Just to Say Hi....

[jamesrs2]

Hey, Im new to the whole car modding world and looking to get my first car very soon. Not to worried about the cost of the car obvously a second hand car, just looking to keep insurance as low as possible at 17. LOL.

Any suggestions on an advisable car, Idealy would want a manual, RWD, able to be hold a drift set up, around a 1.6 and able to be tuned to a good standard....

Alot to ask im sure but im sure it can be made possible even if its time consuming.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks alot

James

 

[Prince]

Alright mate...It's gonna be rather hard to find a car that you can use for drifting with a 1.6 engine. 1.6 cars that can be tuned though...a Civic! As for your questions feel free mate...we're a helpful bunch!

 

[jamesrs2]

Thanks mate,

Suppose its something iv gota look into. my mates recently brought a civic and done some work to it and its performance is amazing.

James.

 

[pgarner]

hey and welcome james.

rwd manual and 1.6 best bet would be a BMW then. go for a really old one, try and get one for around the £500 mark, basically so your not going to lose too much money with the insurance and can go TPFT because anything over a 1.2 is going to be murderous at 17

 

[obi_waynne]

It might be worth looking at a Sierra. If you strip out the weight you will have a reasonable drifter. Then when you have some No Claims Bonus you can drop in a 2.0 Pinto or Cosworth lump and start to have some real fun.

Another option would be a MK1 escort - now in the Classic territory. There are loads of enthusiasts around driving them and I've seen a few drifting too.