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Jamie
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15th Sep 06 at 22:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Has to get me 1500 miles - and i dont have to spend the £1k all on the car


So say £500 on car then £200 on suspension etc



Headed to the "RING" so ideally something with a decent engine that will last


Fire away lads
CorsAsh
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One of those pugs that AK has?
Robin
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E30 BMW 325i
Sierra Xr4x4i 2.9
205 GTi
Jamie
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
E30 BMW 325i
Sierra Xr4x4i 2.9
205 GTi


You've got my list so far haha cheers Rob
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i just got an s reg almera gti for £900
Carl
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a phase one 306 xsi or s16, maybe a gti-6 if you drop on.
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quote:
Originally posted by J-Me
quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
E30 BMW 325i
Sierra Xr4x4i 2.9
205 GTi


You've got my list so far haha cheers Rob


judging by that then, you dont really have a preference on which wheels are driven?

is it your first ring trip? have you any experience of RWD?
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
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Originally posted by J-Me
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Originally posted by robmarriott
E30 BMW 325i
Sierra Xr4x4i 2.9
205 GTi


You've got my list so far haha cheers Rob


judging by that then, you dont really have a preference on which wheels are driven?

is it your first ring trip? have you any experience of RWD?


To be honest no. Driving will be shared from Scotland to the ring (and back hopefully)

RWD would be good, but neither of us have experience with it nor the knowledge of BMWs/JAP Cars
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hmmm, i would fancy risking getting to grips with a slippy slidy RWD car on a notorious track.

XR4x4i would be my weapon of choice.

or an Escort RS2000 Mk5
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205 GTi....perfect for track & plenty around to choose from.

Cant see you getting a 325i for under £1k!!
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a 106 xsi could also be a good shout, if you have only a grand i reckon you need something that handles good anyway then you can spend rest of the money servicing your banger!
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The idea is dont HAVE to spend £1k on the car

Can if you want but ideally i'd rather keep it quite cheap then invest in some decent suspension
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106 is a good choice, but would you want to drive it 1500 miles?
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The "RING" ?
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaCF
The "RING" ?




the ring the ring
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the Nurburgring Chris.
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
205 GTi....perfect for track & plenty around to choose from.

Cant see you getting a 325i for under £1k!!


http://www.strathycruise.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=68783

and its not mine btw. Know the guy
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the ring is a bit of a fashion statement isnt it

Why do folk go all that way to try a bit of track action. Would be better to get on track in the UK then head over there once you are sure of the car/your limits etc
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Good point Adam

I'd like to go but not untill I've got a few UK track days under my belt closer to home
Jambo
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yes good point adam, its the latest in thing to do
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it's more an adventure though than going somewhere in the uk, you could see it that way.
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quote:
Originally posted by S.Nelson
quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
205 GTi....perfect for track & plenty around to choose from.

Cant see you getting a 325i for under £1k!!


http://www.strathycruise.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=68783

and its not mine btw. Know the guy


thats not an E30
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gaurantee i'd be a better experience if you knew the car well... blah blah
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott

Sierra Xr4x4i 2.9


Safest bet.

E30s can be a little naughty for the uninitiated, and 205s, despite being cracking fun little cars are French and FWD.

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