What do you chosse for an Autocross, track vehicle ?
04-01-2010, 05:42 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
04-01-2010, 05:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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A little investment in a Miata and it will be faster at autocross and on most short tracks than anything on your list. A Spec Miata is unbelievably capable as a track/auto-X vehicle.
04-01-2010, 05:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
+1000 Having raced in a few different classes (including Autocross) I wouldn't go for any high powered car for this. Autocross has few straights and they are short. The additional power provided by some of these cars will be negated by the smaller cars nimble handling and ability to sling it around a corner. The Miata is a good choice - it's light, quick and RWD.
04-01-2010, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Now all of the real racers are coming out!
04-01-2010, 07:07 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport (6-speed)
From your list..... I'd go with the Z4 M Coupe.
Since I haven't been given permission to get another car, I just do my autocross/track events in my 6MT 550i. However if I could get a second car for this purpose, I'd go with an e36 M coupe.
Since I haven't been given permission to get another car, I just do my autocross/track events in my 6MT 550i. However if I could get a second car for this purpose, I'd go with an e36 M coupe.
04-01-2010, 07:08 AM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
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04-01-2010, 07:11 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
From the list, Z4 M Coupe would do it for me.
04-01-2010, 07:13 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Forget ALL the cars on ALL these lists, for whatever type of amateur racing you're doing one of my dream cars works best - the E30 M3. The perfect driver's car is also the perfect club, autocross, endurance, or any other kind of racer you want (other than drag of course). I LOVE the E30 M3 it was the ultimate expression of what a driver's car should be. 