With $10k what would you build?

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08-23-2007, 01:53 PM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by HypnoToad

i beg to differ

also HP is the most overrated stat

power to weight ratio and gearing :goodjob:
08-23-2007, 01:59 PM
OneSlow5pt0

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedminded

power to weight ratio and gearing :goodjob:

damn skippy
08-23-2007, 02:02 PM
Elbow

20B Miata
08-23-2007, 02:04 PM
speedminded

Quote:

Originally Posted by HypnoToad

damn skippy

Plus i'm willing to bet a 750hp car won't get around Road Atlanta much, if any, faster than a 400-500hp version with the exact same suspension and gearing setup. Highway runs, if that's what you live for...then yes it will effect the outcome..but then you have to look at the reliability side of a vehicle and the stress it puts on the car with that much power. :2cents:
08-23-2007, 02:06 PM
Kalifornia087

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Originally Posted by Six2Six

http://m1.freeshare.us/169fs724881.jpg

Oh fuck yes. :idb: :idb:

-Austin
08-23-2007, 02:08 PM
Elbow

^hot!!!!!
08-23-2007, 02:10 PM
OneSlow5pt0

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedminded

Plus i'm willing to bet a 750hp car won't get around Road Atlanta much, if any, faster than a 400-500hp version with the exact same suspension and gearing setup. Highway runs, if that's what you live for...then yes it will effect the outcome..but then you have to look at the reliability side of a vehicle and the stress it puts on the car with that much power. :2cents:

exactly,id rather have a 200HP handling machine then some 1000hp boat
08-23-2007, 02:12 PM
Elbow

Road racing > all
08-23-2007, 02:12 PM
mocha latte cupcake

^^agreed!

correction touge > all
08-23-2007, 02:36 PM
Elbow

[QUOTE=PURE jdm]^^agreed!

correction touge > all[/QUOTE

Performance driving with turns > all :goodjob:
08-23-2007, 02:39 PM
mocha latte cupcake

there we go!

i dislike auto x-ing. its only for people who are afraid of paying for their shitty driving... so they hit cones instead of falling off mountains
08-23-2007, 02:44 PM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by PURE jdm

there we go!

i dislike auto x-ing. its only for people who are afraid of paying for their shitty driving... so they hit cones instead of falling off mountains

Cone Dodging is acceptable when you change the name to Time Attack and make it all scary and aggressive sounding :tongue:
08-23-2007, 02:46 PM
mocha latte cupcake

lol exactly! scary sounding is a must! its like calling a STi a grocery getter lol...

but even though it is it sounds much scarier to say, a 600 HP big fuckin turbo fire breathing monster! :D
08-23-2007, 02:48 PM
Elbow

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Originally Posted by PURE jdm

there we go!

i dislike auto x-ing. its only for people who are afraid of paying for their shitty driving... so they hit cones instead of falling off mountains

I autocross, and dont have a problem going to the mountains or a track event, I do anything I can on track, track time ftw. Mountains are fun and all, but nothing beats real wheel to wheel racing, or even track days. :goodjob:

I dont think autocrossers are shitty drivers either..
08-23-2007, 03:01 PM
RISKYB

prolly build my bike
08-23-2007, 08:21 PM
superboost

Volvo 122 amazon with built 2.5 liter DOHC motor.
08-23-2007, 10:14 PM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by superboost

Volvo 122 amazon with built 2.5 liter DOHC motor.

hahaha, an Amazon...mentioned it as being one of the cars i want on my online magazine. http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...4&postcount=18
08-24-2007, 03:04 AM
superboost

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Originally Posted by speedminded

hahaha, an Amazon...mentioned it as being one of the cars i want on my online magazine. http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...4&postcount=18

tis a bit offtopic, but one of the guys from turbobricks managed to get his car on getaway in stockholm. Built 2.3l SOHC turbo making 500+ hp. Runs the 1/4 mile on regular street tires in the low 11s. Very quick car.

I still want to do the DOHC turbo, but I hear its a bit tough getting that head beneath the bonnet of the 122. OH well, a man can dream right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G22Huo0iAU
08-24-2007, 07:12 AM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by superboost

tis a bit offtopic, but one of the guys from turbobricks managed to get his car on getaway in stockholm. Built 2.3l SOHC turbo making 500+ hp. Runs the 1/4 mile on regular street tires in the low 11s. Very quick car.

