Hy-oppo-thetical, Baja 1000 Edition

"911e46z06" (911e46z06) 11/15/2013 at 14:16 • Filed to: Baja 1000

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As we know, the Baja 1000 is in full swing. The Baja is a wonderful event for many reasons. Any old schmuck can show up and race against some of the best off-road drivers in the world. Also, you can show up in pretty much any vehicle you want. So, Oppo, that means you (yes, you) could run this race someday, so we'd all better start planning now.

My challenge to you is to pick the vehicle you would use. No trucks/SUVs allowed, that makes it too easy. Anyone who says 'Raptor' in the comments will be executed. Also, let's try to get a bit more creative than VW bug or Rallyfighter. So choose your ride. New, old, doesn't matter. Also, you have 10 grand to get it ready for the race. What modifications do you make?

Just a few things to think about. The winning teams usually have numerous support vehicles, and often a helicopter to scout the course ahead of the racer. We can't compete with that on our shoestring budget! But we want to make a good showing. We have 36 hours to complete 1000 miles of desert racecourse which was treacherous even before it was booby-trapped by the locals. Things will break, you're going to need room for spare gear and tools. You'll also want a buddy along to help you navigate and fix stuff, so the Ariel Atom is out. Choose wisely.

H4N5 GRU83R > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:20

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Vamonos a la Baja Mil cabrones!

ddavidn > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:20

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Miata.

911e46z06 > H4N5 GRU83R 11/15/2013 at 14:21

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Lol. Rally 911s will never get old.

offroadkarter > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:24

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I'd have to go find a cheap CVPI

Body on frame - stout as hell

Big trunk - room for spare gear and tools

Cheap car price - more room in budget for modifications

I'd have to lift it, throw on some BFG tires on Cragar soft 8 wheels, throw a roots blower under the hood to get the low end power the car needs, swap out the rear gears for 4.10's, that would be the major stuff really.

KnowsAboutCars > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:25

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I ditch the price ceiling and say nascar with offroad suspension and tires.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:27

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CalzoneGolem > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:39

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There is only one answer. 442

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:41

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911e46z06 > CalzoneGolem 11/15/2013 at 14:42

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That is all kinds of badass

911e46z06 > KnowsAboutCars 11/15/2013 at 14:43

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Lol. Bold choice

911e46z06 > offroadkarter 11/15/2013 at 14:44

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Good choice. 2wd concerns me though.

CalzoneGolem > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:46

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It is exactly what the 442 was not meant to do!

H4N5 GRU83R > CalzoneGolem 11/15/2013 at 14:46

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I saw this and instantly grew a full beard.

911e46z06 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/15/2013 at 14:46

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good choice

offroadkarter > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:48

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well at a minimum it'd need a limited slip. If not, I better find a wrecked aviator and throw the body on there!

CalzoneGolem > H4N5 GRU83R 11/15/2013 at 14:49

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and judging by your name you're a woman.

911e46z06 > offroadkarter 11/15/2013 at 14:55

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There ya go.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 14:55

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Does Miata always being the answer still count?

Hindered23 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 11/15/2013 at 14:57

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truck/SUV, what method of execution do you prefer?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > CalzoneGolem 11/15/2013 at 14:57

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Only until she saw this.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Hindered23 11/15/2013 at 14:59

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I would only want this Bronco for it. So, firing squad will do.

CalzoneGolem > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 11/15/2013 at 15:03

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Heyoooo!

911e46z06 > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 11/15/2013 at 15:08

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Guess so

Dusty Ventures > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 15:23

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Speaking from experience $10k isn't enough...

Dusty Ventures > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 16:11

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98% of the Baja field is 2WD

KCfrnch > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 18:06

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You'll get this from me on a fairly regular basis......(1G) EAGLE TALON TSI AWD!!!

Hindered23 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 11/15/2013 at 20:15

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nice and quick and painless. I'd rather they blow my head off than shoot me in the heart though

911e46z06 > Dusty Ventures 11/15/2013 at 21:38

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No, not near enough. That's the challenge. I was unaware of the 2wd thing too.

Dusty Ventures > 911e46z06 11/15/2013 at 21:50

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Being rear drive keeps the nose (and the truck as a whole) lighter, which is good for bombing the silt beds, allows for more front travel, and makes the front more durable (no axles to snap or CV's to blow).

Cage+seats+radio+intercom+tires(5)+wheels(5) alone equals about $8200, and that's not even using top end gear. That shit adds up fast.

911e46z06 > Dusty Ventures 11/16/2013 at 00:50

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Makes sense to me. I guess I'm even more casual of a casual fan than I thought.

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > 911e46z06 11/19/2013 at 17:47

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6shelBfan6 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/19/2013 at 20:35

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I have always liked that car. Needs to lose the Rockstars...er Brostars.