it though. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2005, 11:55:02 AM » |
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Cool. Thanks for the update. Told you I may have missed it!
Great, now that I've got a new car to get used to they throw some stiff competition in to boot. Oh well, like you said, the more the merrier!
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« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2005, 02:14:43 PM » |
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I read those as proposed recalssifications that are not yet final.
David
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« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2005, 03:11:24 PM » |
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Originally posted by ConicidalI wonder where I can hide the nitrous bottle? These MR2's are coming out of the woodwork . . . . ST2 is looking better all the time. No don't do that I need someone to beat! LOL It's a race between ME and you two. |
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« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2005, 04:42:47 PM » |
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Originally posted by wahoo5
I read those as proposed recalssifications that are not yet final.
David The November Fastrack just came out this week (finally) with the new D/E Mod class rules and the latest on stock classes. Prepared class people need to read this too. Gene |
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« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2005, 07:57:42 PM » |
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Old: '00 Passat V6 STX '91 MR2 ES then ST2 then CSP
New: '9? MR2 Turbo SM2
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« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2005, 06:10:14 PM » |
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I'm soo excited! I just got an 88 Ford Escort Wagon!! whhoo hoo!:ouch::duh:
No. Really. that's what it is.:blah::blah:
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« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2005, 04:56:07 AM » |
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Vega restoration/resurrection begins. Potential F/SP, or oddball STS car. Maybe I'll buy another motorcycle. Still thinking about a tractor. Perhaps a set of Hoosiers for the Hyundai? So much stuff, so little time.
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« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2005, 09:40:33 PM » |
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Originally posted by pipefitter
Vega restoration/resurrection begins. Potential F/SP, or oddball STS car. Maybe I'll buy another motorcycle. Still thinking about a tractor. Perhaps a set of Hoosiers for the Hyundai? So much stuff, so little time. How about the Vega with a little more motor in SM2? I suggest the new Z06 (427) small block. A B&M or Hughes manual shift Powerglide with a 3000 stall speed converter and a good quality Posi rear. Maybe a set of slicks for an occasional visit to E/Mod. Always ready to spend your money, Gene |
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