Rally Car suggestions for around 5K

[SJW]

I want to start rally racing with a co-worker. I would prefer a rear wheel drive car.

Anyone have any suggestions for around 5K?

[Zenshi]

1985 - 1987 Corolla GT-S ?

[drewb]

Aren't rally cars usually either awd or fwd?

[jsn]

^^ Not all. I saw an AW-11 mr2 rallying.

[Supa Dexta]

DSM.

[5000Audi]

audi 5000 TQ

they pretty cheap... got some good power too

[HiSpec]

Suzuki swift gti
I think it's the gti trim... But anyhow I believe
at one point they were made for rallying

[Tram Common]

Older Subie wagons, AWD, good power, great handling.

[510-Trevor]

None of the above.

Get onto the rally sites and look for a car that is already setup. It will save you lots of money and you will get a much better car for your money.

A good place to start is the rally and market place sections here: http://cscc.speedracer.ca/forums/index.php

[SRT10Killer]

golf GTI ?
Maybe talon TSI ? since they are similar to EVO 1

[blainer]

a 200sx with a sr20 or ca18 swap
simple, light, and can use most 240 parts suspension wise

[SteveMo600]

With an engine swap.
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/217851/f-s-1995-bmw-318i/

[Sorath]

u should buy one thats already meant for rally, with 5g ur not gonna be able to build a rally car.

[maxomilll]

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/255180/fs-1993-black-subaru-impreza-wrx/

This. just outta your buget but you'll save on some light mods.

[94boosted]

Originally posted by Sorath
u should buy one thats already meant for rally, with 5g ur not gonna be able to build a rally car.

Exactly with all the safety equipment required for rally cars you won't be able to build one for that budget

[GT4rally]

You will require a minimum of $10K to build a car from scratch and get all the required safety equipment.

You will need (not a complete list);

-Roll Cage (~$3000)
-Racing Seats/Belts (~$1500)
-Fire resistant Racing Suit (X2) (~$500 each)
-Snell helmets (X2) (~$400 each)
-Hans devices (X2) (~$1000 each)
-Intercom system (~$250)
-Rally Computer (~$300 used)

That puts you at almost $9K and you haven't even bought the car or touched the mechanicals of the car... rally suspension, gravel/snow tires, underbody protection, etc, etc. You might be able to find some used equipmet to keep the cost down.

I bought my rally car previously built for $4,000, but it was in sad shape. I was into it for over $10K and around 200 hours labour when all was said and done.

Find an existing used rally car, like a VW Golf or a Corolla with a current log book and you might keep it under $10K.

[bituerbo]

Dave I don't think you've thought this through. Have you even competed in TSD's or RallyX? You'll need one (or two?) of those to get your competition license... Plus be a member of a CARS sanctioned club, plus get your first aid training.

And as stated previously, a RWD platform will not do you well as a novice. A Golf or NX2000 that's got complete (and valid) safety equipment will be your cheapest bet. Plus a trailer, tires for all conditions, travel and competition expenses such as entry fees, plus the time off work, plus recruiting a crew... it's a lot to just dive in head first. Go check your FB.

Rally Classifieds from SpecialStage.ca
http://www.specialstage.com/classifieds/showcat.php?cat=13&stype=1&si=&perpage=24&sort=1&stype=&limit=&cat=13&ppuser=

[cancer man]

you need alot of friends that own shops that will sponsor you.
you'll 15-20 thou just to be competitive.

[alloroc]

You don't need a special car to Navi Rally and it is the best way to learn how to read instructions/maps and learn how to do the calculations. It will also help in the driver/co-driver relationship. Nothing like having your co-driver barf all over you and the course notes at two in the morning.

Check out the Calgary Sports Car Club for the next TSD Course.

[SJW]

Thanks guys.

[GT4rally]

Try a TSD rally, or a RallyX first, as suggested above, before you make the leap into building a performance rally car.