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07-24-2011, 11:37 PM | #3 |
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Mr2 Spyder, Lotus Elise/Exige
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07-25-2011, 12:04 AM | #4 |
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Realistic: miata
Less realistic: boxster spyder/lotus exige or elise In your dreams: any caterham/ariel atom
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07-25-2011, 10:44 AM | #7 |
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Miata if you actually want to race other people.
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07-25-2011, 02:02 PM | #8 |
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07-25-2011, 02:16 PM | #9 |
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lol true. and i think radical has made an even faster model since the SR8's release.
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07-25-2011, 07:16 PM | #11 |
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07-26-2011, 01:18 AM | #13 |
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Used 2005-2006 Elises are pretty cheap though. NSX?
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07-26-2011, 02:36 AM | #16 |
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A "track toy" is a car that will be used almost exclusively used for the track, so it will be in addition to the cars someone already has for daily use. I doubt a "workin' man" has the disposable income to buy something like a Lotus for this purpose.
Completely different price ranges, although the E36 is realistic. Last edited by TK-421; 07-26-2011 at 02:41 AM. |
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07-26-2011, 08:00 AM | #17 |
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07-26-2011, 03:12 PM | #18 |
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S2k. Miata is even budget-friendlier but I'd rather save up for the Honda.
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07-26-2011, 05:52 PM | #20 |
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Have been kinda looking into a S2000. What's the diff b/w AP1 and AP2?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000 Personally, for a track car, the AP1 is more fun as it has more inherent oversteer and the higher revving engine is more entertaining. Plus you won't notice the plastic rear window as I'd imagine most track S2k's will remove the soft top entirely and use the hardtop. |
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07-26-2011, 06:59 PM | #22 |
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Its mostly miatas and s2000's if you're actually serious about track time or autocross. You can add Mini into that category (especially once they age a bit more).
Side note: The miata guys dont mess around... they're pretty hardcore when it comes to driving skills. |
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