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2 Apr 2008, 23:20 (Ref:2168231)
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im new to track days, car advice
ive been wanting to get in to track days for years now and ive decided that im going to buy a car especially for it as i dont want to wreck my daily drive
ive been doing some research in to what would make a good base for me (a beginner) and ive come up with 2 cars, a mazda mx3 1.8 v6 and a 2.0 mr2 but im leaning towards the mazda as i think is would be more predictable on the track any advice would be great 
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3 Apr 2008, 12:36 (Ref:2168615)
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If you are thinking you might wreck the car I wouldn't advise a small sports job. You can get a half decent performance saloon (like a scubie ) for a couple of grand that will be a bit safer in the "event"
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3 Apr 2008, 13:01 (Ref:2168636)
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What car have you got at the moment? That's probably more than suitable. My first car on track, about 10 years ago, was a (rear-engined) VW Beetle - 'twas good fun and I even overtook one or two other cars in it.
There's no reason you should wreck your car on trackdays - they are non-competitive and there should never be any car to car contact. Last edited by graeme; 3 Apr 2008 at 13:03. |
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3 Apr 2008, 23:22 (Ref:2169115)
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my daily drive is an 04 bmw 330ci (my pride and joy)
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5 Apr 2008, 16:59 (Ref:2170468)
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An MX5 would probably be better than an MX3. Make sure the brakes are good, I would recommend good quality pads such as Ferodo in 2500 compound , new discs and replace all the fluid with new DOT 5.1 before you take the car out on track, many track day novices are unaware just how hard track days are on brakes.
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13 Apr 2008, 07:04 (Ref:2176224)
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As you obviously like BMs,have you thought about an M5,there's a fantastic one in Motorsport ads.
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