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Which Lanes Rally Car
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Thu May 02, 2013 11:15 pmby ConorB
I would like to buy a car to use in Lanes Rallying. These events are to help encourage necomers into motorsport, and run on a mixture of surfaces including farm lanes, industrial estate roadways etc.
The popular choice is Mazda MX5, Midgets, Mini's, rwd Escort and a mix of small fwd machines. Personally I fancy a BMW 325ti Compact but would like to hear your views? What upgrades would i need to consider such as,type of suspension? Can I fit an LSD from another BMW?
Thanks in advance
Conor
Re: Which Lanes Rally Car
Posted:
Thu May 02, 2013 11:19 pmby bruvs1
Uk? If so only 4 cyl? 325ti is a 6 banger..
Re: Which Lanes Rally Car
Posted:
Fri May 03, 2013 8:31 amby ConorB
Events based in Northern Ireland, so yes UK. Classes seem fairly open so that's my reason for suggesting the 325ti 6 cylinder engine(and sound), however I'm completely open to all suggestions. Thanks
Re: Which Lanes Rally Car
Posted:
Tue May 07, 2013 10:40 pmby davidc
Be careful if going for the 6 cylinder as I'm sure most of the navigational/night events are up to 2.0 & no turbo.
The 318 Ti Compact would be a good option for you & something we are involved in as a number of our customers are racing in the Compact Cup in Scotland. We've supplied them the usual safety equipment (seats, belts, extinguishers, bonnet pins, cut off switch, etc) as well as the Powerflex Black Series range of competition bushes & are currently working on a 2-1/4" competition stainless steel exhaust system & sports cat along with the possibility of downpipes as well.
Keep in touch if you do go down the Compact route as I'm sure we can help.
Cheers,
David
Re: Which Lanes Rally Car
Posted:
Mon May 13, 2013 10:19 pmby ConorB
davidc wrote:Be careful if going for the 6 cylinder as I'm sure most of the navigational/night events are up to 2.0 & no turbo.
The 318 Ti Compact would be a good option for you & something we are involved in as a number of our customers are racing in the Compact Cup in Scotland. We've supplied them the usual safety equipment (seats, belts, extinguishers, bonnet pins, cut off switch, etc) as well as the Powerflex Black Series range of competition bushes & are currently working on a 2-1/4" competition stainless steel exhaust system & sports cat along with the possibility of downpipes as well.
Keep in touch if you do go down the Compact route as I'm sure we can help.
Cheers,
David
Thanks for the reply David. Will be in touch if I go down the compact route.
Regards
Conor