RWD Sport Compacts/Imports

AJ · 03-21-2005

Ok besides the RX7/8s, and Supras what are some of the other fun RWD sport compacts out there? Mainly starting to gauge instrest in something that could be a reliable car after a few bolt ons and could have some fun on the Rally X course. The only thing else I can think of would be a 240.

Any comments on rear ends, suspension, and overall durability would be great.

**JET** · 03-21-2005

Starion

Swifty1638 · 03-21-2005

definatly a 240. I was looking into those, and became a member of a few of those sites, just for fun. The stock 2.4l motor (nicknamed the truck motor) has a good torque amount, and with a nice turbo kit from boostdesigns, you'd be solid gold. GREAT fun. Another option is a s2000. A bit more pricey, but with the world's most power per liter motor in that car, you know fun is in there somewhere. Just watch out for the soft-tops. They get wear holes right where the hinges are. An older bmw would fit the bill too. It is an import, and while it's euro, it's still rwd, and you can find them for a decent price. If i think of more, i'll post back.

-A. Swift

LightningGSX · 03-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Swifty1638

but with the world's most power per liter motor in that car, you know fun is in there somewhere.

Considering there a more than a few DSMs on this board that exceed its power per liter, you must be refering to production vehicles only?

**JET** · 03-22-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swifty1638

with the world's most power per liter motor in that car, you know fun is in there somewhere.
-A. Swift

Hmmm, an evo 8 makes more HP/liter than the S2000.

Emcee gsxtc · 03-22-2005

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Originally Posted by JET

Hmmm, an evo 8 makes more HP/liter than the S2000.

Yes but I speculate ignoramus was talking about the most power per liter NA (thats Naturally Aspirated for you special kids) that the S2000 hyped back in 2000.

AZT · 03-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swifty1638

definatly a 240.
-A. Swift

Agreed.

SuperSleeper · 03-21-2005

Isuzu Impulses. They made turbo RWD ones... here's the best place to find em. Many came with Lotus suspension. (and they're cheap!)
http://www.kipanderson.net/forum/

A//// Guy · 03-21-2005

Z3, Miata, NSX, old Boxsters are cheap now, the new lotus's are legal now (yum).

Raptor · 03-21-2005

Starquests damnit! Stay Mitsu

Quests are cool! Mr Cabe said something about working on a quest was like dating your ugly sister or something to that effect, not sure what he has been doing in his spare time.

ABV · 03-21-2005

I'd say a 240.

Kougar · 03-21-2005

Check 3 for a quest. They are probably cheaper than a 240, not to mention more stealth, AND you'll know your way around them better than a nissan.

x1genx · 03-21-2005

find an old corolla 85-87 gts...not the hatch but the coupe...solid car and very cheap.

MustGoFaster · 03-21-2005

mk3 supras?

JustROLLIN · 03-21-2005

My vote goes for either the Miata or AE86.

sleepy2lazy · 03-21-2005

Mr 2.

**scheides** · 03-22-2005

1987 porsche 911 turbo

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 03-22-2005

sc300 = not generic

But it's definitely not for a Rally course.

AJ · 03-22-2005

ANyone have any info on some of the suspension pro/cons to some of these cars. When I start looking (if I go to something RWD) then the 4 components I will be looking at will be how the transmission/engine handles higher RPM, braking setup, rear end, and suspension setup.

Right now I would say a 240 if about the only thing I have look a little more into.

Matt D. · 03-22-2005

What about an old 240/260/280Z? Parts are pretty cheap for those, a handful of the 280ZXs came with turbos. The 240Z weighs 2300lbs. Here are some specs of all the Z cars: http://www.geocities.com/~z-car/specs/