![]() I have owned quite a few cars, and there is nothing like it in terms of easy management for track use (admittedly, I have not owned a Miata). Not to derail your thread, but have you considered an S2000? I have kept one around for many years now. for something i'd drive every now and again on the street and take to the track MK2 w/gen3 swap and turbo upgrade just to ditch the ct20b on there. can find hardtops for them if you like that feel better (i do).įor a dedicated track car (if i had the $ to do it) i'd probably go MK3, mild built engine, turbo'd. MK3 mr2 is like a miata so you won't have any issues taking it to the track. a 2zz swap is a nice upgrade for it and/or turbo'ing the 1zz (or better yet 2zz turbo). The MK3 is also a handling SOB but it just lacks power. tossing on a good aluminum radiator wouldn't hurt either (PWR). will take some time getting that thing wound up enough to hit the 135mph you are getting in the supra.Īs for heat issues the MK2/turbo generally runs really cool because of the longer lines from front to back of the car which help dissipate heat. The BEAMS powered MK2 i think would be really good for a lower speed course or where you have class restrictions. I'd honestly go with a 3rd gen powered hardtop as you were originally thinking. Any insights you can share would be appreciated.Īlternatively, are there any other cars you'd recommend I should look at? Do the Spyders make decent track cars? Being convertible, are they allowed at most tracks? Are they too flimsy for track use? Thanks! It also has two fairly tight hairpins though, and several 60-80 mph corners as well. So, which would you think would be more fun as a track day car? FWIW, my local track is relatively high speed, with two corners/bends I typically take at ~135 in the Supra. I know those of you who actually race seem to prefer the N/A car, but that's largly due to classing right? ![]() But I like the idea of a track car with less heat issues (I'm always fighting heat problem with the Supra), and with a better weight distribution. Originally I had assumed I'd find a N/A hardtop car and swap in a Gen3 turbo engine/trans. The question I can't seem to find a clear answer about is a comparison of the BEAMS swap to a Turbo car. I've been lurking on the forums here for a while, and spending a lot of time with the search feature as well. I've always loved the MKII MR2, and I'm interested in having a rear-engine layout for the track car. The Supra eats brakes, tires, and fuel at an alarming rate. I'm really hoping to reduce the cost of this hobby - both in terms of vehicle cost, and consumable costs. I currently have a hardtop MKIV Supra, which is loads of fun, but a lot of money to have wrapped up in a car I only take to the track 3-6 times a year. When you are done with the hardtop you can sell it at the same price you bought it or at a halo-effect mark-up due to the the hanky-panky butt-marks.I'm strongly considering getting a SW20 for my next track day car. If you are in the bar parking lot you can plop your date on the roof and make hanky-panky while you stand on the door sill. Wind no longer causes the car alarm to go off (you can keep the motion sensor engaged).ġ3. ~1" more headroom compared to soft top up.ġ2. I've never seen a car with more visibility.ġ0. OEM hardtop has a huge piece of glass, offering no blind spots. Your heat and air conditioning become twice as effective due to the insulation (no sweaty road trips).ĩ. Also you can hear your stereo at lower volumes.Ĩ. Aftermarket exhaust has no drone (critical if driving on highways for many miles). ![]() Combine that with a comforter in your rear compartment and you have a very quiet car. OEM hardtop has great sound dending from road noise and motor. ![]()
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