The best FWD right now for track work has to surely be the Renault Sport Megene 265/275/Trophy R. Current models would get you around HD in the 16s stock. Even the previous gen (and cheaper) will get you around at a similar pace (Trophy R). Brilliant balanced chassis and relatively light, unbreakable and future classics so if bought fr 30-50K used will hold value well. Running costs would be half of a 911 at the track. Seat 280 Cupra is another option. If you dont need the Porsche badge and associated tax then these are thinking mans track toys I reckon and budget too. Im thinking being European they should even be allowed through the RSG "door" for occasional track sortes to show up some of their German brethren :-). Will never sound like a NA flat 6 however or look as good as a 911...

 

Very nice! Beyond the looks, my main interest was around that folding function meaning they're good for both a 3 point and a harness in a four seater. But as you're usually swapping in the SP5s for track stuff anyway, I'd likely be better to just swap mine out too that way.

 

True, but then you're getting toward the sharp end of performance again, which Stuart seemed to be wanting to take a step back from for a little while in favour of something more forgiving.

Those Cupras are great value though and I was rather fascinated by the ones Motorsport Services was flogging off a few years back.

 

Closer to the finish. I've put him on his wheels to settle the shocks and the anti roll bars etc.

 

I just leave the SP5 in the GT3 and the GT2 seats in the GT3 and live with them full time.

Driving 3rd world roads with 200mm holes daily has the hidden benefit of making even my somewhat focused 911s seem like compliant luxury carriages. Even Jo doesnt complain (unless asked to ride 5000km in them like last year SITT !).

I think a $45k 2013 Renault M 275 left stock would provide plenty of latitude for learning? Fully useable as a DD and rad car too...and if it gets biffed go out and buy another. This is a huge advantage of this type of car. Not a rare irreplaceable relic etc.

 

but compared to the value in a TypeR civic in track spec or a typeR Integra I think the Hondas win for value. Track spec S2000 could be fun too...

 

Yes good conditioning that is. Must admit 40 odd laps of Puke's bumps and kerbs (hey, they even had kerbs on top of kerbs at some places) had me feeling my neck just a little bit today. More exercise than many realise!

 

Looking good John. Will be a driver in short time by looks of things...

 

Yes, good on you - obviously a big push this weekend!

 

I'm prioritising getting a new WOF and geo before Christmas so Looking good. I need an hour for final engine bay work and then it will get a start.

 

Can't wait John!

 

Recognise these?

 

Awesome Gone to a very good home!!

 

OK Guys
got a preferred assembly time for Saturday??
Whos bringing partners etc so I can firm up the numbers
At present, parking on the wharf is difficult, but I am 'talking' with management for a leave pass

Metre long Pizza again, or sausages on the BBQ?

 

Front has settled to the height I remember it at