$20k with 170HP... Then some aftermarket.
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And enough room for someone that's 6'6" (me).
And enough room for someone that's 6'6" (me).
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I'd pimp it, if you gave me a cd player delete, and a good aftermarket. Sell it for 25k and kill everything in that pricerange.
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The idea would be to have shared aftermerket with the other C1 cars, I.E. brake upgrades would be applicable to all C1 models.$20k with 170HP... Then some aftermarket.![]()
And enough room for someone that's 6'6" (me).
I was thinking would it be cheaper to use a Front engine, RWD layout, but that would require all new parts, and offer fewer cheap parts.
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My next car (second/real project car) when I can manage it will probably be a second generation MR2, more or less what you're talking about but with Toyota slapped on it.
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If I find a deal on a Turbo'd one when time comes, great, if not, I've already got my turbo kit picked out for the 5SFE.
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$5k for a NA model in decent shape, then $5k-$10k in aftermarket and/or replacement parts and I'm set... Ultimately it might end up closer to the $20k mark than I'd like, but we'll see.
Of course if Ford came out with something like you're suggesting, I'd seriously consider it and another 4 or 5 years with Ford Credit (9 or 10 months to go on the Focus).
Maybe hints of GT styling and call it the "Focus 40"?
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Of course if Ford came out with something like you're suggesting, I'd seriously consider it and another 4 or 5 years with Ford Credit (9 or 10 months to go on the Focus).
Maybe hints of GT styling and call it the "Focus 40"?
I just don't think it can happen with the Ford we have now. There would have to be some major changes in the way they operate and think. I agree with EastAl the Razor is the purest form of what I want the most in a new car right now. The Elise is coming but at an exorbitant price tag that I will never be able to reach. The possibility is there to make a true sports car for the common person but it would take more risk than anyone is willing to give. The closest we have right now is the Miata but it keeps getting heavier and more upscale every iteration it seems. We'll see what happens with the Mazdaspeed Miata and related progeny on that front. Personnally right now I plan on trying to buy an SRT-4 at the end of 2004 instead of a Miata for a couple reasons 1) Power 2) No miata coupe 3) size 6'4" tall. And the miata costs more how? why? Cause they're trying to move it more and more upscale.
SOMEONE needs to make a car razor style, keep it simple (like the first gen miata) and throw out the padding, throw out the leather, throw out the noise insulation, throw out the balance shafts, throw out door panels, throw out the carpet, throw out the stereo. No stupid interior accents, no smooth curvy plastic [censored]. Give us spot riveted round aircraft guages in a row. Track test the mfucker until its pushing max g's possible and to hell with cushy ride and tire wear. Then find a way to warranty all your factory race cars for 3 years
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SOMEONE needs to make a car razor style, keep it simple (like the first gen miata) and throw out the padding, throw out the leather, throw out the noise insulation, throw out the balance shafts, throw out door panels, throw out the carpet, throw out the stereo. No stupid interior accents, no smooth curvy plastic [censored]. Give us spot riveted round aircraft guages in a row. Track test the mfucker until its pushing max g's possible and to hell with cushy ride and tire wear. Then find a way to warranty all your factory race cars for 3 years
The Reason is that getrag makes the 6 spd used on the Duratecs in europe, also Getrag makes the MTX75 in a 50/50 joint venture with ford. the Getrag design is sound, it isn't perfect in the FSVT.
Also They use a high Torque Getrag in the 2.0l TDCi. It works ok, And is mass produced(affordable)
The use of a 5 or 6 spd irrelevent it all comes down to price. Also the Clutchless system May not be applied to the MTX75, but will be used with the 6 spd.
An AMT would be cheaper han fitting a CVT. Assuming it's carried over from another product.
If cost becomes too much of an issue Build it in china.
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