So I am gonna buy a real race car...
05-12-2009, 06:34 PM
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So I am gonna buy a real race car...
Hi Folks,
I am taking my Z back full stock, removing all the go-fast parts, and gonna buy a real race car (1994 BMW 325i..see pics below) and just drive the Z on the street. So this is just a "teaser" list today, and fully detailed list with pics and prices is coming soon.
I luv my Z on the track, and it is pretty fast in TT events. But I want to race W2W, and can't see building a race car from my 2006 Grand Touring w/22k miles on it. Plus, the BMW I am buying is only $5K...so I can race RELATIVELY CHEAPLY
https://my350z.com/forum/competition...-of-the-z.html
And this is what I am buying, 1994 BMW 325i, it runs in NASA Spec3, GTS1, or PTE, or TTE classes...also can run BMWCCA and PBOC...
I am taking my Z back full stock, removing all the go-fast parts, and gonna buy a real race car (1994 BMW 325i..see pics below) and just drive the Z on the street. So this is just a "teaser" list today, and fully detailed list with pics and prices is coming soon.
I luv my Z on the track, and it is pretty fast in TT events. But I want to race W2W, and can't see building a race car from my 2006 Grand Touring w/22k miles on it. Plus, the BMW I am buying is only $5K...so I can race RELATIVELY CHEAPLY
https://my350z.com/forum/competition...-of-the-z.html
And this is what I am buying, 1994 BMW 325i, it runs in NASA Spec3, GTS1, or PTE, or TTE classes...also can run BMWCCA and PBOC...
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05-12-2009, 07:24 PM
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hence the :P
...this is the first board where I've seen this used. I was actually "looked over" for purchasing something on here (had the money in my pocket and the car keys ready to go) because someone else called "dibs" first.
05-13-2009, 05:44 AM
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there are quite a few reason's not to do that.
1) Replacement cost. Which would you rather do, wad up and replace the $5K car or the Z. In W2W racing, that is a higher possibility and if nothing else, there will be bumping.
2) How big and even is the class you want to race in. Spec E36 is a good class and racing can be done at a reasonable price
3) Racing parts availability. The E36 cars have a lot of stuff available and because there is a racing series built around them, the parts are cheaper.
So on and Etc.
1) Replacement cost. Which would you rather do, wad up and replace the $5K car or the Z. In W2W racing, that is a higher possibility and if nothing else, there will be bumping.
2) How big and even is the class you want to race in. Spec E36 is a good class and racing can be done at a reasonable price
3) Racing parts availability. The E36 cars have a lot of stuff available and because there is a racing series built around them, the parts are cheaper.
So on and Etc.
05-13-2009, 09:02 AM
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Man that's cool. Good luck on the partout. I completely understand where you're coming from. I'm just starting in the world of HPDE's and already I'm thinking to myself, really? Do I want to do this in a $20k+ car?
Wish I could buy stuff but I'm broke lol.
I'll be in ATL next weekend!!
Wish I could buy stuff but I'm broke lol.
I'll be in ATL next weekend!!
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I'm probably going to buy a very similar car in a year or two (but likely a coupe for a couple reasons).
Those b25's run forever, and the chassis is super simple to work with, along with most body work being stupid simple.
Those b25's run forever, and the chassis is super simple to work with, along with most body work being stupid simple.
05-13-2009, 05:36 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I apologize to everyone for creating some havoc here. I just had no idea that this many folks would be interested in these parts. I have received over a dozen serious PMs requesting info on this forum alone, and I will answer each one tonite if I can, if not tomorrow for sure.
mhoward1: thnx for the MOD work...I will post a full detailed list of parts with prices & pics in the proper section ASAP...Thnx Again!
BTW: Didn't I see you on the NASA forum looking for a race car also??? And selling some stuff to raise funds? Small world!
Again, sorry folks for the mess that I have made and "thnx for lookin"
I apologize to everyone for creating some havoc here. I just had no idea that this many folks would be interested in these parts. I have received over a dozen serious PMs requesting info on this forum alone, and I will answer each one tonite if I can, if not tomorrow for sure.
mhoward1: thnx for the MOD work...I will post a full detailed list of parts with prices & pics in the proper section ASAP...Thnx Again!
BTW: Didn't I see you on the NASA forum looking for a race car also??? And selling some stuff to raise funds? Small world!
Again, sorry folks for the mess that I have made and "thnx for lookin"
05-13-2009, 05:44 PM
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WOW, I was going to buy that car!
It comes with really nice "extras".
Instead I'm going with a Spec E30 with trailer out of SC for around the same price. I'm going the same route as you and I'm also getting a truck out of the deal.
If you want the part list for that car, I got it from the NASA SE director (who built it).
It comes with really nice "extras".
Instead I'm going with a Spec E30 with trailer out of SC for around the same price. I'm going the same route as you and I'm also getting a truck out of the deal.
If you want the part list for that car, I got it from the NASA SE director (who built it).