adam1985
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 06:58 PM |
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looking for track day toy
hi all ive been thinking about getting a cheap toy for track days (and i mean cheap) have being looking at the bay and some good golf gtis 16v mk2 and
astra gsis but never being on a track day before would i just be made to look stupid in something like this (are they to slow) cant really afford to
start upgrading the engine and fund the kit car. also how much are track days normaly if i do get one the car will be totaly stripped of any thing not
needed and be for track only what other cars would you sugest cheers adam
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donut
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:12 PM |
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I have a Golf VR6 which is blindingly fast above 3000rpm and although it's not been on a track i think it would go very well on one. 174bhp as
std.
 
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:13 PM |
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Ive been thinking the same but it must have four seats and still be able to use it as a spare car when needed.
I was thinking 325i e36 
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coozer
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:15 PM |
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Take your pic really, the Escort Bonus in FastFord goes well as does the roller in PPC. Depends what you want out of it and how much you want to
spend.
How about a basic track BEC locost? No road items, very light, huge PTW
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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nick205
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:16 PM |
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Neither of those would embarass you on a track day. It's more about you getting to drive what you have close to the limit in relative safety.
It's not a race and undoubedly there will always be someone quicker than you what ever you choose.
Other things to consider would be a Pug 205 or 306 GTI, Citroen Saxo, Seat Ibiza GTI, 16v Clio etc, etc...!
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adam1985
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
I have a Golf VR6 which is blindingly fast above 3000rpm and although it's not been on a track i think it would go very well on one. 174bhp as
std.
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its seeing your post the other day thats made me think about it that vr6 is very nice but i cant afford that much im just thinking a couple of hundred
really im building a bec now but its taking ages and cant wait just to get on a track plus it will give me a taster and abit of experience too before
its built how much are track days ive heard there expensive
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Meeerrrk
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:27 PM |
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it really depends on budget. what is your budget?do you want FWD or RWD?
i was going to go along the track only route but decided on the locoblade instead.
FWD id go for a 205 GTI, if you could, find one with a fully running MI16 conversion, but any model is cracking fun.
RWD, probably something like an early Mx5/eunos roadster.
Neither are blindingly quick but driven well will be great fun and very entertaining.
my 2p
edit to say i just seen your budget of a few hundred, i would say look for a 205GTI in that case!
track days CAN be expensive but last year i did my first 1/2 day, literally half the price and about 3-4hrs open pit lane which is MORE than enough
for one day trust me!
[Edited on 7/10/08 by Meeerrrk]
[Edited on 7/10/08 by Meeerrrk]
For Sale : 2008 Aries/Stuart Taylor Motorsport Locoblade (954 Blade)
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Hellfire
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:54 PM |
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A trackday is gonna cost you about £150. Even if you bought a reasonable track car for £100, you can Build your own sportscar for as little as £250
and race it!
I'm sure I've heard that somewhere before............................
Phil
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adam1985
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 08:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
A trackday is gonna cost you about £150. Even if you bought a reasonable track car for £100, you can Build your own sportscar for as little as £250
and race it!
I'm sure I've heard that somewhere before............................
haha yeah i heard that too dont believe it though
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dead sierra
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 08:22 PM |
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I've taken my fiesta zetec-s on track a couple of times, it only has 110 brake so there is always someone faster, but as soon as you leave the
pit lane you have so much fun that you just dont care about being slower!
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andrews_45
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 08:22 PM |
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I am a bit of a trackday whore and have had several different cars that have doubled as my daily drive and track toy. Had an Impreza (2002) and was
too scared to break it. Had a 205GTI (1987) was very badly built, but boy did it handle!!! Felt fast as it was tiny and tinny, was far too unreliable
and sold it to a mate who is busy restoring it. But without a shadow of doubt my vote would be a BMW E36 Coupe, I bought one in August, it has
intergalactic milage but feels and drives like a new car (put new suspension and bushes on it). Plus 200BHP 6 Cylinder growl, right wheel drive and
full leather interior. You can pick them up off ebay for 1k now and I'd rather have one of them with 100k on the clock than a Pug...
Plus I still have the Locost...
PS watch out with E36 coupe some cars (95-97 328i's) were fitted with Nikasil liners, which went porus, dead easy to spot one though, so dont
let that put you off. Plus they do a realistic 30mpg
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nitram38
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 08:38 PM |
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How about THIS?
ETDWM
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NigeEss
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 09:23 PM |
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Mk1 MR2
Just done a day at Aintree last Saturday. HUUge fun and the car only cost £600
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 8/10/08 at 07:45 AM |
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Buy something like a Cavalier SRi and bung some cheap suspension on it. Good enough for some fun on track.
I bought a mk1 Mondeo 4x4 for £50 intending to kill it on track. Turned out to be such a good car I sold it on ebay for over £400 which was a pity.
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locoboy
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| posted on 8/10/08 at 12:00 PM |
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<----------------
ATB
Locoboy
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andrews_45
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| posted on 10/10/08 at 05:08 PM |
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Gotta add locoboy, I still love the retro pug look
I put a pic up of mine on track somewhere in one of my posts...
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andybod
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| posted on 15/10/08 at 07:49 PM |
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how about a 309 gti i can reccomend a cheap one as i have on for sale few spares with it ,compomotive wheels and yoko's owes me £250 i'de
like to get my money back needs a couple of bits doing (and yes i'm aware it's a shamless punt sorry)
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