Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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After taking part in my first Auto Solo taster event the car clubs looking to organise more after getting a good response. I used the integra for it but if I was doing it regularly Im thinking about getting another cheap car that I can use solely for it and maybe even venture into road rallies. I would use the integra again but would enjoy it more if I didnt have to worry about damaging it with a cone or something, 96 spec JDM headlights go for around £200!
Ideally like something vauxhall for cheapness, parts and I know them. Looking out for a corsa or astra, although from owning that mk3 gsi I know there isnt exactly that much bits out there and it would be a budget build. Looking to spend max £1400 really. Would like something with a few mods already
Heres some of my finds already, unfortunately I just came offshore today so 2 weeks before I can go and view anything. My mates already offered me his car trailer and volunteered his brother to drive it to go pick something up, looking at an astra in south yorkshire!
Astra :
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/motorsport/track-day-cars/road-legal/network-q-rac-astra-trackday--road-rally/1045798
Corsa, although c20xe would be a bit heavy for throwing it about a tight circuit where Il be in 2nd gear at the most. Looks a decent conversion, would ideally prefer a 1.6 16v
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-CORSA-SXI-2-0-16V-REDTOP-C20XE-ROAD-LEGAL-TRACK-CAR-/380627153268?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item589f257174
Any other suggestions of cars to look out for? Pug 205's seem to be a bit out of budget, trying to limit my spending. Seen a few clio's but dont want something too soft, seen a clio on Sunday destroy a driveshaft after 2 runs
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Mieran
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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MX5?
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Nic Barnes
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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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Mostly see minis used for that stuff round here although a good mini isn't cheap at all
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Toby
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Registered: 29th Nov 05
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any of the older supermini's i.e saxo vts, corsa sport, 106gti 106 rallye.
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Munchie
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Anybody notice something odd on both pics of that Astra? The wing mirror has been photoshopped?
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Generation
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Registered: 7th Jul 09
Location: Essex
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Mr2?
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Nic Barnes
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Perhaps missing it but yeah I didn't notice that at first. Weird.
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*CorsaCal*
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Registered: 3rd Oct 10
Location: Leicestershire Drives: 20XE Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Munchie
Anybody notice something odd on both pics of that Astra? The wing mirror has been photoshopped?
 its true!
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Mertin
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quote:
Originally posted by Munchie
Anybody notice something odd on both pics of that Astra? The wing mirror has been photoshopped?
Aye the pass side one on both pics. I didnt notice it until tonight, had been viewing on my phone before. Iv emailed asking for the mileage and more pictures
Something rwd might be a bit much of a handful, considering I havent driven rwd before either. Mini would be perfect but not cheap at all! Another I forgot to add was maybe a puma?
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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Get a non-SVA kit car IMO. Cheap to buy, repair, look after and ideal for auto solo
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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Puma- 106/206/306 Gti - Saxo - mx5 - blah blah
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