Track Car Advice
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superdog (09-03-2019)
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superdog (09-03-2019)
09-03-2019, 12:18 PM
#63
thanks again everyone for the advice.
i am trying to find a good balance here. And I decided to not sell the 458.
I looked at every option discussed here. And I had a blast doing it.
In the end, when I priced out an older Cayman S, it really was not cheap. In fact, I realized that they hold their value exceptionally well. That said, after I put in a roll cage, upgraded the brakes and the seats, I really was not all that far off from a GT4 with 15-20k miles. So, financially speaking, it does appear that the best option is a GT4. Far less than the GT3 (or RS) but not too far away from a Cayman with 50,000 miles, after the necessary safety equipment is installed.
I also confirmed my instructor so I will be learning from a certified guy.
Is this the perfect route? I am not sure. But it does appear to be a good balance. Yes, the car is way more than I can handle for now. But I imagine it will also last me longer than a Cayman S would. And even based on the various suggestions, there are a lot of "correct" ways to go.
Thanks again everyone. I will update the thread when I have confirmed this is the way I am going (meaning I singed the papers) and post pics.
i am trying to find a good balance here. And I decided to not sell the 458.
I looked at every option discussed here. And I had a blast doing it.
In the end, when I priced out an older Cayman S, it really was not cheap. In fact, I realized that they hold their value exceptionally well. That said, after I put in a roll cage, upgraded the brakes and the seats, I really was not all that far off from a GT4 with 15-20k miles. So, financially speaking, it does appear that the best option is a GT4. Far less than the GT3 (or RS) but not too far away from a Cayman with 50,000 miles, after the necessary safety equipment is installed.
I also confirmed my instructor so I will be learning from a certified guy.
Is this the perfect route? I am not sure. But it does appear to be a good balance. Yes, the car is way more than I can handle for now. But I imagine it will also last me longer than a Cayman S would. And even based on the various suggestions, there are a lot of "correct" ways to go.
Thanks again everyone. I will update the thread when I have confirmed this is the way I am going (meaning I singed the papers) and post pics.
As others have said, I, too, believe it's a great choice. You will not be disappointed. I am in northern NJ (and I believe you are not far), so let me know if you'd like to drive my GT4. If you keep your eyes peeled, you can find nicely track-ready GT4s around, that already have harness bar, harnesses, suspension tweaks, etc.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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superdog (09-03-2019)
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superdog (09-03-2019)
09-03-2019, 07:43 PM
#65
Lifes too short, do an RS and driving instructor 
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superdog (09-03-2019)
09-12-2019, 11:58 AM
#68
Track driving is truly a lot of fun. Don’t worry about being a novice. As long as you don’t block faster drivers by refusing to point by, and you are in the right run group, no one should look down upon you. If they do, then screw them, those types of guys are like the trash who make fun of fat guys at the gym.
my only precaution is to understand that tracking is an expensive hobby. Insurance, tire wear, and brake wear will likely put the unit cost of each track day in the thousands.
my only precaution is to understand that tracking is an expensive hobby. Insurance, tire wear, and brake wear will likely put the unit cost of each track day in the thousands.