LeMons???

[Jedi1]

the Protege would be a good car. Is it a Manual?

[TouringBubble]

the Protege would be a good car. Is it a Manual?

I hadn't thought to ask ...

[chuck schultz]

I've heard (actually, after I bought a 626 with one) that Mazda automatics are prone to failure, so this probably is a point to consider.

[dpeele95]

Yeah we don't want an automatic, mazda or anything else.

[Jedi1]

http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/1161570769.html I think it's too big to start with, but it would be so cool!

http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/1161238522.html Now this would be a beast! These things were mega quick with the 4.0 and this ones a 5 speed as well.

Here's a crazy question . Would an air cooled VW have even a chance of lasting 24 hours? And if an air cooled VW wouldn't last, would a Motorcycle drivetrain in a gutted beetle have a chance? I know someone that might be interested ni making that a reality if there were a place to work on it with proper tools.

[dpeele95]

I like the ranger. We should consider it.

[Jedi1]

if it runs decent, I know it is pretty darn quick in a straight line. I'll call my friend in VA and ask how much of a PITA the head gaskets are on these things and what problems we could be in for.

[Cholewa]

how exactly would you go about putting a cage in this ranger? theres already no room for the driver. not to mention the throw of that shifter being aprox 2 feet.

[dpeele95]

Just like a nascar truck. Not pretty but it works.

[Jedi1]

Hi, my names Michael. I have nothing good to say about anything. The cage is simple enough to put in there.

[TouringBubble]

Yeah ... run the bars through the rear glass. Replace glass with plexi (lexan is beyond the budget ... or would that be considered safety?).

[Cholewa]

I'd assume if you're doing it that way, to just get rid of the rear glass entirely, it would be much safer, and allow a nice down draft to help keep the interior cooler. AND you could easily duct from the roof through an open window.

There's also a lot of potential to put something odd in the back. Hell, you could put a bbq pit in the back and feed people in the paddock before and after the event.

[dpeele95]

Are you volunteering to be head Chef.

I found another car sitting in my parents drive way it's a 92 carolla( sean I know what you are thinking) but its an automaitc.It would be cheap though.

[chuck schultz]

Maybe something by Chrysler - http://jalopnik.com/5246605/adventur...adged-as-fiats

[Jedi1]

The automatic Kills the Corolla. That little article Chuck just posted has done nothing but make me want to run this MORE. We have to find a bloody car!