Help with current fleet and possible changes
Discussion
I'd keep the GTR from main track duty as they are bloody expensive.
Option 1 from me :
Sell locost and Alfa and buy a nice E36 M3 for track and daily duty.
Option 2 :
Sell all and buy :
Ferrari 355 and 530d as a daily
Option 3 :
Sell all and buy an E90 M3 or M3 CSL for both track and daily duty both leave alot of change spare or keep keep alongside be alfa.....
Option 1 from me :
Sell locost and Alfa and buy a nice E36 M3 for track and daily duty.
Option 2 :
Sell all and buy :
Ferrari 355 and 530d as a daily
Option 3 :
Sell all and buy an E90 M3 or M3 CSL for both track and daily duty both leave alot of change spare or keep keep alongside be alfa.....
Thanks for the perspective all.
GTR Track Costs as an example :
Gearbox cooler : 2k
Tyres x 4 : 1.2k (probably get 4 track days or thereabouts)
New Wheels x 4 : 1k+
Discs & pads all round : 2k
My thoughts are sell Alfa and Locost and buy a Megane R26 / F1 thing - which could double up for track day duty.
E46 are now at 6k - so that could be another option
I just don't want to spend a fortune on tuning parts
Again if anyone wants part ownership of a track car let me know or point them in my direction
GTR Track Costs as an example :
Gearbox cooler : 2k
Tyres x 4 : 1.2k (probably get 4 track days or thereabouts)
New Wheels x 4 : 1k+
Discs & pads all round : 2k
My thoughts are sell Alfa and Locost and buy a Megane R26 / F1 thing - which could double up for track day duty.
E46 are now at 6k - so that could be another option
I just don't want to spend a fortune on tuning parts
Again if anyone wants part ownership of a track car let me know or point them in my direction
john_r said:
Really?
From what Ej was saying at Rockingham very much so.... Tyres -
Brakes -
Servicing
Keeping gearbox temp down or gearbox cooler is £2k
Irrelevance but fuel consumption on track is rather scary..... Plus if the worse to happen I'd imagine it's tear worthy on the flip side so is the small fortune in trackday insurance that you'll spend.
Cheap track cars are the way forward, keep the expense for the road with fully comp cover.
I do obviously see the appeal of taking a proper performance road car on track etc but after driving our Mr2 you have no worries at all in terms of possible financial doom both in crashing / repair and consumables. The Most we have to lose all in is £750 .... That's what 2/3rds of a set of tyres for a GTR ?
You don't really say what you use each car for, that would have a big difference for me. I normally think one car that does everything is more appealing so unless there are other reasons I'd sell everything that isn't a GTR and use the money to get the most fun out of actually using the GTR. Failing that get a nice e36 M3 Evo and use that for a track car and keep the GTR for everything else.
Alfa is an oil burner for commuting i do 400+ miles a week, in the GTR that would be a small fortune. If i worked closer to home i wouldn't have th Alfa !
GTR is for fun
Locost - trackdays, but lack of roof is a concern as it does limit the ability to drive the car as i have only had it out 2 times in 2.5 months
I don't think i want to drive a track car on coilovers and 888's daily
Breaking down GTR cost in reality upfront cost could be limited to Wheels, tyres and then invest in transmission cooler at a later date with discs and pads. I would estimate i would spend circa 3-4k for trackday mods and tyres.
Anyone with a R26.R willing to give me a ride in one ? Is there a big difference between the 225 and R26.R / R23.R ?
Offers and suggesstions welcome !
GTR is for fun
Locost - trackdays, but lack of roof is a concern as it does limit the ability to drive the car as i have only had it out 2 times in 2.5 months
I don't think i want to drive a track car on coilovers and 888's daily
Breaking down GTR cost in reality upfront cost could be limited to Wheels, tyres and then invest in transmission cooler at a later date with discs and pads. I would estimate i would spend circa 3-4k for trackday mods and tyres.
Anyone with a R26.R willing to give me a ride in one ? Is there a big difference between the 225 and R26.R / R23.R ?
Offers and suggesstions welcome !
wackojacko said:
And I think you should sell me the M5 for 2.5K..
Deal.
I think you should buy thisDeal.
http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/3848116.htm
I'll even throw in some mud flaps
So Jack should sell me the MR2 for a fifty quid then
Impreza looks good but i would ideally want a STI, plus already been there in a 450/400 sti type r
I am kind of thinking i should sell the Alfa and also the Yellow Locost is up for sale (shameful plug, although i haven't placed a link but you can find it on a site close e by)
I am erring on the side of a Sti or Evo 7/8 - spare wheels and slicks, keep it standard and enjoy, plus 4 doors and can be the family car and fuel will cost more but its all good).
I have been instructed by the wife to drive the GTR more so you may see me around more
Impreza looks good but i would ideally want a STI, plus already been there in a 450/400 sti type r
I am kind of thinking i should sell the Alfa and also the Yellow Locost is up for sale (shameful plug, although i haven't placed a link but you can find it on a site close e by)
I am erring on the side of a Sti or Evo 7/8 - spare wheels and slicks, keep it standard and enjoy, plus 4 doors and can be the family car and fuel will cost more but its all good).
I have been instructed by the wife to drive the GTR more so you may see me around more
Edited by Ej74 on Friday 27th April 09:17
Ej74 said:
Jacko the Locost is sold being collected tomorrow
Have got my eyes on a MR2 non-turo - anything i need to watch out for on them ?
Cheers
Did you get my reply to your email ? Have got my eyes on a MR2 non-turo - anything i need to watch out for on them ?
Cheers
I'd go for a turbo if I'm honest mate. N/A will be slow with all interior etc.
Main issue is rust and head gasket, check oil filler cap for cream if none there she's sweet.
Check for rust on bottom of the doors, arches , around the aerial and around the rear window.
Other than that they're solid
Still...... It needs a turbo for sure mate.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180873778980?ssPageName=...
No sign of email, i will IM you my email address directly.
I have a list of parts that i would like to add or update.
Did you guys do all the work yourselves ?
Up for a track day in the next few weeks ?
cheers
No sign of email, i will IM you my email address directly.
I have a list of parts that i would like to add or update.
Did you guys do all the work yourselves ?
Up for a track day in the next few weeks ?
cheers
Mr2 turbo is must mate.
We bought ours for £1500 with everything done to it.
Erm turbo mods for track :
Oil cooler
Larger intercooler
Overhaul brakes
Coilovers / lowering springs
Nice set of buckets and harnesses
Boost gauge
wouldn't bother stripping it out majorly of you get a turbo.
I won't be able to make a trackday any time soon. So busy ATM.
We bought ours for £1500 with everything done to it.
Erm turbo mods for track :
Oil cooler
Larger intercooler
Overhaul brakes
Coilovers / lowering springs
Nice set of buckets and harnesses
Boost gauge
wouldn't bother stripping it out majorly of you get a turbo.
I won't be able to make a trackday any time soon. So busy ATM.
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