I still want to do the DOHC turbo, but I hear its a bit tough getting that head beneath the bonnet of the 122. OH well, a man can dream right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G22Huo0iAU

Pretty sure that wasn't built for $10k :tongue: Any good examples of P1800's like that? :ninja:

I assume you've seen the orange Opel Manta Hilmersson racing built? It's supercharged and turbo'd...Volvo B230. http://www.hilmersson-racing.com/start.asp?show=j

Videos:
http://video.google.com/videosearch?...=1&sa=N&tab=wv
08-24-2007, 08:30 AM
RBS

id prolly build a go kart lol
08-24-2007, 09:38 AM
Greddypacked

It just depends on the car. If it already had alot of power but not so high on the looks i would throw it towards show and vise versa w/ the show and no power.
08-24-2007, 05:48 PM
VooDooXII

Porsche 944 or a Nissan 240SX Coupe with an LS1 swap.
08-24-2007, 06:17 PM
southside

convert ef to a jdm ef and swap a type r in it
08-24-2007, 07:45 PM
\\'angan

BUILD A 240...YOU CAN GET A BODY FOR AROUND $500 AND THEN GET A 2JZ SWAP AT MAINSTREAM - 10K OUT THE DOOR (QUOTE) THAT WILL PUT YOU AT 330WHP IN A LIGHT ASS CAR FOR ABOUT 10,500.
08-27-2007, 06:13 PM
aBIT

go with starting the engine
09-27-2007, 05:03 PM
Imth3king87

nice
09-27-2007, 05:05 PM
LiL PaKi

cf jdm front end, roof cap, trunk... and throw a kseries in my teg
09-27-2007, 05:14 PM
©hris

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Originally Posted by LiL PaKi

cf jdm front end, roof cap, trunk... and throw a kseries in my teg

..... :lmfao:
09-27-2007, 06:24 PM
VooDooXII

VIP first-gen Infiniti Q45...and a manual transmission swap if possible.
09-28-2007, 01:34 AM
an0therh22

i would use the 10k to put a down payment on a is350.
09-28-2007, 02:36 AM
VooDooXII

That's a buy, not a build! :tongue1:
09-28-2007, 03:24 AM
pimpstaman90

Get a Busa and turbo'it and beat every car that trys you....
09-28-2007, 03:28 AM
pimpstaman90

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Originally Posted by allmotoronly

im not a big ford fan, but the best bang for the buck would be a fox body with a built engine. you can get a body for around $2500, and have the rest to spend on engine/tranny/suspension.

If I had $10k to spend on any car I would get 97+ prelude (I saw one with 140k miles and no engine/tranny for $3200 on ebay a few weeks ago) and buy a F22C ($4000 on ebay), S2000 rear end, and do a RWD conversion on a prelude. :ninja:

is that even possible...?
09-28-2007, 05:31 AM
speedminded

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Originally Posted by pimpstaman90

is that even possible...?

yes but it would be a ridiculous amount of work and labor alone would exceed $10,000 if you didn't do it all yourself. I'd get a stolen recovery NSX before thinking about attempting that...
09-28-2007, 02:49 PM
VooDooXII

Wow...an RWD Prelude. That's a Honda I'd TOTALLY rock. :yes:
09-29-2007, 03:35 PM
an0therh22

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Originally Posted by VooDooXII

That's a buy, not a build! :tongue1:

build my credit. what now!:taun:

nah but seriously i would probly have to put together a k20 integra.
09-30-2007, 05:40 AM
BanginJimmy

Doored and suicided x-cab 90 or 91 hardbody.
09-30-2007, 07:26 AM
Mad Mike

buy a crx sir with the glass top and build the **** out of the motor.
09-30-2007, 11:44 AM
Roadster

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Originally Posted by plv

lotus 7 replica

My thoughts exactly. :goodjob:
09-30-2007, 12:48 PM
superboost

mercedes C-class kompressor. 94 or 95 C230 Compressor. Yank the turbo, custom manifold, big turbo, nice bottom end parts and some decent suspension mods. Would be a nice sleeper, totally comfortable and totally fun.

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