Advice for new guy getting started

[Greg Hill]

The biggest thing is,” what’s your budget”?

[5.9magnumjeep]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

The biggest thing is,” what’s your budget”?

Right now about 4K, but can add more as paychecks come in.

I got a lot of replying to do, but my goal for this weekend is to create a list of what needs to be done on each to be ready to even get on the track. I’m sure this will factor into decision making for me.

[Larry Hill]

I built two and bought one and each one only wanted two things ; Time and Money.

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by 5.9magnumjeep

Right now about 4K, but can add more as paychecks come in.

I got a lot of replying to do, but my goal for this weekend is to create a list of what needs to be done on each to be ready to even get on the track. I’m sure this will factor into decision-making for me.

If I had to start over I would go to a race and find a car that I liked and buy it a racer starting out will spend 100 times more than you think getting the car set up. Much easier to buy one first then work on the car and learn with the right stuff already done

[e vassar]

My advice is simple... Build or buy the fastest possible car or truck you can afford..or not afford.
Years ago I bracket raced almost every weekend with a friend that also raced a 65 Impala in stock. I wanted to jump into stock eliminator bad...but didn't have much 🤑 money. I told him I found a 80 something charger 2.2 turbo 4 cyl. It would go way under came with tons of spare parts and was CHEAP...he said don't do it... have you ever seen one of those really slow cars win the eliminator?...well no. A gust of wind at the 1000ft will kill it! Of course you can tow it all over the country to races that have class eliminations and win a bunch of little Wally's.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by e vassar

.he said don't do it... have you ever seen one of those really slow cars win the eliminator?....

Hmmmm....

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Hmmmm....

Agree....winning is possible!!!

[5.9magnumjeep]

Decided to go with building the Ranger. It’s simpler and les expensive than the Jeep. I can use the Jeep as a tow vehicle, as well as it is a more reliable daily driver. Time to start posting a build thread!

[Greg Hill]

Originally Posted by 5.9magnumjeep

Right now about 4K, but can add more as paychecks come in.

I got a lot of replying to do, but my goal for this weekend is to create a list of what needs to be done on each to be ready to even get on the track. I’m sure this will factor into decision making for me.

4K is not going to get you very far. Might get you started, but it will take more time and more money than you can even imagine. If you’re patient you can get it done over 2 or 3nyears.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

4K is not going to get you very far. Might get you started, but it will take more time and more money than you can even imagine. If you’re patient you can get it done over 2 or 3nyears.

Now, THERE'S a pep talk for ya!

This is why Stocker projects don't get finished!