by "Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
Published 02/19/2017 at 22:49
by "Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
Published 02/19/2017 at 22:49
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I took a brief look at my car today and I don’t think the engine will turn over by hand. I can’t roll it in gear at all. The starter solenoid makes one click. Tomorrow the pan will come off and actual mechanics will tell me that I need a new engine. That will force a decision. I’m referring to this, from yesterday:
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So depending on the price of engine + install, do I repair the 911 or do I start with something else?
Here’s the rules of the game:
1) Do not suggest I quit tracking cars as nobody needs your shit.
2) What do you think the repair will cost? (Speculate away; I’ll update.)
3) What would you spend your money on instead? (Same)
4) 300+ HP, or insane power to weight raio.
So it’s it’s $14k and I wanted to go a different route, well, how about this?
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Or this:
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Easier to work on with cheaper parts are always preferred. Relatively track ready is also a plus.
"S65" (granthp)
02/19/2017 at 23:00, STARS: 2
I’d go with a C5 Corvette, but in a racier color
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/corp-0504-how-to-buy-a-corvette-c5/
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
02/19/2017 at 23:01, STARS: 1
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/6008003246.html
"E92M3" (E46M3)
02/19/2017 at 23:01, STARS: 0
I think it would be hard to go from a 911 to a M5 for trackdays. So I vote for the vette, or to put a LS in the 911.
"WRXforScience" (WRXforScience)
02/19/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 0
The obvious answers are obvious: Spec Miata, or cram an LS into your Porsche.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:04, STARS: 0
I daily drive an E60 M5 which I’ve taken on the track. Not knowing that, you’re 100% correct. I just can’t afford to break the E60. An E39 would be a lot cheaper and frankly break a lot less too.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
Already noted that one just a little bit ago, which is what led to the post! Lots of options in the Bay Area and that one jumped out.
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
02/19/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 5
I know this is the obvious answer, but if you’re doing a lot of track days it’s hard to argue with a Corvette, just because if and when you blow something up under the hood it’s probably reasonable to repair it rather than replace the whole car. A similar alternative if you’re to DD and track would be a CTS-V but it would have to be a first gen to get into your price range.
"Tazio, Count Fouroff" (tazio0625)
02/19/2017 at 23:06, STARS: 0
idk maybe this’ll be of help, from an onlooker
sounds like this (choice of track car right now) is more of a financial , not an emotional, one?
(If that’s the case, at least it should make some of it easier...)
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 2
I’m not a very good driver so I need horsepower to fill in the gaps and hide my lack of ability which is why the Miata isn’t on my list.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
02/19/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 1
Eh, I’m usually the first to say “get something european and unreliable”.
But you want a track car that is ready-ish and cheaper to maintain, and you already own an E60. So I’d probably go:
- Mini Cooper S (JCW)
-135I
-Abarth
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 2
My good racing friend told me I fucked up when I bought the Porsche and I expected him to rail against it being 4 wheel drive or a convertible (both 110% valid arguments) but his immediate explanation was that I should have bought a C5 as the amount of car for the money is incredible.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
02/19/2017 at 23:12, STARS: 1
The E39 M5 is a great car, with good dynamics (for a sport sedan). Just think it will never provide the same sensation a 911 does on track. You’ll miss having a light sports car.
"WRXforScience" (WRXforScience)
02/19/2017 at 23:17, STARS: 7
Nothing makes you a better driver faster than a slow car.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0
You’re completely right. That is another huge reason why I don’t use the M5 I already have. I had kind of forgotten what it’s like around turns at speed. An M3 seems the far better car for the job, but finding one used and not trashed is a bit of a chore. The 911 is/was great for competing with M3's, STi’s, VW GTI’s, Focus RS’s... things that can go through a turn without a huge inertia management issue. Way more fun on the track.
"CRider" (crider)
02/19/2017 at 23:19, STARS: 2
You’ll save money if you only pay for the wheels you need.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
02/19/2017 at 23:20, STARS: 3
V8 Datsun!
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5958590790.html
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:22, STARS: 1
Find me a VW Scirocco that’s worth a shit and I’ll put on a fucking clinic on how to drive it. It’s the true exception to the rule. Pretty sure I could outrun a superbike in one of those things.
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 0
Holy shit. That.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
02/19/2017 at 23:29, STARS: 1
I have raced several 240z’s and they make fantastic track cars. Plus the v8 doesn’t weigh much more than the i6.
"tythegeek" (tythegeek)
02/19/2017 at 23:36, STARS: 2
Wow, that is cool. That is what I wish the Roadkill guys would do with theirs. But, Roadkill.
