Track Vs. Street

Mike · 03-18-2013, 07:43 PM

I looked into the Ford Focus RS? I think that was the designation, anyhoo, its the same concept as the Nismo RC, a pure race car, thining it would be around 40 and make a great track day car before I converted my 370 over. It is 100k.

cossie1600 · 03-18-2013, 10:08 PM

Just spend $200K on a GT3 Cup and call it a day, plenty of racing series for it

Eagle · 03-19-2013, 12:43 PM

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Just spend $200K on a GT3 Cup and call it a day, plenty of racing series for it

Yeah sure piece of cake, wait...how many of us have $100k - $200k to spend on a car we're not going to drive very often?

cossie1600 · 03-19-2013, 12:45 PM

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Yeah sure piece of cake, wait...how many of us have $100k - $200k to spend on a car we're not going to drive very often?

People with that much modifications on their cars often let it sit anyway

m4a1mustang · 03-19-2013, 12:46 PM

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Just spend $200K on a GT3 Cup and call it a day, plenty of racing series for it

What's the best way to make a small fortune racing?

Start with a big one.

Eagle · 03-19-2013, 01:49 PM

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What's the best way to make a small fortune racing?

Start with a big one.

Dis is true. Wish I had the fortune to make it happen. Perhaps one day in the not too distant future.

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People with that much modifications on their cars often let it sit anyway

Sad but true. It's a waste in my opinion to do that to any car whether exotic or modified.

Spikuh · 03-19-2013, 01:57 PM

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Dis is true. Wish I had the fortune to make it happen. Perhaps one day in the not too distant future.

Pretty sure he means that racing is mostly a money pit and not a way to make cash.

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Do you mean 30 hours to do a rebuild or 30 hours of racing in between rebuilds?

It reads that an engine rebuilds takes 30 hours. To me anyway.

theDreamer · 03-19-2013, 01:59 PM

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Pretty sure he means that racing is mostly a money pit and not a way to make cash.

It reads that an engine rebuilds takes 30 hours. To me anyway.

That is the way I see it also, 30 hours to rebuild the motor.
Then again, it could be 30 hours of run time at that higher output. Depending on the race length that could be a few races or 1-2 long endurance races.

Eagle · 03-19-2013, 03:51 PM

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Pretty sure he means that racing is mostly a money pit and not a way to make cash.

It reads that an engine rebuilds takes 30 hours. To me anyway.

I understood the same, I guess I was just expressing how I wish I could throw my money into racing without worrying about it much and just enjoy the sport. But I've got bills to pay like most people. So...yeah.

Thanks for your input on the engine rebuild question, was just looking for clarification there.

Given your answer and that of the others, how long would you say this engine could run between rebuilds?

I've heard of professional race teams rebuilding after each race regardless of the length/distance.

theDreamer · 03-19-2013, 01:52 PM

Best bet with that Porsche car is to go in with a shop or build a reliable team behind it, with some good sponsors to help cut costs. Going big can return some good rewards but need to prepare across the board, just buying the car is not enough. Need a team to support the car, sponsors to help provide wear parts (tires, brakes, etc.) or low cost, and more.

XiP · 03-19-2013, 04:00 PM

tracking means lots of sponsor and brand stickers

why do people who drive their car around on streets put stickers on their cars? if you don't track it then it makes you look like a tool/poser

note i'm not talking about my child is an honor student type stickers, i'm talking about stuff like nismo, TRD, etc

theDreamer · 03-19-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP

tracking means lots of sponsor and brand stickers

why do people who drive their car around on streets put stickers on their cars? if you don't track it then it makes you look like a tool/poser

note i'm not talking about my child is an honor student type stickers, i'm talking about stuff like nismo, TRD, etc

They want people to know they bought X item and are cooler than you.
There are some people who drive on the street who have sponsors & go to shows and have to have the stickers.

m4a1mustang · 03-20-2013, 06:33 AM

Expensive indeed. I got to do some work with a top NASCAR team for a school project several years ago and the engine program was amazing. Nothing but the block gets reused after a race weekend, and even then it is once or twice if at all.

Just to LEASE an engine from them for one race is around $75,000. Granted that comes with an engineer attached but still... 75k and you have to give it back.

DEpointfive0 · 03-20-2013, 06:36 AM

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Expensive indeed. I got to do some work with a top NASCAR team for a school project several years ago and the engine program was amazing. Nothing but the block gets reused after a race weekend, and even then it is once or twice if at all.

Just to LEASE an engine from them for one race is around $75,000. Granted that comes with an engineer attached but still... 75k and you have to give it back.

Sweet jaybee heezus

BGTV8 · 03-20-2013, 08:18 PM

But 800hp out of 366 cubes turning at 9000rpm for up to 2 hours ... the stresses are enormous ...

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