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Hey, gang;
For those of you familiar with Grassrooots Motorsports magazine, I'm considering entering their '$2002 Challenge' next year, and think an SE-R could be done that would make a good showing, if not win one of the categories.
For those of you who don't know...GRM is a magazine that caters to autocrossers mainly, but they have this cool yearly competition. In 2001, it was the $2001 Challenge. You have to build a car for no more than $2001 (cost of car included), and then bring it to Florida in February to compete against other Challenge cars in drag racing, autocrossing, and show judging.
As you can imagine, things get interesting in the Challenge. Last year's drag race winner ran a 12.8 quarter mile. Yikes.
So, I was thinking that a 91-93 Classic would be prime Challenge material. There's one for sale at SE-R.net for $500 with a crunched front end (mild).
If the engine's tight...add some nitrous (my specialty)...some used hi-po struts...very sticky used tires....and see how she does against the others next February.
I'm seriously considering this. I wanted to get your opinions on ways to approach building a SE-R to maximize it for drag racing and autocrossing. I have my ideas: Now let me hear yours.
You can visit www.grassrootsmotorsports.com to get more info on the Challenge, if you're interested.
Of course, I just learned of a '90 Eagle Talon TSi (AWD) for sale for the paltry sum of $1,100 here locally. If it runs and makes boost, THAT car could do some SERIOUS damage.
Your thoughts/comments appreciated.
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Greg Perry, '93 SE-R w/ 149,000 miles, JWT pop, header, ProActive
clutch, ST bar, NOS direct-port 75hp, Autopower 4-point roll bar/harnesses.
[email protected] 1/4 mile, [email protected] 1/8 mile, 1.98 60-ft.
My SE-R page, with videos
For those of you familiar with Grassrooots Motorsports magazine, I'm considering entering their '$2002 Challenge' next year, and think an SE-R could be done that would make a good showing, if not win one of the categories.
For those of you who don't know...GRM is a magazine that caters to autocrossers mainly, but they have this cool yearly competition. In 2001, it was the $2001 Challenge. You have to build a car for no more than $2001 (cost of car included), and then bring it to Florida in February to compete against other Challenge cars in drag racing, autocrossing, and show judging.
As you can imagine, things get interesting in the Challenge. Last year's drag race winner ran a 12.8 quarter mile. Yikes.
So, I was thinking that a 91-93 Classic would be prime Challenge material. There's one for sale at SE-R.net for $500 with a crunched front end (mild).
If the engine's tight...add some nitrous (my specialty)...some used hi-po struts...very sticky used tires....and see how she does against the others next February.
I'm seriously considering this. I wanted to get your opinions on ways to approach building a SE-R to maximize it for drag racing and autocrossing. I have my ideas: Now let me hear yours.
You can visit www.grassrootsmotorsports.com to get more info on the Challenge, if you're interested.
Of course, I just learned of a '90 Eagle Talon TSi (AWD) for sale for the paltry sum of $1,100 here locally. If it runs and makes boost, THAT car could do some SERIOUS damage.
Your thoughts/comments appreciated.
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Greg Perry, '93 SE-R w/ 149,000 miles, JWT pop, header, ProActive
clutch, ST bar, NOS direct-port 75hp, Autopower 4-point roll bar/harnesses.
[email protected] 1/4 mile, [email protected] 1/8 mile, 1.98 60-ft.

My SE-R page, with videos