Personally, when I'm looking for a new car to modify, I have a very specific list of cars I would even consider buying. I only look at AWD or RWD applications because they handle better and can put down power more effectively than FWD. That being said, I've always loved the DC2 Integra Type-R. Which FWDs do you guys like?

1. Fiat 500 Abarth 2. Honda Civic Si Mugen 3. Volkswagen Golf GTI/R32/R 4. Dodge Neon SRT-4 5. Mazda Mazdaspeed 3

I quite like my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The racecar vs. road car isn't always a useful comparison, but FWD race cars are a hoot. I came from racing Camaros, Solstices, M3s, and Corvettes, but these Jettas fly. There are some things we have on our cars that don't work for road cars like our Pirelli slicks, and having a fully gutted and caged car isn't practical, but our other modifications are pretty straightforward. We retain factory suspension pickup points, and we just use minor engine tuning from HPA and the standard transmission. I will say that what really makes this FWD race application really effective is a good differential from Guard Transmission. I agree that RWD and AWD can make better use of big horsepower, but FWD can still be very fast and very fun.

Originally posted by SalfaRomeaab

I quite like my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The racecar vs. road car isn't always a useful comparison, but FWD race cars are a hoot. I came from racing Camaros, Solstices, M3s, and Corvettes, but these Jettas fly. There are some things we have on our cars that don't work for road cars like our Pirelli slicks, and having a fully gutted and caged car isn't practical, but our other modifications are pretty straightforward. We retain factory suspension pickup points, and we just use minor engine tuning from HPA and the standard transmission. I will say that what really makes this FWD race application really effective is a good differential from Guard Transmission. I agree that RWD and AWD can make better use of big horsepower, but FWD can still be very fast and very fun.

Very true. Comparing a fully-prepped car to a road car isn't that useful. I bet that Jetta rips around the track! The argument I always hear against FWD is that the front wheels are asked to do too much - accelerate, brake, turn, provide traction, etc. But properly set up FWDs can definitely be fun to drive. I agree about the LSD...absolutely essential. The torque steer in high-powered FWD cars makes them terrifying to drive.

Even though my Tiburon is FWD and not RWD, it's still a blast to drive. Granted I'll never be able to do peel outs and fishtail into a turn, but it's still a really fun car to drive.

I also really like the Mazda 6. I've driven them on the street and on track a lot.

Lets see here... Mazda Speed Protege and 3 Mazda 6 RSX Type-S/ Civic Si. Of course the Eclipse GS-T/ Talon TSi Cobalt SS. Golf GTI/Jetta GLI I know there might be a couple others but i cannot think of them right now. I left the SRT4 out on purpose. After workin on one with my brother in law and getting a little experience and drive time in one, I think it's a cool concept from Dodge but they could have done much better over all on it.

Man, there isnt too much that I can add to this discussion! If I am going with a FWD to modify I would find the lightest car possible. Something like say a CRX or a EG Civic Hatchback.

Ah yeah, the EG series with say an H22A all motor swap... Or a boostd B series.

I think if I was going to modify a Honda, I would just stay all-motor. Pistons, cams, valvetrain....rev it up to 10K.