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well you can get pretty much anything landed in Aus for 10k, but when I did this I found I spent 10k on the car and 20k on the prep not the other way around.

consider cost of

cage

suspension (whatever it has will be too tired)

saftey stuff - extinguishers, tow hooks, kill switches, fuel pump cut, window nets, tailshaft loop

seats & harnesses

wheels and tyres

all new bushes, let alone rose joints or adjustable arms

guages

ecu and tuning

new pads and discs, overhaul calipers.

reco all CV joints (4 on a gtr), tie rod ends, 4x wheel bearings, tail shaft unijoint.

reco starter and alternator

replace all hoses and belts......over 30 hoses on a gtr

all new fluids - coolant, engine oil, gearbox oil, diff oil (x2 gtr), transfer case, attesa fluid, power steer fluid, brake fluid

replacing anything else that is worn out or broken

and hopefully the motor and compression is OK.

only after all that would you have a safe starting point to make something go faster....

I know that I could do the other war around, but I was hoping for a early 1990's GT car that has already had a lot of money spent on cages, seats, gauges, suspension and the rest of it.

My understanding it the cage will be compliant as they follow FIA regulations, so it should have a FIA approval, as will the seats and harnesses.

It may be a pie in the sky idea that I can get a fully setup car, but from the prices I see for import drag/drift prepped cars, I think there would be pleanty of tarmac cars waiting for a good home.

Rather then look at buying out of Japan, you shoudl also consider buying a prepared car out of Europe. Some good buys going around. Right now im tossing up a track only GTSt, what will stop me is my trip OS and the procurement of one of these

cb_1.JPG

:):P;):D

My budget is $20k for a full race spec car. I do not think I am unrealistic in my expectations. I think that a race prepped RWD car from japan could easily be aquired for that money. I have a further $10k to spend on spares and anything that needs fixing.

I have also seen EVO6's going in race trim (rally) for $20k FOB.

Seriously on that budget go buy a 125cc Kart and have some fast fun...I have brought in plenty of race car s from Japan and there is lots to be spent when all is fixed and made safe....i think you may be disappointed with what you end up with on a 20k budget....my current club sprint GTR which was 800000 Yen and loaded with all sorts of goodies now owes me over 50k after 2 years of development/tuning/extra safety gear/slicks etc

I tried a 250cc international superKart, but it was too hard on my back, but the most fun I have ever had on a track. I would prefer to have pannels and a roll cage around me when doing high speed.

I understand that there will need to be money spent, I own a business that will be sponsoring it. I am realistic about costs of owning a car, as I have owned 2 sports sedans many years ago.

I do not see why I cannot pickup a fully race RWD car from japan for my budget that will be fine for club work. I do not intend to do any national series, only private days and supersprints.

Does anyone have any websites that advertise these types of cars ?

Edited by 4DoorGTR
Rather then look at buying out of Japan, you shoudl also consider buying a prepared car out of Europe. Some good buys going around. Right now im tossing up a track only GTSt, what will stop me is my trip OS and the procurement of one of these

cb_1.JPG

:);) ;) :)

Wanna bring me one back too Troy?? :)

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