Dov Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I was thinking of getting another car just for track days. I love my Miata, but I can’t really crumple myself into it for more than an hour journey. So going to AMP and wild horse pass and Attesa is fine. But chuckwalla, musselman, indie etc are too far to drive a car my 6’3”body barely fits into. So if anyone has suggestions for a track car that’s ideally: 1) Under $10k and has relatively inexpensive expendable parts (brakes/tires etc). 2) Can fit my tall self, with a helmet semi-comfortably ( I don’t mind if some custom seat/seat rails are needed to make that happen). 3) has factory cruse control as an option. 4) Semi-reliable and relatively easy to work on when I do break something. 5) I don’t mind if it’s slow as long as it’s fun. I’m currently thinking about eg civics, early mini S’s, 350z, E36s, but I’m sure that list is too short. Suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyers Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Mustangs fit that definition very well…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 You may want to trailer your Miata to the distant tracks. That way you still have a ride home if you something breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I don't know if there is much that is track worthy in that price range, but you may want to look for a car that is already built. Cooling mods - water and oil, and brake mods are really important out on the tracks. I can still only get one fast lap out of my Vette at this point and my S2000 overheats the rear brakes at some point in the day - it really is much harder on the car than autocross and not necessarily cheap to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBWS6 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Dov, 350Z Track Edition checks all 5 of your boxes. I sold my STU 350z in 2021 for 10k; so current pricing may not work for you. It was the Track Edition with big factory Brembos and it worked well on track - granted I didn't do too many track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 2 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 An older BRZ/FRS may be a good option. Great car, but maybe a bit higher dollar unless you are buying a restored title. But, if I were going for a low dollar car I would be looking at an 350/370Z for road course driving. Or, a trailer for you Miata since it is always the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLance Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Dave Schotz's Boss Mustang sounds like a good fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 So... I ended up buying a second miata... I know... But it's getting a floor drop so that I can fit under the rollbar and be more comfortable driving longer distances... If anyone has any fun race parts that fit a miata let me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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