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SydeWaySix
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Looking to buy a track prepped car, ideally AI or CMC caliber. I really want something with a cage already built in and some suspension goodies. The wife is feeling my pain and has given me the ok (as long as the price is right [Big Grin]

). I know some of you have track cars that have been parked for seasons and want to just get rid of them...let me know please [patriot]

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

harley56
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I remember racing against this car in SCCA years ago. Not a Mustang, but seems reasonably priced.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4155262139.html

Posts: 89 | From: Sonoma county | Registered: Apr 2006 | :

331SVO
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Good luck on your search Ian hope you find something again

Posts: 226 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Jan 2007 | :

SydeWaySix
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Well, I actually bit the bullet and opted for a miata today. Definitely not my first choice, but from what I keep hearing, it should be cheap and fun to beat up on track days. I couldn't pass it up with the mods it has and the price the guy let it go for. We'll see how long I actually keep this one for [Big Grin]

[ 2013-11-03, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

9cobra7
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Well congrats on your purchase. Let's see some pics and what does this car consist of (power plant)?

Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003 | :

acmikee
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Are you going to race it or just hpde

Posts: 241 | From: fremont | Registered: Apr 2005 | :

SydeWaySix
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Greg, thanks man! I'll post some pics later. Its definitely nothing to admire! Power plant is the stock fart can 1.6L motor with some suspension goodies. Nothing serious...just a cheap car to beat on.

Mike, its just for hpde. I don't have the time or funds to go racing. Maybe one day when my kids are older.

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

4IDFOX
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Congrats on the miata Ian. I just bought one for autocross duty. I actually was about to send you a pm that I may sell my AI car.

Momentum cars realy do teach you how to get the most out of a car. I started my track experience in a 1400cc Datsun. It was a pretty developed car but I learned a lot about driving in that car.

Posts: 375 | From: Redding CA | Registered: Apr 2010 | :

SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by 4IDFOX:
Congrats on the miata Ian. I just bought one for autocross duty. I actually was about to send you a pm that I may sell my AI car.

Momentum cars realy do teach you how to get the most out of a car. I started my track experience in a 1400cc Datsun. It was a pretty developed car but I learned a lot about driving in that car.

If you do sell your AI car, PLEASE let me know. I still want a well-sorted Mustang for a track car. The miata seems to handle really well with the mods it currently has but the power and torque are far from that of a mustang [Frown]

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

4IDFOX
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Yep, there is nothing like torque to get the adrenalin going. I will keep you posted as to if I decide to sell my car. I have a lot on my plate right now so it will be a couple months if I do sell.

Posts: 375 | From: Redding CA | Registered: Apr 2010 | :

SydeWaySix
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quote:
Originally posted by 4IDFOX:
Yep, there is nothing like torque to get the adrenalin going. I will keep you posted as to if I decide to sell my car. I have a lot on my plate right now so it will be a couple months if I do sell.

If you can, pm me a ballpark range of what you'll be looking to get for the car so I can see if I can work it in the budget when you're ready to sell. Thanks!

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

Hungry Hippo
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are you going to sonoma this weekend?

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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001 | :

SydeWaySix
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Just sold my spec miata. Trying to work my way up to a decent track ready Mustang [Big Grin]

I'd prefer street legal if possible [patriot]

[ 2013-11-24, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]

Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

9cobra7
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quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Just sold my spec miata. Young to work my way up to a decent track ready Mustang I'd prefer street legal if possible

You absolutely....and I mean ABSOLUTELY kill me with all your car ventures my friend, lol

Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003 | :

SydeWaySix
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quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Just sold my spec miata. Trying to work my way up to a decent track ready Mustang I'd prefer street legal if possible
You absolutely....and I mean ABSOLUTELY kill me with all your car ventures my friend, lol

Haha...I just can't make up my mind! If I can land a good mustang I'll be satisfied for a while [Big Grin]

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

jmcclesk
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what kind of price range are you look to stay within??

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Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002 | :

SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by jmcclesk:
what kind of price range are you look to stay within??

Preferably $7k and below for something really that's track-only but set up properly (ie: cage, front/rear suspension, etc). I have a couple of leads in the $7500-8000 range for AI type cars but I'm looking for something a bit cheaper if it's not street legal.

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

jmcclesk
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good luck with the hunt!!!

[ 2013-12-02, 01:09 PM: Message edited by: jmcclesk ]

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Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002 | :

SydeWaySix
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quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
good luck with the hunt!!!

Thanks! I have a couple of really good leads on AI spec cars hovering my higher price range but I'm trying to see if I can find something a tad bit cheaper.

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Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002 | :

DEVERO2
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