I don't know what to get
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Teching In
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I don't know what to get So I have about 25k for a new car, and I'm not sure what to get. I want a car that will perform well on the drag strip and on the track. I've been looking at American cars such as the 02 camaro ss/trans am ws6, the ls2 gto or the ls6/ls2 cts-v and imports like the 370z, s2000, evo, e46 m3.
Any suggestions? I know that this forum is for American cars but please try not to be biased
Any suggestions? I know that this forum is for American cars but please try not to be biased
Here is one on LS1tech: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html
Since I own the only Daytona in St Louis I have my own section in the local club forum: http://www.gatewaycobraclub.com/foru...isplay.php?f=7
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/21-ffr-...-my-coupe.html
All my pics: http://s464.beta.photobucket.com/use...64781237539595
My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/stlmarshall/videos?view=0
Glad you guys like it!
Since I own the only Daytona in St Louis I have my own section in the local club forum: http://www.gatewaycobraclub.com/foru...isplay.php?f=7
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/21-ffr-...-my-coupe.html
All my pics: http://s464.beta.photobucket.com/use...64781237539595
My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/stlmarshall/videos?view=0
Glad you guys like it!
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25k for a 'new' car, would get you a slightly used Mustang GT 5.0. One of my coworkers bought a stripped down one, rubber steering wheel, cloth seats, no extra frills but with Brembo brakes! Go figure. I have the '08 GT and no comparisson, the 5.0 runs hard
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Well if it was me, with around 25k to spend, there are a few nice late model 90's Vipers (Both RT/10's and GTS') in my local area that would be at home in my garage with a grand or two left to spare.
Here is one on LS1tech: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html
Since I own the only Daytona in St Louis I have my own section in the local club forum: http://www.gatewaycobraclub.com/foru...isplay.php?f=7
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/21-ffr-...-my-coupe.html
All my pics: http://s464.beta.photobucket.com/use...64781237539595
My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/stlmarshall/videos?view=0
Glad you guys like it!
Since I own the only Daytona in St Louis I have my own section in the local club forum: http://www.gatewaycobraclub.com/foru...isplay.php?f=7
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/21-ffr-...-my-coupe.html
All my pics: http://s464.beta.photobucket.com/use...64781237539595
My youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/stlmarshall/videos?view=0
Glad you guys like it!
Who makes the kit?
It is a Factory Five Racing Daytona Coupe kit.
https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/type-65-coupe/
Base Kit is $15,990. Add engine, trans, 8.8 rear, tank, rims, tires, spindles, brakes, and a few small misc items. It can be done for 25k. I had mine street legal and on the track for 27k.
https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/type-65-coupe/
Base Kit is $15,990. Add engine, trans, 8.8 rear, tank, rims, tires, spindles, brakes, and a few small misc items. It can be done for 25k. I had mine street legal and on the track for 27k.
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I have my track prepped C5 Z06 that has everything anyone would need for a road course and it's priced at $19,000. It's not street legal though. But I have my 28ft enclosed trailer to go with it as a total package for $27k total. You won't find a better price out there on a fast car.
If I had $25k to play with I'd get rid of my American Iron Camaro and buy an ST2 corvette or a TA2/SCCA GTA tube frame stock car/Camaro.
Last edited by athornt2; Mar 29, 2013 at 12:19 PM.
Teching In
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Here is my C5 Z06 if you happen to be interested in a track car. Has everything you would need and more... fast and reliable.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...-race-car.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...-race-car.html