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Old 12-08-2009, 02:11 PM   #8
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Default Re: Buying a used race car vs building own

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If you buy a used one be prepared to spend some money to make it the way you want it.
That is somewhat true. I looked for a few months and after buying have spent less than $1000 on changes to make it what we wanted.

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You will spend 2-3 years building a new car vs. getting on the track the same year if you buy an existing car.
That was the exact reason I bought a used one.

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Try to buy a car that is currently running in NHRA/IHRA.
With current chassis certification. I suggest lower than 8.50 if you are going with a door car. With the crate engines out there it is very easy to run better than 8.50. Same with a dragster, it is very easy to go very fast these days.

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Take a couple of knowledgeable buddies with you to look the car over. The more eyes the better.
That is always true.

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