If it's so easy to get on track, why is it so hard to get a car?

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

there's been talk of a 4.1 Cadillacs. The thing to remember at 25:1 that's technically a slow car. A heavier car with more power would walk those low power cars down every straight, so making them give it up in the corners helps even it out. WE've got a 4cyl accord joining the ranks this year. 

The c spec cars look like they could be even cheaper than the b spec cars. 

accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

I saw a Suzuki Firenza for $2500 the other day. Those things are rated at 128 HP and about 2700 LB. Only had 77,000 miles and looked pretty rust free by Michigan standards. It would be slow enough I think, and there wouldn't likely be another one show up!

Edit: I also saw a 2013 Kia Rio SX for sale in Ossian, Indiana if someone was serious about trying Sundae Cup. Just copy Bobzilla's build and go have fun.

theruleslawyer said:

accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

Mercedes put 600hp through 185s in the 1930s.

theruleslawyer said:

accordionfolder said:

In reply to bobzilla :

Yeah - some bigger cars might struggle to downsize wheels/tires @ 215 - though maybe I'm thinking "too big" for the cars you guys are thinking of. 

It would be amusing to try to put down 400+ hp through a pair of 215.

My MG has about that power level and runs 195s. My track Miata has about 20% more than that and runs 225s. Just don't shock them loose and you'll be amazed as how they can hook up. 

DeadSkunk (Warren) said:

I saw a Suzuki Firenza for $2500 the other day. Those things are rated at 128 HP and about 2700 LB. Only had 77,000 miles and looked pretty rust free by Michigan standards. It would be slow enough I think, and there wouldn't likely be another one show up!

Edit: I also saw a 2013 Kia Rio SX for sale in Ossian, Indiana if someone was serious about trying Sundae Cup. Just copy Bobzilla's build and go have fun.

 

Dude, give me your checkbook and I'll put it together for you. 

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My approach was to simplify by owning two cars, and here's why:

I want to make sure I don’t have to rely on my dual-duty car after a track day for work, family errands, or personal daily driving. This way, I can push hard on the track without worrying about whether the car will be ready for the next day.

I’m aiming for a reliable daily driver (pre-owned) and a capable 'dual duty' car for both street and track use, like the FRS/BRZ platform or Miatas.

The FRS/BRZ twins offer solid performance with low running costs on track, no overheating issues, and they’ve never needed a teardown. While they might not set the fastest lap times, I can comfortably drive them for an hour straight during events like Chin Track Days.

As for the daily driver, there are plenty of pre own great options around the $25K range.