kur|y Posted May 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Yeh my dads gettin I'm gettin the full info on it tomorrow but a couple of years back it used to be they supply you with a fully setup car for only $500.. I have been the passenger in them racers for too long >< So i was talking to a guy at work today and were gonna split the money and take turns as you need a passenger :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 good on you :) nice cheap intro into amateur motorsport. have heaps of fun and let us know how you go! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD ke70 Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 (edited) *gasp* Don't let Datgirl hear you say that, she used to own one of them! ask datgirl if there was a KE70 in front of her at the last rally?? :sad: i think there was. :) my advice is find another sport. the entry fee alone is enough to put most people off. for the last rally it was about $450 and for rally queensland it's $900. do 15-20 rallys and there's 10 grand. Edited May 6, 2005 by TRD ke70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Ouchy. At least it's still cheaper than tarmac rally. Each event leaves little change from 10 grand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Revhead[RL] Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 thats INSANE!!! right I'm staying here then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kur|y Posted May 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Yeh i think i might stay with the cheaper motor sport :P I still wanna do a lil project over a couple of years though maybey a ke70 after watching TRD ke70mans vidz i thought hmmm.. Man your a good driver !!! i will try be that good one day after years of practise >< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Yes, rallying is certainly NOT cheap. However, you could buy Dino (that 1600 I previously owned, much love for it) for $4K and do some really fun and relatively cheap things in it such as autocross and khanacross in the dirt. I have been in one of those Sigma races and they are INSANE. I was lucky (!!) enough to be passenger in one of the races but absolutely refused to get into the drivers seat. In *my* opinion, while you'd only spend $500 on a turn key package, it's bloody rough. Ie, there is LOTS of crashing (they do it on purpose) and you're not even required to have anything more than a lap sash. I personally believe its quite dodgy and only designed to try and suck you into spending the major $$$$ investing in a litre sprint car or something. I know I'm biased, but my opinion is to buy a cheap thrasher like a 1600 ( :P ), muck about in motorkhanas, khanacrosses, autocrosses and the like and then, if you feel the need, take it up a notch to the more expensive rallying end of town. Actually, you could get into rally navigating so that you get a real feel for the arena and you know what you're really in for!!! good luck (and I hope you choose a Datsun!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD ke70 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 good luck (and I hope you choose a Datsun!) Mel's scared of KE 70's, :P they can even bet Subaru's. :Þ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Breaking down WRXs don't count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Monster truck has beaten WRX's, Corolla's and datsuns :P! BBBahahahahahhahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Wheres that picture of elephants walking across 2mm thick Ice :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kur|y Posted May 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 *wipes tear from eye* AHAHHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Breaking down WRXs don't count It's not our fault WRX's don't go the distance :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 i have raced and beaten wrxs... around twisty low speed sections of road :P handling powah! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 I agree - it's great to see how many Toyotas have won ARCs in the last few years as opposed to WRXs. It is also grand to note that Corollas are currently winning the ARC again!! And I love how Toyota have a strong presence in the WRC also NOT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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