Advice for the new boy

[TJ_79]

Afternoon all!
looking to take the plunge after dreaming for years and start racing, hopefully in the CSCC tin tops series next season! Ive been trawling the forums and taking in all the advice but i have a couple of specific questions if anyone can help;
1. A friend and I will be looking after our own car and are capable of turning a spanner with the occasional glance at a manual but what would you list as essentials in your tool kit for a race weekend?
2. Our budget isn`t massive but we are looking at spending around 3 - £5000 on a car to get us into the swing for the first season or two, any suggestions? Looking at 306`s, Fiestas, clios etc rules say it must have its original engine and gearbox. Something reasonable to put back together if it ends up in the gravel or worse! Does anyone have any thing for sale?

Some great threads on here so thanks for your help, loved the recent "baptism of fire" by thurbs!

Cheers, TJ

[TJ_79]

That's what I was looking to get but not found a great deal of prepared cars for sale within the budget yet, it's out there somewhere though!

[TJ_79]

Cheers frodo, that's a lot of car for the money!

[TJ_79]

So any any tool advice? What's your standard kit for a day/ weekend?

[TJ_79]

Thanks Bert! That's the sort of list I was after. I'm starting to build the inventory, thinking I might need a bigger shed or turn it into a garage!

[TJ_79]

Still looking for a race prepared car, 1600-2000cc (ish) thinking 306, fiesta,145, that type of thing. Seen a couple of interesting options so far and thanks for the suggestions for those that have! I'm guessing the winter is the best time for cars becoming available? But if anyone knows of anything in the meantime feel free to nudge me before the long haired general discovers my hidden funds!

[TJ_79]

Cheers guys/ girls, every post is more stuff learned for me. Can't wait to get started.

[TJ_79]

If anyone has mentioned a car they may have or if you have one, please add a link or drop me a mail on here please. I'm compiling a short list 👍🏻
Thanks!