Track day car hunting.

mazdeuce wrote: In reply to Spinout007: First post says no miata.

Well darn....

Then I'd say:

1. FC w/ a piston engine since he doesn't understand rotaries. It's a pretty nicely balanced chassis.
2. E36

z31maniac wrote: Huh? How does the car being reliable mean it won't eat tires/brakes/gas (what people are refering to by consumbales) at a prodigious rate compared to something like a Miata/E30?

I'm thinking things like wheel bearings, which DO become a consumable.

I would argue that it's cheaper to just buy a C5 instead of getting a different car and then upgrading the brakes and tires and then dealing with the chassis's other shortcomings. Used, not show quality C5s are not that expensive. Who cares about fraying leather or curb rash on the corners for a trackday car? Use those negatives to your advantage.

But then, I'm looking at it from the perspective of getting as much track time as possible with minimal fuss, as opposed to wrenching a lot.

Not mine, but just the first one i saw for sale.

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3677368533.html

1987 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde 3.0l V6

Rare collectable, the ultimate sport sedan!

Solid car with many upgrades but does need some mechanical work.

Headers from International Autosports Ansa rear exhaust K&N cone air filter for greater air flow

Bilstein Shocks all around 25.4 mm torsion bars (stock are 23.8 mm) Alfa Ricambi Supersport red springs Alfa Ricambi thicker front sway bar Alfa Ricambi thicker rear sway bar Watts linkage polyurethane bushings Cross drilled front rotors Stainless steel brake lines in the front and rear

General Maintenance: -Car was lowered with new torsion bars (25.4 mm) and all new front suspension hardware including ball joints and bushings in polyurethane 1 year ago -Head was rebuilt 5 years ago -New clutch, throwout bearing, clutch master and slave cylinders about 5 years ago. -Driveshaft needs to be installed -Regualar oil and fluid changes -Cut out and replaced the rear fenders, Milanos always get rust in their rear fenders

I have a set of 5 Ronal rims 17x8.0 with Yokahama Parada SpecII tires 215/40 and a set of OEM alloys with brand new snow tires.

Moving sale... please email me if you're interested, would like more pics, or have any questions.

Offers accepted.

If you want an already prepared car, I would like to sell my Miata or 944Spec race car. I'm in Mendocino, CA. Sounds like the Miata isn't for you. The 944 is a race car and would need to be towed to events. Also going to cost a little bit more than $5000, but will not require any upgrades or anything once you get it.

Thanks all for the suggestions.

Going to check out a few MR2 SCs in SOCAL that fit my budget as well as a couple X1/9s.....

On craigs list there doesn't seem to be any Alfas around there but i'll look around since a couple suggested them.

There is a TE72 corolla with 4age engine swap that i'm going to check out as well as a couple of 944s.

These MR2s and Fiat interests me the most though, i like the small lightweight short wheelbase car idea. I feel like that is going to be the most fun.

there is a SUPER nice looking Fiat x1/9 but it's beyond what i want to pay and is too good for me to destroy tracking it, lol. If anyone else wants it: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3641632909.html

Thanks all for the help.

+1 for the Datsun. They are cheap, fun & reliable. Around here (western MA) there are several on CL for $2000 or less