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07-17-2020, 12:14 AM
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 Drives: 2018 Torch Red SS 1LE with Whipple Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: San Francisco
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What would you get...
... if you wanted something more hard core and go-kart like? I'm interested in something like an Exocet given the price/performance ratio. Probably buy one vs. build one for now. I've also considered building a Locost Super Seven replica but again, building something probably will need to wait for retirement.
Any other options you would recommend I consider? Any resources for buying a used Exocet? (It's not really relevant but I may sell the Camaro.)
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2018 Torch Red SS 1LE, Whipple supercharger, custom tune, Rotofab CAI, ZL1 duckbill spoiler
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07-17-2020, 05:55 AM
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  Drives: ISO ss 1le Join Date: May 2018
Location: FL
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Why not get a go kart? I purchased a shifter last year and for the performance and fun factor it trumps any car I’ve driven. It’s also way easier to access and get on track. No need to plan a whole weekend. My track days have nearly stopped since starting to race my kart. There are probably local series for guys of like age (I’m 31 so here is is shifter masters so I’m not driving with fearless 17 year olds who are 110 lbs dripping wet lol).
Don’t get me wrong, i love driving cars but 100mph half an inch off the ground is beyond fun. |
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07-17-2020, 07:02 AM
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Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: MA
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For what usage? Track? Autocross? Mostly DD?
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07-17-2020, 01:43 PM
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Drives: 2018 Torch Red SS 1LE with Whipple Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: San Francisco
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Primary use would be track. Could be exclusive use if I ended up with a kart obviously. In which case I would keep the Camaro. Not a hard choice given the relative cost of a kart.
I used to have a TaG years ago and really loved it. My only issue is that the Sonoma karting track (the only one near me) seems to be unreliable in availability. That said, it seems to have improved recently although the whole COVID thing makes it a bit less clear. It was also a bit of a hassle to store and transport the kart. I don't have a pickup so I had to get a cheap Harbor Freight trailer. And I live in San Francisco so space is at a premium. I could store it at the track though that increases costs. My kart was also kind of temperamental. But maybe they're better nowadays? Two stroke, weak chain, dead batteries, etc. What's the kart to get these days? I don't have a burning desire to race. Just something that's fun and easy to maintain. Are there four strokes? EDIT: The LO206 karts might be a good option as a 4 stroke with lower running costs. I know it won't be as fast as a shifter, but I don't need to be fast per se. I assume the LO206 is still a blast.
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07-21-2020, 06:05 PM
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Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Canada, eh!
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Get a Radical.
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07-21-2020, 06:22 PM
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Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bettendorf, Iowa
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Factory Five GTM.
Around 2,400lbs, 675hp, giddy up! 
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 2018 ZL1 1LE "RAZECAR" 2016 2SS Convertible "NOTOPSS" (Sold) 2015 Z/28 #306 "ITZFAST" 2010 2SS Coupe "FASSTER" (Sold) 2002 SS/RS "02FASST" (Sold) 2007 Factory Five Racing GTM "REDBLUR" (Sold) "There are two kinds of cars. Red....and everything else!" |
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07-21-2020, 07:02 PM
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Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: MA
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07-21-2020, 08:13 PM
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 Drives: 2019 SS Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: North Texas
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The GTM is awesome, thanks for sharing..
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