Tell me about track days...

[The Lukas]

Hi folks. I fancy getting into a few track days. I also need a car, what would you reccomend? I'm thinking something I can dive up there, lightweight and costing at tops about 6k.

I saw this: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1140690.htm

May be a bit over powered as a beginer...

Your thoughts!

[edh]

I don't think it's a "bit" over powered - maybe "hugely" overpowered.

If you're interested in those sort of cars, why not hire a caterham from bookatrack for a day & see how you like it?

[sniff diesel]

That engine in a 1200kgs S13 is quick enough to be getting on with, never mind something with less than half the weight!

[The Dirty Bubble]

If you want something a bit more forgiving (because its FWD), you might want to try an Integra Type R. If you want RWD, an Elise is a good place to start. Both built to cope with trackwork straight out of the box and fairly simple mechanically so less to break.

Quite a few around this price, change from 6 Grand for a set of 888s

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1138938.htm

A little over budget, but looks pretty tidy

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1144801.htm

But to be honest, if it were my money and I was just getting into track days I would leave 4 grand in the bank and get myself one of these.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1091022.htm

This one has been track prepared and would be great to throw about.

I live near brands hatch where, because of the layout of the track, big power isn't that much of a disadvantage. If you are going to be mostly using a track like Thruxton then something with a bit more oomph might be worth a look.

[joe_90]

Clio cup £3.5/4 K (Striped)
Uprated disks and pads £200
Uprated Suspention £600>
Set of spare alloys with 888's

Done.

Good car to learn in and forgiving too.

[downhuman]

I'd recommend a Ford Racing Puma - awesome track car.

Incredible brakes, sorted handling - plus they look good and don't throw up too many moments on track

Rarity adds to the appeal

[Walton]

I've been in this car and can confirm it's quick (don't know if it's the same chap selling as 18mnts ago when I looked). I decided against buying for 2 reasons:

1) couldn't adjust the seat/pedal box to fit me (6'0) without lots of mods.
2) Due to the custom tuning, it really needed someone who knew a bit about mechanics.

[zombeh]

Why not use your S?