track car purchase advice

[JCB]

I am looking at buying a track day car and have come across a 325 that won the kumho in 1997. it has had a full engine rebuild since then and is going for just over 5k including the trailer. what do you all think. shoudl i buy it !! i am used to tracks a little bit in my pinto powered robin hood (lotus 7). I know a saloon car is very different in handling but i fancy the challenge and also get more safety (full cage * plumbed in fire etc)

will it be a pig to drive as it was set up for racing or will i get used to it

also - it hasnt got any strut braces but the cage is fully welded unde the bonnet and boot and does attache to suspension mounts - will this do the same job as a strut brace ??

cheers
Jonathan

[karlp]

If you are looking for a track car - then a proper one will be set up like a race car - that is its sole purpose.

Can't see why it would be a pig to drive - the only issue would be the idle - but you do not idle much on a track.

Seems like a good buy BUT what needs replacing because of wear.

My track car (M3 though) is costing much, much more than that

karl

[Taffy]

I've seen the ad, don't know the car. looking at the spec i'd say that was a good price especially if the engine is 215bhp as claimed & has a trailer. I've spent at least twice that on our E30 & we only have around 215bhp & it's currently winning by quite a distance from the opposition. I'd say take a good look & get someone good to check it over. Try Dave Kear, his no. is on one of the other threads here, he's the best man to speak to & it's likely that he might even know the car.

Strut braces can be added but in reality do not do alot if the cage is sufficient & goes to the front/rear turrets.

As for being a pig to drive, it will not drive like a road car that's for sure, it will however be alot faster & have far superior handling & if anything be easier to drive fast.