Track car?
#46
11-22-2011, 05:57 PM
Another vote for Lotus. For the cost of a used Lotus, it's hard to beat the performance you get on the track, especially with a few choice mods. 2007 Exige S is the one to go for if you're looking for cost/performance. Maintenance is really inexpensive and for basic stuff, it's extremely easy to work on to boot.
But if you're looking for a double duty car that won't break the bank, a base Cayman R is pretty impressive.
But if you're looking for a double duty car that won't break the bank, a base Cayman R is pretty impressive.
#48
11-22-2011, 06:16 PM
As of right now, I am leaning towards a Z06. I like the porsche but can't imagine putting it off a wall. You can pick up Z06's in the States for under 50K in the 07-08 range. I have time to think about it though as we got snow last week and they are saying more next week so I don't imagine I will be at the track anytime soon. Penguin, where do you track your car and with what group do you go with?
The vette may be similar to your Aston. Similar layout, same rear transaxle (I think?). They really are amazing cars for the track and reasonably cheap to run in Toronto. Check out the Track times for those cars.
Did you consider a 4.3L Aston? I think they are about 60k now. That would be a very cool track choice (not cheap though). I would even put the day glow paint around the front grill.
Sadly I need a car that can do winter too as I put my Vantage away.
#50
11-23-2011, 11:22 AM
Definitely makes sense in terms of a better daily driver. Exige sucks as a DD. But it sounds like the OP is looking for a AWD solution, which limits things considerably.
#53
12-09-2011, 07:53 AM
But I'd certainly have a LOT of track time before jumping into a Radical. I've been racing Lotus for 3 years and still wouldn't jump into a radical yet.
Also pretty expensive to maintain.
#54
12-09-2011, 08:42 AM
I just started reading this thread. I laughed when I read you were running a 2 Eleven. Not because I have one, but because I've been running one in Forza 4 and it's almost like cheating, it handles so well.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
#56
12-09-2011, 10:51 AM
I just started reading this thread. I laughed when I read you were running a 2 Eleven. Not because I have one, but because I've been running one in Forza 4 and it's almost like cheating, it handles so well.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
#57
12-09-2011, 11:23 PM
I just started reading this thread. I laughed when I read you were running a 2 Eleven. Not because I have one, but because I've been running one in Forza 4 and it's almost like cheating, it handles so well.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
When I finally get on the track I may run my Vantage S - all that I've read agrees it's a pretty good track car. A pre-owned Exige S would also be on my list.
#58
12-10-2011, 12:26 AM
#60
12-10-2011, 07:54 PM
Totally agree... Momentum cars are the best to start with to learn car control. Don't want to use HP as a crutch.