I was just wondering what has been happening with the Geo spec class that was created in the NW region? Also, why aren't more people getting into this class, and other regions adopting it? Are we that afraid of 55HP?
I would have thought that all the people that wish they could go rallying but don't think they could afford it, or just want to do it for really cheap would be seriously looking into this? Let's see:
* 95-97 Geo Metro (I think the rules allow for any metro/swift with the 3 cylinder engine) - Less than $3000 (autotrader.com shows most of the ones around here listed for under $2000, some with as few as 30,000 miles! Hey you could even probably finance it because they're so new!)
* Rollcage - starting at $600 (from Davesport.com)
* Skidplate - ??? $200 max? (no idea)
* Computer - ??? $200-300?
* Seats - under $200 each? (demon-tweeks.co.uk)
* Harnesses - $150 each? (???)
* Getting out there and actually rally-driving in the woods (for $4000 for a car that will probably last a long time and not fall apart) and competing with people driving the same exact car - priceless
Plus they look like a rally car (albeit a little one, but that is common in Europe), have very little overhang, and look like they have pretty good ground clearance. Seems like fun!
What am I missing here? Your thoughts?
Edit: title of the thread to make it more descriptive...
I would have thought that all the people that wish they could go rallying but don't think they could afford it, or just want to do it for really cheap would be seriously looking into this? Let's see:
* 95-97 Geo Metro (I think the rules allow for any metro/swift with the 3 cylinder engine) - Less than $3000 (autotrader.com shows most of the ones around here listed for under $2000, some with as few as 30,000 miles! Hey you could even probably finance it because they're so new!)
* Rollcage - starting at $600 (from Davesport.com)
* Skidplate - ??? $200 max? (no idea)
* Computer - ??? $200-300?
* Seats - under $200 each? (demon-tweeks.co.uk)
* Harnesses - $150 each? (???)
* Getting out there and actually rally-driving in the woods (for $4000 for a car that will probably last a long time and not fall apart) and competing with people driving the same exact car - priceless
Plus they look like a rally car (albeit a little one, but that is common in Europe), have very little overhang, and look like they have pretty good ground clearance. Seems like fun!
What am I missing here? Your thoughts?
Edit: title of the thread to make it more descriptive...