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What kind of budget would you expect to pay for something track ready like that?
For some reason circuit etc racing doesn’t interest me - just want to get a speed thrill from A->B. Ideally something turbo
For some reason circuit etc racing doesn’t interest me - just want to get a speed thrill from A->B. Ideally something turbo
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Captain Starlet
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Mx5 would be a good bet for sprints and hillclimb, they are cheap rwd fun and they have their own class in the hill climb series. I think the costs will go up when you start trying to fast from a to b
Paul Hamill
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There's a very healthy hillclimb and sprint scene.Whatever you choose-make sure it's as light as possible.Weight is the enemy.
You need to pick a class firstly before deciding what car you want.
Class 1 and 2 are 2wd road going so the car must be MOT’d etc. Class 1 is up to 1700cc, if the car is turbocharged then you need to multiply the cc’s by 1.4 or something like that. Class 2 is anything above 1700cc. Class 3 is 4wd, classes 4 and 5 are also road going but specialist production cars. From that up then typically you’re getting into stuff that’s 100% track focused.
If you go to anicc.org.uk you’ll find all the info you need in terms of regulations etc.
Class 1 and 2 are 2wd road going so the car must be MOT’d etc. Class 1 is up to 1700cc, if the car is turbocharged then you need to multiply the cc’s by 1.4 or something like that. Class 2 is anything above 1700cc. Class 3 is 4wd, classes 4 and 5 are also road going but specialist production cars. From that up then typically you’re getting into stuff that’s 100% track focused.
If you go to anicc.org.uk you’ll find all the info you need in terms of regulations etc.
big_pete
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There's a new MX5 championship at Kirkistown, plan on competing myself next year. Could do sprints with it too etc.
The only think that puts me off sprints is the outlay for very little time behind the wheel
The only think that puts me off sprints is the outlay for very little time behind the wheel
adzy
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My glanza sprint/hillclimb car
I would say I’m on the budget end of the scale, and I’d also recommend it, great fun
I would say I’m on the budget end of the scale, and I’d also recommend it, great fun
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If you want to learn car control, get into autotesting at least for one season as it will stand to you. I'm doing more autotests this year than Targas and really enjoying it. There are loads of them too and most of the single venue events are £20 to enter. Thinking of doing the MX5 class at the Hillclimbs too if I can.
Edit: This was the Larne Motor Club autotest last Tuesday night. Was a great event, started at around 5:30 / 6:00 and we were all done just after 9:00.
Edit: This was the Larne Motor Club autotest last Tuesday night. Was a great event, started at around 5:30 / 6:00 and we were all done just after 9:00.
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big_pete
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I would love to know how you remember where you are going in autotests 
Was watching one of Will Corry's videos earlier of him absolutely flat out, j-turns, donuts etc and the skill of remembering where to go was as impressive as the driving lol looks so much fun though
Was watching one of Will Corry's videos earlier of him absolutely flat out, j-turns, donuts etc and the skill of remembering where to go was as impressive as the driving lol looks so much fun though
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Feel like I’m whoring it out, but my father is selling his 205 gti that competed at Cultra hill climb a few years back.
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big_pete
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I will be selling my 197 at the end of the season, it’s in class 6b which is modified road going multivalve. The reason I went for that class is I have no interior and a full @PeteMoore cage. Means if something goes wrong then you are a lot safer than in a standard car with no cage.
I much prefer the hills to sprints just because of the extra buzz, I agree that they both are poor value compared to other motorsport in terms of track time but that also means less wear and tear and more time for socialising. You should come along to cairncastle at the end of the month and chat to some people.
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Also take a look at the Rsa mini championship
RallyCiaran
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My advice would be to just get stuck in, don't think about it too much.
There are some events that will let you use a standard road car, get your suit and helmet bought and enter with any car you already own.
While you are there talk to as many people as you can.
You can also split the costs a bit by doing a double entry with a mate.
Hills and Sprints will not be cheaper or require less skill than drifting. If it's drifting you are already into then give that a go instead.
I used to do hillclimbs and compete in class 1 in a £600 saxo VTS. She used to win the class or be there or thereabouts most times out. But the lack of time in the car frustrated me, and it takes a full saturday out of your week. for 6-7mins competetive time on the hill.
I've done off roading as well as autotesting. And by far find the off road boys better craic.
If you are set on budget sprinting hillclimbing i'd go VTS, 106 GTI or MX5
If you are just looking cheap fast turbo fun but wont be competitive with the ones with money a GT turbo, or old Evo/scoob be the job!
I've done off roading as well as autotesting. And by far find the off road boys better craic.
If you are set on budget sprinting hillclimbing i'd go VTS, 106 GTI or MX5
If you are just looking cheap fast turbo fun but wont be competitive with the ones with money a GT turbo, or old Evo/scoob be the job!
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It’s on every night of the year when you live 2 mins away from it.summer time is the 205 ,winter is Audi or rwd transit if it’s any way slippery.transit in the snow is the best thing ever bottom to top if it’s snowing.mighty good fun.
For beginner motorsport Alltrack is probably the best in terms of cost vs time in the car
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