fryd

The story goes something like, I track my GT3 a ton. Have modded it totally for the track and don't even drive on the road now (although it's insured and licensed for the road). Have bought a trailer and prefer to tow it to the track when I go to DEs and track days. Qualified for my PCA rookie license and did my first race this weekend in an "arrive and drive" Cayman S race car. And now all I want to do is race.

Keep the GT3, spend another $10-20k on further mods (cage, motec, differential, etc.), or buy a (used) 996 Cup Car for not much difference in money. Am I answering my own question???

fc-racer

Dave, definitely buy a Cup car. For the price, you can't beat them and I'm sure there are many subtle differences to the street version which would make it faster than a modified street car. Once you have it dialled in, let me drive it

Phokaioglaukos

Call Dell.

GT3 Chuck

oh my...you are about to go over the edge...only Larry Herman, Dell and Garrett are on the other side...seek help immediately...

fryd

A couple of other points to note:

1. My wife likes me racing about as much as she'd like me coming home with a 20yr. Brazilian Gisele-lookalike.
2. I've owned the GT3 since new. It has only 16k kms (10k miles) on it. We have a good relationship.
3. I love my GT3.
4. Did I say I love my GT3?!

ltc

Cup car.

Greygt3

I'm exactly where you are but I'm resisting and staying in the DE ranks. That way I can drive my car on the street once a month.

GT3 Chuck

if you have the wheel to wheel bug and it sounds like you do...you will be hindered by your love for your GT3...it will keep you from sticking your nose in where you probably could...you do have a problem...GT3 modded enough you don't drive it on the street but if you don't race it what is the point in keeping it...probably should sell it and get a tracked prepped rat...

gt3'er

Keep the GT3 and enjoy it on the street and at occasional DE's with your "normal" friends...get a Boxster for $15k, strip it and put a 3.6L engine in it to race. You win both ways.

Chris L/FL

Yes, you will miss the 3 when its gone...but when you're racing wheel to wheel with other cup cars, you'll have a smile from ear to ear, and will quickly remember why you did what you did!

fryd

Good idea! I'll need a bigger garage though.

LVDell

That's the worst thing anybody can do that likes their bank account

Rassel

Have you tried one? It sounds a bit harsh, but the GT3 feels like a pig compared to the Cup. Just make sure your DE and Track Days allow you to drive the Cup. The 996 is excellent toy for a one man racer. The ABS and the ordinary gearbox makes it very friendly compared to other race cars. Just be prepared with the extra work with the Cup. It needs to be maintained and you need some extra "tools" for it. But you are heading the right way and will never look back...

DanH

racing a cup car is hideously expensive... Not a normal entry level race choice!

KOAN

Why don't you continue to do arrive and drive events for a season, and see what class and level you want to race in. As DanH mentioned, to be competitive, you may find it more expensive than you had imagined. I do not race, but have taken some racing schools, and there are several types that look like fun, from SM to Formula Atlantic, SCCA,Vintage, NASA and PCA/BMW, etc. You may find one group more to your liking than another, as they are represent very different temperaments.