Car selection for road rally/autosolo

[AMGTech]

Afternoon All!,

Ok so recently i have decided to get involved with motorsport competitively and in my local area the most common forms are rally and autosolo's, I have signed up to my local motorsport club and im going to attend organised events through them.

Now then to get started it looks like road rally is going to be my best way to start out and gain experience, i have read the msa guidelines and started to do research but the part im stuck on the most is my choice of car. I want something to use for auto solo events and road rallying and i came across a cheap Honda Civic Type R so i bought it. Now the more i have researched into it i found its rare that i find the civic mentioned in events, whats the reasons for this? I originally thought with it being n/a and fwd with a powerful engine with plenty of mods available it would be perfect now im starting to question my choice.

I commonly see pug206,106 & saxos being mentioned but finding one that hasnt to badly succumbed to age is hard work.

So should i keep my Civic Type R and spend the money on the mods or sell up before i spend money on it and make another selection?

Any input would be appreciated and also if anyone currently does rally a Civic Type R any info on mod selection would be helpful

Andy

[AMGTech]

Thanks for the info guys, Im from Lancashire. Im starting to wonder if i should sell the Type R on and move over to a saxo VTR as they are common around me. Im not bothered about wrecking the type r but if I'm setting myself up for a hard time and possibly i a bigger bill in keeping it competitive then maybe its the right answer

[AMGTech]

I have joined Preston Motorsport Club. Yeah i see what your saying about keeping the type r, i will use it until i find something else already prepared. I dont want to spend much on the type r knowing that il be looking to change it relativly soon. I have already been qutoed 1000 pounds for speedline wheels and tyres but now im abit reluctant to spend if its not going to serve me for a long time, or at the least if i choose a base car and buy parts then i can re use bits if i stick to that base

[AMGTech]

Yes the club is coming up to its first year of service. Thank you for your help i will add these groups on Facebook and then speak to my club when i go to the next meet! hopefully see you at an event some time!

[AMGTech]

Just an update

Sold civic bought log booked 106 rallye.. much easier haha