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2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 04:03 PM

So I'm basically looking for the best track car out there, stock, under for 40 grand. I know that the best are the ZR1 and the Z06, but both of them are over my limit. I'm not looking for anything that special.

What I'm looking for -

Under 40 grand
Stock
At least, a V8
Rather easily modable

jcamaro · 01-11-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

So I'm basically looking for the best track car out there

Which track, 1/4 mile or circuit?

TheClassicCarKid · 01-11-2010, 05:11 PM

Does it have to be new?

THUMPER20X · 01-11-2010, 06:26 PM

What about an 04-08 STi? not a v8 but awesome all around track car. I would do a used Viper if it has to be a min of 8cyl.

Vladi · 01-11-2010, 06:31 PM

if it is not a drag track, i`ll choose 911(996) or m3(e46 csl)

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jcamaro

Which track, 1/4 mile or circuit?

Both, but I'm interested in getting seperate cars for each track

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

Does it have to be new?

Preferably, though it doesn't have to be, just something that wasn't driven like it was stolen. I'm definitely not interested in getting a used car with a f***** engine or tranny. But if it's in good condition and happens to have low miles, then I'll take a look.

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X

What about an 04-08 STi? not a v8 but awesome all around track car. I would do a used Viper if it has to be a min of 8cyl.

The only thing is that I would prefer an american or german car. But, if we are talking about japanese cars, I'm not sure if an sti would be the best bang for the buck. I mean I like the sti but evo seems cheaper

Preferably, I would like a viper too. I'm just not sure if I can get one cheap enough, unless it's from the 1990s.

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vladi

if it is not a drag track, i`ll choose 911(996) or m3(e46 csl)

That's pretty much what I'm thinking. I'd rather have a m3 as my daily driver, but due to all porsche's being mid-engined cars and being relatively light weight, any porsche will do

Kyle2k · 01-11-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

So I'm basically looking for the best track car out there, stock, under for 40 grand. I know that the best are the ZR1 and the Z06, but both of them are over my limit. I'm not looking for anything that special.

What I'm looking for -

Under 40 grand
Stock
At least, a V8
Rather easily modable

Why wouldn't you get a 2SS Camaro? Should be about under that after taxes on a 2SS RS.

a_Username · 01-11-2010, 11:01 PM

1/4 Mile- 2011 SS/2011 GT
Road Course- Evolution X/2011 SS

syr74 · 01-11-2010, 11:13 PM

2011 Mustang GT with the Brembo brake package might save you the trouble of needing two cars if it turns in the M3-like road course times it is rumored to be capable of.

NJSS · 01-11-2010, 11:15 PM

My track car is a Porsche 911tt and works for me. Also, a used Cayman would do the trick also. By the way only the Cayman and Boxster are mid engine. The 911's are all rear engine! Unfortunately they are all 6 bangers (although my tt puts out about 525 AWHP).
Also, have seen a few Camaro's at the track. A bit of suspension work, a little brake modification and you have a pretty good track car.

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 11:47 PM

Well the thing with the camaro is that right now I happen to be a college student, but after college I happen to have a chance of just taking a break, as I already happen to have enough money for that saved up. So for a while, I happen to have the possibility of looking into becoming a professional race car driver. I know it sounds corny and all that, but since I have the possibility, I'll take it. Unfortunately, I will have to slowly start building a name for myself, and I just don't see the ss camaro winning that many races. I mean if the z28 would come out, then that's a different story. But from my point of view, a stock 2011 ss will need a lot of work before it's ready to start smokin everything else at the track.

01-11-2010, 04:03 PM	#1
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	What's the best track car uder 40 gs? So I'm basically looking for the best track car out there, stock, under for 40 grand. I know that the best are the ZR1 and the Z06, but both of them are over my limit. I'm not looking for anything that special. What I'm looking for - Under 40 grand Stock At least, a V8 Rather easily modable

01-11-2010, 06:26 PM	#4
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	What about an 04-08 STi? not a v8 but awesome all around track car. I would do a used Viper if it has to be a min of 8cyl. __________________

01-11-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
Vladi Russian maFFia Drives: 09-SLK350 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Walnut Creek.CA, Turku Finland , St-Petersburg Russia Posts: 480 View My Garage	if it is not a drag track, i`ll choose 911(996) or m3(e46 csl) __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/SSVladi

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2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Well the thing with the camaro is that right now I happen to be a college student, but after college I happen to have a chance of just taking a break, as I already happen to have enough money for that saved up. So for a while, I happen to have the possibility of looking into becoming a professional race car driver. I know it sounds corny and all that, but since I have the possibility, I'll take it. Unfortunately, I will have to slowly start building a name for myself, and I just don't see the ss camaro winning that many races. I mean if the z28 would come out, then that's a different story. But from my point of view, a stock 2011 ss will need a lot of work before it's ready to start smokin everything else at the track.