Guide For Finding The Perfect 944 Cup Car
05-14-2005, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by michaelathome
89-91 S2 or S2 Cab.
I'd seriously consider the 89 2.7L as a possibility, as the power to weight on a 2.5 n/a is just so low. I appreciate the whole point of this is to get into a lower HP car, but I think you'd still find the 2.7L n/a plenty low enough! Also, while the stock 83 with manual steering is indeed lighter, there are weight minimums set for each of the model years for 944 cup, so I'm not sure once a car is race prepped the stock weight is going to account for a real difference.
Finally, the 89s are obviously six years younger, and generally more refined cars all around.
-Mark
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05-14-2005, 06:13 AM
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As you drive a 996, you can deal with some power. Look for an 89 2.7, at least have SOMETHING... the extra weight of that year should not effect you as I assume it will be fully stripped out. I can tell you now, don't think turbo if you want reliability (I'm trying it, just not working out well, but its fun when it works)
take a look at www.clarks-garage.com
You may also be interested in my fire supression group buy for the track car.
~Eyal
take a look at www.clarks-garage.com
You may also be interested in my fire supression group buy for the track car.
~Eyal
05-14-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ian
TD,
I know that must have been a very difficult moment passing up the GT-3, but I would say you are heading down the right path to become a better driver. During one of my first driver schools my instructor had a VW golf (Mk2 w/ 16v motor, race ready) and he took me out in one of the faster run groups with 911s, M3s, and a few other quick cars. Well sure enough he was holding his own with the "faster" cars because of his skill behind the wheel.
So I wish you the best of luck in your quest, and hopefully down the road you will get another great deal on a GT-3 and you will be ready to use it......
I know that must have been a very difficult moment passing up the GT-3, but I would say you are heading down the right path to become a better driver. During one of my first driver schools my instructor had a VW golf (Mk2 w/ 16v motor, race ready) and he took me out in one of the faster run groups with 911s, M3s, and a few other quick cars. Well sure enough he was holding his own with the "faster" cars because of his skill behind the wheel.
So I wish you the best of luck in your quest, and hopefully down the road you will get another great deal on a GT-3 and you will be ready to use it......
05-15-2005, 03:37 PM
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TD...
Best place to look for 944-cup cars is http://44cup.com
This is 944-cup website. Ask around there. Given you situation it is probably best to get a complete well sorted race car.
here is the first one I saw in their classifieds. There are more too. http://44cup.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=827
I don't know the ins and outs 944-cup, but in 944-spec you can build a car for 10k or buy one. 95% of time if you buy one all the little thinks that break due to age are already fixed. When ever you build a car it will take some track time before it is sorted. Remember the 944's are old and age poor Previous owner maintenece are their worst enemy. I have an 83 944 that I am looking to sell. It would make a great track car, but does have some things that need to be fixed. Now this does not help you since it way over here in Az and woudl cost too much to ship.
So look for used completed cup cars. Those will cost more than a $2500 project car, but will fit you needs much better. PS... street legal is nice, but in a preppared race car I just like towed better. Just in case something happens etc you always have a way home.
If you do decide to build one. Read the rules for 944-cup and build it slowly to those rules. This way you won't waste money on things that are not cup legal. The only advanatge to starting stock is the cars are softer and more responsive when stock. They are bit better for learing. Fully prepped cars can feel quite stiff and unresponsive. Once you get comfortable they are fine, but it can be a little odd. Of couse one way to counter act this is to pull the sway bars for a while making the car softer. Then add back as you get more experience with th car.
Just like Redline man said. You got great advice on racing forum. Around here most folks love their 944, but can't understand why you would turn down a GT3 for a measly little NA. I think you are making a great choice. Run the 944 NA for 3-4 years and in good strong competition you will get 100 times faster than you would in a GT3.
Best place to look for 944-cup cars is http://44cup.com
This is 944-cup website. Ask around there. Given you situation it is probably best to get a complete well sorted race car.
here is the first one I saw in their classifieds. There are more too. http://44cup.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=827
I don't know the ins and outs 944-cup, but in 944-spec you can build a car for 10k or buy one. 95% of time if you buy one all the little thinks that break due to age are already fixed. When ever you build a car it will take some track time before it is sorted. Remember the 944's are old and age poor Previous owner maintenece are their worst enemy. I have an 83 944 that I am looking to sell. It would make a great track car, but does have some things that need to be fixed. Now this does not help you since it way over here in Az and woudl cost too much to ship.
So look for used completed cup cars. Those will cost more than a $2500 project car, but will fit you needs much better. PS... street legal is nice, but in a preppared race car I just like towed better. Just in case something happens etc you always have a way home.
If you do decide to build one. Read the rules for 944-cup and build it slowly to those rules. This way you won't waste money on things that are not cup legal. The only advanatge to starting stock is the cars are softer and more responsive when stock. They are bit better for learing. Fully prepped cars can feel quite stiff and unresponsive. Once you get comfortable they are fine, but it can be a little odd. Of couse one way to counter act this is to pull the sway bars for a while making the car softer. Then add back as you get more experience with th car.
Just like Redline man said. You got great advice on racing forum. Around here most folks love their 944, but can't understand why you would turn down a GT3 for a measly little NA. I think you are making a great choice. Run the 944 NA for 3-4 years and in good strong competition you will get 100 times faster than you would in a GT3.
