Misssppelllleddd Posted June 7, 2009 Report Posted June 7, 2009 I ran a 1980's Ford Escort GL in the 4 cylinder figure 8 demo derby last year. It seemed to run really well but it couldn't take hits very well. I even put spray foam in the front fenders. All it took was just one hit on my right front fender to put me out of the race. I was just wondering what kind of car should I look for to run this year and I want it to last at least a couple races. I know it really matters on how well I drive but I want a car that can be beaten up and still run. Preferably a rear wheeled drive car. Quote
Misssppelllleddd Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Posted June 7, 2009 any wagon is good... Would it be too long? The figure 8's here are in mud and are fairly short. My friend just told me that a Ford Pinto would be really good. It would be a tank pretty much but I'm not sure if I can find one of those around. Quote
wesw Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 any wagon is good... exactly an old 60-70 wagon has shit load of metal and good heavy metal thats what all the guys around here use for pure demo derbies. also isnt spraying foam illegal to do. Quote
als660r Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 (edited) [] also isnt spraying foam illegal to do. so is dualframeing, welding chains to the top the frame, spools in the rearend , double tires but if the winners do it everyone has to. yes pinto wagons or sedans make good compac class cars. all it take to win is a lot of MONEY and luck Edited June 8, 2009 by als660r Quote
docjcwatson Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 I have an 88 Cutlass that can take a hit. Has the original Olds 307 in it. PM me about it. It's located in Ohio. Quote
ohiobanshee Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 Around here they swear by toyota supras. Quote
bansheefreak Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 the guys that win just run around an tap cars enough they dont get red flagged so just learn how to avoid big hits make a few small hits and outlast everyone... Quote
bonbon Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 Chrysler Imperials make for good derby cars if you are running a fullsize class. Quote
banshee_terror_ Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 I've seen allot of monte carlose and wagons. Quote
docjcwatson Posted June 8, 2009 Report Posted June 8, 2009 Monte Carlo is the same as a Cutlass! Buy my Cutlass! Quote
AWR Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 chrysler imperials are THE BEST DERBY CAR EVER MADE.shame they are illegal in most derbies.they are tanks without tracks.one of my buddies used to run asphalt derbies and he loved early 60's fords with y block engines(292)most common.they run a long time without coolant. Quote
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