Looking for a dedicated DE car
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Looking for a dedicated DE car
Hey guys,
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
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Found my track 981S in the PCA classifieds last May.
Bought it, modified for the track, and now I have a dedicated track car.
If you're a PCA member (which you are), the classifieds are a great resource.
Here's the link:
https://www.pca.org/browse-the-mart-classified-ads
Bought it, modified for the track, and now I have a dedicated track car.
If you're a PCA member (which you are), the classifieds are a great resource.
Here's the link:
https://www.pca.org/browse-the-mart-classified-ads
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Posting a wtb in RL is how I got my first DE car.
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If you are looking for a manual car, check for over-revs. RL is a good start.
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Originally Posted by LuigiVampa
Posting a wtb in RL is how I got my first DE car.
I can't go so far as to suggest all Rennlisters are great owners (but most are) but it's pretty easy to check out the rep of the seller.
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Hey guys,
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
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I have a fantastic former Continental Tire Series 2009 Cayman S. It’s perfect and ready to go. Built by Dan Jacobs. Not street legal, but let’s face it, your next step is a truck and trailer, so cut to the chase now!
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Hey guys,
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
I am sure I don't need to explain how his happens, you guys already know. After tracking my 997TT this season and last with PCA and other groups, I've decided it's time for a dedicated DE car. What is the best resource for finding DE and track cars, any suggestions?
I'm looking for manual transmission 987.1 or 987.2 Cayman S or 996. Must be already setup for HPDE including seat(s), bar, harnesses, suspension, brakes, wheels & tires, aero etc... Gutted interiors ok but must be clear title and street legal as I am not in a position to store a truck & trailer for the foreseeable future. Budget $20-30k USD. I missed this car @ $24k USD which happened to be local to me, and checked all the boxes I'm looking for: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...oad-track.html
Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. Thanks guys
Its the black 522 car that you see on Tarret's website... right in your price range and is freaking fast.
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Rennlist came through for me. I was put on to this car by the owner of Mantis Racing after seeing my post. Deposit placed and PPI scheduled for next Tuesday including boroscoping the cylinders and compression test. PCA DE this weekend @ Mosport with my 997TT and if all goes well on Tuesday, next event will in a fully prepped Cayman S.
Car has been owned by current owner for 8 years and had Mantis Racing build the car from stock. All records, receipts for parts and labour, etc... The car was even wind tunnel tested at one of the GM aerodynamic engineering facilities here locally to dial in the aero. All it needs is a fresh front splitter. If the PPI comes out well, I feel I've gotten pretty fortunate with this find and am looking forward to having a proper tool at the track for the rest of the season.
Car has been owned by current owner for 8 years and had Mantis Racing build the car from stock. All records, receipts for parts and labour, etc... The car was even wind tunnel tested at one of the GM aerodynamic engineering facilities here locally to dial in the aero. All it needs is a fresh front splitter. If the PPI comes out well, I feel I've gotten pretty fortunate with this find and am looking forward to having a proper tool at the track for the rest of the season.
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Now that's a DE car!! Great find.
Congrats and best of luck to you and your new "toy".
My track toy is also a Cayman S, but nowhere near as modded out as yours.
Such a great track car. Enjoy....
Congrats and best of luck to you and your new "toy".
My track toy is also a Cayman S, but nowhere near as modded out as yours.
Such a great track car. Enjoy....
#12
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Rennlist came through for me. I was put on to this car by the owner of Mantis Racing after seeing my post. Deposit placed and PPI scheduled for next Tuesday including boroscoping the cylinders and compression test. PCA DE this weekend @ Mosport with my 997TT and if all goes well on Tuesday, next event will in a fully prepped Cayman S.
Car has been owned by current owner for 8 years and had Mantis Racing build the car from stock. All records, receipts for parts and labour, etc... The car was even wind tunnel tested at one of the GM aerodynamic engineering facilities here locally to dial in the aero. All it needs is a fresh front splitter. If the PPI comes out well, I feel I've gotten pretty fortunate with this find and am looking forward to having a proper tool at the track for the rest of the season.
Car has been owned by current owner for 8 years and had Mantis Racing build the car from stock. All records, receipts for parts and labour, etc... The car was even wind tunnel tested at one of the GM aerodynamic engineering facilities here locally to dial in the aero. All it needs is a fresh front splitter. If the PPI comes out well, I feel I've gotten pretty fortunate with this find and am looking forward to having a proper tool at the track for the rest of the season.
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Thanks guys, very much hoping for a clean PPI on tuesday next week. In the meantime, here's a shot from Mosport on Monday this week - 3 out of 7 days at the track, not a bad week at all. Back at it tomorrow morning to kick off PCA DE weekend