"peepeesprinkles" (peepeesprinkles)
02/19/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
http://dennydotson.com/2005-Cadillac-CTS/Used-Car/Johnstown-OH/8850751/Details.aspx
"Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen" (distraxi)
02/19/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 6
Which is probably exactly why it should be. As long as you can hide the mistakes you’ll never fix them. Buy a slow, delicate car, be embarrassed for a year or so, and come out of it a better driver.
I did a couple of seasons racing 2CVs many years ago and it was the best thing ever for my driving skills - make a mistake in one of those and it’ll take you a whole lap to get back on the pace. Which means you ALWAYS know when you did it less than perfectly, and so does everyone else. I’m not recommending going to quite that extreme, but it’s easy enough to buy a Miata or an FRS, try it for a while, and if you hate it, sell it.
There also a lot to be said for a car that’s slow enough that your accident won’t hurt too much....
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/19/2017 at 23:49, STARS: 0
I watched a race version one of those eat the face off of every car on the field at a GT race at Sonoma.
It might be repairable as a Corvette, kinda, and different enough of a choice for me to feel clever somehow.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
02/19/2017 at 23:50, STARS: 0
Is there a more racier color than yellow?
"NYankee1927" (nyankee1927)
02/19/2017 at 23:52, STARS: 1
E46 M3. Pretty frickin easy to work on, except the exhaust manifold. Enough power to get you in trouble and a awesome sounding engine similar to the 911
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
02/19/2017 at 23:54, STARS: 1
The C5 is a no brainer, especially if you can stretch to a Z06. I’d be surprised if you got away for less than $10k on the Porsche, but SSF has reman RND Porsche engines that have a good rep, for fair money. Worth checking out.
Personally, I’d love to track a Z4 coupe, but the Vette is undeniably hard to beat.
"Forrest" (forrest)
02/19/2017 at 23:58, STARS: 2
So, sticking with “European and unreliable” then ;)
"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
02/20/2017 at 00:01, STARS: 0
I took a test drive in a M-Coupe before buying the Porsche. It was a huge letdown. A neighbor has a Z4 that I want to drive so badly that while I was out spraying wheel cleaner on my own car I was tempted to spray a bit on hers. Didn’t want to send a mixed message: I love the car, that’s all, I’m sorry.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
02/20/2017 at 00:06, STARS: 1
Buy a C5Z. That’s what I’m doing at least :)
"Little Black Coupe Turned Silver" (littleblackcoupe)
02/20/2017 at 00:53, STARS: 1
Yeahhh, if you want to be a better, faster, driver; you might want to re-think this strategy. You don’t want to be the dude who has a train behind him in the corners and then rockets down the straights because they are only relying on horsepower. It’s not hiding anything.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
02/20/2017 at 01:04, STARS: 1
...people race 2CVs? I need more info please.
"Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen" (distraxi)
02/20/2017 at 01:11, STARS: 1
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"DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully" (danceswithrotors)
02/20/2017 at 01:14, STARS: 0
The old Sport Compact Car project 510 is up for sale... SR20-swapped 510, so relatively quick, full rally suspension, full cage...
If I hadn’t spent way, way too much on dresses, heels and glasses this week...
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
02/20/2017 at 01:47, STARS: 0
For the budget... I got nothing. C5 will probably be your best bet. The only thing I could think to do would be the build I want to do, there is this english manufacturer that builds RWD rear engine kits for austin minis, but tbh the time and effort you are still looking at about 30k. Not sure what your total budget looks like, but in no way is that a replacement.
"derf" (derficus)
02/20/2017 at 02:02, STARS: 1
Can vouch for the S54 being a very nice soundtrack indeed.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/20/2017 at 02:03, STARS: 0
you dont follow their instagram page do you?
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
02/20/2017 at 02:26, STARS: 0
THIS IS AMAZING
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/20/2017 at 03:04, STARS: 0
MX5 / Miata
"The Stig's former college room mate" (das-stig)
02/20/2017 at 14:08, STARS: 0
You can’t beat a C5 for the money, and even Z06's are available in your price range.
"tythegeek" (tythegeek)
02/20/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
I do, theirs just won’t ever be this nice. Or run for more than 24 laps.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/20/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 0
hey, there IS a 302 in it now. even roadkill cant fuck that one up so badly.
"tythegeek" (tythegeek)
02/21/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 0
Then you haven’t seen Roadkill, cause they have the power to screw up anything. Lol.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
02/21/2017 at 14:26, STARS: 1
this is also true.