[ponch_ki]

Hey guys!

I need help on getting a track car but I dont know which one to get, so far the criteria i can think of is:

1. it should be rear-wheel drive
2. a good car to hone your driving skills
3. Has a great potential to be tuned

So far my choices are narrowed down to the following: but if you can suggest something better, feel free to recommend a car and post your thoughts

1. Honda S2000
2. BMW E30 325
3. Nissan S15
4. Toyota Supra
5. BMW E36 3xx
6. Toyota AE86

Thanks in advance!

[MisterSkiMask]

What is the budget?

[ponch_ki]

Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

What is the budget?

It's kind of hard to mention the budget since the economy and car prices are different here.

Lets just say that if you would pick among the 6 with equal amounts of money to mod them, which would you go for?

[BForbes]

Miata with out a doubt for a track toy. Very inexpensive to mod and maintain. I've seen them lap much more powerful and expensive cars. The Supra and S2000 will cost you a pretty penny to track. I cant really comment on the rest.

[ponch_ki]

Originally Posted by BForbes

Miata with out a doubt for a track toy. Very inexpensive to mod and maintain. I've seen them lap much more powerful and expensive cars. The Supra and S2000 will cost you a pretty penny to track. I cant really comment on the rest.

never thought of the miata... but i would certainly consider it! thanks!~

[BMWeber]

E36 BMW super reliable and can be made into a very fast track car for short money or you can spend a fortune for all the greats supper jammy parts you want. faster than a miata, much easier to get in and out of and a lot more substantial in case of a crash, miatas just scare mein that situation. unless were just talking about just autocross then the miata unquestioned.

[ponch_ki]

forgot to mention that the E36 that i am considering is a 328 coupe, the E36 M3 is another option but it would cost twice as much here though (80-100%)

[Inspired]

Supra if you have the money..talking about the recent generation not the old school one..

[gshb]

wait, where in manila is there a track? i havent heard of any. i would choose an s2k.

[blue2fire]

I vote for the S2000 and its hurricane of an engine.

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by m3manila

It's kind of hard to mention the budget since the economy and car prices are different here.

Lets just say that if you would pick among the 6 with equal amounts of money to mod them, which would you go for?

Fair enough, but what is the purpose? Stripped out track car, street legal but you won’t drive it on the street much or nice sports car for the occasional track day, or you want to go racing at an amateur level?

I chose S2000 off of your list, assuming nice car for the occasional track day. For more of a stripped out track car that sees little to no road time you can’t beat the Miata. There is tons of support from the aftermarket for the Miata, in the States there are spec Miata race classes, parts are cheap and a well driven Miata will embarrass some serious hardware. It will also make you a better driver, it is a momentum car so you will have to work on cornering technique instead of drag racing and standing on the brakes between corners.

[satakal]

if you want an informed opinion, talk to your local bmwcca chief driving instructor. Or, any bmwcca instructor. Asking the "wise old internet" isn't the best place for answers on something as esoteric as learning to drive fast.

And anyone that said S2k has no idea what they're talking about. It may be a car that has potential to get faster when money is thrown at it, but it'll be a horrible learning car.
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[Crimson92]

ive always wanted a gutted s14/15

[FStop7]

S2000 = VTAKK = 1000000000hp

[03BeastCharmer]

I vote Miata, unless your local tracks have an issue with convertibles, then I'd say a BMW E36. Unless you are talking about the drag strip, I wouldn't recommend a late model Supra.

[Spec 1]

I may be biased, but I'd choose an E30. Very easy car to track, handles well at the limit and fantastic feedback through the wheels. It will be slower in the straights comparatively to an S2000 but having driven both, the E30 is much easier to find and extort the limits of.

[TK-421]

E30

[E82tt6]

Originally Posted by satakal

if you want an informed opinion, talk to your local bmwcca chief driving instructor. Or, any bmwcca instructor. Asking the "wise old internet" isn't the best place for answers on something as esoteric as learning to drive fast.

And anyone that said S2k has no idea what they're talking about. It may be a car that has potential to get faster when money is thrown at it, but it'll be a horrible learning car.

I think it's a great learning car. It's very communicative, and it's difficult to drive. It's a rolling classroom.

I don't see the point of having a car that a blind chimp could drive around a track quickly if your goal is to learn.

Miata is a good choice also, though much easier to drive.

[boymonkey]

Originally Posted by FStop7

S2000 = VTAKK = 1000000000hp

NOS!!1!

[satakal]

Originally Posted by E82tt6

I think it's a great learning car. It's very communicative, and it's difficult to drive. It's a rolling classroom.

I don't see the point of having a car that a blind chimp could drive around a track quickly if your goal is to learn.

Miata is a good choice also, though much easier to drive.

Every person I have seen, including myself, that thinks they are a good driver.... is not. There are lots of lessons to be learned behind the wheel. No need to include 2sk specific problems into the lesson-plan. Hell, I'd bet if he gets an s2k, he'll develop some really bad habits because of that car that he wouldn't learn if he selected something more... "blind chimp friendly".

I don't see where having a car that is "hard to drive" is of any value to anyone.
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[BoostedBMW]

S2000... I had one, now I miss it to death, and I want another for a dedicated track car/weekend driver.

Now the real debate is... AP1 or AP2?

[ponch_ki]

Originally Posted by gshb

wait, where in manila is there a track? i havent heard of any. i would choose an s2k.

There is a race tracks about 2-3 hours away from Manila