Take an old Zcar and lets say you gave it coil overs, a brake

>>16756335
Not very well doesn't this car predate power steering?

>>16756339
Yeah they don't have power steering but that doesn't matter much when the car only weights 2200 lbs and as long as you are moving you wouldn't have any issues with turning the wheel.

>>16756335
In terms of lap times, it's not your best starting point. Driving a gutted tin can with seats mounted right over the rear axle and a screaming carbureted inline 6 up front through a twisty mountain road is a transcendent experience, though. I'm not sure I'd say it's more fun than my Miata, but it's something that's so incredible that it's impossible to accurately describe.

You should do it.

It would not compete without a lot of work. Aero, suspension geometry, materials, etc have come a long way.

However, cars are more than the sum of their parts. If you enjoy it and want a challenge, go for it. Vintage racing still exists because people still enjoy it.

>>16756335
Are you me?

>>16757330
I hope so.

https://youtu.be/pD7suDlkBdU?t=6m16s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMNN-cUFdb0

>>16756335
>Take an old Zcar and lets say you gave it coil overs, a brake up grade some performance wheels/tires and had it putting out 270hp. How would it stack up against modern sports cars like the FRS,Genisis coupe, s2000 and stuff like that. Would It be competitive?
yes it should be. the suspension geometry is pretty sound. It is very light which is the hardest thing to achieve in a car.
It will need some stiffening. For higher speed corses you will need to do a good bit for aero, stock, and even with an airdamn it gets very light up front. like spookey light above 120