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[b00st_M0nK3Y]

Heya.

I am looking at purchasing a LS2J (Level 2 Speed Junior CAMS Licence ).

I am waiting on a reply from AFARC as I need to be a member to get the licence.

When CAMS replied I was told I could use any car I wanted but restrictions on categories depending on modifications.

The e-mail I receieved noted the licence as allowing me to do the following:

* Regularity Trials to National Championship

* Single & Multi-Car Speed Events to International

* Some Touring Road Events

* All Non-Speed Events

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Bottom line is that I would need to purchase and make suitable a relatively cheap car. I was wondering if anyone wanted to give me some ideas and if it all works out perhaps help me build something up... I had something like an Escort Turbo in mind..

Price I dunno.. Prob round 3000 max.. I'm pretty sure I'd be able to get some dirt cheap modifications even if 2nd hand gear..

Thanks,

J

[HIPSI]

How about a KE70 Toyota Corolla '82-4ish? ($500-$800approx) , and chuck a SR20DET or CA18DET engine in it.

They are rear wheel drive and have pretty good balance for a fairly old car. Just an idea.

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

I "might" be able to purchase my uncles mint condition 1600 wagon...

Can I pick up a decent SR20DET for it maybe ? Aren't they like 2200 for a RWD SR20DET

Note: I would need all the other stuff like g/b clutch brakes etc... Prob too expensive in the end..

I need to get all the roll cage and stuff maybe someone will have some decent turbos to sell hell cheap.. I dunno but I'm 14 I can't exactly get all this done myself maybe if I can get some parts anyone knows how to install it...

[R32Skyliner]

Maybe a cheaper option would be a Z18? Or the CA18 if it is inside the budget? Would you be doing the conversion yourself or getting a shop to do it?

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

I don't know anything about conversions haha.. that's why I'm posting here.. Brainstorming ideas and seeing if anyone knows how to mod cars, fit roll cages do conversions etc..

Yeh maybe CA18DET but I still gotta get it fitted and all that.. Sure I can pick up some S13 brakes or something.. It's getting all the mods n fitting and conversion done..

[RB20LagWagon]

you going to struggle to get any type of turbo car cams approved for under 3k if your not doing all the work yourself.

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

I might be able to get a bit more.. I can prob get a car dirt cheap.. I dunno..

I saw a VB Commodore with a bodykit, custom paintjob, worked 308 and a 5-speed manual put in. That was about 4'700. My mum might be able to help me out money-wise.. But I'm not sure if it's smart to get that plus it will be sold by the time I get the money.. Even a non-turbo escort is it that hard to fit a turbo ?

Might have some mates that know how.. Meh.. Anyone wanna do it dirt cheap

[Duncan]

Personally I'd buy something cheap, rwd and n/a. about 500 for a 200b, gemini, escort like you said, etc etc

Full cage would cost you 1800+ but you probably dont need one.

seats, harness etc about $1500 if they need to have current dates. Bugger all ($500?) if they don't

full bushes, swaybars and coilovers $1500

There goes your budget but at least it would go OK.

Or, much better idea, check out my105 or similar and buy a club car that someone has already blown all the money on so you don't have to A guy over here just bought a 13b powered crapri sports sedan for aroudn $10k.

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

Cheers Duncan, Good info. I was talking to some guy that does speedway and he might be able to do some work for me.. If I got like that datsun or something I probably would only be able to get springs and shocks for it, right ?

That guy I was talking to said I should look for sponsors but I wasn't sure as I don't have a car lined up yet and even if I did, I've never raced before. Duncan, I honestly have no idea what a 105 is (I'm assuming that is a typo unless thats a no. plate...)

I could be able to get a car for up to 1k and then spend around 4k on modifications.. I can pick up an SR20DET for around 2200, not sure if thats half cut or not. I wouldn't say it'd have to be in top condition anyway because it will only be for track use, then I could get a better one later down the track.. I just worry about the conversion.. Could I do it all for 4k and I would need brakes and stuff..

I'm tryna find someone with experience that maybe can do the conversion cheap. Anyways, looking forward to replies.

Thanks,

J >>> [p.s - if anyone does wanna sponsor xD]

[G0DF4Th3R]

cheap and conversions dont go in the same sentence.. if ure budgeting down to the last dollar, expect some suprises and budget for those

[Duncan]

sorry I meant my105.com.au, website specialising in selling race cars.

6500 including! a trailer http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=2944

7500 http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=2944

7500 http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=3709

my fav 6500 http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=3651

3500 in wa for you http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=3646

5950 http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=3029

6500 http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=2884

I know they are all over your budget, but remember that when buying a race car, the cost to purchase is about 1/3 of the cost to be ready to race....these ones are all ready.

I guess my main suggestion was that if you don't have a big budget or much experience, just stick with something cheap and na. It will all still happen plenty quickly when you are racing. And you can always buy something quicker later

A final option I forgot to mention is importing a silvia or rx7 for race use only. Will be around 5-6k now the 15 year rule is dead, +around 5k on suspension, repairs, tyres etc. You just need somone with a C3 CAMS license to import it for you

I bought a 91 gtr, landed in Aus race/rally for $9k. From there it has so far cost $15k more and we are still a couple of weeks away from hitting the track.

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

Cool Duncan. Good site, thanks man.

I was talking to my best mate and his mums ex ( still great friends ) is "supposedly" (cant spell, sshh) one of the best mechanics in the state. I highly doubt this, though would an experienced mechanic be able to do a conversion ?

My mate is going to ask him if he can show us how to do it all, therefore eliminating the installation costs etc.

Thanks,

J

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=3108

What ya think Duncan ?

I also saw some HQ's really cheap but in other states, do you know about transporting cars ?

[Duncan]

Yeah that rx2 would be farking quick, 13b bridgeport should have "adequate" power

think of all the work you thats already been done that you wont have to.

personally I'd stay away from the HQs, there are a heap for sale because a whole heap of state series are closing down. They are about the worst race cars out there, heavy, slow etc etc...even the daewoos are quicker.

transport...you can ship a car via companies like TNT, I shipped mine from Alice Springs to Syd cost about 700. With Perth you may be able to get on the back of a race teams truck thats already sending other cars over for the barbagello round, or maybe one of the guys going somewhere for the drift nats

[b00st_M0nK3Y]

Hehe a rotary would be mad.. I imagine it'd be a point-to-point machine.. Just the price is a lil big.. Mmm.. I'll keep an eye out.. I wanted like a S2/3 RX7 but that RX2 would be sweet.. I'll have to check with mum.