Track Only? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kanundrum · 02-06-2012, 09:56 AM

Is anyone buying this car or well putting a deposit on this car with the following in Mind?

-Not A Daily Driver
-Track Only
-Interior will get gutted in about 2 hours from delivery
-Roll Cage installed within 1 week of delivery?
-Turbo Kit within a few weeks

These are just my goals just wondering if anyone else is doing it this properly as the car is meant to be treated!

Kuzuri · 02-06-2012, 09:59 AM

im planning on buying it as a nice day + track day car, hopefully. I want to keep my tC as my dd but i might have to trade it off for the fr-s... well see though.

kanundrum · 02-06-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fancy

im planning on buying it as a nice day + track day car, hopefully. I want to keep my tC as my dd but i might have to trade it off for the fr-s... well see though.

Fellow tC owner as well. Had it for 5 years and sold it for a better Daily. Now I need my track only car.

7thgear · 02-06-2012, 10:05 AM

if i was gonna do something that was track only, i'd save a ton of money and go this route

http://www.casc.on.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=17639

faster too :/

kanundrum · 02-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Ill only have access to a trailer occasionally or in emergencies so I will be keeping it road legal as much as possible.

Ryephile · 02-06-2012, 10:06 AM

Planning on being competitive, or just looking for an HPDE car?

$25k can be better spent in terms of cars with quicker pace and/or well-worn upgrade path. [i.e. Elise, C5 Z06, Spec Miata]

Kuzuri · 02-06-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Fellow tC owner as well. Had it for 5 years and sold it for a better Daily. Now I need my track only car.

yeah ive had mine for just about 3 years. but i remember, when i couldnt even drive when the tC first came out, watching the commercials online and building "my scion tc" on the website and saying i would have one when I got older. haha, love that car. its not fast, it rattles, ive been in a wreck with it (not my fault), i just cant see myself parting with it.

kanundrum · 02-06-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Planning on being competitive, or just looking for an HPDE car?

$25k can be better spent in terms of cars with quicker pace and/or well-worn upgrade path. [i.e. Elise, C5 Z06, Spec Miata]

Both really. I know better cars can already be bought with the money I would spend on the FRS and upgrades but its a new platform for development which I would love exploring as well as its about tuning and not just laying down a lot of cash for a go fast car. I like the chase as well as the end result.

FRSpdDmn · 02-06-2012, 10:09 AM

I'm considering. The one I'm buying will be my DD with occasional track use (it's unusual that I drive my street car on the track at this point). However, I"m looking at this car's potential in Grand-Am ST, as well as SCCA and NASA, or possibly for rentals and driver training.

Ryephile · 02-06-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kanundrum

I like the chase as well as the end result.

Gotcha. Have you created any alliances with aftermarket tuners that plan on doing development work on the FR-S? That would be helpful for both parties.

What competition are you considering? Since you want to keep it road-legal, something like Showroom Stock may be your best bet for the first year or two until the aftermarket catches up.

kanundrum · 02-06-2012, 10:13 AM

I know a local shop here called ptuning and they are great when it comes to doing things and doing things right so they will probably be my main outlet. The east coast honestly doesn't have a lot of options compared to the west coast.

Captain Snooze · 02-06-2012, 04:55 PM

This is what I am doing to my car:
Remove rear seats and belts
Remove carpet
Performance Friction 2 piece rotors at the front (same diameter as standard) + DS2500 pads
Braille battery
Cobra Misano seat (I have a full bucket in my existing car; awesome to drive in but caused rego hassle)
Remove sound system if this is not a delete option here.
Enkei RPF1 wheel for hillclimbs and motorkhanas.

This is not just for track; this will be my daily driver and will be in a similar state to my existing (9 year old) car

Tainen · 02-06-2012, 05:20 PM

weekend/track only for me. My WRX will be my daily driver. I'll get a BRZ limited and prep it for autocross for it's first year or two, and after that I'll break warranty and get it ready for some basic track use (no cage or anything, just better suspension and tires)

FRSpdDmn · 02-06-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tainen

weekend/track only for me. My WRX will be my daily driver. I'll get a BRZ limited and prep it for autocross for it's first year or two, and after that I'll break warranty and get it ready for some basic track use (no cage or anything, just better suspension and tires)

Dumb question.... But if it's primary use is for autox/track, why not save money and get the (potentially slightly-better-performing) FR-S? With less options, the FR-S will be slightly lighter and the suspension is tuned slightly more aggressively.

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FRSpdDmn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 128i, Z3 Coupe, Fiero GT Location: Dexter, MI Posts: 180 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm considering. The one I'm buying will be my DD with occasional track use (it's unusual that I drive my street car on the track at this point). However, I"m looking at this car's potential in Grand-Am ST, as well as SCCA and NASA, or possibly for rentals and driver training. __________________ -Anthony Former '13 Whiteout FR-S, BMW 128i, BMW Z3 Coupe, Pontiac Fiero GT 2017 Pirelli World Challenge TC Rookie of the Year 2012 NASA SpecE30 National Champion *www.DriveFasterNow.com*

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Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,719 Thanks: 3,992 Thanked 9,339 Times in 4,125 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is what I am doing to my car: Remove rear seats and belts Remove carpet Performance Friction 2 piece rotors at the front (same diameter as standard) + DS2500 pads Braille battery Cobra Misano seat (I have a full bucket in my existing car; awesome to drive in but caused rego hassle) Remove sound system if this is not a delete option here. Enkei RPF1 wheel for hillclimbs and motorkhanas. This is not just for track; this will be my daily driver and will be in a similar state to my existing (9 year old) car Last edited by Captain Snooze; 02-06-2012 at 05:30 PM.

02-06-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
Kuzuri __(X)__ Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '11 Legacy, '89 190E, '78 GS1000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 958 Thanks: 300 Thanked 697 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im planning on buying it as a nice day + track day car, hopefully. I want to keep my tC as my dd but i might have to trade it off for the fr-s... well see though.

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kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I know a local shop here called ptuning and they are great when it comes to doing things and doing things right so they will probably be my main outlet. The east coast honestly doesn't have a lot of options compared to the west coast.

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Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 809 Thanks: 154 Thanked 350 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	weekend/track only for me. My WRX will be my daily driver. I'll get a BRZ limited and prep it for autocross for it's first year or two, and after that I'll break warranty and get it ready for some basic track use (no cage or anything, just better suspension and tires)

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