Good dedicated track car?
02-13-2006, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ellisnc,Feb 13 2006, 04:15 PM
That is THE cheap track car.
02-13-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Feb 13 2006, 05:47 PM
Russ's car is not a Spec Miata. (I think there was an actual Spec Miata race car there, though, so my apologies it that's what you meant.)
02-13-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 124Spider,Feb 13 2006, 04:34 PM
Interesting idea, especially getting a good body, etc. with a blown engine for a very low price. Can roll protection be put in an S2000 which will give me plenty of leg and headroom?
If you're ever out this way (bay area - santa cruz) you're welcome to come sit in the race car. (tho my seat can still go back another 1" it should give you a good idea.
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02-13-2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by speed_bump,Feb 13 2006, 06:41 PM
A bit steep for my purposes, though, since I'm more interested in a track car than an autox car (my S2000--stock except for a Gendron from sway bar--is fine for my skill-level of autox).
02-13-2006, 05:05 PM
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I also agree that a E30 M3 is a bad choice. Unless you are absolutely in love with them, stay away. E36s are in general stronger cars than E30s, and the 4 cyl M3 engines are indeed a nightmare.
For the same amount of money that you need to get a track S2000, you can get a 95 or 96 E36 M3. You only need some specific reinforcements and you'd be good to go. Plus you have the torque with those.
Bassem
For the same amount of money that you need to get a track S2000, you can get a 95 or 96 E36 M3. You only need some specific reinforcements and you'd be good to go. Plus you have the torque with those.
Bassem
02-13-2006, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by krazik,Feb 13 2006, 06:33 PM
yes with a bar like I posted a pic of you'll have full travel of the seat, so you'll be able to get just as much room as you have on a stock car. seat will be lower too, and with a smaller steering wheel you should have plenty of room.
If you're ever out this way (bay area - santa cruz) you're welcome to come sit in the race car. (tho my seat can still go back another 1" it should give you a good idea.
-Ry
If you're ever out this way (bay area - santa cruz) you're welcome to come sit in the race car. (tho my seat can still go back another 1" it should give you a good idea.
-Ry
02-13-2006, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassem,Feb 13 2006, 06:05 PM
I also agree that a E30 M3 is a bad choice. Unless you are absolutely in love with them, stay away. E36s are in general stronger cars than E30s, and the 4 cyl M3 engines are indeed a nightmare.
For the same amount of money that you need to get a track S2000, you can get a 95 or 96 E36 M3. You only need some specific reinforcements and you'd be good to go. Plus you have the torque with those.
Bassem
For the same amount of money that you need to get a track S2000, you can get a 95 or 96 E36 M3. You only need some specific reinforcements and you'd be good to go. Plus you have the torque with those.
Bassem