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nice suggestions guys! thanks :)

I had no idea I could afford cars like the ae101 levin or the aw11 mr2! those are great cars.

in regards to turbo/supercharged, yeah WA has no turbo laws on P platers, so I don't mind getting one, i'm just a little concerned about insurance premiums, but I could always just go for 3rd party I guess.

Haven't been able to find any half decent 33 for 5k though, only auto non turbo ones in that price range in WA at least (our cars seem to be alot more expensive)

for the datsuns/ke corollas - is there anyway to make them half decent without spending a fortune? i was looking at another thread in here of someone who got a 120y and he was looking at spending 5-6k before even putting a new engine in!

their probably my favourite car out of all them in regards to looks, but Im just not too sure if I could afford to spend the amount of money it seems to need.

but basically out of my previous list the best cars would be the civic or the prelude?

the civic seems like a really good option, theres tons of things to do to make it fast, the car is cheap and economical .. my only problem with it is that its just not as "special" as the other cars mentioned

what are everyones thoughts on the Supra?

and with silvias the only ones I could find in perth that are relatively affordable are the S13s?

I was looking around for an S12 they look great, but couldnt find one around

yeah things are more expensive over here so beware.

5k might get you into something turboed but the insurance will kill you. Even 3rd party is pretty mad...

Id say go for the SSS pulsar or an N/A Silvia/180sx.

the reality is 5k is not going to get you a decent car that isnt going to give you trouble, cost you less than your first born to insure, or be cheap to run. Accept that...

the prior generation of supras are pretty clapped out now, cost a fortune to keep on the road and arent really that good in the performance stakes...

yeah vtec civic's n preludes are also worth a look in...

good luck mate

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^ yeah turbo insurance is horrible thats why I ended up with the n/a 34

i like that n/a silvia james put up thumbsup.gif

civic/teg is prob the practical option though

ah damn thats a shame about the supra :( they look real good imo

cheers for the input mate :)

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i was thinking of taking half a year off uni to go do the pre apprenticeship though ...

that short tafe course i did was useless. the instructor wouldnt teach anything that was harder to do than a filter change ... mad.gif

SAU wanna come teach me and james :P?

free beers all around if you guys help me work on my next car! biggrin.gif

oh for any future readers of this thread who are looking for similar things ..

http://www.overclock...late_legal_cars

this was posted somewhere else on these forums, but i find it pretty useful :)

i was looking for a micra super S as that site suggested

*edit* their pricings a bit inaccurate though some cars have appreciated in value while others have depreciated .. or so ive found anyway

Edited by Jonno34

Please dont buy nx or any fwd hair dresser spec car :closedeyes:

If you must get a fwd atleast get something uber light like a GTI swift or civic.

Of all cheap cars a 31 is prob the easiest to turbo and it should be reliable enough, alot of fun can be had in a 31 :thumbsup:

I actually dont think their that bad looking a car LOL

http://perth.gumtree...QAdIdZ308708673

i was looking at that awhile back

hows one of these or SSS pulsar compare with a civic in terms of parts/aftermarket support?

Civics dont seem that light - the sedans weigh in at 2300-2500 lbs apparently

the hatches are a little bit lighter (sorry the weight is in lbs - wikipedia lol)

Edited by Jonno34

I dont think the 4WD TX3 fits in my budget, i was hunting for one - i actually quite liked that car

and yeah the r31 is another option ... huge car though! ive seen some really nice looking ones on these forums but

James you inspired me to look on carsales!

http://www.carsales....01622&silo=1011

http://www.carsales....01622&silo=1011

I think integras actually a pretty good choice, was looking at the ozhonda forums .. seems like power can be had for quite a decent amount of work. sure as hell more responsive to mods than an n/a skyline! and much lighter too

not in perth but ..

http://www.carsales....id=12F1908D48F0

*edit* - from Ozhonda (DC5R though but id imagine DC2 would be similar?)

Low budget – Sleeper (Quiet & quick)

#1 – Lightweight flywheel

#2 – Heavy-duty clutch

#3 – Lower final drive

#4 – Modified stock airbox (Aka Hondata)

#5 – Header + cat + JDM DC5R or Mugen cat back

#6 – Hondata K100

Power output: 120 ~122kw @ wheels (Dyno dynamics- shootout)

Low budget – never going to get an ECU

#1 – Lightweight flywheel

#2 – Heavy-duty clutch

#3 – Lower final drive

#4 – Intake - CAI's deliver superior results.(Eg: INJEN / AEM / GruppeM)

#5 – Header + S2000 cat + cat-back system (60mm minimum)

#6 – Spec A2 camshafts / valve springs / head gasket 0.3mm

Power output: 126 ~128kw @ wheels (Dyno dynamics- shootout)

NB: Add K100 ECU for 144~146kw

Low / Med budget – Never going to crack the engine open.

#1 – Lightweight flywheel

#2 – Heavy-duty clutch

#3 – Lower final drive

#4 – Intake - CAI's deliver superior results.(Eg: INJEN / AEM / GruppeM)

#5 – Header + S2000 cat + cat-back system (60mm minimum)

#6 – ECU + Dyno tuning

Power output: 128 ~132kw @ wheels (Dyno dynamics- shootout)

Medium budget – Hate noise & Stop @ ECU

#1 – Lightweight flywheel

#2 – Heavy duty clutch

#3 – Lower final drive

#4 – Intake – Modified stock / GruppeM or Pipe style CAI (NB: CAI loud @ WOT)

#5 – Stock exhaust system / or stock JDM DC5R exhaust system

#6 – Spec A2 camshafts / valve springs/ 0.3mm head gasket / ECU / dyno tuning / heavy duty engine mounts.

Power output: 136 ~138kw @ wheels (Dyno dynamics – shootout)

8600rpm rev limit

Medium budget – Stop @ ECU

#1 – Lightweight flywheel

#2 – Heavy duty clutch

#3 – Lower final drive

#4 – Intake – CAI's deliver superior results.

#5 – Header + S2000 cat + cat-back system

#6 – Spec A2 camshafts / valve springs/ 0.3mm head gasket (Compression up from 11.0:1 to 11.4:1 / Titanium retainers / ported head / JDM intake manifold / ECU / dyno tuning / heavy duty engine mounts.

Power output: 148 ~150kw @ wheels (Dyno dynamics – shootout)

9000rpm rev limit

apparently the last one is going to about mid 13 seconds for a 1/4 mile :O

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