Thinking about rallying - Advice needed

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

Looking to build/buy a car for rally, actually, i was more thinking an all purpose vehicle. rally/solodex/VK/etc..

i'd appreciate if anyone can tell me what are the requirements of a rally car/driver? Or where can i find this information?

also, the 4wd is self exlanatory but i'm curious about the 2wd.. what type of cars currently race? mostly fwd or rwd? aside from maintenance and obvious wear and tear.. what are the avg costs incurred?

any info would be appreciated, thanks..

De Bench · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:43 am Post subject:

What sort of car you have in mind and the budget .

From these two points we will be better able to help you.

If you have no idea on what car to start with try using a EE90 Corolla and B12/13 Sentra as you starting platforms.

Both cheap to acquire and affordable to maintain.

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

budget.. good question..

was actually lookin to purchase an evo, 5/6/7.. but that in itself is stretchin it..

i have a 2 door b12 hatch (HB12) parked up collecting moss... was in minor accident and needs a door.. SR swap??

Zandolie · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject:

Good Chassis to rally IMO...

De Bench · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

bro, you have a 2 door b12 ? Shocked

Man diaz de shite to start with.

take half de money you was going to buy the evo7 for and BOOM !!

you have a really competitive 2wd car !!!

forget sr20 and shite, but good shocks and saftey.

learn to drive then worry bout ketching he guys who have been doing it for years !!!

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

Car has a ga15 carb, auto Confused

unfortunately

don't mind spendin some cash to install a cage/suspension.. but i am hoping to at least be competitive at some point in time. would that engine do for starters?

not lookin to win, lookin to have some fun..

Anyway depending on the route i choose, car may be up for sale.. driving and everything, needs complete left door..

Zandolie · Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

^
Look for an Escort then..

If you wanna have some fun..

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

lol... escort yuh say..

i say fun because my impression of motorsports it trini, is that its not very rewarding financially.. i think people put out more than they get back. its passion for the different activities that drives it.. so i want to have fun yeah, but at the same time i see you all talkin about vincy and b'dos and depending on progress and commitment i could see myself doin these in the future..

really my concern is cost.. i really dont want to bite off more than i can chew. so this is essentially a fesability study..

how big is the 2wd group?
do they race 2wd up the islands?
cost to race?
specs for roll cage/safety?
ttrc info/meetings etc??

i know its a lot of questions but as i said any info will be appreciated..

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

Bump for finding a left door in the US..looking to get this project started.

Nissan men - What engine allyuh runnin?... Need to change the engine. Do you suggest DE or DET...

Roll Cage - Any bolt in cages for B12, any designs i can copy and fabricate myself?

Rear disk brakes - Car doesn't have.. Anyone know where i can get?

Shocks - Any suggestions?

Any comments, suggestions would be appreciated..

rcadiz · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:25 am Post subject:

My suggestion is come out to the Scrutineering for Rally Trinidad 2008 at Grand Bazaar on Wednesday (2pm - 6pm). You will see all the cars 4WD and 2WD and be able to see for yourself what the preparation is like, talk to people, ask questions etc.

De Bench · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:28 am Post subject:

IPM sent about what is possible

gtiracer · Street 2NR Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Tech posts: 30 My 2NRide:

bump! got it bench..

will try to make it to scrutineering today.. thanks!

cutthroatInt · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:

fellas.. i hav a mk1 escort thats posted in the classifieds forums for sale...

ppl interested in rallying hav shown interest in the shell..

if the car doesnt sell.... im thinkin bout rallying it myself.

does it hav a list of requirements the car needs to have online.. or already posted dat someone can direct me to?

due to work timing etc i cant make it to this scrutineering...

.. but ne help in the right direction would be greatly appreciated..

thanks

De Bench · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

Get in contact with Sio on this forum, he is the Sectary for TTRC.

It is better to get the info from TTRC direct with regards to what is needed saftey an class wise.