smapzy

Hey guys, just wanna get some idea of which car I should use to build my cheap track car. I'm currently driving a CRX Si as a beater and kinda looking to either mod it or sell it and get a miata to build it up... any of you out ther had moded these cars before and how did it hold up?

VTEC_Junkie

miata. rwd is generally preferred over fwd when it comes to performance/track cars.

CG

I've had both and the Miata would be my choice by a long shot.

TypeSH

Both are good cheap track cars and are about equal in speed with comparable modifications. I've owned both and unless you plan on big hp, the CRX is my pick for the better choice in your case. Parts are cheaper for the CRX and it is easier to work on. At low power levels FWD isn't much of a disadvantage and because of the CRX's short wheelbase, it doesn't have any problems rotating. Since you already have a CRX you should be knowledgeable about it which gives it a leg up on a Miata as well.

Shinigami

Miata. You can strip her out to less then 2000lb's if you're brave, and then throw a V8 inside

Elistan

CRX. It's already less than 2000 pounds. (1960 lbs.) Can't do a V8, but that's not how to get a cheap track car.

Aren

Depends on the tracks you'll be visiting. A miata will probably be the better choice on faster tracks.

They're both excellent choices for track use... I guess you should compare prices of modifying and stuff before you make your decision.

I personally would get the CRX since they are lighter.

smapzy

Nah, remember, I said cheap track car? beside, putting a V8 in it will make the car understeer and will change the whole dynamic of the car. I've a friend that have a supercharger in the miata and it runs really good and fast! As the CRX, the only thing I can make it fast is to swap the engin to either a B16 or B18 and that will set me back for 2K or so... I'm still debating, because my parts budget is under 3k...

But thanks for all the input! Please keep the idea or comment coming

TypeSH

Don't worry about power as the CRX has enough to get around the track and still have fun. Your money would be much better spent on more track time, tires, suspension and a LSD (in that order). When you are the point where you can't go any faster with what you've got then upgrade your engine or switch to a faster car.

TypeSH

Why do you say that? The faster you go the less RWD will help on a low hp car. The CRX has better gearing and is has much better aero. I would think the Miata might be better on a slower course while a CRX might be better on a fast course. Both are so close however that it usually would come down to the driver.