Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: ruderunner] #2864613
12/25/20 01:01 PM
12/25/20 01:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,644
So Near, Yet So Far
topside Offline
Too Many Posts
topside  Offline
Too Many Posts

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 20,644
So Near, Yet So Far
Occasionally I ponder getting a used road-course chassis and maybe putting a "new" body on it.
Should be plenty of used but still decent stuff out there.
Wheelbase, upper cage would be the limiting factors in that build, of course.

Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: topside] #2864953
12/26/20 03:18 PM
12/26/20 03:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,385
Pikes Peak Country
T
TC@HP2 Offline
master
TC@HP2  Offline
master
T

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,385
Pikes Peak Country
Problem with that is you could still end up with an expensive track day only car that isn't legal for anything beyond casual laps.

But Racing Junk is full of older, non-competitive chassis that could be converted.

Re: Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: migsBIG] #2866334
12/30/20 08:45 AM
12/30/20 08:45 AM
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 898
Georgia
72440CUDA Offline
super stock
72440CUDA  Offline
super stock

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 898
Georgia
Originally Posted by migsBIG
... I am hoping to have enough clearance to clear to roof/bars with a full helmet. My problem isn't that just that I'm tall, but my torso is longer that most people. When I sit down, even next to tall people, I am still a full foot higher than anyone sitting in the same seat.


I know the feeling (see pic). Lol, just kidding grin



Was that burned up ‘Cuda salvageable? I’m trying to decide if I should either modernize my 72 (to include swapping to a Magnum T-56, convert to 70 tail panel and quarters) that is pretty much an already complete car, or start over with a shell that I won’t feel bad cutting up work

1600B2FB-B068-46EB-862E-42229C8CCE24.jpeg21FD79CB-2C26-488A-9EC1-5CBF16E80AED.jpeg
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: migsBIG] #2866968
12/31/20 01:34 PM
12/31/20 01:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 355
Sparks, Nevada
MoparMike23 Offline
enthusiast
MoparMike23  Offline
enthusiast

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 355
Sparks, Nevada
If you decide to pursue going to a road course in the future, look into hosting groups that do High Performance Driving Events (HPDE). I usually go with OnGrid and have taken my mostly stock Super Bee out. OnGrid is typically cheap ($150-250) for a day, depending on the track and date. I typically get 5, 20 minute sessions out on the track. My go to track is Thunder Hill which is only a couple hours from you in Willows Ca, but there are several good tracks in Northern Ca.. Thunder Hill is very forgiving with ample room to make mistakes. I run in group 2 where the drivers are typically more experienced and have better track etiquette. I encourage you to take whatever car you have, not just a dedicated track car. Shoot, some even get rental cars from Enterprise and show up for the day. If you have questions about any of it, I'm happy to help.

Mike

IMG_6515.jpg

1969 Superbee 440-6
1977 D-150 Adventurer
2000 Jeep TJ
2018 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker
2019 Ram 2500 CTD
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: MoparMike23] #2868321
01/02/21 11:53 PM
01/02/21 11:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,695
Bitopia
J
jcc Offline
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc  Offline
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
J

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,695
Bitopia
Well said. up


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: jcc] #2868909
01/04/21 03:59 PM
01/04/21 03:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,440
NW Chicago suburban area
Mopar Mitch Offline
pro stock
Mopar Mitch  Offline
pro stock

Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,440
NW Chicago suburban area
Another place to locate clubs, track events, etc... www.motorsportreg.com


Mopar Mitch "Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers! Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: TC@HP2] #2874636
01/15/21 10:08 AM
01/15/21 10:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
migsBIG Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG  Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
That pic made me laugh! laugh2

Yes, that burned CUDA body was good, but I already have a 70', so it was not to my need. I did set a buddy up with a 73' cuda 'burner' and he has already been approached my AMD and HOTROD Magazine!

I think the only logical thing to do is use to use the 7' Roadrunner Survivor as a track car and mod it out with no care for originality and focus on safety, speed, handling, braking and performance. There are some rust issues that need to be taken care of first, but this car should look awesome with a new approach.

IMG_2112.JPGIMG_2113 (2).JPG
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2874676
01/15/21 11:59 AM
01/15/21 11:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Mr.Yuck Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck  Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Chiming in again...FWIW 24 hours of Lemons is the best bang for the buck. You can race all weekend for about $400 a team mate plus the cost of gas and parts. It is real racing, not dodging parking lot cones, or driving solo on a closed course. If you show up with an old mopar, as long as it meets safety you'll be good to go.


[IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG]
Coming soon!!!!
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: Mr.Yuck] #2876144
01/18/21 03:41 PM
01/18/21 03:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
migsBIG Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG  Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
Originally Posted by Mr.Yuck
Chiming in again...FWIW 24 hours of Lemons is the best bang for the buck. You can race all weekend for about $400 a team mate plus the cost of gas and parts. It is real racing, not dodging parking lot cones, or driving solo on a closed course. If you show up with an old mopar, as long as it meets safety you'll be good to go.


Problem with lemons racing:
Their requirements may make the car les desirable to enjoy like driving with 80 import cars dressed as gender confused vehicles.
Dates and location are limited out here in California.
Would prefer to race with cars in a similar appearance and class of racing.
Driving with that many cars increases chances of an accident.
Good to see it's still nice way to race, just not one for me.

Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: migsBIG] #2876475
01/19/21 11:10 AM
01/19/21 11:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,385
Pikes Peak Country
T
TC@HP2 Offline
master
TC@HP2  Offline
master
T

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,385
Pikes Peak Country
Racing, much like restoration, can have considerably different meanings to different people.

Personally, any car I was concerned with damaging, I would not put on a track, at all. Whether its solo, with a few cars, or a whole gaggle of other drivers. While certainly the risk of damage goes up with the numbers of cars and drivers present at one time, the opportunity for mechanical failure and/or driver error, means anything, even a solo car dodging cones, could potentially be damaging or deadly to the car or the occupants.

Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: migsBIG] #2876517
01/19/21 12:16 PM
01/19/21 12:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Mr.Yuck Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck  Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Originally Posted by migsBIG
Originally Posted by Mr.Yuck
Chiming in again...FWIW 24 hours of Lemons is the best bang for the buck. You can race all weekend for about $400 a team mate plus the cost of gas and parts. It is real racing, not dodging parking lot cones, or driving solo on a closed course. If you show up with an old mopar, as long as it meets safety you'll be good to go.


Problem with lemons racing:
Their requirements may make the car les desirable to enjoy like driving with 80 import cars dressed as gender confused vehicles.
Dates and location are limited out here in California.
Would prefer to race with cars in a similar appearance and class of racing.
Driving with that many cars increases chances of an accident.
Good to see it's still nice way to race, just not one for me.


Champcar races in Cali, we race in a few series. Also there sometimes is a "practice day" on Fridays, open to all. You just have to meet the track standards. Build it and go have fun.


[IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG]
Coming soon!!!!
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: TC@HP2] #2876522
01/19/21 12:21 PM
01/19/21 12:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Mr.Yuck Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck  Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Originally Posted by TC@HP2
Racing, much like restoration, can have considerably different meanings to different people.

Personally, any car I was concerned with damaging, I would not put on a track, at all. Whether its solo, with a few cars, or a whole gaggle of other drivers. While certainly the risk of damage goes up with the numbers of cars and drivers present at one time, the opportunity for mechanical failure and/or driver error, means anything, even a solo car dodging cones, could potentially be damaging or deadly to the car or the occupants.


you got that right. We did a practice day with our 84 Trans Am along side AER cars, some were worth well north of 60k... door handle to door handle. If you don't want to wreck it/break it, don't race it. We totaled that car...onto build No. 2.

crash2.jpg

[IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG]
Coming soon!!!!
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: Mr.Yuck] #2881089
01/27/21 09:02 PM
01/27/21 09:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
migsBIG Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG  Offline OP
YouTube is my go-to news source

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,599
San Jose,CA
Wow, hope whomever was driving was ok. Accidents are not something you want and safety should always be 1st priority.

Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: migsBIG] #2888628
02/15/21 11:47 AM
02/15/21 11:47 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Mr.Yuck Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck  Offline
Not enough dumb comments...yet

Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 24,562
Brookeville, Md
Originally Posted by migsBIG
Wow, hope whomever was driving was ok. Accidents are not something you want and safety should always be 1st priority.



he was fine...shaken. He was all alone, was going into 4th, but went to 2nd, acted like pulling up the e-brake, car came right around and hit the entrance to pit road....my advice if you are doing any kind of racing, even "track days" you need a good cage and seat. Unless you have a track that has no concrete or guardrails.


[IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG]
Coming soon!!!!
Re: Canceled.Thinking of building a cheap track car. [Re: Mr.Yuck] #2890741
02/19/21 09:05 PM
02/19/21 09:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,695
Bitopia
J
jcc Offline
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc  Offline
If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
J

Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,695
Bitopia
Like Pikes Peak? eek


Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3






Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1