Workin' Mans Track Toy

MisterSkiMask · 07-24-2011, 11:11 PM

So, what is it?
Boxster
Miata
S2000
Other?

TK-421 · 07-24-2011, 11:13 PM

Miata

wisesoul · 07-24-2011, 11:37 PM

Mr2 Spyder, Lotus Elise/Exige

Year's_End · 07-25-2011, 12:04 AM

Realistic: miata
Less realistic: boxster spyder/lotus exige or elise
In your dreams: any caterham/ariel atom

kyleb350 · 07-25-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Year's_End

Realistic: miata
Less realistic: boxster spyder/lotus exige or elise
In your dreams: Radical SR8, Zonda R

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Q4P · 07-25-2011, 10:19 AM

Buy an S2000, u won't regret it.

Red Bread · 07-25-2011, 10:44 AM

Miata if you actually want to race other people.

BTM · 07-25-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

fixed

There was actually a Radical for sale in Sports Car for right around 30k IIRC...a lot more attainable than I thought it would be...think it included some spares too

Year's_End · 07-25-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

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lol true. and i think radical has made an even faster model since the SR8's release.

BTM · 07-25-2011, 03:08 PM

Just found it...it's an SR3 not 8...asking 32k

http://trackcars.info/?p=133

Still badass

Year's_End · 07-25-2011, 07:16 PM

2011 SR8 RX lawd

MR///M3 · 07-25-2011, 09:42 PM

i say Miata

wisesoul · 07-26-2011, 01:18 AM

Used 2005-2006 Elises are pretty cheap though. NSX?

b0bab0i · 07-26-2011, 01:22 AM

Elise/Exige

CAPSGOD · 07-26-2011, 02:05 AM

S2000, Miata, & MR2 are all for the grounded man. You may also want to try out a Z4 M Coupe and E36 M3.

TK-421 · 07-26-2011, 02:36 AM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAPSGOD

S2000, Miata, & MR2 are all for the grounded man. You may also want to try out a Z4 M Coupe and E36 M3.

Completely different price ranges, although the E36 is realistic.

KingOfJericho · 07-26-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Miata if you actually want to race other people.

This.

michaelthepsycho · 07-26-2011, 03:12 PM

S2k. Miata is even budget-friendlier but I'd rather save up for the Honda.

amgthis · 07-26-2011, 03:34 PM

AP2 S2000 if you can, but AP1 is good too

miiipilot · 07-26-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by amgthis

AP2 S2000 if you can, but AP1 is good too

Have been kinda looking into a S2000. What's the diff b/w AP1 and AP2?

Thanks,
miiipilot

Red Bread · 07-26-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miiipilot

Have been kinda looking into a S2000. What's the diff b/w AP1 and AP2?

Thanks,
miiipilot

It's kind of funny that Wiki has this right, but they do:
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.

JoosyJoos · 07-26-2011, 06:59 PM

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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07-25-2011, 09:42 PM	#12
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michaelthepsycho Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,644 Posts Drives: 11 Montego Blue E90 335i Step Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	S2k. Miata is even budget-friendlier but I'd rather save up for the Honda. __________________ Former car 2011 BMW 335i Step - Montego Blue / Chestnut Brown
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