best car for road racing?

**scott5** · 06-07-2007, 10:57 PM

Last night coming from my gfs house in derry i was on 982 trying to get home fast and taking those turns and shifting and just being on edge was AWESOME

.. This made me think about changing my way of going fast. I am alot more involved doing that than going straight 1320'. So i am looking to get into the road racing scene and was just wondering what car would be good for the handling and power and torque that is a good starting point. I was thinking a 96-98 4v cobra.. Any thoughts?

**Troll** · 06-07-2007, 10:59 PM

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**INSANELY CRAZY** · 06-07-2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

Last night coming from my gfs house in derry i was on 982 trying to get home fast and taking those turns and shifting and just being on edge was AWESOME

.. This made me think about changing my way of going fast. I am alot more involved doing that than going straight 1320'. So i am looking to get into the road racing scene and was just wondering what car would be good for the handling and power and torque that is a good starting point. I was thinking a 96-98 4v cobra.. Any thoughts?

not sure which is the lie here..

wanting a 4v car or having a g/f??

lol j/k

which car i vote for??? T/A FTW!!! LOL

**blkp42e** · 06-07-2007, 11:48 PM

Sti.

**low12lightning** · 06-08-2007, 01:29 AM

We get more E36 BMW's than anything for Road cars. M3's really respond when you add a cage and some bolt on's.

**venom** · 06-08-2007, 08:06 AM

I was sorta into road racing a few years back, and bought a 98 4v cobra. I put 4.10's in it, and that thing owned Nelson Ledges. For me, that was the best stang I ever had up there. BTW I had a 93 GT, 95 cobra, and that 98 on that track.

96-98 cobra gets my vote.

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 01:29 PM

yea i want to stay with a mustang.. so i am trying to find a 96-98

**SonofaBish** · 06-08-2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

yea i want to stay with a mustang.. so i am trying to find a 96-98

heres an idea.... screw buying a new stang, and buy a bike instead!! so you'll have both a stang and a bike...

**Troll** · 06-08-2007, 05:55 PM

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**static-x** · 06-08-2007, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by blkp42e

Sti.

Evo. :D

**InTheTurns** · 06-08-2007, 07:13 PM

I have been running my Cobra on the track the last couple years. I bought a 1996 BMW M3 in January for track use. The E36 BMW's make great track cars. They are light weight and handle well. I don't have the power I am used to, but I get around the track just as fast. If you are going to get a track car, invest in tires, brakes and suspension. You don't need power to go fast on a road course unless it has a few long straights. I still tell people I am a mustang guy, I just happen to be driving a BMW. If you have a lot of money, get a 911.

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 07:16 PM

I am selling the stang i have now to grab one up. The reason i want a 96-98 cobra is because the way my car sits now the cobra still has alot more power and i can concentrate on the suspension and brakes and the tires and have the right set up and not have to worry about not having any power.

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by SonofaBish

heres an idea.... screw buying a new stang, and buy a bike instead!! so you'll have both a stang and a bike...

dont worry i am still trying to get ahold of one. Just cant find any used ones anywhere

**INSANELY CRAZY** · 06-08-2007, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by scott5

dont worry i am still trying to get ahold of one. Just cant find any used ones anywhere

hahaha why you want another bike?? to dump it showin off in front of girls again..

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by INSANELY CRAZY

hahaha why you want another bike?? to dump it showin off in front of girls again..

hahahaha... so funny arent ya

**InTheTurns** · 06-08-2007, 07:23 PM

Less weight = more power + less brake pads + less tires + less gas. If you have not driven on the track for a while, you won't need power till you get some experience.

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by InTheTurns

Less weight = more power + less brake pads + less tires + less gas. If you have not driven on the track for a while, you won't need power till you get some experience.

yea i am going to work my way up. I have only been at a track once and i only drove one lap at the beach in a bmw. last summer and forgot how fun it was until the other night. I just found a 325i a 1999 that is looking for a trade in mustang so i just emailed him.. how would this do?

**InTheTurns** · 06-08-2007, 08:09 PM

A 325 would work great. The 4 doors don't weigh more than the coupes and handle just as well. Some people think they have a stiffer chasis. so many people race them that there are a lot of parts and aftermarket support. a good friend of mine races a 1990 325IS(E30 body). He does well with his car. They are hard to beat on the track for the money. Miata's are very good track car's also. I have a friend that switched from a C5 corvette last year to a Spec Miata this year. They handle really well and still have rear wheel drive.

**One Sweet Day** · 06-08-2007, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by INSANELY CRAZY

hahaha why you want another bike?? to dump it showin off in front of girls again..

**scott5** · 06-08-2007, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by InTheTurns

A 325 would work great. The 4 doors don't weigh more than the coupes and handle just as well. Some people think they have a stiffer chasis. so many people race them that there are a lot of parts and aftermarket support. a good friend of mine races a 1990 325IS(E30 body). He does well with his car. They are hard to beat on the track for the money. Miata's are very good track car's also. I have a friend that switched from a C5 corvette last year to a Spec Miata this year. They handle really well and still have rear wheel drive.

hopefully he gets back to me and even if he doesnt want to trade i might just outright buy it. he is only asking 6500