JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I really enjoyed driving the monaro round the track yesterday and now im thinking of buying/building a road legal track car (cant be arsed with messing about with trailers) Budget is 10k and has to have a decent power to weight ratio and a strong engine, currently thinking of an E36 M3. Dont want an open top kit car. Any other thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Why not get an old S13 200SX or MR2 Turbo and invest the spare cash in gear to set it up for the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 E36 M3 would be a good choice - coupe, hardtop, rip the interior out - you'll get money back on that. Easy to shed 100+ kilos out of one of them ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 200SX would work for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Lotus Elise? or is that too under powered for you even it only weighs 700ish kgs Example with Tech data Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 S13 would be a really good idea. Get one for a grand and spend 9k uprating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n boost Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 M3 deffo mate. You need a good chassis on track although the e36 engine is not as good as the s54 e46 m3. You could get a e46 for around 14k and strip bits and get some money back to bring you closer to your budjet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 or we can import you a cheap track car if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 V8 powered FD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Why not get an old S13 200SX or MR2 Turbo and invest the spare cash in gear to set it up for the track? S13/S14 might be ok but not sure if i could live with the turbolag. MR2 is to small for me. E36 M3 would be a good choice - coupe, hardtop, rip the interior out - you'll get money back on that. Easy to shed 100+ kilos out of one of them ... Thats what im thinking, strip it install 2 carbon seats and a set of AP brakes and coilover kit and R888, wont cost to much me thinks. Lotus Elise? or is that too under powered for you even it only weighs 700ish kgs Example with Tech data To small. M3 deffo mate. You need a good chassis on track although the e36 engine is not as good as the s54 e46 m3. You could get a e46 for around 14k and strip bits and get some money back to bring you closer to your budjet. I like the thinking but not sure i could do it to such a nice new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Defo an E36, im looking at getting one for a track car with a mate Not a blumming M3 tho, lucky man! Would be ideal! M3 Evo if you can stretch to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Defo an E36, im looking at getting one for a track car with a mate Not a blumming M3 tho, lucky man! Would be ideal! M3 Evo if you can stretch to it! Well so far ive read the e36 evo 6 speed box aint great and if breaks cant be rebuilt, normal m3 with 5 speed seems to be the better car ive read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I didnt no that one, but then again im not looking at either M3 so yeah probly good idea to miss that then. A stripped out M3 will be a warrior around a track My friend had a e36 M3 and it was lovely, so smooth and handled very well And yes theres loads that can be stripped out the heavy leather interior for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 This looks a decent base car. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/456052.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Thats dirt cheap aswell, but would mileage not bother you then? Beings as your going to be abusing is? Would you rather track a high miler or a low miler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 On an M3 the miles dont realy bother me, the cheaper i could get a well setup car the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Tbh im on a limited budget, but 4k for a M3 isnt to be sniffed out, i think i need to have a chat with my race buddy as were going halfs. Think of the fun you could have with a stripped out rear wheel 300bhp NA Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Cat c one for £2800 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-BMW-M3-Saloon-Not-A-Replica_W0QQitemZ190212482686QQihZ009QQcategoryZ9837QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Right its probably cost me half that after doing marham what with respray and broken screen so im seriously on the hunt now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That was another question. would you be botherd about a Cat C/D car for track? Obviosuly it would be cheaper, but in the event of an Off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 If it drives straight and has a mot id not worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I like your line of thinking. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/428563.htm That could of been fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Excellent choice Jaime. I'm partial to the E30 M3. There's three of them that tear up the Ring on a regular basis. Big tires, huge brakes, and nothing unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 An E30 would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 S14/a 200SX - the S13's break too easily. I used to track mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 This E30 m3 would be ok. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=477949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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