Do-it-all track car?

[Get Karter]

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

[Simon Mason]

Dead easy, Honda Integra Type R DC5.

4 spare wheels, jack, tools, fuel can, seats and tyre pump in the boot. 220bhp starting power, 250 availble without stripping the motor, huge HUGE range of genuine or Max BS upgrades and I've seen this all done with a big Sub woofer in the boot. But best of all they are great to drive specially with a 048R's on.

Similar thing can be done with a Mini Cooper S but its not quite as fast.

[Munter]

You must be able to get that lot in a 200sx or E30 if you want RWD.

[edh]

944 Turbo / S2 for RWD

[steve z]

RS4 Avant

[matt frost]

Clio Sport is another hot hatch option. Evo's, M3's etc etc.

Its a bit of a broad question though...what type of car, budget, looks, does it need to be cheap to run, rwd, fwd or 4wd? Etc Etc.

Give some more info on preference and someone may be able to help more.

[juansolo]

Get Karter said:

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

Two jerries fit in the passenger seat, trolley jack and tool box on the floor.

Sorted.

[Get Karter]

juansolo said:

Get Karter said:

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

Two jerries fit in the passenger seat, trolley jack and tool box on the floor.

Sorted.

Don't fancy doing an emergency stop though!

[Get Karter]

matt frost said:

Its a bit of a broad question though...what type of car, budget, looks, does it need to be cheap to run, rwd, fwd or 4wd? Etc Etc.

Give some more info on preference and someone may be able to help more.

Not decided.....just wondered what sort of cars might be usable to travel 300+ miles to a circuit, change wheels, do trackday, change wheels, drive home.
I currently do it in a 'hot hatch' and want to get something lighter...but Elises and (I thought) '7's aren't do-it-all in that respect.
Budget would be £7-8k

[Get Karter]

edh said:

944 Turbo / S2 for RWD

What sort of kerb weight are those?

Saw a load doing the Easter Sprint at Croft a couple of years ago. Looked good.

[chrisr29]

Nissan Primera GT hatch? Mines cavernous with the rear seats removed. Good on track as well, engines are bullet proof.

[NeilC]

300 miles? Do you live in north scotland?

[Get Karter]

Brands Hatch is over 400 miles from me.

Edited by Get Karter on Friday 9th January 12:05

[NeilC]

Have you enough room for a barge/rented trailer option? I can't help but think that once you modify a car to make it suitable for the track it won't be nice to drive such distances in and you might end up hating it?

If not i'd get a porker.

[Munter]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/835385.htm



Go on....go,on,go,on,go,on.

[juansolo]

Get Karter said:

Don't fancy doing an emergency stop though!

I suspect you'd ratchet strap the wheels to the frame before you set off

[boxsey]

Get Karter said:

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

Barring the extra wheels there's plenty of space to put all you would need in an old 911. Going to and from a trackday in comfort and then haring round without it missing a beat is what they're famous for If you're fast enough in it such that road legal trackday tyres are holding you back (not a problem I have myself), then it would be time to get serious and trailer it.

[DanH]

m3 CSL without doubt.

Even then, bit compromised on the seats + no cage + harness, but thats why you have all the room in the back for tyres and friends!

[arryb]

juansolo said:

Get Karter said:

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

Two jerries fit in the passenger seat, trolley jack and tool box on the floor.

Sorted.

That's awesome - top marks for commitment

[juansolo]

arryb said:

juansolo said:

Get Karter said:

The usual suspects are too small to carry 4 track wheels, tool bag and trolley jack up and down the country to the different circuits.

Any suggestions for the BEST track orientated car that does have the space to lug the necessary?

Two jerries fit in the passenger seat, trolley jack and tool box on the floor.

Sorted.

That's awesome - top marks for commitment

Not mine so I can't claim credit. But other than the tyres (I make do with A048Rs that are road legal so I don't need to take any others) that's how I do it.