What does a low cost track car cost?
#46
08-29-2007, 06:07 AM
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if you want a FAST cheap track car...go for an Evo...a buddy has a black on black for sale for less than 28k and all that needs are some shocks, bars and harness' really...thing rocks...
#47
08-29-2007, 09:51 AM
94 RX7 with 42K miles. Streetable track car.
JRZ suspension, CF hood, Mazdaspeed rear wing, Sparco seats, M2 rear cage, M2 CF intake, M2 large intercooler, M2 down pipe, M2 cat back exhaust (Cat removed for track, but can be added back in for street), Work forged wheels, AP racing brakes, etc.
Still has AC, radio/CD.
Stock seats are also there if need be.
$20K.
JRZ suspension, CF hood, Mazdaspeed rear wing, Sparco seats, M2 rear cage, M2 CF intake, M2 large intercooler, M2 down pipe, M2 cat back exhaust (Cat removed for track, but can be added back in for street), Work forged wheels, AP racing brakes, etc.
Still has AC, radio/CD.
Stock seats are also there if need be.
$20K.
#48
08-29-2007, 10:35 AM
Originally Posted by sechsgang
if you want a FAST cheap track car...go for an Evo...a buddy has a black on black for sale for less than 28k and all that needs are some shocks, bars and harness' really...thing rocks...
Evo's and STi's are brilliant street cars and they are really fast on track for what they are. However, they lack a lot of steering feel and driver involvement. The power, AWD, and ABS make you learn slower.
#50
08-30-2007, 10:50 AM
IMO as much as I love EVO's for rally sprint and gravel races they are not fun track cars. They are fast and effective but the car makes you ignore danger and just use grip instead of handling.
#51
08-30-2007, 11:06 AM
Originally Posted by HWJunkie
Those cars all look nice but I'm talking way less money... Here's the short version of my story, the wife says if I get a Ferrari, I can't keep the 997S, and I still want to go to the track.. So I'm trying to figure out how cheap I can get a car for that will not make me hate myself for getting rid of the 997S....
Get rid of the wife, with those savings, you can get the ferrari and keeep the 997!!!
sorry, to easy to pass up on
Good luck with your search
#52
08-30-2007, 11:17 AM
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Can you be more clear? RACE car (like the ones Luis is posting) or a TRACK car?
I think an Evo would be a great choice for a track car. Newer (05, 06), Turbo, AWD, cheap to maintain (its a mitsu!), and FAAAAAST for the money.
DO IT......DO IT......
I think an Evo would be a great choice for a track car. Newer (05, 06), Turbo, AWD, cheap to maintain (its a mitsu!), and FAAAAAST for the money.
DO IT......DO IT......
#53
08-30-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by H20SKIER
Buy a Spec Miata Race Car $10-15k and race it with the other $5k. You'll learn to drive like nobodies business. Than buy the $50k RS America and whip some people around the track
I almost pulled the trigger and went this route. However, when I realistically looked at my free time, or lack thereof, I determined that I did not have enough time to race, and that I would just be pissed off that I had a racecar, and no time to race it. So I bought a GT3 and just do a HPDE once in a while.
Good luck with the search!
#54
08-30-2007, 06:31 PM
Originally Posted by ArcticFox
That would be my recommendation too...
I almost pulled the trigger and went this route. However, when I realistically looked at my free time, or lack thereof, I determined that I did not have enough time to race, and that I would just be pissed off that I had a racecar, and no time to race it. So I bought a GT3 and just do a HPDE once in a while.
Good luck with the search!
I almost pulled the trigger and went this route. However, when I realistically looked at my free time, or lack thereof, I determined that I did not have enough time to race, and that I would just be pissed off that I had a racecar, and no time to race it. So I bought a GT3 and just do a HPDE once in a while.
Good luck with the search!
#55
08-30-2007, 08:13 PM
Originally Posted by H20SKIER
Buy a Spec Miata Race Car $10-15k and race it with the other $5k. You'll learn to drive like nobodies business. Than buy the $50k RS America and whip some people around the track
My plan is to wring out my SM and then when I blow the motor - then I get a crate motor and turbo it. 175 WHP and 2100 lbs in a caged race car is an ideal combo.
Last edited by Ritesh; 09-08-2007 at 08:23 AM.
#56
08-30-2007, 10:55 PM
Originally Posted by SmurfM3
John, I really like how you are actually DRIVING your RS like it's a car and not a museum piece. There will always be new cars (for the forseeable future) but life is short and you might as well enjoy them since in the end they're depreciating assets and just pretty hunks of metal if they sit in the garage. 
i had 3 miatas and 1 sm in 2003-2003 when i first started tracking. i would have gone racing with kim, but i have a nagging wife
she has no idea i track as much as i do. i just tell her i have to go visit clients hahahaha.
i had the car for 4.5 months, it's got 9800 miles now. and i work from home so no commute and i have other cars too. but i can't stop driving it.
#58
08-31-2007, 05:46 PM
this one looks pretty clean luis....
Originally Posted by LUISGT3
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This Page Will Show You The Final Hit. 944 Spec Racer for Sale
Category:Porsche Race/Track CarsAd Number:1088Price:14,500.00Date Posted:08/09/2007Expires On:09/08/2007
FeaturesYear:1984Make:PorscheModel:944Miles:Engine:GasolineStereo:Body Style:2 doorTransmission:Manual 5 speedColor:WhiteDrivetrain:2 Wheel Drive
Description
I'm selling a fully prepared 944 Spec Racer. The car was completely built from the gound up the compete in the growing 944 Spec racing series. The car is POC/PCA/NASA legal.
Everything that could be replaced and upgraded has been. No expense spared. Price includes two sets of TOYO spec tires mounted on cookie cutters.
One set is shaved still shows the stickers, the other is unshaved and has minimal time on them.
Here's a link for more details and pics www.944specracing.com
Seller InformationType of Seller:Private SellerCompany:
Contact:Neal Wright
San Diego, CA 92111
Telephone:E-mail:nealwright@olstamp.com Web Site:http://944specracing.com
This Page Will Show You The Final Hit. 944 Spec Racer for Sale
Category:Porsche Race/Track CarsAd Number:1088Price:14,500.00Date Posted:08/09/2007Expires On:09/08/2007
FeaturesYear:1984Make:PorscheModel:944Miles:Engine:GasolineStereo:Body Style:2 doorTransmission:Manual 5 speedColor:WhiteDrivetrain:2 Wheel Drive
Description
I'm selling a fully prepared 944 Spec Racer. The car was completely built from the gound up the compete in the growing 944 Spec racing series. The car is POC/PCA/NASA legal.
Everything that could be replaced and upgraded has been. No expense spared. Price includes two sets of TOYO spec tires mounted on cookie cutters.
One set is shaved still shows the stickers, the other is unshaved and has minimal time on them.
Here's a link for more details and pics www.944specracing.com
Seller InformationType of Seller:Private SellerCompany:
Contact:Neal Wright
San Diego, CA 92111
Telephone:E-mail:nealwright@olstamp.com Web Site:http://944specracing.com
#60
09-08-2007, 12:52 AM
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Rep Power: 0 If you want a real track car then the choices above are great , but why not just sell the Gallardo .
Add a full trick suspension to the 997 .
Get Supercharger kit , exhaust system , plenum
and buy the Ferrari .
The Porsche will be faster than your other cars and handle better for the ocasional track days you want to enjoy.