jimborx-7

The hatchback version looks a little more interesting, but either way, it's probably not a car you'd choose for its looks! I think there's also some jap spec versions with pop-up headlights. They have a very low top gear which probably crosses it off my list. I already have a car for playing with on a track (205 Gti) - I'm looking for an exciting daily driver with at least some practicality that I can also use on a track occasionally. Any other ideas to add to my list? I don't want anything with peaky power delivery.

I don't know how they ran 2 ARBs, but they did - maybe one was welded to the other? Does anyone know exactly how much heavier the front of the VR6 is compared to say a 16V? I'm just wondering if it can be largely offset with a fibreglass bonnet, and a few light weight components like battery, starter, etc THe Corolla would definetely be the most fun, but it would not be a sensible choice! And yes, they are all totally rotten. I could import one from Japan though, there's still a fair few good ones kicking about over there I think

I notice Kevwheywire suggests the uprated anti roll bar - is that on the back only? I seem to remember when I was road rallying a few years back people use to run 2 standard anti roll bars on the back of there Golfs to destabilise the back and get lots of useful lift -off oversteer. I've had quite a few Golfs / Jettas and sciroccos over the years and there is something about the way they handle that gives me a lot of confidence to play with them on the road, especially in the wet. Sliding the RX-7 in the dry is a lot of fun, but it's down right dangerous in the wet. Is the Corrado reasonably easy to work on? That's part of the reason for choosing it. I've good knowledge of the older mk1 golf era stuff.

I have a love hate relationship with the RX-7. It's outrageously fast and iIt's one of the best handling cars I've ever driven, but I hate the 15mpg (single figures on a track), I have to garage it to keep insurance costs down which is a real pain juggling cars on the drive. I also hate turbos! It's also extremely complex under the bonnet which normally means fixing it myself is a headache. Trying to decide which of the following to get: Corrado VR6 + LSD Clio Williams 1 Porsche 944 S2 Maybe Toyota Corolla GT (AE86)

Hi all, I'm wondering about swapping my RX-7 for a Corrado VR6. Can anyone tell me if the VR6 handles well, or is it nose heavy? Is there anyone with some motorsport experience who can comment? I'd probably get an LSD fitted. THanks James