# so i've been inspired by track day **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 26, 2006, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543 "2006-08-26T23:54:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/21 "2006-08-27T12:30:13Z")
> [@BikerFry](#): > > I didn’t think of it, but don’t NX2k’s handle extremely well too? They’re the same as the Sentra pretty much. Just a little more aerodynamic, a little lower cg, bigger brakes. > [@BikerFry](#): > > They’re damn near impossible to find though. Here’s an SE-R for $800 in NJ [http://www.sr20forum.com/showthread.php?t=165523](http://www.sr20forum.com/showthread.php?t=165523) Here’s on in Long Island for ~$2000 [http://www.sr20forum.com/showthread.php?t=168021](http://www.sr20forum.com/showthread.php?t=168021) Here’s one in RI for $1700 [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Nissan-Sentra-SE-R-2-TONE\_W0QQitemZ160023777686QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6401QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Nissan-Sentra-SE-R-2-TONE_W0QQitemZ160023777686QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6401QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) and a NX2000 in CT for $1000 [1991 NX2000 5spd T Top For Sale in CT | SR20 Forum](http://www.sr20forum.com/showthread.php?t=168001) ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/22 "2006-08-27T12:37:07Z")
I don’t think you can get even a salvaged S2000 for 8k. ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/23 "2006-08-27T12:53:06Z")
ugh make a list of EXACTLY what you want out of a car. then research cars that match up to what you want it to do. then buy it when you get money. i know you’re not researching very much, cause you’re gonna need at Least 15K to even begin to consider S2K’s. at least do that much, then make these threads. bikerfry threw out some pretty interesting stuff 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AlbinoMonkeyRat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bb73d2/32.png) [@AlbinoMonkeyRat](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AlbinoMonkeyRat)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/24 "2006-08-27T13:02:50Z")
1990-94 Civic coupe/hatch -light -easy to make lighter -HUGE aftermarket makes performance parts easier to find and less expensive than on other cars -decent on gas too. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/25 "2006-08-27T13:27:02Z")
Yeah I wouldn’t even recomend you buy a Z if you plan on tracking it. I’ve put a lot of money into my car to make it the way I want it, and it’s not slow but look at how fast the EVO / STI guys were out there. ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/26 "2006-08-27T13:31:23Z")
i realize Onyx has put a lot into his Z, and one if the reasons i like the Z (and the 944) is its something that i could learn to drive with, and still something i could take out. it wouldnt be a dedicated track car as much as a nice car that i would be able to drive when i want to. ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/27 "2006-08-27T13:33:37Z")
> [@ghettostyleTA](#): > > ugh > > make a list of EXACTLY what you want out of a car. then research cars that match up to what you want it to do. then buy it when you get money. i know you’re not researching very much, cause you’re gonna need at Least 15K to even begin to consider S2K’s. at least do that much, then make these threads. bikerfry threw out some pretty interesting stuff 🙂 :word: Every day I come on here I see a different “I THINK I WANT TO BUY A XXXXXX” thread from you…everything from german luxury sedans to lowered trucks to japanese supercars. Could you be more broad in what you want? lol. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/28 "2006-08-27T13:48:29Z")
[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Chevrolet-Camaro-z28-one-owner\_W0QQitemZ330022224506QQihZ014QQcategoryZ6161QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Chevrolet-Camaro-z28-one-owner_W0QQitemZ330022224506QQihZ014QQcategoryZ6161QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) lol ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/29 "2006-08-27T14:18:22Z")
> [@98GCL](#): > > theres a 91 Nsx for sale with 80k miles on it for $19k on clarence center road near transit I worked a party down there, and had to drive by that thing like 20 times. I have no sperm left. ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/30 "2006-08-27T14:20:29Z")
91 nsx? o rly? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/31 "2006-08-27T14:28:10Z")
Hmm… So you’re going to learn to race in a heavy, collectable, JDM supercar? There’s a bit of wisdom that says “People do what they want, and then justify it with logic.” You seem to be the king of this. Deep down you actually have a clue right? I don’t mean to come across as a dick or anything because you seem like you’re probably a pretty nice/cool guy, but you just don’t seem to get it. ---
**Author:** ![98GCL](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98gcl/32/7366_2.png) [@98GCL](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98GCL)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/32 "2006-08-27T14:31:02Z")
> [@DarkkstaR](#): > > 91 nsx? o rly? yes really, its red by the way with aftermarket 5 spoke rims. I was going to post a thread about it but i didnt care that much ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/33 "2006-08-27T14:33:41Z")
What about a Miata? ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/34 "2006-08-27T14:40:01Z")
> [@98GCL](#): > > yes really, its red by the way with aftermarket 5 spoke rims. I was going to post a thread about it but i didnt care that much nice. I’m gonna have to gawk at it sometime. ---
**Author:** ![Garick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/35 "2006-08-27T17:40:20Z")
> [@Zong](#): > > What about a Miata? gets my vote ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/36 "2006-08-27T17:54:28Z")
If you are serious about getting a car to track, it would be an equally dumb move to exclude the cars that you did. For the amount of money you want to spend, your best options are not on your list. What makes an excellent track day/ time trial car? - Cost - Parts availability - cost of parts Now don’t get me wrong, you can track a 300ZX. But you’d better come to the table with a lot more than $8000. Don’t go for the cool car. Go for the functional car, or the car that you can “afford” to make functional. Re-assess your priorities and budget, then start doing some research into the cars. Some of the cars you are not considering would be much better/cheaper to track than what you are currently leaning towards. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/37 "2006-08-27T18:04:40Z")
turbo mr2, suspension, tires, done for way less than 8k MR ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/38 "2006-08-27T18:16:40Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Poll: [sell it or keep it?](http://showthread.php/?t=16167) > > [i promiss this will be my last car buying thread!!!](http://showthread.php/?t=16753) > > ``` > Poll: [pros/cons: Mazda Vs VW](http://showthread.php/?t=14978) > > ``` > > [**NOW FOR SALE** 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T](http://showthread.php/?t=13784) > > ``` > [Eclipse question](http://showthread.php/?t=13463) > > ``` > > [coupple questions for the Audi/VW people](http://showthread.php/?t=13176) > > [i need a daily driver](http://showthread.php/?t=12792) > > ``` > Poll: [Gonna be Looking at new DDs soon **POLL**](http://showthread.php/?t=7885) > > ``` \<3 You just saved me so much effort. ---
**Author:** ![RobY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@RobY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobY)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/39 "2006-08-27T18:22:40Z")
Shifter kart comes into mind… If you want to race furreal thats probably the best enterntainment for the buck ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2006, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543/40 "2006-08-27T19:09:38Z")
MR would be interesting, and I think driving one at the limit would require more attention and discipline. No one has brought one out this summer yet… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-been-inspired-by-track-day/16543.md?page=3)