What do you know about TRACK DAY CARS?
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I'm considering buying the above if he takes my offer, it's been on PH for a while, anyone got advice on this I am ex Formula driver looking for something fast, and also something that's Modified under 200 PHP, and not too expensive (in comparison to other track day cars) to run and maintain.
Anyone got any views? I have an MX5, but it's slow in standard trim anyway, thought this or a Honda Civic with mods would be suitable?
I'm considering buying the above if he takes my offer, it's been on PH for a while, anyone got advice on this I am ex Formula driver looking for something fast, and also something that's Modified under 200 PHP, and not too expensive (in comparison to other track day cars) to run and maintain.
Anyone got any views? I have an MX5, but it's slow in standard trim anyway, thought this or a Honda Civic with mods would be suitable?
I'm not sure you would get single seat race car satisfaction out of it, but you could do a lot worse as a track car.talktohenry1 said:
Sure why do you say a Kit Car? And can you get something decent for around £2k ish? I need to drive it to the circuit as not keen on towing!
Because anything mass produced is going to be dull and inert simply because it's too heavy. I wouldn't want a track car weighing over 600kg and I'd prefer under 500. Even my Elise feels heavy and dull-witted on the track, and it's generally reckoned to be pretty good as road focussed cars go. You probably can't get anything worth having for 2k, though. More like 4k seems to be the starting point.
ETA: For 2k, I think a forced induction MX5 sounds like a reasonable plan if you can find one.
Edited by kambites on Monday 17th December 14:49
For your budget I'd be looking at a Kart and doing some karting instead of TDs. Your kart will be far from the fastest thing out there for that budget, but it will be fun nonetheless.
For TD's nothing beats a kit car or ex formula car, but you won't find one within budget. If you must have a tin top, I'd recommend a Mk1 MR2. Friend had one for TD's until it blew up and that was great fun, even compared to his S2 190 Elise.
For TD's nothing beats a kit car or ex formula car, but you won't find one within budget. If you must have a tin top, I'd recommend a Mk1 MR2. Friend had one for TD's until it blew up and that was great fun, even compared to his S2 190 Elise.
kambites said:
talktohenry1 said:
Sure why do you say a Kit Car? And can you get something decent for around £2k ish? I need to drive it to the circuit as not keen on towing!
Because anything mass produced is going to be dull and inert simply because it's too heavy. I wouldn't want a track car weighing over 600kg and I'd prefer under 500. Even my Elise feels heavy and dull-witted on the track, and it's generally reckoned to be pretty good as road focussed cars go. You probably can't get anything worth having for 2k, though. More like 4k seems to be the starting point.
ETA: For 2k, I think a forced induction MX5 sounds like a reasonable plan if you can find one.
Edited by kambites on Monday 17th December 14:49
A 172 would be a good choice, or some other cheap hatch (which has possibly already been stripped and caged) like a 106 xsi. I've seen some nice clio 16v for around 2k also.
kambites said:
talktohenry1 said:
Sure why do you say a Kit Car? And can you get something decent for around £2k ish? I need to drive it to the circuit as not keen on towing!
Because anything mass produced is going to be dull and inert simply because it's too heavy. I wouldn't want a track car weighing over 600kg and I'd prefer under 500. Even my Elise feels heavy and dull-witted on the track, and it's generally reckoned to be pretty good as road focussed cars go. There's plenty of cars that are fun on track, that are WAY over 600KG.. Try something like an EP3 Type-R, MR2 Turbo or maybe even a Turbo charged MX5.
You'll have a whale of a time whatever you're in, trust me on that!
Skylinecrazy said:
ou're doing it wrong, all the Elise needs is more power...
There's plenty of cars that are fun on track, that are WAY over 600KG.. Try something like an EP3 Type-R, MR2 Turbo or maybe even a Turbo charged MX5.
Oh any car can be fun on track - I've enjoyed thrashing a standardish 2CV around a circuit. That doesn't mean I'd pick one as a track car, though. There's plenty of cars that are fun on track, that are WAY over 600KG.. Try something like an EP3 Type-R, MR2 Turbo or maybe even a Turbo charged MX5.
I'm sure the Clio above would be fantastic fun on track, I'm just wondering whether it's the most fun car available for the money.
Edited by kambites on Monday 17th December 16:56
My Brothers Clio Track car being put through its paces (previous owner)
a couple of years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61HliJDLgJc&lis...
a couple of years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61HliJDLgJc&lis...
Edited by B3ALP on Monday 17th December 16:57
kambites said:
Skylinecrazy said:
ou're doing it wrong, all the Elise needs is more power...
There's plenty of cars that are fun on track, that are WAY over 600KG.. Try something like an EP3 Type-R, MR2 Turbo or maybe even a Turbo charged MX5.
Oh any car can be fun on track - I've enjoyed thrashing a standardish 2CV around a circuit. That doesn't mean I'd pick one as a track car, though. There's plenty of cars that are fun on track, that are WAY over 600KG.. Try something like an EP3 Type-R, MR2 Turbo or maybe even a Turbo charged MX5.
I'm sure the Clio above would be fantastic fun on track, I'm just wondering whether it's the most fun car available for the money.
Edited by kambites on Monday 17th December 16:56
I think a more realistic budget is about 5k. You can get a decent powered car for about that, and it'll save a lot of money buying a car that's already set up.
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