AudiOn19s Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 What were your times in the m3? What tires, mods, etc? Coilovers / camber plates / brake pads / nitto NT-01. It would go :42's at mid Ohio. Buddy has a similarly prepped one that's gutted and runs :39's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Coilovers / camber plates / brake pads / nitto NT-01. It would go :42's at mid Ohio. Buddy has a similarly prepped one that's gutted and runs :39's. Club or Pro course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Coilovers / camber plates / brake pads / nitto NT-01. It would go :42's at mid Ohio. Buddy has a similarly prepped one that's gutted and runs :39's. Gives me something to aim for, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Club or Pro course? Club course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 So I only glanced at most of the responses (well except for the Aaron and Tilley exchange ) But anyways... Here are my 2 cents. I had originally intended on using the GTR for road racing etc. but then when I ended up going full retard on the build, I realized that taking it to Mid-O would be a BAD idea. So recently I have been considering adding another (more affordable) car that I could take to road courses, enjoy on the street, and not lose my ass on. What I think I have landed on is: 987.1 Cayman S + Stage 1 turbo kit + brake upgrade. Should be doable for around $20k ish car (higher miles) $7k ish turbo kit (with injectors tune etc) and a few grand for brakes. In the end it's a 3000lb mid engine Porsche with 400hp ish for around $30k invested. Not sure how that can be a bad decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Fx4 Ecoboost should check all the boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robochan Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 What I think I have landed on is: 987.1 Cayman S + Stage 1 turbo kit + brake upgrade. Should be doable for around $20k ish car (higher miles) $7k ish turbo kit (with injectors tune etc) and a few grand for brakes. In the end it's a 3000lb mid engine Porsche with 400hp ish for around $30k invested. Not sure how that can be a bad decision. You will find out why when you get frustrated when a 90hp miata passes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Fx4 Ecoboost should check all the boxes Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Fx4 Ecoboost should check all the boxes LOL...I was going to comment that the other day but figured he didn't read my thread. 10/10. I take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 You will find out why when you get frustrated when a 90hp miata passes you. or it explodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 What I think I have landed on is: 987.1 Cayman S + Stage 1 turbo kit + brake upgrade. Should be doable for around $20k ish car (higher miles) $7k ish turbo kit (with injectors tune etc) and a few grand for brakes. In the end it's a 3000lb mid engine Porsche with 400hp ish for around $30k invested. Not sure how that can be a bad decision. You think you'd need a brake upgrade? I'd get a 2009+ for a long-term investment, although they're damn near impossible to find and the values are tater right now. Hard to go wrong with a $20k 987.1S- throw a good oil pan at it, do 3rd radiator and brake pads. When you hit the limit start on suspension. I keep having to talk myself out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 What about an S2000 or a LS-Miata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Fx4 Ecoboost should check all the boxes :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Fx4 Ecoboost should check all the boxes :lolguy: :lolguy: :lolguy: :lolguy: :lolguy: :lolguy: Thanks for that. I went a slightly different direction than I expected. I sent the Porsche off to have a new, professionally-built race motor put into it. So I'm going to keep it. I have the Viper at Clifford Automotive getting a respray back to the OEM paint color to boost its value and I've got a trade offer when it returns at a local dealership for a brand new Honda Ridgeline and some cash back. I know it seems a little sideways but I've entered my 30's and it seems like the right choice to slow down. This will help me get a rig to tow the Porsche. Having lower gas costs (the Viper was like $150 a week with bad traffic) are important because my research and sources tell me the market's due to crash in 6 months here in Columbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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