what is the cheapeast and most economical rally car to build
10-16-2003 | 08:54 AM
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From: some in the wrc (washington)
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what is the cheapeast and most economical rally car to build
I'm thinking of competing next year but I don't know what car would be the best. The biggest hurtle I can see is getting a rally suspension. I mean I don't know of any company that make a rally suspension for a mitsubishi starion(wich is just a cheap car with a turbo). any help would be great.
10-16-2003 | 08:01 PM
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I second the Metro..
Link to specialstage.com about Metro Class
But also recommend a Neon.. Here is my car.
http://www.autocenter.net/rally/OTPR_2.jpg
OR if you really want to rally for cheap buy this car, if it is still for sale..
http://www.rallyclassified.com/photo.php?cat=18&de=447
Link to specialstage.com about Metro Class
But also recommend a Neon.. Here is my car.
http://www.autocenter.net/rally/OTPR_2.jpg
OR if you really want to rally for cheap buy this car, if it is still for sale..
http://www.rallyclassified.com/photo.php?cat=18&de=447
Last edited by biltmore; 10-16-2003 at 08:05 PM.
10-17-2003 | 07:46 AM
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wouldn't the 510 be out of date. I thought the rules said for group 5 and 2 the car could be no older than 20 years. Did I miss understand.
I can't find any rules on what I can and can't do to a metro to compete in the metro class.
Do alot of people compete in the metro rally.
Could I rally in a different class with the metro.
I can't find any rules on what I can and can't do to a metro to compete in the metro class.
Do alot of people compete in the metro rally.
Could I rally in a different class with the metro.
Last edited by boomer; 10-17-2003 at 08:12 AM.
10-17-2003 | 08:21 AM
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Metro class is basically Production, except with Metros.
There aren't a lot of people running them, but it's a good place to start and learn. It's hard to kill yourself (or somebody else) in a Metro.
The Fling-Poo guys are running a 79/80 RX-7. If you're going to run Pro rally then I think you need to be more concerned with age.
If it's old enough you could run with Glenn Wallace (and the bmw 2002 team) in historic.
There aren't a lot of people running them, but it's a good place to start and learn. It's hard to kill yourself (or somebody else) in a Metro.
The Fling-Poo guys are running a 79/80 RX-7. If you're going to run Pro rally then I think you need to be more concerned with age.
If it's old enough you could run with Glenn Wallace (and the bmw 2002 team) in historic.
10-17-2003 | 08:33 AM
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so can I assume thier is no age limit in the club rally because that is what I real want to do. I hear the entry fee's are cheaper for club rally.
Thanks for the quick reply
Thanks for the quick reply
10-17-2003 | 10:27 AM
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I know.
You are correct, in club rally, there is no age limit; but there is in prorally.
I would also like to emphasize the Metro, the tabors have been running that thing raw for quite a while now. Good car and it's taugh Kristin A LOT about driving technique. With the DMS suspension, i think the total bill for the car ran ~6k.
BUT, do not overlook buying a used rally car, saves time and money and typically is a turn-key operation. It's the quickest way to get yourself out into the woods.
You are correct, in club rally, there is no age limit; but there is in prorally.
I would also like to emphasize the Metro, the tabors have been running that thing raw for quite a while now. Good car and it's taugh Kristin A LOT about driving technique. With the DMS suspension, i think the total bill for the car ran ~6k.
BUT, do not overlook buying a used rally car, saves time and money and typically is a turn-key operation. It's the quickest way to get yourself out into the woods.
10-17-2003 | 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by whitelegacy98
just make sure that this is clear, no car is cheap to rally.
just make sure that this is clear, no car is cheap to rally.
Boomer: I would suggest coming out to the Mt. Hood Rally, see what cars are being ran, and probaly get most of your questions aswered.
better yet... volunteer.. http://www.oregonrally.com/?page=volunteer_signup
10-18-2003 | 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by biltmore
True, but some cars are comparatively inexpensive compared to others.
Boomer: I would suggest coming out to the Mt. Hood Rally, see what cars are being ran, and probaly get most of your questions aswered.
better yet... volunteer.. http://www.oregonrally.com/?page=volunteer_signup
True, but some cars are comparatively inexpensive compared to others.
Boomer: I would suggest coming out to the Mt. Hood Rally, see what cars are being ran, and probaly get most of your questions aswered.
better yet... volunteer.. http://www.oregonrally.com/?page=volunteer_signup
Oh yeah, Volunteer. ALL drivers appreciate the volunteers, without them, I wouldn't have a place to play.
11-05-2003 | 02:27 AM
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Before going off to rally, i'd suggest saving the money to go to rally school... I my opinion, driver software upgrades is where all the "mods" should start...
I'm looking to "eventually" turn my WRX into a rally, that's if it survives college though.
BTW: If you're tight on budget, be a vulture. 90% of the mods on my car are second hand. I scour WRX forums like none other.
I'm looking to "eventually" turn my WRX into a rally, that's if it survives college though.
BTW: If you're tight on budget, be a vulture. 90% of the mods on my car are second hand. I scour WRX forums like none other.