Im in northern NJ let me know if you need help with installing any parts.

 

I beat mine up from time to time , and have slowly been modding it as i feel its needed. Brakes and bigger than 225 front tires were definatly need quickly

 

ditch the PCCB (well.. put them on a shelf and keep it there) and put the gt3 steel rotors.. the calipers should be compatible, more selection of brake pads and very very cheap to replace.
on the other hand.. yes, it's at least as twice as expensive to track compared to a Z, at least in regular maintenance
too bad because my actual wet dream is a gt3 cup s

 

I know. I've gone through all of the mental masturbation of what to do.
For now settled on this route. The GT3 is just a great car on and off the track.
The other problem I had was that I put in race seats and belts and it just wasnt easy in and out for street driving. It's hard to set up for both and be happy with both setups. For now I'll try this.

 

Having a dedicated track toy is a lot easier on the mind and wallet many times if you can afford the initial purchase. Having a dedicated, less expensive car will allow you to make changes that don't have the sacrifices that need to be made for street driving.

I think you have made a good decision. The Z is one of the ones I tend to recomend to friends, along with BMW E30s, E36s, and Miatas.

 

I track my Z, although I wish I would have paid less and bought an older one (or one with more miles) so I don't feel as bad or worried taking it to the track.

 

For now. We all change our thinking from time to time because most of us are Male. Always looking for a new project!

 

Newish track junkie here. I have 3 years of auto-x under my belt and then 2 years ago switched to PDX/HPDE events getting hooked pretty quick. At the end of the 2010 season I will be making the switch from street car to track car. My car is fairly modded now (coilovers, sways, arms, separate track wheels/rubber) but it has not been a daily driver for the past 3 years so it wont be that bad for me to make the transition. I am pretty pumped about it.

As far as the car, I dont have a ton of experience to base this on but I find it really easy to drive, and its amazing how well it rotates and gives feedback. I have had a couple instructors of mine take it for a session and they all said they really thought it was a fast and well handling car and were surprised by it.

Cheers, and goodluck on your racing